16/12/2015  Happy Valley  Race 1

VITAL PRINCE, which was fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly and shortly after the start was bumped by SWEET BEAN which was taken out by MIZZEN GREY. GOLD TARTINI was slow to begin and shortly after the start was shifted across behind runners. Also from a wide barrier, GLORIOUS VICTORY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Shortly after the start, OWNERS'GLORY became unbalanced after being bumped by VIVA GUY which shifted out after being brushed by KEEN TACTICS. After the 1700 Metres, OWNERS'GLORY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of OXFORD CHARLEY. Near the 1600 Metres, GLORIOUS VICTORY was steadied away from the heels of OWNERS'GLORY. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, STRIKE EAGLE was left racing wide and without cover. After the 1200 Metres, CIRCUIT STAR commenced to travel keenly and raced close to the heels of KEEN TACTICS. Also after the 1200 Metres, JUST PLEASANT got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied in the lead. After the 1000 Metres, GLORIOUS VICTORY was ridden along to improve its position around the field. Passing the 900 Metres, VIVA GUY was steadied away from the heels of OWNERS'GLORY and was then ridden into a position outside the lead. At the 500 Metres, OXFORD CHARLEY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of VITAL PRINCE. After the 500 Metres, GOLD TARTINI lost its right front plate. Passing the 200 Metres, GOLD TARTINI momentarily raced tight inside OXFORD CHARLEY. A veterinary inspection of GOLD TARTINI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. OXFORD CHARLEY, VIVA GUY and KEEN TACTICS were sent for sampling.