20/06/2012  Happy Valley  Race 5

Shortly after the start, CITY DELIGHT was steadied away from the heels of TIME RUNNER. Also shortly after the start, PERFECT GEAR was crowded for room between TAKE THE RAP and PURE FORCE, both of which shifted ground. From the outside barrier, HAPPY AMBASSADOR was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. M Chadwick (SUPER BROTHER) dropped his whip near the 100 Metres. As this was the third occasion M Chadwick had dropped his whip in races this season, he was advised that should he offend again in the near future, he may be penalized. Throughout the race, TAKE THE RAP travelled wide and without cover. After the race, M Du Plessis reported that PURE FORCE did not feel comfortable in its action. A veterinary inspection of PURE FORCE after the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of PERFECT GEAR after the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped. A veterinary inspection of HEARTLAND after the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on SUNSHINE KID at the request of Trainer C W Chang. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, SUNSHINE KID will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SUPER BROTHER, SUNSHINE KID and BRILLIANT ONE were sent for sampling. <21/6/2012 Additional Veterinary Report>HEARTLAND, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. HEARTLAND was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P O’Sullivan this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg with a wound over the outside of the sesamoid. Before being allowed to race again, HEARTLAND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.