RACE 1 (297)

Moderately away from gate 14, positioned a length behind the leader on the stands' rail, took the lead 250M, kept on very well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Out with rest, raced towards rear, 2 away from the stands' rail, unable to obtain clear run until 200M, finished off strongly to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Crowded start, raced towards rear on the stands' side, moved a bit closer along the stands' rail in the middle stages, finished off well to take a place without threatening.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind COSMO NAVIGATOR.

Bumped shortly after start, raced in midfield, made contact 350M, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
After the 400 Metres was bumped by ACE TALENT which shifted to the inside of HAPPY HORSE. HO HO STAR then lay in for the remainder of the event, resulting in its rider Z Purton changing his whip through to his right hand after the 300 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, positioned a length behind the leader, made contact 350M, hard ridden from 300M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Bumped after the 400 Metres.

Bumped shortly after start, raced towards rear, nearer to the middle track, no clear run until approaching 200M, showed limited response thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start bumped with HO HO STAR which shifted in slightly. As a result, PLENTIFUL was then steadied when racing in restricted room between HO HO STAR and YOO YOO KNIGHT. From the 400 Metres until the 150 Metres was held up for clear running behind HO HO STAR. After the event, A Atzeni reported that when his mount was crowded at the start it settled further back than what had been intended.

Began smartly from gate 13, raced prominently on the stands' side, took the lead 400M, peaked and headed 250M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from gate 1, raced towards rear on the middle track, 4 lengths back at 400M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Near the 170 Metres changed stride, shifted in slightly and was corrected by its rider. Assistant Trainer S T Lee, representing Mr D J Hall who was not present at today’s meeting, advised that from barrier 1 the instructions were to ride SUPER ELITE conservatively in the early stages with cover.

Out in line, raced in midfield on the stands' side, made no impression final 400M.

Incident Report
Approaching the 100 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between COUNTRY DANCER and GORGEOUS VITALITY and as a result did not obtain clear running until after the 50 Metres.

Began well, raced slightly behind midfield on the middle track, hard ridden from 350M but only showed limited response, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Slightly slow out, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
Slow to begin.

Began well, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the middle track, peaked on run 300M, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced prominently, hard ridden after passing 400M but showed no response, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began awkwardly, sent forward to take the lead, peaked and headed 400M, weakened final 250M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, M Chadwick reported that his mount gave ground when under pressure in the Home Straight and the only explanation he could offer for the performance was that HAPPY HORSE would be better suited at the Happy Valley course travelling around a bend. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of HAPPY HORSE was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY HORSE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.