15/01/2014  Happy Valley  Race 2

SURE CHAMP was withdrawn on 14.1.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, SURE CHAMP will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On arrival at the Start, D Whyte expressed concern regarding the action of SOUTHERN SPRINGS. SOUTHERN SPRINGS was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion the horse was lame in the left front leg and accordingly was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of SOUTHERN SPRINGS. Before being allowed to race again, SOUTHERN SPRINGS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. STARTING OVER shifted out at the start and bumped COOL BEAN. SAFARI MAGIC was bumped on jumping by STEP HIGH which shifted in. SAFARI MAGIC then shifted in and made contact with COSTA DEL SOL. SUPER TEAM was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Near the 850 Metres, SAFARI MAGIC was bumped and taken wider by COSTA DEL SOL (Apprentice K C Ng) which shifted to the outside of ALL THE WINNERS. Apprentice Ng was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. After this, SAFARI MAGIC was left racing in a three wide position without cover. Approaching the 600 Metres, COSTA DEL SOL and SAFARI MAGIC raced tight. Rounding the Home Turn, SAFARI MAGIC raced tight between STEP HIGH and COOL BEAN which shifted out marginally when awkwardly placed close to the heels of COSTA DEL SOL. Near the 250 Metres, SAFARI MAGIC was awkwardly placed outside the heels of COOL BEAN. After the race, Apprentice C Y Lui reported that ALL THE WINNERS was inclined to hang out for the majority of the race. A veterinary inspection of COOL BEAN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ZACHARY, STEP HIGH and STARTING OVER were sent for sampling.