01/04/2015  Happy Valley  Race 8

Shortly after the start, ARGENTUM was crowded for room between CLEVER BEAVER and MODERN TSAR which shifted out. ALL THE BEST and EYE ON YOU were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the 1000 Metres, ORIENTAL PROSPER was steadied away from the heels of LONGWAH AMBER which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of HELLA HEDGE (C Y Ho). C Y Ho was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. After the 700 Metres, RAINBOW FIGHTER commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CLEVER BEAVER. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, GENTILIS became unbalanced. Approaching the 400 Metres, CLEVER BEAVER and LONGWAH AMBER bumped due to CLEVER BEAVER attempting to shift out into clear running. RAINBOW FIGHTER, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence. Passing the 400 Metres, ALL THE BEST brushed the running rail and became unbalanced. Rounding the Home Turn, HELLA HEDGE raced tight outside GENTILIS which got its head on the side and lay out. Approaching the 100 Metres, FLYING TOURBILLON and ORIENTAL PROSPER raced tight. Right on the finishing line, ALL THE BEST and HELLA HEDGE raced tight due to HELLA HEDGE shifting in under pressure. Throughout the race, LONGWAH AMBER travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of LONGWAH AMBER immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, LONGWAH AMBER will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ALL THE BEST and HELLA HEDGE were sent for sampling.