13/04/2016  Happy Valley  Race 9

LIGHTNING PEGASUS blundered on jumping. From the outside barrier, AMAZINGLY got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied to obtain a position behind the field with cover. Then a short distance after the start, AMAZINGLY was checked away from the heels of DASHING KING which shifted out after being bumped by CHARITY KINGDOM which began awkwardly and shifted out. After this, DASHING KING was also shifted across behind runners. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, FORMULA WON shifted in and bumped DASHING KING. In the early stages, CHARITY KINGDOM travelled wide and without cover and passing the 1100 Metres was allowed to stride forward to race outside the lead. After the 1000 Metres, LIGHTNING PEGASUS was left racing wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. The performance of LIGHTNING PEGASUS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, LIGHTNING PEGASUS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the 500 Metres, MAGICAL BEAUTY and LIGHTNING PEGASUS raced tight as MAGICAL BEAUTY shifted out to improve. Near the 250 Metres, AMAZINGLY and DASHING KING bumped due to both horses shifting ground. In this incident, DASHING KING became unbalanced. Passing the 150 Metres, FORMULA WON was held up for clear running. Approaching the 100 Metres, AMAZINGLY, which was commencing to give ground, was steadied when racing in restricted room between DASHING KING which was laying in and FORMULA WON which was shifting out to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages, FORMULA WON and DASHING KING raced tight and made contact. Close to the finishing line, CHARITY KINGDOM was awkwardly placed close to the heels of RED MARVEL and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race. A veterinary inspection of GOLDEN SLEEP immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MAGICAL BEAUTY, RED MARVEL and FORMULA WON were sent for sampling.