17/02/2016  Happy Valley  Race 3

KING OF HOUSEHOLD was withdrawn on 15.2.16 by order of the Stewards (bereavement) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter MISSION POSSIBLE. Whilst parading, RESPECT became fractious, resulting in its rider, D Whyte, being dislodged without incident. EMPEROR VICTORY began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of HAYHAY which became unbalanced. From wide barriers, RESPECT, PEACE ON EARTH and EQUITY DOCTRINE were all steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Passing the 1100 Metres, MASTER STEED proved difficult to settle and became unbalanced when being steadied to obtain cover behind WHO'STHEDUDE EQUITY DOCTRINE, which was following, got its head on the side and lay in away from MASTER STEED, resulting in RESPECT momentarily racing in restricted room. Near the 950 Metres, PEACE ON EARTH was shifted out away from the heels of EQUITY DOCTRINE. Approaching the 800 Metres, EQUITY DOCTRINE shifted in away from PEARL WIN, resulting in RESPECT being crowded for room. After this, EQUITY DOCTRINE was reluctant to maintain its position inside and behind PEARL WIN, resulting in PEACE ON EARTH losing ground. Passing the 250 Metres, PEACE ON EARTH was taken wider by PEARL WIN which shifted out under pressure. Close to the finishing line, HAYHAY shifted out and brushed WHO'STHEDUDE. Throughout the race, ALL TIMES LUCKY travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of FRUITFUL CHAMPION immediately following the race found the horse to have bled from both nostrils. WHO'STHEDUDE, MISSION POSSIBLE and HANG'S DECISION were sent for sampling.