06/09/2017  Happy Valley  Race 7

SKY KING began only fairly and then despite being hard ridden throughout the race was detached from the main body of the field. A veterinary inspection of SKY KING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SKY KING, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SKY KING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. UNICORN was slow to begin. From a wide barrier, MIGHTY BOY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 1300 Metres, IMPERIAL SEAL was left racing three wide and without cover and was consequently allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead near the 900 Metres. A veterinary inspection of IMPERIAL SEAL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, Z Purton stated that after having to make use of IMPERIAL SEAL to overcome being caught wide and without cover, his mount was therefore not able to finish off the race and gave ground in the Straight. Passing the 750 Metres, UNICORN went amiss in the left front fetlock and was retired from the race. SKY KING, which was following, was shifted out abruptly away from that horse. KIRAM had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. THUNDER STOMP and KIRAM were sent for sampling. Samples were also taken from UNICORN. <7/9/2017 Additional Veterinary Report>IMPERIAL SEAL, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. IMPERIAL SEAL was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C Fownes 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, IMPERIAL SEAL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.