17/02/2021  Happy Valley  Race 8

JAZZ STEED began only fairly. WHAT A LEGEND began awkwardly and was bumped on jumping by BEAUTY AMIGO which shifted out. From the outside barriers, YOUNG PASSION and ALCARI were shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. HERCULES was also steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1050 Metres, STARZ HERO was steadied away from the heels of SHOUSON (M F Poon) which shifted in when not properly clear. M F Poon was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he provides sufficient clearance when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Passing the 900 Metres, PIANO SOLO got its head up and became unbalanced of its own accord when racing inside STARZ HERO which shifted in away from the heels of SHOUSON. SCORES OF FUN travelled wide and without cover until after the 700 Metres at which stage WHAT A LEGEND was left racing wide and without cover. When being shifted to the outside of YOUNG PASSION, HERCULES was momentarily awkwardly placed behind that horse passing the 400 Metres. Passing the 200 Metres, ALCARI was shifted to the inside of ARES to obtain clear running. Then near the 150 Metres, ALCARI momentarily raced tight inside the heels of ARES. SCORES OF FUN and SHOUSON were sent for sampling.