08/01/2014  Happy Valley  Race 2

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that MR AWARD had lost its right front plate. This plate was refitted. MR AWARD was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. Also on arrival at the Start, it was noted that NAZAKAT’S LAD had a wound to the right side of the lower lip. NAZAKAT’S LAD was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. From wide barriers, HEARTILY TALK and VICTORY GENERAL were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Shortly after the start, NOBODY BUT YOU was bumped by MR AWARD which was taken out by OCEAN ROAR. After the 900 Metres, DOUBLE MASTER got its head on the side, shifted in and brushed the running rail of its own accord. For some distance after the 800 Metres and again in the Home Straight, LOVELY DELOVELY raced greenly and shifted ground on a number of occasions. Over the final 50 Metres, MR AWARD was steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of NAZAKAT’S LAD and because of this was not able to be ridden out to the end of the race. Throughout the race, TOMODACHI travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. HEARTILY TALK lost its right front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection of LOVELY DELOVELY and SUPER GOAL ELITE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LOVELY DELOVELY, OCEAN ROAR and CALL ME ACHIEVER were sent for sampling.