10/12/2014  Happy Valley  Race 5

FLASHING GUY (S Khumalo), which was fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly and bumped the inside of its gate, resulting in its rider momentarily dropping his right rein. This resulted in FLASHING GUY losing ground. MERIDIAN TREASURE shifted in at the start and bumped HORSE SUPREMO. After this, MERIDIAN TREASURE and ALL PALS were shifted across behind runners. JOLLY POSH and FIRE STARTER began only fairly. Approaching the first turn after the 600 Metres, GLORY HORSIE was momentarily awkwardly placed inside the heels of JOLLY POSH. Making the first turn near the 550 Metres, EXCEL ONESELF and A FAST ONE raced tight, resulting in EXCEL ONESELF becoming unbalanced. Making the first turn after the 550 Metres, HORSE SUPREMO, which throughout the race travelled wide and without cover, got its head on the side and lay out. At the entrance to the Straight, GOLDEN BAUHINIA was awkwardly placed outside the heels of EXCEL ONESELF which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. Near the 200 Metres, GOLDEN BAUHINIA got its head on the side and shifted in towards the heels of FLASHING GUY which also shifted out slightly. Close to the finishing line, GLORY HORSIE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of OCEAN ROAR. A FAST ONE lay in in the early part of the Straight. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FLASHING GUY was displaying an irregular heart rhythm and had bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, FLASHING GUY will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. JOLLY POSH, OCEAN ROAR and EXCEL ONESELF were sent for sampling.