11/02/2015  Happy Valley  Race 5

RACING MATE began awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of GOLDEN GLORY which was taken in by SUPREME FLIGHT. Making the first turn after the 600 Metres, GOLDEN GLORY got its head on the side and lay out. Over about the final 50 Metres, SUPREME FLIGHT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BRILLANTE. Throughout the race, FISH N’ CHIPS travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, G Mosse stated that he was instructed to shift ST YAZIN across behind runners in the early stages as it was expected that tonight’s race would be run at a very strong tempo. He said he was asked, if at all possible, to bring ST YAZIN to the outside of runners in the Straight as in the opinion of the connections the horse had raced well when ridden in this manner in the past. He said after the 500 Metres he shifted to the outside of PEACE N PROSPERITY to commence his move forward as he did not want to be taken unnecessary wider by runners as they fanned rounding the Home Turn. He said nonetheless he was still required to make the Home Turn wide and after initially responding well to his riding in the early part of the Straight the horse’s run ended after the 150 Metres. A veterinary inspection of ST YAZIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BRILLANTE, HARBOUR PUNK and TRIUMPHANT JEWEL were sent for sampling.