09/09/2015  Happy Valley  Race 4

YEUNG SING, which proved difficult to load, will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test before being allowed to race again. ISLAND FLYER began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of CHOICE EXCHEQUER, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced and CHOICE EXCHEQUER shifting out and inconveniencing WINSOME SMILE. YEUNG SING and GLORIOUS VICTORY bumped at the start. From a wide barrier, SMART PLANET was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Making the turn near the 1000 Metres, CHOICE EXCHEQUER raced tight inside the heels of SAFARI MAGIC. Passing the 1000 Metres, WINSOME SMILE was left racing wide and without cover and near the 800 Metres was allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead. Near the 500 Metres, when being ridden along, ISLAND FLYER got its head on the side and lay out. At the entrance to the Straight, GLORIOUS VICTORY was bumped by MIGHTY WONGCHOY which shifted in when commencing to give ground. Passing the 300 Metres, CHOICE EXCHEQUER was hampered when crowded for room inside WINSOME SMILE (N Callan) which shifted in when commencing to give ground. N Callan was reprimanded and advised that, in the opinion of the Stewards, he should have reacted quicker than he did when WINSOME SMILE shifted ground. He was also advised that, in similar circumstances, he must stop riding and straighten his mount promptly. LET’S GOAL was held up for clear running approaching and passing the 200 Metres. VIVA GUY was held up for clear running until near the 150 Metres. A veterinary inspection of MIGHTY WONGCHOY and SAFARI MAGIC immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHOICE EXCHEQUER, YEUNG SING and OXFORD CHARLEY were sent for sampling.