11/01/2017  Happy Valley  Race 7

TRAVEL FIRST shifted out at the start and bumped PACKING LLAREGYB. Shortly after the start, DYNAMISM was bumped by ENCOUNTER which shifted in after bumping with HEROIC GURU. From wide barriers, PEOPLE’S KNIGHT and PHOTON WILLIE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1350 Metres, PHOTON WILLIE was momentarily crowded for room inside HEROIC GURU. For some distance approaching and passing the 1300 Metres, DYNAMISM travelled keenly. DIVINE BOY got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied to obtain cover approaching and passing the 1300 Metres. Approaching the 1000 Metres, ENCOUNTER commenced to prove difficult to settle and shifted out away from the heels of PACKING LLAREGYB which was travelling keenly and awkwardly placed behind SPEEDY LONGWAH. ENCOUNTER continued to prove difficult to settle and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PACKING LLAREGYB. Then near the 900 Metres, when racing tight inside SENSATION, ENCOUNTER shifted in marginally, resulting in SO CAFFE striking the heels of ENCOUNTER and faltering. After this, SO CAFFE was eased out of the race. PEOPLE’S KNIGHT, which was following SO CAFFE, was shifted out abruptly away from the heels of that horse passing the 900 Metres. A veterinary inspection of SO CAFFE immediately following the race found that horse to have fractured its left front leg. Near the 400 Metres, ENCOUNTER was awkwardly placed outside DYNAMISM. Throughout the race, SENSATION travelled wide and without cover. After the race, S Clipperton stated that whilst the circumstances of tonight’s race did not suit PEOPLE’S KNIGHT, nonetheless, in his opinion, the horse was not comfortable racing at Happy Valley for the first time. A veterinary inspection of PEOPLE’S KNIGHT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of ENCOUNTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PEOPLE’S KNIGHT, SPEEDY LONGWAH and PACKING LLAREGYB were sent for sampling. <12/1/2017 Additional Veterinary Report>After the race, ENCOUNTER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. ENCOUNTER 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 be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, ENCOUNTER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.