20/02/2019  Happy Valley  Race 4

CHAPARRAL STAR was crowded for room on jumping between THE CREATETH and OPEN HOUSE, both of which shifted ground. Then from wide barriers, OPEN HOUSE and CHAPARRAL STAR were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from a wide barrier, LITTLE WISE MAN was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Shortly after the start, KHAKI and CHAMPION’S WAY bumped. THE CREATETH lost its right hind plate shortly after the start. Making the turn near the 1050 Metres, OPEN HOUSE raced tight inside CHAPARRAL STAR which got its head on the side and lay in. Approaching the 200 Metres, WINNING CONTROLLER was shifted to the outside of SHINING ON after being disappointed for running inside that horse which lay in under pressure. Near the 150 Metres, SHINING ON momentarily raced tight inside the heels of STAR SUPERIOR. Passing the 150 Metres, KHAKI was directed to the inside of SHINING ON to continue improving. Over the concluding stages, WINNING CONTROLLER raced close to the heels of STAR SUPERIOR and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race. In the Straight, CHAMPION’S WAY lay in under pressure. A veterinary inspection of GOUTEN OF GARO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHAMPION’S WAY and SUNNY DRAGON were sent for sampling.