24/06/2020  Happy Valley  Race 8

Shortly after the start, METHANE became unbalanced, shifted in and bumped RICH AND LUCKY. From the outside barriers, MONEY BACK and BEST ALLIANCE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. FUN LEGEND was steadied to obtain cover in the early stages. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, DIVINE UNICORN got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SHAMPORT which was being steadied to obtain cover. For some distance after the 1300 Metres, RICH AND LUCKY travelled keenly in the lead. After the race, H T Mo stated that due to the manner in which RICH AND LUCKY travelled in the middle stages, the horse was then not able to finish off the race. Approaching the 1200 Metres, FARSHAD got its head up when awkwardly placed behind HAPPY WARRIOR. After the 600 Metres, ALPHA HEDGE raced tight inside HAPPY WARRIOR which got its head on the side and lay in despite the efforts of its rider. In this incident, HAPPY WARRIOR became unbalanced after making contact with ALPHA HEDGE. Also making the turn after the 600 Metres, METHANE momentarily raced in restricted room inside FARSHAD which got its head on the side and lay in. Passing the 250 Metres, SHAMPORT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of METHANE. Then approaching the 200 Metres, METHANE got its head on the side and shifted out under pressure, resulting in HAPPY WARRIOR being inconvenienced, TOYCOON was awkwardly placed outside FARSHAD approaching the 200 Metres when that horse shifted out. A veterinary inspection of DIVINE UNICORN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of FUN LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ALPHA HEDGE and SHAMPORT were sent for sampling.