23/12/2015  Happy Valley  Race 7

On arrival at the Start, C Y Ho, the rider of FLYING CHAPARRAL, expressed concern regarding the horse's action. FLYING CHAPARRAL was examined by the Veterinary Officer who after the necessary consultations said that the horse was suitable to race. As the start was effected, WILLIE INVICTUS refused to jump on terms with the field and as a consequence missed the start by a considerable distance. Before being allowed to race again, WILLIE INVICTUS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. From wide barriers, EXPECTATOR and TERRIFIC MASTER were steadied and shifted across behind runners soon after the start. Passing the 1200 Metres, FULL GLORY was steadied away from the heels of ROYAL PARTNER due to the slow tempo. Approaching the 900 Metres, SUPEROI was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GO GO WIN. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that GO GO WIN had sustained an overreach injury to the outside of the left hind heel. Due to the continuing slow pace, AMBITIOUS CHAMPION was checked away from the heels of SUPEROI approaching the 800 Metres. GRIFFINDOR, which was following AMBITIOUS CHAMPION, was shifted out away from the heels of that horse, resulting in TERRIFIC MASTER being taken wider. GRIFFINDOR was then ridden along and improved around the field to assume the lead approaching the 600 Metres. After being held up for clear running passing the 300 Metres, ROYAL PARTNER was obliged to alter course to the inside of the heels of ULTIMATE GLORY (H W Lai) when that horse shifted out at the 150 Metres. H W Lai was advised to ensure that he makes more endeavour to keep his mounts straight in similar circumstances. From the 200 Metres until approaching the 100 Metres, GO GO WIN had difficulty establishing clear running between GRIFFINDOR and FLYING CHAPARRAL. SUPEROI, ULTIMATE GLORY and AMBITIOUS CHAMPION were sent for sampling.