27/09/2017  Happy Valley  Race 2

Whilst behind the barriers, HURRICANE KID had its right front plate refitted. HURRICANE KID was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. CATCHMEIFYOUCAN lost its left front plate at the start. MASSIVE MILLENNIUM began awkwardly. HAYMAKER began only fairly. GOLD TALENT was steadied on jumping and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Soon after the start, TREASURE AND GOLD was also steadied from a wide barrier and shifted across behind runners. Passing the 1100 Metres, DOUBLE DOUBLE was steadied away from the heels of GOLD TALENT which shifted in. Approaching the first turn, CATCHMEIFYOUCAN shifted in and made contact with SHOW MISSION. After being crossed by SHOW MISSION on the first turn near the 1000 Metres, MASSIVE MILLENNIUM got its head up and proved difficult to settle for a short distance. IDYLLIC WIND was left racing wide and without cover after the 900 Metres. HAYMAKER made the Home Turn awkwardly. Near the 250 Metres, Apprentice M F Poon (HAYMAKER) momentarily dropped his left rein. After passing the 200 Metres, HURRICANE KID was awkwardly placed outside the heels of CARRY TO WIN when being shifted out to obtain clear running. After passing the 100 Metres, as K Teetan (HURRICANE KID) was attempting to draw his whip in his right hand, the butt of his whip became momentarily caught in the racing silks of C Schofield (CARRY TO WIN). After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DOUBLE DOUBLE had bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of GOLD TALENT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KWAICHUNG BROTHERS and SHOW MISSION were sent for sampling.