10/12/2014  Happy Valley  Race 3

FLYING CAPTAIN was slow to begin and shortly after the start was crowded for room between ALBICELESTE and SPEEDYGONZALEZ which shifted out after being brushed by BRILLIANT PROPOSAL. From the outside barrier, ST YAZIN was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 750 Metres, TOUCH GO was steadied away from the heels of ENSEMBLE (J Moreira) which got its head on the side and shifted in. J Moreira was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting in in similar circumstances. Making the turn near the 550 Metres, FLYING CAPTAIN got its head on the side and hung out. After the 550 Metres, SPITFIRE was left racing wide and without cover. In the early part of the Straight, ENSEMBLE got its head on the side and lay in. Approaching the 200 Metres, ATACX (N Callan) shifted out and bumped SPITFIRE which also shifted in slightly. N Callan was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future. Over the final 150 Metres, ENSEMBLE was unable to obtain clear running inside BRILLIANT PROPOSAL and consequently was not able to be fully tested. When questioned, J Moreira stated that he had hoped to be able to shift ENSEMBLE out at the top of the Straight, however, TRIUMPHANT JEWEL and WINFULL PATROL were racing immediately to his outside, therefore he was not able to shift his horse out. He said as a result he elected to attempt to obtain clear running inside BRILLIANT PROPOSAL, however, he was not able to do so when awkwardly placed inside the heels of that horse. A veterinary inspection of ENSEMBLE immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ENSEMBLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of TOUCH GO and TRIUMPHANT JEWEL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ENSEMBLE, SPEEDYGONZALEZ and ST YAZIN were sent for sampling.