14/05/2014  Happy Valley  Race 3

On jumping, ALLEY-OOP became unbalanced after shifting out and bumping VICTORY GENERAL. After this, ALLEY-OOP and VICTORY GENERAL were taken across behind runners. Also from a wide barrier, UNBEATABLE GUTS was taken across behind runners in the early stages. Making the first turn after the 1100 Metres, MALAYAN GEM got its head on the side and hung out and then travelled wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres. MY GOAL was momentarily awkwardly placed outside the heels of MALAYAN GEM when that horse shifted out making the first turn. For some distance after the 1000 Metres, GREAT RUN got its head up when proving difficult to settle. At the 900 Metres, UNBEATABLE GUTS shifted in and bumped VICTORY GENERAL when being steadied away from the heels of OPTIMISM. Near the 850 Metres, OPTIMISM was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GREAT RUN which continued to race keenly. At the 600 Metres, VICTORY GENERAL became unbalanced after shifting in of its own accord and making contact with the running rail. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, GREAT RUN momentarily raced in restricted room between HAPPY CHAMPION and WHY WHY, both of which shifted ground marginally. Approaching the Home Turn, MY GOAL was checked away from the heels of MALAYAN GEM which was giving ground. Near the 200 Metres, WHY WHY was shifted to the outside of YOU ARE THE ONE after being held up for clear running behind that horse and LONGWAH AMBER. Throughout the race, HAPPY CHAMPION travelled wide and without cover. The performance of MALAYAN GEM, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MALAYAN GEM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WHY WHY, LONGWAH AMBER and YOU ARE THE ONE were sent for sampling.