24/06/2015  Happy Valley  Race 4

STRATUM POWER was slow to begin. WONDERFUL FIGHTER shifted out at the start, resulting in FRUITFUL CHAMPION becoming unbalanced after being bumped by that horse. GIDEON shifted out shortly after the start and bumped PEACE ON EARTH. From the outside barrier, CONFUCIUS SPIRIT was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Despite being aggressively ridden in the early stages, TRENDY WORLD failed to muster speed. After the 1000 Metres, JOYFUL THE GREAT was left racing wide and without cover. Near the 850 Metres, GIDEON broke down and fell, resulting in its rider, K Teetan, being dislodged. STEP FASTER, which was following, blundered badly when unable to avoid GIDEON, resulting in its rider, C Y Ho, becoming badly unbalanced. CONFUCIUS SPIRIT and STRATUM POWER were also severely checked when attempting to avoid GIDEON. TRENDY WORLD was also hampered. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GIDEON had sustained injuries to both front legs. Near the 450 Metres, PEACE ON EARTH dipped. Approaching the 200 Metres, PEARL WIN and JOYFUL THE GREAT raced tight. The performance of STRATUM POWER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, STRATUM POWER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of PEACE ON EARTH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WONDERFUL FIGHTER and HAPPY METEOR were sent for sampling. Samples were also taken from GIDEON.