19/01/2022  Happy Valley  Race 7

As the start was effected, EQUILIBRIUM TURBO became fractious, lifted its front feet off the ground and lost a significant amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, EQUILIBRIUM TURBO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. FARSHAD was crowded for room on jumping between BRILLIANT FORTUNE which shifted in marginally and MERCURIAL which shifted out. EXCELLENT CHARIOT and GRACYLOVE were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Approaching the 1000 Metres, EXCELLENT CHARIOT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of THE RUNNER which shifted in. After the 1000 Metres, THE RUNNER was left racing wide and without cover and was ridden along for some distance after the 900 Metres to improve its position to race outside the lead after the 600 Metres. Approaching the 900 Metres, EXCELLENT CHARIOT commenced to travel keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of HIGH RISE SOLDIER. After this, EXCELLENT CHARIOT continued to prove difficult to settle. Making the turn near the 600 Metres, WINNING METHOD shifted out and bumped EXCELLENT CHARIOT. Near the 300 Metres, FARSHAD became unbalanced after bumping with SEIZING THE MOMENT. At the 150 Metres, GINSON, which was commencing to give ground, was steadied away from the heels of SEIZING THE MOMENT (J Moreira) which shifted out. At the same time, HIGH RISE SOLDIER was also steadied away from the heels of WINNING METHOD (M Chadwick) which shifted in. Both J Moreira and M Chadwick were reprimanded and told that they must make every endeavour to prevent their mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances. A veterinary inspection of EXCELLENT CHARIOT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WINNING METHOD and THE RUNNER were sent for sampling.