15/04/2015  Happy Valley  Race 4

ISLAND GARDEN was crowded for room on jumping between GREAT TOPLIGHT and FOODIE which shifted out after beginning awkwardly. TOM’S CHARM shifted out on jumping and bumped OWNERS’ GLORY. After this, TOM’S CHARM and OWNERS’ GLORY were shifted across behind runners as was ONE OF A KIND which began from the outside barrier. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, SAFARI MAGIC, which was slow to muster speed despite being vigorously ridden in the early stages, was momentarily steadied away from the heels of SPARKLING SWORD which shifted in. After this, SAFARI MAGIC travelled wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres. For some distance after the 1100 Metres, ISLAND GARDEN was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SPARKLING SWORD. Passing the 250 Metres, FOODIE was momentarily crowded for room when improving inside GREAT TOPLIGHT which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. B Prebble (BEST TANGO) was severely reprimanded for his use of the whip on the horse over the concluding stages when it was clearly winning the race. A veterinary inspection of ISLAND GARDEN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GREAT TOPLIGHT, BEST TANGO and SPARKLING SWORD were sent for sampling. <16/4/2015 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that TOM’S CHARM was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, TOM’S CHARM will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.