03/10/2018  Happy Valley  Race 5

CLEAR CHOICE began only fairly. SHARPMIND began awkwardly. From a wide barrier, GOLDEN GLORY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. Approaching the 1100 Metres, DR RACE was steadied away from the heels of SPICY KAKA which was awkwardly placed outside the heels of THE CREATETH which shifted out. Approaching the 600 Metres, FORMULA GALORE was left racing wide and without cover. Approaching the 200 Metres, SPICY KAKA was disappointed for a run between ALL YOU NEED and TRAVEL SUCCESSOR which shifted in marginally. SPICY KAKA was consequently directed to the inside of ALL YOU NEED to obtain clear running. Then over the concluding stages, SPICY KAKA was unable to be fully tested when endeavouring to improve into tight running between THE CREATETH and VERY RICH MAN. When questioned, K C Leung stated that TRAVEL SUCCESSOR was quite worked up behind the gates and then after taking up a prominent position as was anticipated over-raced and would not relax. He said as a consequence TRAVEL SUCCESSOR then did not finish off the race as anticipated and was somewhat disappointing. A veterinary inspection of TRAVEL SUCCESSOR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of FANTASTIC FABIO and SHARPMIND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TRAVEL SUCCESSOR, MR PICASSO and THE CREATETH were sent for sampling.