15/04/2015  Happy Valley  Race 3

ISLAND FLYER lost ground after beginning very awkwardly which also caused its rider, O Doleuze, to become unbalanced. From wide barriers, GOOD METHOD, HAPPY ROCKY and AMAZING ALWAYS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1300 Metres, COOL BEAN got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of VARA PEARL. Passing the 1200 Metres, GOOD METHOD was steadied when momentarily crowded for room inside COOL BEAN which raced tight inside MASTER PINNACLE. Passing the 1100 Metres, MASTER PINNACLE, which was racing ungenerously, shifted in abruptly, causing COOL BEAN to be crowded for room. GOOD METHOD, which was following, was steadied away from the heels of COOL BEAN. Approaching the 900 Metres, MASTER PINNACLE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of VARA PEARL. Near the 250 Metres, KITAYA was momentarily steadied when disappointed for running between COMMANDANT and HAPPY ROCKY which shifted in. Throughout the race, COMMANDANT travelled wide and without cover. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of N Rawiller (GRIFFINDOR), 6th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels to the end of the race where circumstances permit. ROBUST MOMENTUM, LOVING STAR and HAPPY ROCKY were sent for sampling.