25/11/2015  Happy Valley  Race 8

After being loaded, BESPOKE COLLARS became fractious, resulting in the front gates opening, however, BESPOKE COLLARS remained in its stall. BESPOKE COLLARS was removed from the stalls and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that in his opinion it was suitable to race. Before being allowed to race again, BESPOKE COLLARS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. WILLIE INVICTUS and GREAT CHARM were crowded for room on jumping between SUPEROI and BESPOKE COLLARS which shifted out. GRIFFINDOR began awkwardly. From the outside barrier, FIRST SIGHT LOVE was steadied on jumping and shifted across behind runners. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, WIN IT failed to muster speed. For some distance passing the winning post on the first occasion, HAPPY PLACE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SPEEDY LONGWAH (N Callan). N Callan was advised to ensure that he does not unnecessarily slacken the tempo, resulting in other horses being hampered. BESPOKE COLLARS, which was following HAPPY PLACE, got its head up when being checked away from the heels of that horse and WILLIE INVICTUS was in turn shifted out away from the heels of BESPOKE COLLARS. After this, BESPOKE COLLARS continued to prove difficult to settle and again was checked away from the heels of HAPPY PLACE near the 1300 Metres. Near the 500 Metres, WILLIE INVICTUS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BESPOKE COLLARS. At the 300 Metres, SPEEDY LONGWAH shifted in and brushed APPROVE. Passing the 250 Metres, WILLIE INVICTUS had difficulty obtaining clear running between WIN IT and GREAT CHARM. Over the final 200 Metres, ANDOYAS was unable to obtain clear running and consequently was not able to be tested. Near the 150 Metres, BESPOKE COLLARS was awkwardly placed outside the heels of FIRST SIGHT LOVE. Throughout the race, SUPEROI travelled wide and without cover. SUPEROI, SPEEDY LONGWAH and HAPPY PLACE were sent for sampling.