19/10/2014  Happy Valley  Race 9

K C Leung (WILLIE INVICTUS) was fined the sum of $5,000 for presenting himself to be weighed out with the incorrect saddle cloth number. WILLIE CAZALS was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, WILLIE INVICTUS was crowded for room between APPROVE and BULLISH BOY which got its head on the side and shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. From the outside barrier, LUCKY FOREVER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, NOBLE DELUXE got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of APPROVE. Approaching the 1000 Metres, NOBLE DELUXE raced tight inside SUNNY YING which shifted in before being directed back out to relieve the tightening to NOBLE DELUXE. After the 900 Metres, LUCKY FOREVER was left racing wide and without cover. Making the turn near the 550 Metres, AUTUMN GOLD was momentarily awkwardly placed inside the heels of LUCKY FOREVER. Passing the 200 Metres, JOLLY VICTOR was shifted to the outside of NOBLE DELUXE to obtain clear running. In the Straight, TRAVEL SUPER got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. After the race, B Prebble reported that APPROVE travelled well until the Home Turn where it changed lead leg and subsequently failed to stretch out. A veterinary inspection of APPROVE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, APPROVE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SUNNY YING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WILLIE INVICTUS, PLEASURE GAINS and JOLLY VICTOR were sent for sampling. <20/10/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Officer reported that TRAVEL SUPER was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, TRAVEL SUPER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.