27/02/2013  Happy Valley  Race 6

After being loaded, FAT CHOY OOHLALA became fractious and got both hind legs over the back gates. FAT CHOY OOHLALA was removed from the stalls and examined by the Veterinary Officer who reported the horse to have sustained a wound over its left hind cannon and to be lame in that leg and as such was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of FAT CHOY OOHLALA. The field was unloaded from the stalls and the start of the race delayed. Before being allowed to race again, FAT CHOY OOHLALA will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. RAINBOW CHIC began awkwardly. WINNING EDGE and BEST WIN were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, ENABLING failed to muster speed. Passing the 1500 Metres, WINNING EDGE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LITTLE DREAMS. Passing the 1400 Metres, ALBICELESTE was left racing wide and without cover and approaching the 1200 Metres was allowed to stride into a more forward position closer to the rail. After the 1000 Metres, BEST WIN was left racing wide and without cover. At the 500 Metres, MIGHTY HIGH was checked away from the heels of BEAUTY FLASH whilst at the same point ENABLING was checked away from the heels of SUPREME WIN. Rounding the Home Turn, WINNING EDGE became badly unbalanced when bumped by RAINBOW CHIC (R Fourie) which shifted out away from the heels of LITTLE DREAMS to improve after being awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse. R Fourie was reprimanded and advised to exercise care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Near the 200 Metres, BEST WIN broke down and collapsed, resulting in its rider, W M Lai, being dislodged. After the race, W M Lai was examined by the Club’s medical officers and passed fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagement. A veterinary inspection of FAMILISTS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of WINNING EDGE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped. RAINBOW CHIC, AOMEN and BEAUTY FLASH were sent for sampling. <28/2/2013 Additional Veterinary Report> WINNING EDGE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. WINNING EDGE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer R Gibson 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, WINNING EDGE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.