24/02/2016  Happy Valley  Race 1

SHOWING CHARACTER was crowded for room on jumping between LEAN JOURNEY which lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and TELECOM BOOM which, after initially shifting out, was then taken out by PERPETUAL JOYANCE. From a wide barrier, RUGBY DIAMOND was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 800 Metres, PLANET CHOICE became unbalanced when momentarily crowded for room between FANTASTICO and YAT DING WIN which shifted out. Making the turn near the 600 Metres, PLANET CHOICE, after racing tight between FANTASTICO and PERPETUAL JOYANCE, shifted in and bumped PERPETUAL JOYANCE, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. PLANET CHOICE then shifted out and lost ground after being awkwardly placed inside the heels of FANTASTICO (R Moore). R Moore was advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances. Near the 100 Metres, STORM KID was awkwardly placed close to the heels of TELECOM BOOM after shifting in away from the heels of YAT DING WIN which was giving ground abruptly. Throughout the race, FANTASTICO travelled wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PLANET CHOICE had bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of YAT DING WIN immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils and to be lame in its left hind leg. OCEAN ROAR and PERPETUAL JOYANCE were sent for sampling.