13/01/2016  Happy Valley  Race 5

After being loaded, DANCING FLAMES became fractious, reared and momentarily got its front legs over the front gates before the front gates opened. DANCING FLAMES was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that in his opinion it was suitable to race. Before being allowed to race again, DANCING FLAMES will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. DANCING FLAMES shifted out at the start and bumped OCEAN ROAR. A short distance later, DANCING FLAMES was bumped by AMBITIOUS KING which shifted out. CHIN CHUN shifted in shortly after the start and bumped NOBLE BUDDIES. From a wide barrier, MR GINGER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 450 Metres, FANTASTICO was checked after attempting to improve between KING OF HOUSEHOLD and AMBITIOUS KING where there was insufficient room. BACK IN BLACK, which was following FANTASTICO, was inconvenienced in consequence and shifted in, resulting in ST YAZIN being momentarily crowded for room near the 400 Metres. Passing the 200 Metres, FANTASTICO was bumped by AMBITIOUS KING which in turn was taken out by BACK IN BLACK (K Teetan) which shifted out to obtain clear running. K Teetan was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Throughout the race, FRUITFUL CHAMPION (Y T Cheng) travelled wide and without cover. Y T Cheng stated that at the 200 Metres FRUITFUL CHAMPION commenced to give ground and at this time hung in badly and continued to do so for the remainder of the race, resulting in the horse proving difficult to ride. A veterinary inspection of FRUITFUL CHAMPION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ST YAZIN was unable to obtain clear running over the final 50 Metres and consequently was not able to be fully tested. A veterinary inspection of CHIN CHUN immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm and had bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, CHIN CHUN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of DANCING FLAMES and AMBITIOUS KING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BACK IN BLACK and MR RIGHT were sent for sampling. <14/1/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>AMBITIOUS KING, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. AMBITIOUS KING was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer R Gibson 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, AMBITIOUS KING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.