11/01/2012  Happy Valley  Race 5

After being loaded, FLASHING GUY became fractious and as the start was effected was slow to begin. From wide barriers, MAKE IT and FRESH AIR were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. GREEN ZONE raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Making the turn near the 1000 Metres, DANEWIN WINNING was steadied away from the heels of MENTOR (D Beadman) which shifted in when not properly clear. D Beadman was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in future. After this, DANEWIN WINNING commenced to prove very difficult to settle and near the 900 Metres shifted away from the heels of MENTOR, resulting in DANEWIN WINNING bumping with CHATER POWER which became unbalanced. MAKE IT, which was following DANEWIN WINNING, was steadied away from the heels of that horse in consequence. After this, DANEWIN WINNING continued to prove difficult to settle and passing the 800 Metres was momentarily crowded for room between MENTOR and CHATER POWER, both of which shifted ground. Near the 700 Metres, DANEWIN WINNING raced in restricted room inside CHATER POWER which shifted in when proving difficult to settle and being awkwardly placed close to the heels of FLASHING GUY. Over the concluding stages, FOREVER ELATION was steadied when crowded for room between GREEN ZONE and CHINA POWER, both of which shifted ground. Because of this, FOREVER ELATION was not ridden out right to the end of the race as it otherwise would be. Also over the concluding stages, KIDCONI raced in restricted room inside DANEWIN WINNING. For the majority of the race, GLENEALY STAR and FLASHING GUY travelled wide and without cover. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CHATER POWER had lost its left hind plate. MENTOR and GREEN ZONE were sent for sampling.