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HomeHorse Racing IndustryRacing Incident Report: Careless Riding, Injuries, and Race Interference at Happy Valley

Racing Incident Report: Careless Riding, Injuries, and Race Interference at Happy Valley

The racing incident report details multiple occurrences during the race, notably involving Horse No. 1 GLORIOUS RYDER ridden by L Ferraris, who was found guilty of careless riding for shifting in and causing interference with DRAGON SUNRISE and PERFECTO MOMENTS in the final stages. Ferraris received a one-race suspension. Several horses experienced contact and interference throughout the race, including TELECOM POWER and WAH MAY WAI WAI, with some horses being hampered or checked due to shifting ground. Horse No. 4 STERLING WONGCHOY sustained a severe leg injury near the finish and was euthanised on veterinary advice.

Other notable points include jockey M F Poon’s comments on LUCKY BLESSING’s early exertion leading to a lack of finishing effort, with the horse showing respiratory mucus on examination. B Avdulla on WAH MAY WAI WAI was cleared of any wrongdoing after extending his leg to maintain balance amid tight racing. Several horses, including GLORIOUS RYDER, SOARING BRONCO, and DRAGON SUNRISE, were sent for post-race sampling. Despite interference concerns, no protest was lodged against GLORIOUS RYDER’s dead heat win.

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