11/12/2013  Happy Valley  Race 8

HEAR THE ROAR stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost a significant amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, HEAR THE ROAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial. STRATHTAY was slow to begin and was then taken across behind runners shortly after the start. ALPINEFIELD and ROYAL PARTNER bumped at the start. Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, SPIRIT SOARING failed to muster speed. After the 1300 Metres, STRATHTAY shifted out when being steadied away from the heels of SPIRIT SOARING, resulting in JOLLY FINE being taken wider. In the early part of the Straight, REGENCY KING got its head on the side and shifted in under pressure and near the 200 Metres was awkwardly placed outside the heels of TRUMP. Near the 150 Metres, GREAT RENOWN was shifted out away from the heels of REGENCY KING. A veterinary inspection of JOLLY FINE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CLASSIC JEWELLERY and ROYAL PARTNER were sent for sampling. <12/12/2013 Additional Veterinary Report> JOLLY FINE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. JOLLY FINE 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, JOLLY FINE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.