09/01/2019  Happy Valley  Race 2

TOM’S DRAGON and STRIKING MR C were crowded for room on jumping between MULTIMAX and LIGHTNING STEED (Z Purton) which shifted out. Z Purton was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to straighten his mounts in similar circumstances. In this incident, MULTIMAX became badly unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by STRIKING MR C. LIGHTNING TREASURE, which was fractious in the barriers, began very awkwardly, resulting in its rider, C Y Ho, becoming unbalanced and LIGHTNING TREASURE losing ground. VERY SWEET ORANGE began awkwardly. When being steadied from the outside barrier to be shifted across behind runners, FLYING FORCE was awkwardly placed outside PLANET NICCONI shortly after the start. Approaching the 900 Metres, MULTIMAX and STRIKING MR C bumped. After the 800 Metres, when being ridden along, MULTIMAX got its head on the side and shifted out. Making the turn approaching the 500 Metres, VIGOROUS SPIRIT got its head on the side and lay out. VIGOROUS SPIRIT then continued to lay out rounding the Home Turn and near the 250 Metres was bumped by MULTIMAX which shifted out. After the 300 Metres, STRATHALLAN and VERY SWEET ORANGE raced tight. Approaching the 100 Metres, LIGHTNING STEED was momentarily awkwardly placed outside the heels of VERY SWEET ORANGE which shifted out marginally. Close to the finishing line, LIGHTNING STEED was steadied away from the heels of LIGHTNING TREASURE (C Y Ho) which shifted in when not properly clear. C Y Ho was reprimanded. Throughout the race, PLANET NICCONI travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of STRIKING MR C immediately following the race confirmed the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. TOM’S DRAGON, STRATHALLAN and LIGHTNING TREASURE were sent for sampling. <10/1/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>STRIKING MR C, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was a "roarer” which had previously been reported. STRIKING MR C was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer T P Yung 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, STRIKING MR C will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.