04/05/2016  Happy Valley  Race 5

TEN SPEED began only fairly. GLOBE TROTTER shifted in at the start and bumped PROMPT EXPRESS. LONDON MASTER began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, CONFUCIUS SPIRIT was crowded for room between WISKY and VICTORY MARVEL which shifted in and then shifted further ground after becoming unbalanced when racing tight inside LONDON MASTER. Approaching the 1100 Metres, PEARL WARM WARM was crowded for room between YO-YO DA and GLOBE TROTTER which shifted out. After being ridden along for some distance in the early stages, SILVER GATSBY was steadied approaching the first turn and shifted in to obtain a position with cover, however, raced wide and without cover for the majority of the race. For a considerable distance after the 800 Metres, CONFUCIUS SPIRIT proved very difficult to settle and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of VICTORY MARVEL which was being steadied to obtain a position with cover behind WISKY. Approaching the 100 Metres, LONDON MASTER, which was giving ground, was steadied away from the heels of VICTORY MARVEL which shifted in. Passing the 100 Metres, WISKY shifted in towards the heels of GLOBE TROTTER, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten the horse. Over about the final 75 Metres, VICTORY MARVEL was awkwardly placed inside the heels of GLOBE TROTTER when racing tight to the outside of YO-YO DA and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race. A veterinary inspection of LONDON MASTER immediately following the race confirmed the horse to be a “roarer” which had previously been reported. A veterinary inspection of VICTORY MARVEL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. VICTORY MARVEL, PEARL WARM WARM and CONFUCIUS SPIRIT were sent for sampling.