15/05/2024  Happy Valley  Race 2

I CAN (H381): After the race, A Atzeni reported that his mount jumped only fairly and as a result was slightly further back than he had anticipated. Sent for sampling post-race. SNOWALOT (E397): After the race, K Teetan reported that his mount travelled satisfactorily throughout the event, but failed to respond in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, may appreciate a surface with more give. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. TRADITION (J111): For a short distance near the 350 Metres was unable to improve when positioned behind FOREMOST TEDDY which was giving ground quickly, BIG RED (H299): Sent for sampling post-race. STRONGEST BOY (H027): Briefly held up on the Home Turn. For some distance approaching the 250 Metres lay in behind BIG RED and proved somewhat difficult to shift to that runner’s outside. SUPER BABY (G364): No report. FORTUNE COOKIES (J032): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. FOREMOST TEDDY (J058): After the race, K De Melo reported that his mount travelled well outside the lead, but from the 600 Metres came under pressure and when he felt there was something amiss with the horse, he eased it down in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, FOREMOST TEDDY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. RUNNING BOY (J041): Had its right front plate refitted at the holding stalls, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. FRUITY WARRIOR (J035): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the race, L Hewitson stated that after settling back in the field, when the pace increased from the 500 Metres, FRUITY WARRIOR was unable to improve from that point and did not run on in the Home Straight. 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, FRUITY WARRIOR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.