09/09/2015  Happy Valley  Race 2

GROOVY was slow to begin. TING KA PALACE began awkwardly. Approaching the 1000 Metres, METALLIC STAR and WINNING BOY were hampered by MIGHTY EQUUS (G Mosse) which got its head on the side and shifted in. G Mosse was advised that whilst the Stewards accepted that METALLIC STAR was inclined to lay in at this time, nonetheless he was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that in similar circumstances he makes every endeavour to prevent his mount from shifting ground and causing interference to other runners. Passing the 200 Metres, METALLIC STAR was shifted to the outside of WINNING BOY to obtain clear running. A veterinary inspection of TING KA PALACE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TING KA PALACE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TING KA PALACE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of BALTIC WARRIOR immediately following the race revealed the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, BALTIC WARRIOR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WINNING BOY and TEN FLAMES were sent for sampling.