10/02/2021  Happy Valley  Race 7

CALIFORNIA LEVEE, which kicked a rail when leaving the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race. ATHENA began very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of SPONTANEOUS, causing both horses to become unbalanced. UNIVERSAL CROWN was crowded for room on jumping between SPONTANEOUS and SILVERY WARRIOR which began awkwardly and shifted in. APEX TOP and WHISKEY NEAT bumped at the start, causing APEX TOP to shift in and bump ROMANTIC TROVE. CALIFORNIA LEVEE and TELECOM ROCKET bumped at the start. Then, after being ridden along for a short distance, CALIFORNIA LEVEE was shifted across behind runners. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, CHEEKY PRAWN, which was having its first race start, was reluctant to maintain its position between ATHENA and TELECOM ROCKET despite being ridden along. Passing the 100 Metres, APEX TOP, which was weakening, momentarily raced in restricted room between INNO LEGEND and SILVERY WARRIOR. Throughout the race, APEX TOP travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection of INNO LEGEND and APEX TOP immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STOCK LEGEND, SPONTANEOUS and ROMANTIC TROVE were sent for sampling.