16/12/2015  Happy Valley  Race 7

MEDIC KINGDOM began awkwardly and lost ground. TRIUMPHANT DRAGON shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of SUPER MAN which became unbalanced. From a wide barrier, ROYAL PARTNER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 950 Metres, TRIUMPHANT DRAGON got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed close to the heels of GO GO WIN. In this incident, TRIUMPHANT DRAGON shifted out away from the heels of GO GO WIN and bumped the hindquarters of SUPER MAN which became unbalanced. Near the 400 Metres, NORTHERN FALLS became unbalanced. Over the concluding stages, NORTHERN FALLS and FUNNY BUDDIES raced tight. C K Tong, the rider of the 6th placegetter, ROYAL PARTNER, pleaded guilty to a breach of Rule 100(2) in that he failed to ride his mount out all the way to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. C K Tong was fined a sum of $15,000. Throughout the race, SUPER MAN travelled wide and without cover. After the race, NORTHERN FALLS was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that the horse had sustained a minor graze to the left front cannon. A veterinary inspection of TRIUMPHANT DRAGON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STRONG FOUNDATION and LUCKY HAMMER were sent for sampling.