07/12/2016  Happy Valley  Race 2

On arrival at the Start, C Y Ho expressed concern regarding the action of ALMABABY. ALMABABY was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that, after the necessary consultations, the horse was suitable to race. ALMABABY was slow to begin. YOU READ MY MIND was crowded for room on jumping between MOMENT OF POWER and FOREVER RED, both of which shifted ground. In this incident, FOREVER RED became unbalanced due to making contact with YOU READ MY MIND. JOLLY CONVERGENCE was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Passing the 400 Metres, WHO’STHEDUDE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FOREVER RED. At the entrance to the Straight, SKY MAN was steadied away from the heels of TRAVEL COMFORTS. Over the concluding stages, WHO’STHEDUDE was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SKY MAN. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of M Barzalona (SKY MAN), 3rd placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels to the end of the race where circumstances permit. A veterinary inspection of FOREVER RED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MOMENT OF POWER, ALMABABY and JOLLY CONVERGENCE were sent for sampling.