18/10/2023  Happy Valley  Race 2

A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037): Was slow to begin. AMAZING ACE (H359): Prior to the declaration of weighed-in, the Stewards viewed the patrol films to ascertain if there were sufficient grounds for a protest/objection following AMAZING ACE being crowded near the 50 Metres between HAPPY UNITED and DIAMOND SOARS, both of which shifted ground. When the Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds, weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. GORGEOUS VITALITY (G051): Shortly after the start was crowded by ACE TALENT (L Currie) which shifted in and away from HAPPY UNITED. L Currie was advised to exercise more care. When questioned regarding the performance, Z Purton stated that his mount was crowded shortly after the start, but then was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added that GORGEOUS VITALITY did not respond strongly to his riding in the Home Straight and after being bumped by A AMERIC TE SPECSO near the 50 Metres when that runner shifted in, his mount did not finish the race off strongly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, GORGEOUS VITALITY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Was sent for sampling post-race. SAVVY DELIGHT (E386): Approaching the 50 Metres was bumped by TELECOM SPIRIT which shifted out. HAPPY UNITED (H208): When placed under pressure in the Home Straight hung in and proved difficult to ride out to the finish of the event. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Was sent for sampling post-race. NISHIKADO (H172): Shifted out and bumped with GOLDEN CHAMPION shortly after the start. Near the 350 Metres was crowded between GORGEOUS VITALITY and DIAMOND FLARE which made the turn awkwardly and shifted out slightly. GOLDEN CHAMPION (H348): Was crowded shortly after the start and was bumped by NISHIKADO. Passing the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid HAPPY UNITED when crossed by that runner. BOOMBAYAH (H307): No report. ACE TALENT (H046): When giving ground near the 50 Metres was steadied when crowded between GORGEOUS VITALITY and SAVVY DELIGHT. DIAMOND FLARE (H224): Jumped awkwardly and became unbalanced. Approaching the 200 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between GORGEOUS VITALITY and ACE TALENT which shifted out whilst giving ground. TELECOM SPIRIT (G310): Was crowded shortly after the start and as a result was steadied. Approaching the 900 Metres was steadied when crowded by GORGEOUS VITALITY which shifted in and away from ACE TALENT. Was held up for clear running making the Home Turn. DIAMOND SOARS (G201): Was sent for sampling post-race.