01/12/2010  Happy Valley  Race 8

DEPOSER was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, BOUNCER was steadied when racing tight between UPGRADING which was taken out by CHARMGOLD and JOHNSON which got its head on the side and shifted in after being bumped on the hindquarters by BOUNCER. From the outside barrier, SLEEP WELL was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, ROYAL PANACHE was steadied away from the heels of JOHNSON. Rounding the Home Turn, CHARMGOLD brushed the running rail and became unbalanced. Shortly after entering the Straight, UPGRADING, which was attempting to obtain a run to the outside of MY HOME TOWN, was checked away from the heels of that horse which shifted out. Also shortly after entering the Straight, JOHNSON was awkwardly placed close to the heels of REALLY HAPPY which was commencing to give ground. A veterinary inspection of CHARMGOLD after the race did not show any significant findings. UPGRADING, ABSOLUTE HEDGE and FUN RIDER were sent for sampling. < 2/12/2010 Additional Veterinary Report> CHARMGOLD, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. CHARMGOLD was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P F Yiu this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, CHARMGOLD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.