20/11/2019  Happy Valley  Race 5

MANAGEMENT STAR was slow to begin. DASHING DART began awkwardly and lost ground. MAGNETISM shifted in at the start and bumped ENJOY LIFE. After this, MAGNETISM was steadied to obtain cover. From the outside barrier, TURF BRILLIANT was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover in the early stages. MULTIMAX, which was travelling keenly, made the turn after the 1000 Metres awkwardly and shifted out. As MULTIMAX shifted back in to race outside the lead after the 900 Metres, FLAME LILY was momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse. Passing the 500 Metres, MANAGEMENT STAR and CITY LEGEND bumped. Passing the 100 Metres, CITY LEGEND raced tight outside CASA DE FORCA which shifted out. When questioned regarding the performance of ENJOY LIFE, U Rispoli stated that after shifting the horse across behind runners in the early stages, ENJOY LIFE travelled satisfactorily until after the 800 Metres at which time the horse immediately came under pressure. He said he had to ride ENJOY LIFE along vigorously in an attempt to maintain its position behind DASHING DART, however, ENJOY LIFE did not respond to his riding and was most disappointing in the manner in which it did not improve its position rounding the Home Turn and then gave ground noticeably in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of ENJOY LIFE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ENJOY LIFE, which finished towards the rear of the field and which finished second at its most recent start, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ENJOY LIFE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of MULTIMAX immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CASA DE FORCA, NABOO STAR and FOREVER BRIGHT were sent for sampling.