06/07/2016  Happy Valley  Race 6

As the start was effected, OCEAN ROAR lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently began only fairly. OCEAN ROAR then lost further ground when crowded for room between AMAZING RACE which shifted in after being bumped by EXCEL ONESELF and BEAUTY CONNECTION which was taken out by FISH N' CHIPS which got its head on the side and shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. GOLDEN ACHIEVER was slow to begin. THOR THE GREATEST lost its left front plate shortly after the start. Approaching the 700 Metres, THOR THE GREATEST was steadied away from the heels of MOMENT OF POWER (Apprentice K K Chiong) which shifted in when not properly clear. Apprentice Chiong, in the presence of her allocated trainer, Mr K W Lui, was severely reprimanded and told that she must address this aspect of her riding in future. After the 700 Metres, TOP BONUS was awkwardly placed outside the heels of FISH N' CHIPS. At the entrance to the Straight, FISH N' CHIPS and OUR FOLKS raced tight. Near the 250 Metres, EXCEL ONESELF was directed out away from TOP BONUS which shifted out to obtain clear running. Passing the 100 Metres, AMAZING RACE was shifted to the outside of SKY MAN after being disappointed for running between that horse and OUR FOLKS. Throughout the race, OUR FOLKS travelled wide and without cover. MOMENT OF POWER and FISH N' CHIPS were sent for sampling. <7/7/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Officer reported that SKY MAN was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, SKY MAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.