23/09/2015  Happy Valley  Race 1

LIGHTNING AND GOLD lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and was slow to begin. Then shortly after the start, LIGHTNING AND GOLD was crowded for room between HIGH SPEED METRO which began very awkwardly and shifted out and GLORIOUS VICTORY which also began awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Then a short distance after the start, HIGH SPEED METRO became unbalanced after being bumped heavily by GLORIOUS VICTORY. From wide barriers, SMART PLANET and LET'S GOAL were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1600 Metres, LIGHTNING AND GOLD raced in restricted room between HIGH SPEED METRO and SMART PLANET which got its head on the side and shifted in when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUPER STRIKE. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, SMART GUY was left racing wide and without cover. Passing the 900 Metres, LIGHTNING AND GOLD travelled keenly. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, SUPER STRIKE and LET'S GOAL raced tight. Approaching the 200 Metres, GLORIOUS VICTORY and SWEET BEAN raced tight inside LITTLE RAINFOREST which shifted in. Passing the 200 Metres, SWEET BEAN was crowded for room between LITTLE RAINFOREST and FRESH AND FRESH which shifted out. After this, SWEET BEAN raced tight inside LITTLE RAINFOREST and on a number of occasions brushed GLORIOUS VICTORY which was racing to its inside. As a consequence, both GLORIOUS VICTORY and SWEET BEAN were not able to be fully tested. A veterinary inspection of LIGHTNING AND GOLD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SMART UNION and FRESH AND FRESH were sent for sampling.