13/03/2013  Happy Valley  Race 5

From the outside barrier, SPEEDYGONZALEZ was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Also from a wide barrier, SUPREME ESSENCE was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Shortly after the start, CAPITAL K was steadied away from the heels of HINYUEN PALADIN which shifted out. After this, CAPITAL K was ridden along to obtain a forward position, however, passing the 1100 Metres was left racing wide. After this, CAPITAL K was continued to be ridden along to obtain a more forward position closer to the rail. When being steadied to obtain a position with cover after the 1100 Metres, SKY FAR got its head up and raced ungenerously and making the turn near the 1000 Metres got its head on the side and hung out. After the 900 Metres, SPEEDYGONZALEZ travelled keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GRIFFINDOR. Rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, SKY FAR (M L Yeung) got its head on the side and hung out under pressure. Then over the concluding stages, SKY FAR shifted in abruptly. After the race, M L Yeung reported that SKY FAR raced greenly throughout the race. The racing manners of SKY FAR were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SKY FAR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial around a bend. Passing the 200 Metres, SPEEDYGONZALEZ was shifted out away from the heels of GLORIOUS SUNDAY. After this, SPEEDYGONZALEZ was badly held up for clear running until passing the 100 Metres. For the major part of the race, LOADS OF JOY travelled wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TOMODACHI was distressed. Before being allowed to race again, TOMODACHI will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of GRIFFINDOR and SKY FAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TOMODACHI and HAPPY CHAMPION were sent for sampling.