19/09/2012  Happy Valley  Race 5

DEMON DEMON began awkwardly. GOLD RACER shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of EVER BEAUTY which became unbalanced. From a wide barrier, RED LUCKY STAR was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Passing the 950 Metres, GOLD RACER was steadied when crowded for room between HAWTHORNE and EVER BEAUTY, both of which shifted ground. Near the 550 Metres, GOLD RACER became unbalanced and lost ground after getting its head on the side and shifting out towards the heels of HAWTHORNE. For a short distance after this, GAMEKEEPERS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GOLD RACER. Approaching the 200 Metres, GAMEKEEPERS was checked when disappointed for running between EVER BEAUTY which was giving ground and EMPEROR BLITZ which shifted in. After this, GAMEKEEPERS was not able to obtain clear running until passing the 100 Metres. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of EVER BEAUTY, A Suborics stated that he had been instructed to lead if possible, however, he was not able to clear RIDE ON THE FIRE to his inside and therefore he elected to sit outside that horse. He said his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early and middle stages, however, when RIDE ON THE FIRE quickened rounding the Home Turn, EVER BEAUTY was not able to sprint with that horse. He said in the Straight he rode EVER BEAUTY along, however, the horse did not respond to his riding and was disappointing in the manner in which it weakened. A veterinary inspection of EVER BEAUTY after the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that RED LUCKY STAR had lost its left front plate. GAMEKEEPERS, SILVER OSMANTHUS and GOLD RACER were sent for sampling.