05/12/2018  Happy Valley  Race 8

PLANET STAR began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, BANK ON RED was crowded for room between PLANET STAR and FAITHFUL TRINITY which shifted in. In this incident, BANK ON RED bumped the hindquarters of PLANET STAR which became unbalanced. Also shortly after the start, THUNDER STOMP shifted in abruptly, resulting in THE JUDGE being hampered when crowded for room outside SUPER FORM. When being ridden along in the early stages, BEAUTY DAY got its head on the side and shifted out passing the 1600 Metres. After the 800 Metres, THUNDER STOMP was left racing wide and without cover. Passing the 450 Metres, LUCKY GIRL was awkwardly placed behind SUMSTREETSUMWHERE. At the entrance to the Straight, VIGOR FAME and ELECTRIC LIGHTNING made contact as ELECTRIC LIGHTNING shifted to the outside of PLANET STAR. After the race, K Teetan was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of ELECTRIC LIGHTNING. He said ELECTRIC LIGHTNING enjoyed a good run throughout the race and when shifted to the outside of runners shortly after entering the Straight, he expected the horse to close off strongly. He said however that ELECTRIC LIGHTNING did not respond to his riding and was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of ELECTRIC LIGHTNING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SUPER FORM and BEAUTY DAY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EXPERTO CREDE and BANK ON RED were sent for sampling.