15/03/2017  Happy Valley  Race 1

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that CAREFREE LET GO had lost its right front plate. After this plate was refitted, CAREFREE LET GO was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE began awkwardly and then was crowded for room between FORTUNE BROTHERS and CAREFREE LET GO which shifted out. After this, EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE was steadied and shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier. CAREFREE LET GO was ridden along in the early stages, however, failed to muster speed. GODSPEED began awkwardly and then became unbalanced after being bumped by JUMBO HAPPINESS which shifted out. DOUBLE DOUBLE began only fairly and then lost ground after being bumped by GOOD CHOICE AHEAD which shifted out. From a wide barrier, RAPIDASH was steadied in the early stages and then passing the 900 Metres was left racing wide and without cover. Passing the 600 Metres, DOUBLE DOUBLE was awkwardly placed behind CAREFREE LET GO and then making the turn a short distance later shifted out away from the heels of that horse, resulting in EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE being taken wider. GODSPEED made the turn after the 600 Metres awkwardly, shifted out and bumped CAREFREE LET GO. Near the 450 Metres, GODSPEED and CAREFREE LET GO again made contact. GODSPEED then made the Home Turn awkwardly, shifted out and was awkwardly placed inside CAREFREE LET GO. Rounding the Home Turn, RAPIDASH and FAIR COMMENT were taken wider by JUMBO HAPPINESS which shifted out to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages, GOOD CHOICE AHEAD was awkwardly placed inside the heels of GODSPEED. A veterinary inspection of CAREFREE LET GO and GOOD CHOICE AHEAD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. JUMBO HAPPINESS and CHEER WIN were sent for sampling.