26/02/2014  Happy Valley  Race 4

On arrival at the Start, Z Purton reported that SPEEDYGONZALEZ coughed after leaving the Parade Ring. The Veterinary Officer reported that after examining SPEEDYGONZALEZ and after the necessary consultations the horse was found suitable to race. As the start was effected, WINNING BOY lifted its front feet off the ground and then was taken across behind runners in the early stages. SPEEDYGONZALEZ blundered badly at the start. KING DERBY, which was leaning on the outside of its stall, began awkwardly. From the outside barrier, HELEN’S CHOICE was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Approaching the 1000 Metres, TOMODACHI was steadied away from the heels of WELL DONE (C Y Ho) which shifted in when not properly clear. C Y Ho was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in future. Rounding the Home Turn, KING DERBY was checked when crowded for room between ALL THE WINNERS and NOBODY BUT YOU which shifted out slightly when awkwardly placed close to the heels of TOMODACHI which was commencing to give ground. As there was no rider error involved in this incident, no further action was taken. For the majority of the race, both RED COURAGE and ALL THE WINNERS travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of TOMODACHI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of RED COURAGE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, an endoscopic examination was unable to be performed due to the horse being fractious. SPEEDYGONZALEZ and WINNING BOY were sent for sampling. <27/2/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>TOMODACHI, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. TOMODACHI was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer D Cruz this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, TOMODACHI will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.