16/02/2011  Happy Valley  Race 5

REGENCY WINNER, which was fractious in the barriers, was slow to begin. NOBLE DANCER was slow to begin. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, FRESH AIR failed to muster speed and then making the first turn after the 1000 Metres was left racing wide and without cover. After this, FRESH AIR was taken across behind runners so as to obtain cover. Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres, GOOD LUCK WIN was steadied away from the heels of GLENEALY STAR. In the early and middle stages, GOOD BOY BOY proved difficult to settle. Passing the 700 Metres, FRESH AIR was awkwardly placed outside the heels of GOOD LUCK WIN which shifted out. After the 600 Metres, ABLE CHARM got its head on the side and hung out. ABLE CHARM continued to hang out in the Straight and near the 150 Metres shifted out, resulting in CARS KING PRAWN being momentarily steadied away from the heels of that horse. The racing manners of ABLE CHARM were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ABLE CHARM will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial around a bend. Throughout the race, DOUBLE LUCK travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of GOOD LUCK WIN, O Doleuze stated that his mount travelled only fairly during the race. He said that passing the 800 Metres he was following GLENEALY STAR and as GOOD LUCK WIN was not travelling well at this stage, he elected to allow GOOD LUCK WIN to stride forward outside GLENEALY STAR and follow DOUBLE LUCK forward into the race. He added rounding the Home Turn GOOD LUCK WIN got its head on the side and hung out and in the Straight was most disappointing in its failure to respond to his riding. A veterinary inspection of GOOD LUCK WIN and GOOD BOY BOY after the race did not show any significant findings. GOOD BOY BOY, GLENEALY STAR and GOOD STRIKE were sent for sampling.