14/10/2015  Happy Valley  Race 7

JUN GONG was badly crowded for room on jumping between SEASONS STAR and MODERN TSAR which shifted out. From wide barriers, DIVINE BOY and FANTASTIC FEELING were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the turn near the 550 Metres, SEASONS STAR lost ground when crowded for room inside BLOCKER DEE (Z Purton) which got its head on the side and shifted in away from HELLA HEDGE. As the Stewards were satisfied that Z Purton had made a satisfactory endeavour to prevent BLOCKER DEE from shifting ground, no further action was taken. After this, SEASONS STAR continued to race tight inside BLOCKER DEE and approaching the 400 Metres lost ground when again crowded for room inside BLOCKER DEE which shifted in marginally when awkwardly placed close to the heels of RED KYLIN. Z Purton was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground so as to leave comfortable room for runners on his inside. SECRET AGENT, which was following SEASONS STAR, was checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence. Rounding the Home Turn, MODERN TSAR momentarily raced tight inside SECRET AGENT. After the 100 Metres, HELLA HEDGE got its head on the side, hung in under pressure and proved difficult to ride. Over the concluding stages, SECRET AGENT was awkwardly placed inside the heels of HELLA HEDGE which continued to hang in. As a consequence, SECRET AGENT was not able to be ridden all the way to the end of the race. Throughout the race, HELLA HEDGE travelled wide and without cover. DIVINE BOY and BLOCKER DEE were sent for sampling.