08/07/2015  Happy Valley  Race 9

CAGA FORCE began only fairly and then was ridden along to obtain a forward position, however, when left racing very wide making the first turn, CAGA FORCE was consequently steadied and shifted across behind runners to obtain a position closer to the rail. MY LITTLE FRIEND was crowded for room on jumping between MARVEL TRIBE which shifted out and SMART MAN which was taken in by ALL GREAT FRIENDS. From the outside barrier, GOAL FOR GOLD was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After being crossed by YOU READ MY MIND (N Callan) which shifted in when barely clear, HAPPY BAO BEI then got its head on the side and shifted out away from the heels of YOU READ MY MIND near the 1000 Metres, resulting in EROICO being checked when crowded for room inside TWIN DELIGHT. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that this incident had occurred primarily as a result of the racing manners of HAPPY BAO BEI, nonetheless N Callan was advised to ensure that he is two lengths clear when shifting ground in future. Throughout the race, ORIENTAL PROSPER travelled wide and without cover and rounding the Home Turn got its head on the side and lay out. ORIENTAL PROSPER then continued to lay out. Passing the 250 Metres, SMART MAN was momentarily steadied away from the heels of CLEVER BEAVER (M Chadwick) which shifted in. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care. Close to the finishing line, SMART MAN was shifted in away from the heels of TWIN DELIGHT after being disappointed for running between that horse which shifted out and CAGA FORCE. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of G Mosse (ALL GREAT FRIENDS), 5th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels to the end of the race where circumstances permit. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY BAO BEI and ORIENTAL PROSPER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EROICO, YOU READ MY MIND and CLEVER BEAVER were sent for sampling.