19/11/2014  Happy Valley  Race 7

BEAUTY LEAD, which was fractious in the barriers, began only fairly and was then crowded for room between EAGLE POWER and BUSINESS AS USUAL which shifted out. GUN PIT was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from the outside barrier, TRAVEL BROTHER was shifted across behind runners shortly after the start. In the early part of the Straight, MAJESTIC ANTHEM got its head on the side and hung in. U Rispoli (WINNING LEADER) was warned against the practice of raising his whip arm above the height of his shoulder. After the race, K Teetan expressed concern regarding the action of HAPPY ERA. He said HAPPY ERA was reluctant to stretch out for the majority of the race. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY ERA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY ERA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When questioned regarding the performance of TRAVEL BROTHER, B Prebble stated that his mount travelled well until near the 400 Metres at which time the horse appeared to become unbalanced. He said after this TRAVEL BROTHER came off the bridle and was inclined to hang in. He said despite being ridden along, TRAVEL BROTHER did not close off the race as anticipated and, in his opinion, was disappointing. A veterinary inspection of TRAVEL BROTHER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of MAJESTIC ANTHEM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GUN PIT, HARBOUR MASTER and CHATER DREAM were sent for sampling.