07/01/2015  Happy Valley  Race 2

JUMBO SPIRIT began awkwardly and lost ground. SIROCCO TOO was crowded for room shortly after the start between WONDERFUL FIGHTER and ELEGANT FRAMES which shifted out. Also shortly after the start, GIDEON was momentarily tightened for room between THOR THE GREATEST and BRILLANTE, both of which shifted marginally. From a wide barrier, OUR HONOUR was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the turn near the 550 Metres, ELEGANT FRAMES got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of PLANET CHOICE which also shifted in. After the 200 Metres, GIDEON was directed to the outside of THOR THE GREATEST which shifted in. A short distance later, GIDEON was shifted back in away from the heels of THOR THE GREATEST when that horse shifted out. Then after the 100 Metres, GIDEON was again shifted in away from the heels of BRILLANTE to obtain clear running after being awkwardly placed behind that horse. Passing the 150 Metres, PLANET CHOICE was shifted out away from the heels of OCEAN ROAR which was giving ground. Then over the concluding stages, PLANET CHOICE was awkwardly placed inside WONDERFUL FIGHTER which shifted in under pressure before it became awkwardly placed outside the heels of THOR THE GREATEST near the finishing line. Throughout the race, OCEAN ROAR travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of PLANET CHOICE and OCEAN ROAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THOR THE GREATEST, BRILLANTE and GIDEON were sent for sampling. <8/1/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>PLANET CHOICE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. PLANET CHOICE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A S Cruz 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, PLANET CHOICE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.