15/02/2012  Happy Valley  Race 4

GOLD WINNER began awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of MOCHI which shifted out. EL GRANDE was slow to begin and shortly after the start was taken across behind runners. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, TOP DRAGON failed to muster speed. After passing the winning post on the first occasion, MOCHI got its head up when being steadied to allow JUGGERNAUT to cross. After the 500 Metres, JOLLY WONGCHOY, which was commencing to give ground, was momentarily crowded for room between JUGGERNAUT and TOY STORY which shifted out to improve its position between JOLLY WONGCHOY and GOLD WINNER. Approaching the 400 Metres, SOMETHING SPECIAL was shifted out away from the heels of TOP DRAGON. A short distance later, TOP DRAGON was steadied away from the heels of JOLLY WONGCHOY which was continuing to give ground. Rounding the Home Turn, EL GRANDE raced tight inside JOYFUL WINNER II which itself was racing in restricted room inside JOLLY WONGCHOY. In the early part of the Straight, TOP DRAGON got its head on the side and hung in, resulting in its rider, Y T Cheng changing his whip into his right hand. Then near the 100 Metres, TOP DRAGON was steadied out and away from the heels of BUMPER STRIKE which shifted out slightly. After this, TOP DRAGON was awkwardly positioned outside the heels of BUMPER STRIKE. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that JOYFUL WINNER II had lost its left front plate. SOMETHING SPECIAL and MOCHI were sent for sampling.