22/10/2014  Happy Valley  Race 2

KING HARADASUN proved difficult to load. Before being allowed to race again, KING HARADASUN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. On jumping, HEAR THE ROAR was steadied away from the heels of MISTER MARC which shifted in abruptly. After this, HEAR THE ROAR was shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier. Passing the 1700 Metres, KING’S FOLKS shifted in and raced tight outside ELECTRONIC GOSPEL which was taken out slightly by MIZZEN GREY. In this incident, KING’S FOLKS bumped the hindquarters of ELECTRONIC GOSPEL. For some distance after this, KING’S FOLKS was awkwardly placed outside the heels of ELECTRONIC GOSPEL and near the 1600 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of that horse. Approaching the 1300 Metres, MIZZEN GREY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SMART GUY. Near the 1200 Metres, KING’S FOLKS was shifted away from the heels of HUMONGUS which was awkwardly placed behind MIZZEN GREY. Due to slow tempo in the middle stages, FLUKE commenced to prove very difficult to settle passing the 1100 Metres and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ELECTRONIC GOSPEL which was racing close to the heels of GOLD FORTUNE. Passing the 600 Metres, SMART GUY got its head on the side, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of HOLLYWOOD KISS which became unbalanced. Approaching the 500 Metres, HUMONGUS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MIZZEN GREY. Approaching the 200 Metres, HOLLYWOOD KISS was crowded for room inside KING HARADASUN (G Mosse) which shifted in under pressure. G Mosse was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Then near the 100 Metres, HOLLYWOOD KISS was shifted out away from the heels of KING HARADASUN. At the 50 Metres, MISTER MARC was awkwardly placed outside the heels of SMART GUY which got its head on the side and shifted out. Throughout the race, KING HARADASUN travelled wide and without cover. A Suborics, the rider of the 4th placegetter, HUMONGUS, was reminded of his obligation to ride his mount out at least hands and heels to the end of the race where circumstances permit. A veterinary inspection of KING’S FOLKS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SMART GUY and ELECTRONIC GOSPEL were sent for sampling.