09/06/2016  Happy Valley  Race 2

Shortly after the start, OPTIMISM and PRECIOUS GEM bumped. PRECIOUS GEM was then ridden along, however, failed to muster speed. After travelling a short distance, SUPER KING STAR was steadied when crowded for room between HIGHLAND DRAGON which shifted in and REAL FIT which, after beginning only fairly, shifted out away from ORIENTAL FANTASIA. This resulted in SUPER KING STAR racing back in the field and travelling wide and without cover for the majority of the race. Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, MIGHTY GAINS failed to muster speed. Approaching the 1000 Metres, MIGHTY GAINS was steadied when crowded for room between PRECIOUS GEM which shifted out and SPARKLING TALENT which was momentarily steadied away from the heels of HIGHLAND DRAGON (G Lerena) which shifted in when not properly clear. SUPER KING STAR was inconvenienced in consequence. G Lerena was advised to exercise more care. Approaching the 200 Metres, PRECIOUS GEM was shifted out away from the heels of REAL FIT. Passing the 150 Metres, the whip of M L Yeung (INTELLECTUAL GLIDE) was knocked from his grasp by the whip of Apprentice H N Wong (ORIENTAL FANTASIA). Throughout the race, GOOD LUCK MAN travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of FOREVER FUN and SUPER KING STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. OPTIMISM and GIDDY GIDDY were sent for sampling.