11/01/2017  Happy Valley  Race 2

On arrival at the Start, Z Purton expressed concern regarding the action of EXCEL ONESELF. EXCEL ONESELF was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was lame in its left front leg and accordingly was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, EXCEL ONESELF was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, EXCEL ONESELF will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. PADDINGTON began only fairly and then shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of SECRET AGENT which shifted out after being bumped by BEAR CHUM. Then from the outside barrier, PADDINGTON was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. CHEER WIN began awkwardly and then, despite being ridden along, failed to muster speed. Despite being hard ridden in the early stages, FANTASTIC FABIO failed to muster speed and raced back in the field. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, WINFULL PATROL got its head up when being steadied to allow LYRIC ACE to cross. After the 500 Metres, FANTASTIC FABIO and ST YAZIN raced tight. After initially shifting out under pressure after the 200 Metres, MR RIGHT then shifted in over the concluding stages. MR RIGHT and BEAR CHUM were sent for sampling.