Recap by phillip woo

Lucky Bubbles was posted deep on the speed until landing a spot one off in second outside favourite Lucky Year at the 750m, advanced to the front 250m out and kept on gamely for the win after putting the writing on the wall last time out. Lucky Day was posted three deep with cover ahead of midfield, rounded the final bend four deep and stayed on gamely for a ninth placing without winning this season. Brilliant Dream settled fourth from the rear and one off the rails from a wide gate, pulled into the open with two wider out at the 350m and finished nicely to get up 30m out for a placing. Shining Champion settled midfield along the rails, shifted four deep at the 200m and was just out-finished for a placing. Lucky Year had to work a bit to cross to the front at the 900m, cornered a half-length on top and was stopping 100m out. Carefree Let Go faded back from a wide gate to settle three deep second from the rear, swung the final bend widest out and finished up well in a much-improved second up run following a gear change. Line Seeker gave way following a prominent run along the rails.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (680)-HKU JOCKEY CLUB STUDENT VILLAGES HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Metres

As the start was effected, AFFLUENCE OF RAIN began very awkwardly and as a consequence missed the start badly.

Before being allowed to race again, AFFLUENCE OF RAIN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.

Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, FINE ROCK became awkward, shifted out and bumped heavily with FOREVER ACCURATE, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced.

For some distance approaching the 700 Metres, FANTASTICO raced fiercely and was checked away from the heels of BANGALORE which was momentarily tightened for room by LUCKY BUBBLES which shifted in near the 700 Metres.

The performance of SHANGHAI BOND, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, SHANGHAI BOND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

When questioned, M L Yeung stated that at its previous two wins LUCKY YEAR was able to assume the lead without a great deal of pressure.

He said in today's event LUCKY YEAR had to be used up quite considerably in order to cross LINE SEEKER and BANGALORE before assuming the lead on the first turn approaching the 800 Metres.

He added LUCKY YEAR then travelled satisfactorily after finding the lead and subsequently provided him with a reasonable response at the entrance to the Straight, however, the horse was found wanting over the latter stages of the race and weakened.

A veterinary inspection of LUCKY YEAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Following the race, Z Purton reported that LINE SEEKER made an abnormal breathing noise during the event.

A veterinary inspection of LINE SEEKER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

LUCKY YEAR, LUCKY BUBBLES and LUCKY DAY were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

3 June 2015 Happy Valley Racemeeting - Race 5 (667) The Stewards today interviewed Trainer D Cruz and Mr C W Ting, part-owner of TOMODACHI regarding a recommendation made by the Department of Veterinary Regulation that TOMODACHI be prohibited from racing during the hotter months of April through November inclusive.

This followed a report that TOMODACHI was distressed after this race.

This was the fourth occasion upon which TOMODACHI had displayed post-race distress during its racing career and which previously resulted in the horse not being permitted to race during the day in the summer months.

After taking evidence from Dr P Curl, Executive Manager, Veterinary Regulation and hearing submissions from Mr Cruz and Mr Ting, the Stewards adopted this recommendation and ruled that the ban on TOMODACHI be extended to all races during the hotter months of April through November inclusive.



2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 3 June 2015 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of NATURAL EIGHT, MASSIVE, ROBUST MOMENTUM, AXIOM, CHIN CHUN, CALL ME ACHIEVER, RAINBOW FIGHTER, CAGA FORCE, KING OF HOUSEHOLD, PEACE ON EARTH, REAL FIT, SHADOWFAXE, IMPERIAL CHAMPION, SUPER ABUNDANTE, JAEGER BOMB, BULLISH BOY, GRAND HARBOUR, BRILLIANT SHINE and JAZZY FEELING revealed no apparent abnormality.



3.

Racing Laboratory tests of SURE PEACE, DRAGON BACHELOR, CRUISE CONTROL, YOUNG RANGER, SPINNING DANCER, TRILLION TREASURE, LOVELY NAUGHTY, SEA RUBY, ARCHIPPUS, SILLY BUDDIES, DASHING SUPER, DIAMOND FRIENDS, TRAVEL RENYI, ORIENTAL PROSPER, KINGSTON JUMBO, HAPPY JOURNEY, GOLDLAND DANCER, CARTOON FAY FAY, OBLITERATOR, SICHUAN VIGOUR and VANILLA (27.5.15) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: ELITE PRIDE on 4.6.15 on veterinary advice.

BUNKER SHOT on 6.6.15 on veterinary advice.

Race 5: SUPER KING STAR on 6.6.15 on veterinary advice.

Race 6: SUM WIN DRAGON on 6.6.15 on veterinary advice.

Race 7: SAVVY NATURE on 6.6.15 on veterinary advice.



2.

Warnings Race 1: N Rawiller (TOP BONUS) for shifting in on jumping.

Race 2: M Chadwick (GLORIOUS VICTORY) re dropping his whip in races.

Race 3: G Mosse (ROYALE ELEGANCE) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

Race 7: M Chadwick (ANTICIPATION) for shifting in at the entrance to the Straight.



3.

Stalls Tests Race 8: DOUBLE GLORY Race 10: AFFLUENCE OF RAIN

4.

Official Barrier Trials Race 1: EXCEEDINGLY EXCEL SILVER MISSION Race 2: SECRET IDENTITY Race 3: HEY PRANCER Race 9: FIVE UP HIGH BOSSIEE WILD BOY Race 10: SHANGHAI BOND

5.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: ELITE PRIDE BUNKER SHOT EXCEEDINGLY EXCEL SILVER MISSION WIN AND M Race 2: SECRET IDENTITY PRINCE OF SUNSHINE Race 3: HEY PRANCER STRATHEARN Race 5: SUPER KING STAR Race 6: SUM WIN DRAGON Race 7: SAVVY NATURE Race 8: CARTOON FAY FAY Race 9: FIVE UP HIGH BOSSIEE WILD BOY Race 10: SHANGHAI BOND