16/03/2016  Happy Valley  Race 4

MEDIC SWORDSMAN was slow to begin and shortly after the start was hampered when bumped by REUNITED which was taken out by MR VANILLA. HAPPY FRIENDSHIP and ORACLE bumped at the start. MIGHTY WONGCHOY began only fairly. From wide barriers, KHARU and SUM WIN DRAGON were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1300 Metres, MIGHTY WONGCHOY raced tight inside HAPPY FRIENDSHIP. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, ORACLE was steadied away from the heels of BORNFREE. Passing the 1000 Metres, SNOWHOOVES commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FOUR FOUR FIVE. Shortly after entering the Straight, BORNFREE got its head on the side and shifted in towards the heels of FOUR FOUR FIVE. After the race, M Chadwick (CIRCUIT STAR) reported that he was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of the horse. He said he was able to obtain a good position on the horse, however, CIRCUIT STAR came under pressure before the Home Turn and then hung in under pressure in the Straight and did not close off the race. A veterinary inspection of CIRCUIT STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of BORNFREE 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, BORNFREE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. CIRCUIT STAR, SUM WIN DRAGON and ORACLE were sent for sampling.