25/02/2015  Happy Valley  Race 6

NEW SPEED AHEAD was slow to begin. From wide barriers, FISH N’ CHIPS, CAGA FORCE and GENEROUS BOBO were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the turn approaching the 1000 Metres, BUNKER SHOT was crowded for room and RUBY COAST, which was proving difficult to settle, was steadied when racing tight inside REGENCY HO HO (B Prebble) which got its head on the side and shifted in before being directed out to relieve the tightening to the horses to its inside. B Prebble was advised that, in the opinion of the Stewards, he should have reacted quicker than he did on this occasion to prevent his mount from shifting ground. He was further advised to ensure that, wherever possible, he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground and causing crowding to other runners. Making the turn after the 1000 Metres, FISH N’ CHIPS was steadied when momentarily crowded for room between MR GENUINE which was taken out by PLEASANT KNIGHT which was racing ungenerously and CAGA FORCE which shifted in marginally. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, REGENCY HO HO momentarily raced tight inside EXCEL ONESELF which got its head on the side and shifted in. Also making the turn after the 600 Metres, PLEASANT KNIGHT raced tight between MR GENUINE and NEW SPEED AHEAD, both of which shifted ground. Rounding the Home Turn, GENEROUS BOBO was held up behind NEW SPEED AHEAD and unable to improve. Near the 75 Metres, BUNKER SHOT, which was laying in and proving reluctant to shift to the outside of EXCEL ONESELF, was checked when crowded for room between EXCEL ONESELF which shifted out away from REGENCY HO HO which got its head on the side and shifted out under pressure and ELITE SPIRIT which was take in marginally by MR GENUINE. As the Stewards believed that there were a number of circumstances associated with this incident, no further action was taken. Throughout the race, TARZAN I AM travelled wide and without cover. REGENCY HO HO, MR GENUINE and GENEROUS BOBO were sent for sampling.