20/12/2017  Happy Valley  Race 4

GOLDEN ACHIEVER began awkwardly. NUMERO UNO was crowded for room on jumping between STARLOT and PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT which shifted out. Shortly after the start, SHOW MISSION shifted out and bumped MAGIC AGILITY. Despite being hard ridden in the early stages, CONTRIBUTION failed to muster speed and making the turn after the 1100 Metres was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, OPEN HOUSE shifted in and bumped the running rail of its own accord, resulting in the horse becoming unbalanced and losing ground. Also making the turn after the 600 Metres, CONTRIBUTION got its head on the side and shifted out, resulting in the horse being severely checked away from the heels of STARLOT which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MAGIC AGILITY which at this time came under pressure. At the entrance to the Straight, NUMERO UNO was shifted in away from the heels of PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT to obtain clear running. Throughout the race, MAGIC AGILITY travelled wide and without cover. The performances of MAGIC AGILITY and TRIUMPHAL WIN, which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MAGIC AGILITY and TRIUMPHAL WIN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of DIAMOND LEGEND and STARLOT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on NUMERO UNO at the request of Trainer T P Yung. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed that the horse had an epiglottic entrapment. CHEERFULJET and PADDINGTON were sent for sampling.