10/06/2015  Happy Valley  Race 2

After being loaded, LET’S GOAL became fractious, reared and momentarily sat down, resulting in its rider, D Whyte, being dislodged. LET’S GOAL was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. D Whyte was found suitable to fulfil his riding engagement. Before being allowed to race again, LET’S GOAL will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Shortly after the start, BETTER ANNOUNCE was steadied when crowded for room between ZACHARY and TAI PO FORTUNE which was taken out by EVER SHINY which in turn was taken out by DIAMOND ANGEL which began awkwardly. After this, both BETTER ANNOUNCE and TAI PO FORTUNE were taken across behind runners in the early stages. From the outside barrier, NO TIES was shifted across behind runners shortly after the start. After travelling a short distance, VIVA GUY was awkwardly placed outside the heels of PERFECT TRIUMPH which shifted out. Approaching the 1200 Metres, ZACHARY was left racing wide and without cover and after the 900 Metres was allowed to improve its position to race outside the leader SAFARI MAGIC near the 700 Metres. For some distance approaching and passing the 1100 Metres, EVER SHINY proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when awkwardly placed close to the heels of AMERICAN FAME. After the 1100 Metres, DIAMOND ANGEL commenced to over-race and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SOUTHCHINA COMMAND. Near the 700 Metres, BETTER ANNOUNCE was left racing wide and without cover. Rounding the Home Turn, SOUTHCHINA COMMAND and PERFECT TRIUMPH raced tight as PERFECT TRIUMPH shifted to the outside of ZACHARY into clear running. After the 150 Metres, SAFARI MAGIC shifted out under pressure. A veterinary inspection of SOUTHCHINA COMMAND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PERFECT TRIUMPH and SAFARI MAGIC were sent for sampling.