20/12/2023  Happy Valley  Race 2

ALLOY KING (D287): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. WIND SPEEDER (E281): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 100 Metres was checked away from RATTAN WORLD and shifted to that runner’s outside. CHARMING STEED (E494): After the race, J McDonald stated that his mount jumped only fairly and as a result settled slightly further back than he had anticipated. He added in the Home Straight CHARMING STEED responded in a one-paced manner and he was not too disappointed with his mount’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ISLAND SURPRISE (E429): No report. RATTAN WORLD (G384): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 150 Metres became badly held up behind FINGERS CROSSED when that runner commenced to give ground and as a result was checked to avoid FINGERS CROSSED at the 100 Metres and did not obtain clear running until near the 50 Metres. CRYSTAL POWERFUL (H068): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Sent for sampling post-race. FINGERS CROSSED (G403): When being ridden along shortly after the start shifted out before being corrected by its rider L Ferraris. After the race, L Ferraris stated that he was asked to take up a forward position but did not expect FINGERS CROSSED would show the pace to lead the event. He added that his mount came under pressure in the Home Straight and made a respiratory noise. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, FINGERS CROSSED will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GREAT DAYS (H119): Bumped at the start. FIGHTING STAR (E255): Shortly after the start was crowded by CRYSTAL POWERFUL which shifted in. In the middle stages over-raced and for some distance near the 800 Metres was steadied away from GREAT DAYS. Sent for sampling post-race. HAPPILY FRIENDS (C533): No report. CIRCUIT SPLENDOR (E482): Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race. NOIR RIDER (E138): Shortly after the start was crowded for room and was steadied. Near the 150 Metres was shifted to the inside of RATTAN WORLD to continue into clear running.