05/03/2014  Happy Valley  Race 8

Just prior to the start being effected, MULTIVICTORY put its head down and consequently was slow to begin and then, despite being vigorously ridden along in the early and middle stages, became somewhat detached from the field. Before being allowed to race again, MULTIVICTORY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. From wide barriers, MI SAVVY, MY NAME IS BOND and ST YAZIN were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Approaching the 1100 Metres, SUPER PLUS was steadied when crowded for room between MERIDIAN TREASURE which shifted in marginally and CHEETAH BOY which was taken out by CHARITY JOY which shifted ground after becoming unbalanced due to contact with ATACX shortly after the start. Near the 500 Metres, SUPER PLUS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ATACX. SICHUAN VIGOUR was badly held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 200 Metres was checked when disappointed for running between CHARITY JOY and MERIDIAN TREASURE, both of which had come under pressure. Passing the 200 Metres, MI SAVVY turned its head to the right and attempted to savage MY NAME IS BOND. As MI SAVVY had not previously been reported to have attempted to savage another runner in a race, this matter will be brought to the attention of Trainer R Gibson and a warning placed upon the horse for its future starts. After the 200 Metres, MERIDIAN TREASURE lost its right hind plate. For some distance after the 150 Metres, MI SAVVY was held up when awkwardly placed inside and behind the heels of ALL WIN BOY. For the majority of the race, CHEETAH BOY travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MERIDIAN TREASURE had sustained a minor wound to the right hind leg. A veterinary inspection of MULTIVICTORY and CHARITY JOY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SICHUAN VIGOUR, RAINBOW FIGHTER and MY NAME IS BOND were sent for sampling.