27/12/2017  Happy Valley  Race 8

From wide barriers, STAR MAJESTIC, DR LISTENING and PIKACHU were all steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. At the entrance to the Straight, INSAYSHABLE shifted in away from the heels of MARVEL TRIBE to obtain clear running. When questioned, N Callan stated that MARVEL TRIBE travelled reasonably well throughout the race behind the speed despite the solid tempo. He said after being hard ridden rounding the Home Turn, MARVEL TRIBE gave him a brief response, however, soon came under heavy pressure and commenced to lose ground. He said as the horse was well beaten, he stopped riding MARVEL TRIBE over the final 100 Metres. He added on pulling up there appeared to be nothing obviously amiss with MARVEL TRIBE. A veterinary inspection of MARVEL TRIBE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY GIRL and THUNDER STOMP immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CALIFORNIA WHIP, SINGAPORE SLING and BEAUTY PRINCE were sent for sampling.