22/02/2017  Happy Valley  Race 5

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that DIAMOND MASTER had lost its right front plate. After this plate was refitted, DIAMOND MASTER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. JETWINGS was slow to begin. CITY WINNER began only fairly. Shortly after the start, D B PIN and CHARITY JOY bumped. D B PIN then shifted in and bumped BACK IN BLACK which became unbalanced. From a wide barrier, IRON BOY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 700 Metres, TRIUMPHANT JEWEL was steadied away from the heels of BACK IN BLACK (K Teetan) which shifted in when not properly clear. K Teetan was reprimanded. For some distance approaching and passing the 600 Metres, DIAMOND MASTER got its head up when proving difficult to settle and awkwardly placed closes to the heels of D B PIN. D B PIN made the Home Turn awkwardly. Throughout the race, FLYING MOOCHI travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of TRIUMPHANT JEWEL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. D B PIN and CHARITY JOY were sent for sampling.