In carrying out routine track inspection at Happy Valley Racecourse after Race 7 and before the commencement of Race 8, Hong Kong Jockey Club staff identified three small opened containers of paint on the back straight of the track. The material was cleared away immediately. It was decided to hold horses behind the starting gates to ensure that the start of Race 8 would only commence when Racing Stewards were satisfied that it was safe to go ahead.

An additional number of security staff were deployed alongside the normal patrolling security staff to ensure no similar incident could occur.

After noting the report from our security staff, Racing Stewards were satisfied that the remaining two races could commence.

The Club takes this very seriously and is looking into the case thoroughly and will review security measures.