20/11/2019  Happy Valley  Race 3

ZERO HEDGE shifted in at the start and bumped the hindquarters of VOYAGE KING. THE ABRAXAS shifted out at the start and inconvenienced EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE. FLYING MONKEY began awkwardly and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners. Also from wide barriers, PLIKCLONE and WINNING TOGETHER were shifted across behind runners to obtain cover in the early stages. Making the turn after the 1000 Metres, VOYAGE KING and ZERO HEDGE momentarily raced tight inside PRECIOUS SWEETIE which got its head on the side and hung in despite the efforts of its rider. Approaching the 900 Metres, VOYAGE KING got its head on the side, shifted in of its own accord and became unbalanced. ZERO HEDGE travelled keenly in the middle stages. THE ABRAXAS travelled wide and without cover until after the 600 Metres. ORIENTAL ELITE became unbalanced near the 550 Metres and passing the 500 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of VOYAGE KING. Approaching the 100 Metres, VOYAGE KING went amiss. The rider of PRECIOUS SWEETIE, which was racing outside VOYAGE KING at the time, immediately took evasive measures. GENERAL CASTLEDALE, which was following, was shifted out abruptly away from VOYAGE KING. A veterinary inspection of PRECIOUS SWEETIE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. AMAZING STAR and ZERO HEDGE were sent for sampling. <21/11/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that MENAGGIO was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, MENAGGIO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.