16/09/2015  Happy Valley  Race 6

On arrival at the Start, GREAT TOPLIGHT had its left front plate refitted. GREAT TOPLIGHT was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. CHARLIE VICTOR and TRIPLE KING were slow to begin. GALAXY PRANCER shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of MONSIEUR MOGOK which became unbalanced. For some distance approaching and passing the 1300 Metres, SILVER DRAGON was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BEST JADE TRIUMPH which was being steadied to allow GREAT TOPLIGHT to cross into the lead. Approaching the 1200 Metres, MR VANILLA raced in restricted room between MONSIEUR MOGOK and WINNING MASCOT, both of which shifted slight ground. Passing the 1100 Metres, WINNING MASCOT got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SILVER DRAGON. B Prebble (BEST JADE TRIUMPH) dropped his whip passing the 450 Metres. Approaching the 400 Metres, GALAXY PRANCER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MONSIEUR MOGOK. After the 400 Metres, TRIPLE KING raced tight inside CALIFORNIA CHERISH which got its head on the side and shifted in away from CHARLIE VICTOR which also lay in marginally. At the entrance to the Straight, MI SAVVY BOY was shifted away from the heels of MONSIEUR MOGOK. For the majority of the race, MONSIEUR MOGOK travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, B Prebble stated that in pre-race discussions with Trainer A Lee, it had been decided to ride BEST JADE TRIUMPH in a more forward position due to the anticipated lack of speed. He said it was felt that if BEST JADE TRIUMPH were to be ridden back in the field as is usual, the horse would not be able to finish off the race if the tempo of the race was slow as expected. A veterinary inspection of MONSIEUR MOGOK and CALIFORNIA CHERISH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SUPEROI and WINNING MASCOT were sent for sampling.