28/01/2015  Happy Valley  Race 7

BRILLIANT PROPOSAL shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of FUN TAPESTRY. HONG KONG DANCER was crowded for room on jumping between SPITFIRE and CHOICE EXCHEQUER, both of which shifted ground. GLORY SUNSHINE shifted in at the start and bumped ST YAZIN. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, GRAND PLUS got its head on the side, shifted out and consequently made heavy contact with the hindquarters of FUN TAPESTRY which became unbalanced. GRAND PLUS then continued to hang out and was severely checked after shifting out across the heels of FUN TAPESTRY. SPITFIRE, which was following, was checked in consequence. GLORY SUNSHINE, which was following GRAND PLUS, was hampered and shifted abruptly to the inside of that horse. The racing manners of GRAND PLUS were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GRAND PLUS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial around a bend. Near the 50 Metres, ST YAZIN, which was closing off the race strongly, was shifted to the inside of BRILLIANT PROPOSAL after being brushed by EXCEL ONESELF which shifted in. Over the concluding stages, TRIUMPHANT JEWEL raced tight inside ST YAZIN which improved into tight running inside BRILLIANT PROPOSAL. In the Straight, HONG KONG DANCER hung in and proved difficult to ride. Throughout the race, WINFULL PATROL travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of GRAND PLUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DISCIPLES TWELVE and BRILLIANT PROPOSAL were sent for sampling.