02/03/2016  Happy Valley  Race 5

YO-YO DA began very awkwardly and shortly after the start was crowded for room inside CRIMSON GLORY which shifted in after being bumped by FAST ROCKET. Shortly after the start, BORN DRAGON shifted out towards the heels of MOMENT OF POWER which was shifting in. From a wide barrier, SHOWING CHARACTER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from a wide barrier, TRENDIFUL was steadied in the early stages and shifted across to obtain cover. Passing the 900 Metres, FANTASTICO was momentarily awkwardly placed inside the heels of CRIMSON GLORY which shifted in. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, CRIMSON GLORY shifted out marginally, resulting in BORN DRAGON being taken wider. IDYLLIC WIND was shifted out away from the heels of BORN DRAGON in consequence. Near the 450 Metres, FAST ROCKET was checked when racing tight between FANTASTICO and BORN DRAGON (N Callan) which shifted in momentarily. TRENDIFUL, which was following, was checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence. Whilst the Stewards were of the opinion that there was not sufficient evidence available to support a charge of careless riding given that any shift inwards by BORN DRAGON was only marginal, nonetheless N Callan was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in future. MOMENT OF POWER and FANTASTICO were sent for sampling.