12/04/2017  Happy Valley  Race 4

SMART DELIGHT was withdrawn on 11.4.17 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter VICTOR EMPEROR (U Rispoli). Before being allowed to race again, SMART DELIGHT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. As the start was effected, BRIGHT STAR, which was fractious in the barriers, bounded in the air and then became badly unbalanced for a number of strides, resulting in the horse losing a significant amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, BRIGHT STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. ELITE EXPRESS shifted out at the start and bumped FINE WITH ME. A short distance later, FINE WITH ME was steadied when crowded for room between ST YAZIN and ELITE EXPRESS which was taken out by CONTRIBUTION. From wide barriers, CONFUCIUS SPIRIT and COUR VALANT were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. SILVER SPUN got its head on the side and lay out making the turn after the 1000 Metres. VICTOR EMPEROR was badly held up for clear running from on straightening until near the 50 Metres and consequently was not able to be fully tested. Passing the 150 Metres, FINE WITH ME shifted out and brushed ST YAZIN. For the majority of the race, BUMBLE BABY travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of SALSA BROTHERS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CONTRIBUTION, FINE WITH ME and GAME OF FUN were sent for sampling.