26/11/2014  Happy Valley  Race 1

ENDORSING began awkwardly. From the outside barriers, ZERO ENERGY ACT and ON THE WAY were was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After improving inside the heels of ENDORSING passing the winning post on the first occasion, ZERO ENERGY ACT was steadied when crowded for room inside that horse which was taken in by FIGHTING BOY. For some distance after the 1100 Metres, ENDORSING got its head up when proving very difficult to settle. Approaching the 500 Metres, FIGHTING BOY momentarily raced in restricted room between NAVEL ORANGE and ALL FRIENDS. In the Straight and particularly over the final 200 Metres, SAFARI MAGIC got its head on the side and lay in under pressure, resulting in its rider, K C Leung, changing his whip into his right hand near the 150 Metres at which time SAFARI MAGIC shifted in and brushed HURRY HURRY UP. SAFARI MAGIC continued to lay in and proved difficult to ride and near the 50 Metres bumped HURRY HURRY UP. Near the 150 Metres, COMMANDANT shifted in under pressure. Over the concluding stages, WIN IT and SOUTHERN SPRINGS raced tight. Throughout the race, ALL FRIENDS travelled wide and without cover. WIN IT and SAFARI MAGIC were sent for sampling.