17/06/2015  Happy Valley  Race 6

DA VINCI, which was fractious in the barriers, lost ground when crowded for room on jumping between HAYMAKER which shifted in marginally and HAWTHORNE (Apprentice H N Wong) which shifted out abruptly before being corrected by its rider. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances and to react promptly to his mounts shifting ground. Before being allowed to race again, DA VINCI will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Shortly after the start, ROYAL SPIRIT was shifted out away from the heels of HAYMAKER. From a wide barrier, ROCKET LET WIN was steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the first turn after the 1000 Metres, HAYMAKER got its head up when racing keenly. Near the 900 Metres, EYE ON YOU was left racing wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. For some distance after the 800 Metres, HAYMAKER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ELITE SPIRIT. Shortly after entering the Straight, HAYMAKER got its head on the side and shifted in abruptly, resulting in HO LEE HORSE being inconvenienced. Near the 50 Metres, ROCKET LET WIN was shifted out away from the heels of ELITE SPIRIT. Over the concluding stages, ROYAL SPIRIT was held up for clear running when awkwardly placed close to the heels of HAWTHORNE. After the race, M L Yeung stated that ROYAL SPIRIT was awkward in its action and was reluctant to stretch out fully. A veterinary inspection of ROYAL SPIRIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, ROYAL SPIRIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of EYE ON YOU including an endoscopic examination immediately following the race revealed the horse to be a “roarer”. A veterinary inspection of ELITE SPIRIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CAGA FORCE and DA VINCI were sent for sampling.