12/12/2012  Happy Valley  Race 4

GLORY OF INDIA was crowded for room at the start between GOLD FORTUNE and ENDURING, both of which shifted ground. From a wide barrier, ALL BOUNTIFUL was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, TELECOM SUPREMO failed to muster speed. After the 1500 Metres, BURGUNDY MAC was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ENDURING when being shifted across behind that runner. At the entrance to the Straight, GLORY OF INDIA was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ENDURING. For some distance passing the 200 Metres, GLORY OF INDIA was held up for clear running when being steadied away from the heels of TELECOM SUPREMO which, when giving ground, got its head on the side and shifted in. After altering course to the inside of TELECOM SUPREMO near the 150 Metres, GLORY OF INDIA was struck over the nose by the whip of Y T Cheng (TELECOM SUPREMO). A short distance later, GLORY OF INDIA was steadied away from the heels of BURGUNDY MAC (N Callan) which shifted out when not properly clear. N Callan was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in future. When questioned, U Rispoli (WINNING BOY) stated that he had been instructed to obtain a position with cover in about midfield if possible. He said it was explained to him that WINNING BOY can prove difficult to settle and it was hoped that the horse would be able to travel better than it had in some of its previous races. He said WINNING BOY began extremely well tonight and he had to steady the horse in the early stages in order to obtain the position as instructed. He said when he did this WINNING BOY proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions. He said because of the circumstances of the race in the early stages, he was not able to immediately shift across to obtain cover, however, in the run to the winning post on the first occasion he attempted to shift in behind YUAN’S FORTUNE. He said when he did this ALL BOUNTIFUL was ridden along to obtain a position to his inside which resulted in WINNING BOY being left racing wide and without cover for the remainder of the event. A veterinary inspection of TELECOM SUPREMO after the race did not show any significant findings. ALL BOUNTIFUL, HEI HEI POSH and COMPACT YARN were sent for sampling. <13/12/2012 Additional Veterinary Report>TELECOM SUPREMO, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. TELECOM SUPREMO was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer L Ho 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, TELECOM SUPREMO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.