27/04/2016  Happy Valley  Race 2

HEARTS KEEPER was withdrawn on 26.4.16 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter KIM GLORY (K C Leung). Before being allowed to race again, HEARTS KEEPER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SOLAR GAGA, which was fractious in the barriers, lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and sat back, resulting in the horse being very slow to begin. Before being allowed to race again, SOLAR GAGA will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. PEACE COMBINATION began only fairly. A BEAUTIFUL and POWER DRAGON bumped at the start. Shortly after the start, GOOD LUCK MAN shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of KIM GLORY. Near the 850 Metres, GOOD LUCK MAN raced in restricted room between OCTAL LUCK and SPARKLING TALENT which shifted in. Near the 400 Metres, GOOD LUCK MAN and SPARKLING TALENT raced tight inside PEACE COMBINATION which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of EVERYDAY LETTUCE which was commencing to give ground. A short distance after the 400 Metres, PEACE COMBINATION was shifted out away from the heels of EVERYDAY LETTUCE. Passing the 300 Metres, OCTAL LUCK and KIM GLORY raced tight. Near the 150 Metres, KIM GLORY was bumped by OCTAL LUCK which was taken out by MOMENT OF POWER which was attempting to improve to the outside of TRAVEL COMFORTS which shifted out under pressure. Near the 100 Metres, MOMENT OF POWER was directed to the inside of TRAVEL COMFORTS. Throughout the race, EVERYDAY LETTUCE travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of PEACE COMBINATION and SOLAR GAGA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TRAVEL COMFORTS and MOMENT OF POWER were sent for sampling.