25/03/2020  Happy Valley  Race 8

After beginning awkwardly, GREEN REIGN was crowded for room soon after the start between PRANCE DRAGON and LONDON LUCKYSTAR which shifted out. WINNING METHOD, which began only fairly, was bumped soon after the start by JADE THEATRE which shifted in after receiving contact from BEAUTY SPARK. From the outside barrier, SHINING GEM was shifted across behind runners soon after the start. At the 1150 Metres, BEAUTY SPARK raced tight inside CALIFORNIA ARCHER which was taken in by VICTORY POWER. After passing the 1000 Metres, GREEN REIGN got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of WINNING METHOD. Approaching the 800 Metres, BEAUTY SPARK momentarily raced tight inside VICTORY POWER. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, LONDON LUCKYSTAR and BEAUTY SPARK were crowded for room inside VICTORY POWER (G van Niekerk) which shifted in. G van Niekerk was reprimanded. Approaching the 250 Metres, BEAUTY SPARK shifted out and brushed VICTORY POWER. For the majority of the race, BIG BANG BONG travelled wide and without cover. For the majority of the race, VICTORY POWER travelled wide and without cover. After the race, K C Leung reported that the saddle on HINCHINLOVE shifted back soon after the start which caused him some inconvenience during the race. A veterinary inspection of HINCHINLOVE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GREEN REIGN, WINNING METHOD and SHINING GEM were sent for sampling.