20/04/2017  Happy Valley  Race 1

LOYAL CRAFTSMAN began only fairly and then shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of MY FOLKS which was taken out by STORM KID which shifted out after being bumped by HOLY UNICORN. From wide barriers, TELEPHATIA and ALWAYS WONGCHOY were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance approaching the 1800 Metres, MY FOLKS proved very difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of MEDIC SWORDSMAN. MY FOLKS then shifted out away from the heels of MEDIC SWORDSMAN and bumped CHARITY PLENTY. Passing the 1700 Metres, CHEERFUL FRAME got its head up when being steadied to obtain cover. Approaching the 1300 Metres, HOLY UNICORN and AUDACITY were taken wider by SWEET BEAN which shifted out away from the heels of STORM KID. MY FOLKS, which was following AUDACITY, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse in consequence. Passing the 1100 Metres, AUDACITY raced tight inside the heels of HOLY UNICORN. Rounding the Home Turn, AUDACITY was checked away from the heels of CHEERFUL FRAME after attempting to improve between that horse and HOLY UNICORN where there was insufficient room. AUDACITY then shifted out and brushed HOLY UNICORN when obtaining tight running between those horses a short distance later. Also rounding the Home Turn, STORM KID got its head up when being checked away from the heels of LUCKY SEBRING. MEDIC SWORDSMAN and LOYAL CRAFTSMAN, which were following, were held up for clear running in consequence. At the entrance to the Straight, TELEPHATIA became unbalanced after shifting out abruptly away from the heels of HOLY UNICORN. Approaching the 250 Metres, SWEET BEAN was shifted out away from the heels of CHEERFUL FRAME which was giving ground. LOYAL CRAFTSMAN was held up for clear running passing the 250 Metres. For the majority of the race, HOLY UNICORN travelled wide and without cover. AUDACITY and TELEPHATIA were sent for sampling.