11/01/2017  Happy Valley  Race 6

NO MONEY NO TALK was withdrawn on 10.1.17 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right front foot) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter GALLANT ROCK (C Schofield). Before being allowed to race again, NO MONEY NO TALK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. PEACE N PROSPERITY began awkwardly and was then bumped by MORDICUS which shifted out. CHIU CHOW KID began only fairly. From the outside barrier, RAINBOW FIGHTER was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Approaching the 400 Metres, MORDICUS got its head on the side and shifted out of its own accord. Passing the 400 Metres, RAINBOW FIGHTER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHIU CHOW KID when unable to improve behind that horse and PEACE N PROSPERITY. Passing the 300 Metres, FISH N’ CHIPS was shifted to the outside of MORDICUS after being disappointed for running between that horse and SMART DECLARATION, both of which shifted ground. Throughout the race, FISH N’ CHIPS travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY BAO BEI and FISH N’ CHIPS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of MORDICUS immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, MORDICUS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. PREMIERE and MOMENT OF POWER were sent for sampling.