28/05/2014  Happy Valley  Race 1

MALHECHOR GOLD was withdrawn on 27.5.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter INFINITE COURAGE (Apprentice C Y Lui). Before being allowed to race again, MALHECHOR GOLD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. RISING POWER was badly crowded for room at the start between SUISSE D’OR which became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by RISING POWER and INFINITE COURAGE which was crowded for room when taken out by JUN HAO which shifted out abruptly on jumping. A short distance after this, JUN HAO got its head up when being steadied to obtain a position with cover closer to the rail. After becoming unbalanced at the start, SUISSE D’OR was ridden along to obtain a forward position, however failed to muster speed. MASTER GUNNER and CARE FREE ELEGANCE were shifted across behind runners shortly after the start. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, GOOD TIMES ROLL was steadied and lost ground when crowded for room inside RED ADVENTURE which was taken in by FORTUNE BRAVO which got its head on the side and shifted in when racing tight inside CASA JUNIOR. Approaching the 1200 Metres, RISING POWER got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of CARE FREE ELEGANCE. Near the 1200 Metres, INFINITE COURAGE was left racing wide and without cover. After the 1200 Metres, when being steadied, CASA JUNIOR got its head up on a number of occasions and proved difficult to settle. Rounding the Home Turn, RED ADVENTURE and FORTUNE BRAVO raced tight. JUN HAO was unable to obtain clear running over the final 150 Metres and passing the 50 Metres was checked away from the heels of BILLION GAINS when unable to improve. Because of this, JUN HAO was not able to be properly tested. When questioned, J Moreira was unable to offer any explanation for FORTUNE BRAVO’s disappointing performance. He said the horse travelled well in a forward position, however, when placed under pressure rounding the Home Turn did not quicken and then was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of FORTUNE BRAVO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of GOOD TIMES ROLL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FORTUNE BRAVO, RED ADVENTURE and RISING POWER were sent for sampling. <29/5/2014 Additional Veterinary Reports>FORTUNE BRAVO, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. FORTUNE BRAVO was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P F Yiu this morning. He said at this time he found the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, FORTUNE BRAVO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.