17/05/2017  Happy Valley  Race 7

K C Leung (ROMANTIC CASH) was fined the sum of $2,000 for presenting himself to be weighed out with the incorrect saddle cloth number. JETWINGS began very awkwardly, shifted out, bumped the hindquarters of SUPER TURBO and lost ground. On jumping, ROMANTIC CASH and HIT THE BID were crowded for room between PREMIERE and SKY HERO, both of which shifted ground. SKY HERO lost its left front plate after the 1000 Metres. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, JETWINGS momentarily raced in restricted room inside BLOCKER DEE. SEA JADE made the Home Turn awkwardly and lay out. Throughout the race, SKY HERO travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of SKY HERO immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. When questioned, D Whyte stated that JETWINGS did not let down as he thought it would when placed under pressure and over the concluding stages felt short in its action. A veterinary inspection of JETWINGS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, JETWINGS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When questioned, Apprentice K K Chiong stated that she had been instructed to ride MOLLY’S JADE STAR in a forward position which is consistent with the manner in which she had previously ridden the horse. She said however that despite being hard ridden in the early stages MOLLY’S JADE STAR was unable to muster speed, was inclined to lay in and consequently settled back in the field. She said she chose then to ride in a manner to have the horse balanced and when brought to the outside in the Straight, MOLLY’S JADE STAR finished off the race satisfactorily. She added after the race she advised the connections that MOLLY’S JADE STAR may now be better suited in races over distances longer than the 1200 Metres of tonight’s event. SUPER TURBO and BLOCKER DEE were sent for sampling. <18/5/2017 Additional Veterinary Report>JETWINGS, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. JETWINGS was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer R Gibson this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, JETWINGS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again. SKY HERO, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse had bled from both nostrils. SKY HERO was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer Y S Tsui 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, SKY HERO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.