26/06/2019  Happy Valley  Race 8

TRAVEL FIRST shifted out at the start and bumped MAGNIFICENT. HARMONY HERO began only fairly. From wide barriers, KUNGFUMASTER PANDA, BEST ALLIANCE and MAGNETISM were shifted across behind runners to obtain cover in the early stages. From a wide barrier, CORDYCEPS was ridden along for a considerable distance in the early stages to cross runners to its inside near the 1000 Metres. Near the 1300 Metres, ZHAN JIANG ROCKS was momentarily crowded for room inside TRUE GRIT (J Moreira) which shifted in before being directed back out to relieve the tightening to ZHAN JIANG ROCKS. J Moreira was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Near the 1200 Metres, BEST ALLIANCE travelled keenly and got its head up when awkwardly placed behind LAST KINGDOM. Approaching the 300 Metres, MAGNIFICENT was struck across the nose by the whip of J Moreira. Over the concluding stages, MY ALLY raced tight outside TRUE GRIT. In the Straight, LAST KINGDOM lay in under pressure. After the race, U Rispoli was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of MAGNIFICENT. He said the pace of the race in the middle stages did not suit his mount, but nonetheless MAGNIFICENT was disappointing in the manner in which it did not quicken in the early part of the Straight and then did not finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of MAGNIFICENT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of CORDYCEPS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TRUE GRIT and HARMONY HERO were sent for sampling.