09/10/2024  Happy Valley  Race 6

SWIFT ASCEND (H395): Approaching the first turn near the 1000 Metres was eased when crowded between SKY SONG and YOU’REMYEVERYTHING which lay in and away from KING GLORIOSO. Lay in in the Home Straight and near the 200 Metres shifted in and bumped GIMME FIVE. Sent for sampling post-race. KING GLORIOSO (J247): Raced tight to the inside of LEAN MASTER near the 150 Metres and made contact with NEBRASKAN. After the event, H Bowman confirmed that his instructions were if his mount commenced well tonight to endeavour to obtain a forward position. NEBRASKAN (J304): When giving ground near the 150 Metres was bumped by KING GLORIOSO. After the event, B Avdulla confirmed that his instructions were to take up a forward position. He added after obtaining the lead NEBRASKAN failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of NEBRASKAN was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, NEBRASKAN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. LEAN MASTER (H134): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EN PERFECTO (J409): Jumped only fairly. YOU'REMYEVERYTHING (E413): No report. SKY SONG (J159): After the event, B Thompson stated that other than SKY SONG being back up in grade for tonight’s event, he could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SMART FIGHTER (H278): No report. TALENTS SUPREMO (H133): Jumped only fairly. On the Home Turn was shifted to the outside of SMART FIGHTER to secure clear running and then raced tight between SMART FIGHTER and GIMME FIVE between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres. GIMME FIVE (J099): Near the 200 Metres was bumped by SWIFT ASCEND which lay in despite the efforts of its rider. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPER GLORY (J025): Jumped awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. WINNING HEART (H065): Near the 200 Metres was shifted to the outside of KING GLORIOSO to continue into clear running.