28/04/2010  Happy Valley  Race 7

Despite being ridden along in the early stages, IMPLIED VOLATILITY was slow to muster speed. Passing the 900 Metres, VILASOL was steadied away from the heels of HORACE’S LEGEND which shifted out. Near the 200 Metres, FUN RIDER was held up for clear running behind FAT DRAGON. When questioned, B Prebble stated that he considered shifting MARK UP out passing the 800 Metres when IMPLIED VOLATILITY improved its position quickly around the field. He said however he believed that IMPLIED VOLATILITY was going well enough to be able to improve and shift in ahead of runners which would have meant that MARK UP would have been left racing three wide and without cover from near the 600 Metres. He said at this time the tempo of the race quickened as a result of IMPLIED VOLATILITY improving its position, therefore he elected to remain racing behind LOCAL POWER which he considered to be some chance in the race. He said after passing the 500 Metres LOCAL POWER shifted to the outside of BEST MILITARY, he then elected to improve his position to the inside of that horse and followed KENOBE into the Straight. He added however that at the entrance to the Straight KENOBE did not improve its position as quickly as he thought it would, therefore he was held up for clear running behind that horse and inside BEST MILITARY until BEST MILITARY weakened near the 250 Metres. A veterinary inspection of BEST MILITARY after the race did not show any significant findings. IMPLIED VOLATILITY and MARK UP were sent for sampling. <29/4/2010 Additional Veterinary Report> BEST MILITARY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Head of Veterinary Regulation & International Liaison. He said at that time there were no significant findings. BEST MILITARY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C S Shum 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, BEST MILITARY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.