15/11/2017  Happy Valley  Race 1

THE CHAMP began awkwardly and then, from a wide barrier, was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. SNOW HAWK began only fairly. RUGBY DIAMOND began awkwardly. Approaching the 800 Metres, IDYLLIC WIND was momentarily eased away from the heels of HIGHLAND DRAGON which got its head on the side and shifted in. Making the turn near the 600 Metres, KIM GLORY and HIGHLAND DRAGON raced tight. Rounding the Home Turn, DOUBLE MASTER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of KIM GLORY. Passing the 150 Metres, KIM GLORY was shifted in away from the heels of RUGBY DIAMOND. THE CHAMP was unable to obtain clear running over the final 75 Metres and consequently was not able to be properly tested over the concluding stages. Over the concluding stages, KIM GLORY was awkwardly placed behind WINFULL PATROL. After the race, B Prebble (IDYLLIC WIND) reported that his saddle shifted back in the early part of the Straight. A veterinary inspection of LYRIC ACE, which weakened noticeably in the Straight, immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of RUGBY DIAMOND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KIM GLORY, IDYLLIC WIND and RAICHU were sent for sampling. <16/11/2017 Additional Veterinary Report>LYRIC ACE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse had bled from both nostrils. LYRIC ACE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right hind leg with a wound to the outside of the coronary band. Before being allowed to race again, LYRIC ACE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.