28/05/2014  Happy Valley  Race 7

AGIAAL shifted in at the start and bumped AMBASSADORSHIP which in turn shifted in and made contact with ALPINEFIELD which became unbalanced. SPINNING DANCER began awkwardly and shortly after the start got its head up when being steadied in order to shift across behind runners. From the outside barrier, RIYADH was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1650 Metres, SPINNING DANCER got its head up when awkwardly placed outside the heels of AGIAAL. HOLMES LEGEND travelled wide and without cover until near the 800 Metres. Approaching the 200 Metres, ALPINEFIELD got its head on the side, shifted in and brushed AMBASSADORSHIP, causing that horse to be awkwardly placed outside the hindquarters of HOLMES LEGEND. Near the 150 Metres, AMBASSADORSHIP raced tight inside ALPINEFIELD. Near the 50 Metres, HOLMES LEGEND and AMBASSADORSHIP raced tight due to AMBASSADORSHIP continuing to race in restricted room inside ALPINEFIELD. After the race, Z Purton stated that BEST SHOW was not comfortable on tonight’s “Good to Firm” track surface and because of this would not stretch out. A veterinary inspection of BEST SHOW immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of AMBITIOUS CHAMPION and RIYADH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BEST SHOW, ALPINEFIELD and AMBASSADORSHIP were sent for sampling. <29/5/2014 Additional Veterinary Reports>RIYADH, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. RIYADH was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C W Chang this morning. He said at this time he found the horse to be lame in its left front leg and had a stiff and restricted action behind. Before being allowed to race again, RIYADH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.