06/07/2016  Happy Valley  Race 7

WISKY was crowded for room on jumping between YEUNG SING and BRILLIANT MONKEYS which shifted out. GRACEFUL KINGDOM was slow to begin. THANKSGIVING began only fairly and was ridden along in the early stages in an attempt to obtain a forward position, however, was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SPINNING DANCER. Then near the 1500 Metres, THANKSGIVING was steadied away from the heels of SPINNING DANCER (G Lerena) which shifted in when not properly clear. G Lerena was reprimanded and told to ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground. THANKSGIVING subsequently travelled wide and without cover for the majority of the race. The performance of THANKSGIVING, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, THANKSGIVING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Approaching the 1000 Metres, BALTIC WARRIOR broke down in its right front leg and was eased out of the race. FRANCE VALOUR, which was following BALTIC WARRIOR, was shifted out abruptly away from the heels of that horse. Rounding the Home Turn, SPINNING DANCER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of THANKSGIVING. In the Straight, both THE SYLPH and VICTORY BOYS shifted out under pressure. Over the concluding stages, B Prebble (VICTORY BOYS) was restricted in his use of the whip when racing tight outside THE SYLPH. When questioned regarding the performance of WISKY, C Y Ho stated that unlike last start when the horse was able to race with cover, WISKY was left racing in the lead when the rider of NOBLE DE MAN did not cross WISKY and elected to race outside his mount. He said when obliged to be ridden without cover and with another horse positioned directly outside WISKY, his mount would not settle and consequently was not able to finish off the race as strongly as it did at its last start when covered up during the race. A veterinary inspection of WISKY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WISKY, THE SYLPH and VICTORY BOYS were sent for sampling. <7/7/2016 Additional Veterinary Report>WISKY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. WISKY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Size this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to have a restricted action behind and to be sore over the quarters. Before being allowed to race again, WISKY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.