27/03/2019  Happy Valley  Race 7

BALTIC WHISPER and HAPPY FAMILY began only fairly. MUSIC ADDITION, which was fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly and lost ground. FABULOUS ONE began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of CALIFORNIA ARCHER which became unbalanced, shifted out and bumped SUPER TURBO. After this, SUPER TURBO was steadied to obtain cover. BIG TIME BABY began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of STARLIGHT which became unbalanced. After this, STARLIGHT was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover from the outside barrier. From a wide barrier, BREEDERS’ STAR was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. After the 800 Metres, FABULOUS ONE commenced to travel keenly and near the 650 Metres got its head up when awkwardly placed behind CALIFORNIA ARCHER which throughout the race travelled wide and without cover. BALTIC WHISPER lost its right front plate near the 500 Metres. Passing the 300 Metres, HAPPY FAMILY was shifted to the outside of BALTIC WHISPER. Close to the finishing line, STARLIGHT was held up for clear running behind CALIFORNIA ARCHER and consequently was not able to be ridden out over the concluding stages. For the majority of the race, SAUL’S SPECIAL travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. When questioned regarding his riding of BREEDERS’ STAR in the Straight, M Chadwick stated that BREEDERS’ STAR, which was coming back in distance tonight, was outpaced in the early and middle stages. He said he balanced up the horse in the early part of the Straight and then placed it under pressure near the 300 Metres. He said BREEDERS’ STAR was finishing off the race as best as it was able and therefore he used the whip only sparingly on the horse. M Chadwick was advised that his explanation would be reported, however, he must ensure that he tests his mounts in such a manner so that they can finish off the race as best as they are able. A veterinary inspection of BREEDERS’ STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SAUL’S SPECIAL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MOMENT OF POWER and LITTLE BIRD were sent for sampling. <28/3/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that MUSIC ADDITION was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, MUSIC ADDITION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.