27/02/2019  Happy Valley  Race 5

DR RACE began very awkwardly, shifted in abruptly on jumping and bumped the hindquarters of MAJESTIC ENDEAVOUR which became unbalanced. This resulted in DR RACE losing a significant amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, DR RACE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. VICTORY POWER also began very awkwardly and lost ground and then was shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORY POWER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. PLAY WISE was crowded for room on jumping between SMART ROCKET and MY WINNER which shifted out. After this, PLAY WISE, from a wide barrier, was shifted across behind runners. After passing the winning post on the first occasion, SMART ROCKET, which was racing wide, was steadied to obtain a trailing position behind MAJESTIC ENDEAVOUR. VICTORY POWER over-raced for some distance approaching and passing the 1200 Metres. Passing the 1200 Metres, CLEAR CHOICE commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed behind SPINNING DANCER. In the early part of the Straight, ASSOCIATION FANS lay in and was reluctant to shift to the outside of MISTER MONTE. A veterinary inspection of VICTORY POWER immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. A veterinary inspection of SMART ROCKET immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SPINNING DANCER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. CLEAR CHOICE and SPARKLING SWORD were sent for sampling. <28/2/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>SPINNING DANCER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. SPINNING DANCER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man 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, SPINNING DANCER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. VICTORY POWER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. VICTORY POWER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer R Gibson this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORY POWER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. VICTORY POWER will also be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test as previously advised.