27/04/2016  Happy Valley  Race 5

BEAUTY LOVE and LEOWL bumped heavily at the start, resulting in LEOWL becoming unbalanced. WILLIE WAY began only fairly and shortly after the start was bumped by SUPER SILKS which shifted in after making contact with the hindquarters of MISTER MARC on jumping. ONE OF A KIND and KERKENI were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Passing the winning position on the first occasion, HOLMES LEGEND was momentarily crowded for room between WEALTHY FORTUNE and MONSIEUR MOGOK (G Lerena) which shifted in. G Lerena was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to do more than he did on this occasion to prevent his mount from shifting ground. Near the 1150 Metres, INDIGO WAY was steadied away from the heels of MONSIEUR MOGOK which shifted in. For a considerable distance in the early and middle stages, LEOWL raced keenly and was steadied away from the heels of BEAUTY LOVE and consequently gave ground in the Straight. KERKENI had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. Passing the 450 Metres, MONSIEUR MOGOK was awkwardly placed between WILLIE WAY and HOLMES LEGEND. After the race, Z Purton reported that after being ridden along to obtain a forward position from barrier 11, BEAUTY LOVE relaxed quite well for him, however, the race was being run at a good tempo. He said the tempo of the race and the fact that BEAUTY LOVE was carrying top weight and is relatively inexperienced were the principal reasons for the horse's disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY LOVE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of LEOWL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SUPER SILKS and WILLIE WAY were sent for sampling. <28/4/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>LEOWL, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. LEOWL was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P F Yiu this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, LEOWL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.