10/12/2014  Happy Valley  Race 9

NEW DEERFIELD was withdrawn on 9.12.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore fetlock) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter ULTIMATE WINNERS (C K Tong). Before being allowed to race again, NEW DEERFIELD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. As the start was effected, ULTIMATE WINNERS stood flat-footed and lost a considerable amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, ULTIMATE WINNERS will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial. OVETT (R Moore) began awkwardly, resulting in its rider becoming unbalanced. LONDON WALK also began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, LONDON WALK momentarily raced in restricted room between TWIN DELIGHT and GORGEOUS DEBUT which shifted in. Also shortly after the start, BESPOKE COLLARS was bumped by LUCKY DAY which shifted out. From the outside barrier, REGENCY HO HO was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When being steadied to obtain cover approaching and passing the 900 Metres, ALL GREAT FRIENDS got its head up when proving difficult to settle. After the 800 Metres, SUPREME FALCON was left racing wide and without cover. Passing the 500 Metres, BESPOKE COLLARS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LUCKY DAY. In the early part of the Straight, PEACE ON EARTH got its head on the side and lay in and then approaching the 100 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GORGEOUS DEBUT when reluctant to shift to the outside of that horse. Approaching the 250 Metres, REGENCY HO HO was shifted out away from the heels of GLORY SUNSHINE to obtain clear running. LONDON WALK was unable to obtain clear running over the final 100 Metres and consequently was not able to be properly tested. Right on the finishing line, OVETT raced tight inside ALL GREAT FRIENDS which shifted in. A veterinary inspection of BESPOKE COLLARS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TWIN DELIGHT and REGENCY HO HO were sent for sampling.