Recap by phillip woo

Domineer went forward three deep from a tricky gate to eventually clear for the lead at the 930m, cornered two lengths on top and edged clear with a 10-pound claimer on board to continue his solid form on this surface. Exciting Dream settled behind midfield and near three deep with cover and closed off well to grab second 80m out. Pablosky settled midfield along the rails, shifted three deep soon after straightening and ran down Access Years 30m out for a placing carrying a light weight despite a jump in class. Access Years settled one off in fourth, edged three deep rounding the final bend, moved to second 200m out and was swamped late for placing. Lord Sinclair travelled without cover third from the rear from a wide gate, swung the final bend furthest out and was making good ground late. Favourite Dehere's The Love settled worse than midfield and one off the rails, rounded the final bend five deep and ran on steadily without menacing with a rise in class. Harbour Punk was gradually giving ground after punching the breeze in second. Master Kochanwong was short of room behind the leaders until the 200m following a box-seat and gave up the chase soon after.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (625)-ORCHID HANDICAP - Class 1 - 1200Metres

As the start was effected, FABULOUS NOVEMBER lifted its front feet off the ground and began awkwardly and then shortly after the start became unbalanced after shifting out and bumping the hindquarters of LORD SINCLAIR which also became unbalanced.

PABLOSKY began only fairly.

Near the 850 Metres, LORD SINCLAIR shifted in and bumped FABULOUS NOVEMBER.

Approaching the 800 Metres, ACCESS YEARS was awkwardly placed outside the heels of HARBOUR PUNK.

At the 800 Metres, PABLOSKY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MASTER KOCHANWONG.

After the 800 Metres, HAPPY YEAH YEAH lost ground after becoming badly unbalanced of its own accord.

GREAT SPIRIT had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 300 Metres.

Near the 150 Metres, FABULOUS NOVEMBER was steadied away from the heels of LORD SINCLAIR after getting its head on the side and laying out behind that horse.

Throughout the race, KEY WITNESS travelled wide and without cover.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of MASTER KOCHANWONG, D Whyte stated that he was able to obtain a prominent position with ease in the early stages.

He said after being crossed by DOMINEER near the 800 Metres, MASTER KOCHANWONG was then reluctant to maintain its position inside HARBOUR PUNK and for this reason he had to ride the horse along making the turn near the 700 Metres.

He said after the 700 Metres he was required to remain niggling at MASTER KOCHANWONG as the horse continued to be reluctant to maintain its position inside HARBOUR PUNK.

He added in the Straight MASTER KOCHANWONG was disappointing in that it failed to close off the race despite being placed under pressure.

He said, in his opinion, MASTER KOCHANWONG appeared timid when racing inside HARBOUR PUNK which may be as a result of the interference that the horse suffered at its most recent start over the course and distance.

A veterinary inspection of MASTER KOCHANWONG immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

After the race, J Moreira stated that whilst DEHERE'S THE LOVE was somewhat disappointing, the horse was up in grade in a race that was run at a fast tempo.

Also after the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HAPPY YEAH YEAH had sustained a minor wound to the right front leg.

DEHERE'S THE LOVE, DOMINEER and EXCITING DREAM were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 13 May 2015 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of FORGIVE AND FORGET, ADDOLE, CHIN CHUN, GLORY HORSIE, CALL ME ACHIEVER, UNIQUE HAPPIEST, FOODIE, ROCK THE TREE, TRENDIFUL, IDYLLIC WIND, BALTIC WARRIOR, REAL FIT, FRUITFUL CHAMPION, HAPPY BAO BEI, NO MONEY NO TALK, SMART DECLARATION, GREAT RUN, HIT A HOME RUN, GRAND HARBOUR and BEST TANGO revealed no apparent abnormality.



2.

Racing Laboratory tests of DRAGON BACHELOR, HIGH SPEED METRO, SECRET AGENT, HOW SPEEDY, KIM GLORY, CHINA DELIGHT, ENDORSING, DILLY, LONGWAH AMBER, KING DERBY, GOLDEN CHOPSTICKS, JOLLY POSH, HAPPY SURVEYS, KING'S STEED, AMBITIOUS CHAMPION, ENSURING, PEACE N PROSPERITY, WAH MAY BABY, DA VINCI, TWIN DELIGHT, REGENCY KING and BRILLIANT SHINE (6.5.15) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 5: NAUGHTY BABY on 15.5.15 on veterinary advice.



2.

Fines Race 2: J Moreira (PENANG HALL) and N Callan (REUNITED): $2,000 each for failing to present themselves in the Parade Ring by the required time.



3.

Severe Reprimand Race 6: B Prebble (JUMBO SPIRIT) for shifting in near the 100 Metres.



4.

Reprimand Race 8: T H So (INDUSTRIALIST WAY) for shifting in passing the 1600 Metres.



5.

Warnings Race 5: M L Yeung (CIRCUIT LAND) for shifting out at the entrance to the Straight.

Race 8: H W Lai (FLYING UNICORN) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.



6.

Official Barrier Trials Race 5: STAR OF BOND Race 8: CASH COURIER

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: PALEPALE Race 4: CHEVALIER STAR Race 5: NAUGHTY BABY STAR OF BOND Race 8: CASH COURIER