25/04/2018  Happy Valley  Race 5

DOCTOR FORTUNE began only fairly. HAPPY SURVEYS was slow to begin and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from wide barriers, APPLAUSE, LETSGOFREE and PEOPLE’S CHAMPION were all steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Making the turn near the 1000 Metres, AUTOPAY got its head up on a number of occasions when proving difficult to settle behind KINGSTON ONE. In the early and middle stages, ROYAL PREROGATIVE travelled wide and without cover and after the 800 Metres was ridden forward to clear GOLDEN GLORY to its inside to obtain a position closer to the rail. This required ROYAL PREROGATIVE having to be ridden along for a considerable distance before being able to cross GOLDEN GLORY making the turn after the 600 Metres. Rounding the Home Turn, PEOPLE’S CHAMPION was awkwardly placed inside the heels of AUTOPAY. After the race, A Sanna stated that HAPPY SURVEYS did not feel comfortable in its action throughout the race. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY SURVEYS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY SURVEYS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of CREME BRULEE and LETSGOFREE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EIGHTY EIGHTY and GOLDEN GLORY were sent for sampling. <26/4/2018 Additional Veterinary Report>HAPPY SURVEYS, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. HAPPY SURVEYS was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer D E Ferraris this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg with a stiff and restricted action. As previously advised, HAPPY SURVEYS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.