15/03/2017  Happy Valley  Race 2

GOLDEN PARTNERS was crowded for room on jumping between AUDACITY and BLISS CARTEL which shifted out. MEDIC SWORDSMAN began only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of SWEET BEAN which shifted in. From the outside barrier, PRECISIONCRAFTSMAN was steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From a wide barrier, WONDERFUL CHASER was steadied in the early stages in an endeavour to obtain cover, however, was left racing wide and without cover until passing the 800 Metres and subsequently finished tailed out. The performance of WONDERFUL CHASER was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, WONDERFUL CHASER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Approaching the 1000 Metres, AUDACITY and WONDERFUL CHASER bumped. At the entrance to the Straight, AUDACITY and GOLDEN PARTNERS brushed. Passing the 300 Metres, MY FOLKS was disappointed for running between CATCHMEIFYOUCAN and MY BLESSING which shifted in. Approaching the 200 Metres, MY FOLKS was steadied when disappointed for running between CATCHMEIFYOUCAN and AUDACITY which, after being inclined to shift in away from GOLDEN PARTNERS (J Moreira), was then taken in by that horse a short distance later. Then passing the 200 Metres, AUDACITY was shifted to the outside of GOLDEN PARTNERS to obtain clear running. J Moreira was advised that whilst AUDACITY had contributed to this incident, nonetheless he was severely reprimanded and told to ensure that he must make every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances. A veterinary inspection of SWEET BEAN and WONDERFUL CHASER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GOLDEN PARTNERS and AUDACITY were sent for sampling. <16/3/2017 Additional Veterinary Report>SWEET BEAN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. SWEET BEAN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C Fownes this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, SWEET BEAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.