03/12/2014  Happy Valley  Race 7

AMBITIOUS CHAMPION was crowded for room on jumping between AMBASSADORSHIP and RIDE WITH THE WIND which shifted out. From the outside barriers, BEST SHOW and AGIAAL were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1800 Metres, REDWOOD BABY was steadied away from the heels of CRAZY BUDDIES which was racing tight inside SUPREME FRESH. Near the 1600 Metres, AMBASSADORSHIP was left racing wide and without cover and after this was allowed to stride forward into a more forward position. Passing the 900 Metres, REDWOOD BABY was steadied away from the heels of CRAZY BUDDIES. Also passing the 900 Metres, SUPREME FRESH became very awkward after shifting out abruptly when proving difficult to settle and being checked away from the heels of RIDE WITH THE WIND. After the 900 Metres, AGIAAL was left racing wide and without cover. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, THE SYLPH got its head on the side and was awkwardly placed after shifting out towards the heels of AMBASSADORSHIP. For some distance after the 500 Metres, HORSE APLENTY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of THE SYLPH. Rounding the Home Turn, CRAZY BUDDIES was awkwardly placed close to the heels of RIDE WITH THE WIND. After the 300 Metres, HORSE APLENTY raced tight inside THE SYLPH which shifted in when giving ground. Passing the 150 Metres, REDWOOD BABY was shifted out away from the heels of AMBASSADORSHIP. In the Straight, SUPREME FRESH hung in and proved difficult to ride. After the race, C Y Ho stated that, in his opinion, the performance of RIDE WITH THE WIND could be attributed to the circumstances of the race which he believed did not suit the horse. A veterinary inspection of RIDE WITH THE WIND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. REDWOOD BABY, BEST SHOW and AMBITIOUS CHAMPION were sent for sampling.