13/05/2015  Happy Valley  Race 5

INCREDIBLE ACT was slow to begin and then travelled keenly in the early stages. BALTIC WARRIOR and JOYFUL THE GREAT bumped at the start. A short distance later, BALTIC WARRIOR was crowded for room between JOYFUL THE GREAT and SNOWHOOVES, both of which shifted ground. Shortly after the start, STEP FASTER was steadied away from the heels of SNOWHOOVES after initially being taken in slightly by FRUITFUL CHAMPION. From wide barriers, SILVER DRAGON, CONSISTENT and NO TIES were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. FLYING CAPTAIN got its head on the side and lay out making the first turn and then throughout the race travelled wide and without cover when continuing to lay out. FLYING CAPTAIN then hung out after the 500 Metres and made the Home Turn awkwardly. The performance of FLYING CAPTAIN, which subsequently finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FLYING CAPTAIN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial around a bend and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BALTIC WARRIOR lost its left front plate passing the 800 Metres. Close to the finishing line, JOYFUL THE GREAT shifted in under pressure and was awkwardly placed outside the heels of REAL FIT. A veterinary inspection of STEP FASTER and SILVER DRAGON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BALTIC WARRIOR, REAL FIT and FRUITFUL CHAMPION were sent for sampling.