17/09/2013  Happy Valley  Race 2

EASY SUCCESS had its tongue tie refitted behind the barriers. HEARTLAND began very awkwardly, shifted out and made heavy contact with GREAT ALEXANDER which in turn shifted out and bumped EASY SUCCESS which at this time was being steadied with a view to being shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier. After this, HEARTLAND was taken across behind runners to a position closer to the rail. SUPER TIGER and NAZAKAT'S LAD were crowded for room at the start between NATURAL CHAMPION and STAR OF WAI BO, both of which shifted ground. EASY SUCCESS lost its right hind plate passing the 1000 Metres. At the 900 Metres, AMBITIOUS GLORY shifted out and bumped GREAT ALEXANDER, causing both horses to become unbalanced. For some distance approaching and passing the 900 Metres, DOUBLE MASTER over-raced and passing the 800 Metres was checked away from the heels of GREAT ALEXANDER. BRAVE BROTHER, which was following, was hampered in consequence. After this, DOUBLE MASTER continued to prove difficult to settle and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GREAT ALEXANDER. Near the 650 Metres, EASY SUCCESS got its head up on a number of occasions when proving difficult to settle and awkwardly placed close to the heels of HEARTLAND. In the early part of the Straight, DOUBLE MASTER got its head on the side and hung in under pressure. DOUBLE MASTER continued to hang in and after the 200 Metres proved reluctant to shift to the outside of GREAT ALEXANDER. A veterinary inspection of NAZAKAT'S LAD and SUPER TIGER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STAR OF WAI BO and BRAVE BROTHER were sent for sampling.