20/01/2021  Happy Valley  Race 2

CHIKORITA was slow to begin. CASA KINGDOM began only fairly. COOLCELEB and CHAMP PATROL bumped at the start. COOLCELEB then stumbled, became unbalanced and shifted in, inconveniencing SMART CHARADE and CASA KINGDOM. Despite being ridden along for some distance in the early stages, COOLCELEB failed to muster speed. When being steadied approaching the first turn at the 1000 Metres, WINNING STRIKES got its head up and raced ungenerously. WINNING STRIKES continued to travel keenly and again got its head up approaching the 600 Metres when being steadied to obtain cover behind CHAMP PATROL. After passing the 600 Metres, WINNER’S HEART was left racing wide and without cover. After the race, K Teetan stated that SMART CHARADE settled back in the field as is customary. He said however that the horse was slightly disappointing in that it did not close off as strongly as he anticipated it would. A veterinary inspection of SMART CHARADE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of WAH MAY LUCK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on COOLCELEB at the request of Trainer T P Yung. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in its trachea and also confirmed the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. WOOD ON FIRE and DOLLAR REWARD were sent for sampling.