24/04/2024  Happy Valley  Race 3

NOBLE ONE (G278): Jumped only fairly. TACTICAL COMMAND (H197): After the 300 Metres shifted to the outside of SWEET DIAMOND in an attempt to secure clear running and made contact with BEAU GOSSE. After the race, Z Purton reported that when his mount commenced well tonight, he elected to make use of the good start to ride forward and take up a position outside the lead. He said however, in his opinion, given the manner in which his mount finished the race off, it would be better suited by being ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer M Newnham stated that he expected TACTICAL COMMAND to take up a midfield position but agreed with the assessment of Jockey Purton that once the horse jumped well, he took advantage of its good start. He also concurred with the views of Jockey Purton that TACTICAL COMMAND is better suited when being ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BEAU GOSSE (G389): Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped shortly after the start. Approaching the turn near the 1000 Metres commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied away from STORMTROUPER. Raced wide and without cover from the 750 Metres. Bumped after the 300 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. MR GOOD VIBES (H180): Jumped awkwardly. Lay out in the Home Straight and approaching the 150 Metres shifted out, resulting in its rider K Teetan having to stop riding and straighten. PODIUM (H173): Shortly after the start was bumped by MILLENNIUM FALCON. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. STORMTROUPER (E100): Approaching the 250 Metres was shifted to the outside of TACTICAL COMMAND to secure clear running. Over the concluding stages raced tight to the inside of VIVA A LA. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, STORMTROUPER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SWEET DIAMOND (G063): Near the 200 Metres H Bentley dropped his whip. Sent for sampling post-race. WIND SPEEDER (E281): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. VIVA A LA (G282): Over the final 50 Metres hung in, resulting in its rider M F Poon having to stop riding and straighten his mount approaching the winning post. HERO ICON (G422): No report. MILLENNIUM FALCON (D281): Bumped at the start. After the race, L Hewitson reported that whilst he was given no specific instructions, connections had expected him to take up a forward position. He said after bumping with PODIUM at the start, MILLENNIUM FALCON failed to show sufficient pace to hold a forward position and as a result settled further back than what had been anticipated. EASY TWO (G423): No report.