RACE 6 (381)

Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, enjoyed the easy lead in the middle stages, led by a length turning in, peaked and headed 200M, ran on same pace to take 2nd. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 10, raced slightly behind midfield on outer, no cover from 900M, 8 lengths or so back turning in, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, 3 wide from 500M, still 10 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide behind midfield in the early stages, found rail near 900M, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight. (Mucus.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Near the 150 Metres was briefly crowded between MONARCH COUNTY and WIN SPEED which shifted out.

Began smartly from gate 12, sent forward to race in 2nd, easy run to turn, hit the front 200M, kept on very well to the line, won easily.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Briefly held up near the 400 Metres. Near the 200 Metres was shifted to the outside of LUCKY MAN to continue into clear running.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced 3 wide with cover towards rear, wider from 500M, 10 lengths back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Began well from a wide draw, raced in 3rd, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Began only fairly from a wide draw, trapped wide in midfield, a bit closer after entering the back straight, 6 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Bled.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1000 Metres when being crossed by HAPPY PARK got its head up when being steadied away from that runner.

Made contact at start, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 850M, commenced move 400M, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg due to an injury to the left front fetlock. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY DAY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Commenced well, raced in midfield on the inside, 7 lengths back, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually inside final 150M.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Made contact at start, raced 3 wide behind midfield, 2 wide from 900M, commenced move 500M, 9 to 10 lengths back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
On jumping bumped with TEAM HAPPY and became unbalanced. Near the 150 Metres was steadied when it was shifted to the outside of HAPPY PARK which was giving ground.

Began awkwardly and made contact, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Away well, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 850M, dropped towards rear 800M, 2 wide on turn, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, A Atzeni reported that the only explanation he could offer was that HAPPY PARK may not have run out the 1400 Metres today. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of HAPPY PARK was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY PARK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Began only fairly, raced at tail, 11 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home without threatening.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.