13/09/2023  Happy Valley  Race 3

DENFIELD jumped awkwardly and then was badly crowded for room between H Z TOURBILLON and SUPER EAGLE which shifted in abruptly. A short distance later, H Z TOURBILLON was then steadied when crowded by MEGA BONUS which shifted out abruptly before being corrected by its rider, A Atzeni. DAILY TROPHY and CHARMING STEED bumped at the start. Near the 900 Metres, DAILY TROPHY ran in behind DENFIELD despite the efforts of its rider and as a consequence crowded SNOWALOT for a short distance. Passing the 200 Metres, L Ferraris (SUPER EAGLE) momentarily dropped his right rein. Approaching the 150 Metres, LUCKY ARCHANGEL was steadied when disappointed for clear running between GOLDEN LUCK and MEGA BONUS which shifted in. Near the 100 Metres, LUCKY ARCHANGEL was then shifted to the outside of MEGA BONUS in an attempt to secure clear running, but was again disappointed between MEGA BONUS and SUPER EAGLE and as a consequence could not be fully tested to the finish of the event. After the race, L Hewitson (SNOWALOT) reported that after settling towards the rear of the field, his mount failed to travel strongly at any stage of the event. He added that whilst SNOWALOT had some difficulty obtaining clear running making the Home Turn when positioned behind H Z TOURBILLON, it was still somewhat disappointing in the manner in which it finished the race off. A veterinary inspection of SNOWALOT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, it was noted that DAILY TROPHY had lost its right hind plate. A veterinary inspection of CHARMING STEED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DENFIELD, MEGA BONUS and SUPER EAGLE were sent for sampling.