14/01/2009  Happy Valley  Race 3

On jumping, EVER BRIGHT stumbled and lost ground. Near the 1100 Metres, EVER BRIGHT was steadied back to a position with cover after being carried into a three wide position by LOTZATOW which shifted out from behind FEARLESS. Making the turn at the 1000 Metres, LOTZATOW was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BEST FRIEND. In the middle stages and particularly making the turn after the 600 Metres, NOBLE CONQUEROR got its head on the side and hung in. This caused some inconvenience to EXPRESS WIN which was racing tight inside the hindquarters of NOBLE CONQUEROR. When questioned, D Whyte (EXPRESS WIN) was not able to offer any explanation for the poor performance of the horse. He said EXPRESS WIN travelled satisfactorily until shortly after the 700 Metres. He said after this he had to make use of EXPRESS WIN to hold its position and his mount then failed to respond to his riding in the Straight. He said he had ridden EXPRESS WIN in track work in the lead up to tonight's race and in his opinion this work was satisfactory. EXPRESS WIN was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of EXPRESS WIN after the race did not show any significant findings. EYSHAL, BEST FRIEND and LOTZATOW were sent for sampling. < 15/1/2009 Additional Veterinary Report > The Veterinary Officer reported this morning that LOTZATOW was lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, LOTZATOW will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.