17/02/2016  Happy Valley  Race 6

BOSSIEE shifted out at the start and bumped GOLDEN SLEEP. AMAZINGLY began awkwardly and made heavy contact with the outside of its barrier gate on jumping. Shortly after the start, BULLISH SMART and LITTLE ISLAND bumped. From a wide barrier, GRIFFINDOR was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Despite being aggressively ridden in the early stages, HORSE APLENTY failed to muster speed. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, WICKED WINDICATOR raced in restricted room between BOSSIEE and BULLISH SMART which shifted in. SPINNING DANCER, which was following WICKED WINDICATOR, was steadied away from the heels of that horse in consequence. Near the 800 Metres, GRIFFINDOR was crowded for room between AMAZINGLY and HORSE APLENTY (Apprentice H N Wong) which shifted in. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded. Passing the 800 Metres, AMAZINGLY got its head up when being checked away from the heels of GOLDEN SLEEP. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, SPINNING DANCER got its head up when being checked away from the heels of WICKED WINDICATOR which was being ridden along to maintain its position. NOBLE DELUXE, which was following, was steadied away from the heels of SPINNING DANCER in consequence. Throughout the race, LITTLE ISLAND travelled wide and without cover. G Mosse, the rider of the third placed horse, LITTLE ISLAND, was spoken to regarding his riding out of that horse over the concluding stages. S de Sousa's explanation for failing to post overweight on SPINNING DANCER was accepted. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BOSSIEE, D Whyte stated that as the rider of BULLISH SMART appeared to be intent on leading after passing the winning post on the first occasion, he steadied BOSSIEE and allowed BULLISH SMART to improve into the lead He said BOSSIEE initially travelled nicely, however, when TRENDY WIN improved to be racing outside BOSSIEE after the 1200 Metres, BOSSIEE commenced to travel keenly and had to be shifted out away from the heels of BULLISH SMART for a short distance. He added near the 900 Metres he was able to shift BOSSIEE back in to obtain a trailing position behind BULLISH SMART, however, his mount continued to race keenly. He said after the 500 Metres BOSSIEE was still travelling well, however, when placed under pressure, BOSSIEE immediately came off the bridle and he had to ride the horse along in an endeavour to have it maintain its position. He said despite being placed under pressure in the Straight, BOSSIEE was disappointing in the manner in which it gave ground over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of BOSSIEE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of GOLDEN SLEEP immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, GOLDEN SLEEP will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of NOBLE DELUXE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GOLDEN SLEEP, BULLISH SMART and TRENDY WIN were sent for sampling. <18/2/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>NOBLE DELUXE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. NOBLE DELUXE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C W Chang this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to have a stiff and restricted action. Before being allowed to race again, NOBLE DELUXE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.