03/12/2014  Happy Valley  Race 1

Just prior to the start being effected, TRILLION TREASURE put its head down and was then slow to begin. A short distance later, TRILLION TREASURE was hampered when crowded for room between SUPER TORNADO and MR AWARD which shifted in. As the start was effected, CHINA GOOD reared, resulting in its rider, H W Lai, becoming unbalanced and causing CHINA GOOD to lose ground. From a wide barrier, GRACYTOM was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 900 Metres, IDYLLIC WIND, which was over-racing, was momentarily steadied away from the heels of HIGHLAND DRAGON which shifted in. Approaching the 500 Metres, NATURAL EIGHT and SUPER TORNADO were briefly crowded for room inside MR AWARD (U Rispoli) which shifted in before being directed out to relieve the tightening. U Rispoli was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, ALLEY-OOP got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of BORNFREE. NATURAL EIGHT became unbalanced rounding the Home Turn. Passing the 300 Metres, IDYLLIC WIND was shifted out away from the heels of TRILLION TREASURE after being awkwardly placed behind that horse. Passing the 50 Metres, GRACYTOM got its head on the side and shifted in. A veterinary inspection of CHINA GOOD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TRILLION TREASURE, HIIGHLAND DRAGON and BORNFREE were sent for sampling.