03/03/2021  Happy Valley  Race 4

BULLISH GLORY was slow to begin. CALIFORNIA LEVEE and SMART COUSIN bumped at the start. DIVINE UNICORN shifted out at the start and bumped RED ELYSEES. After this, DIVINE UNICORN was shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier. From a wide barrier, PERFECT TO PLAY got its head up in the early stages when being steadied to obtain cover. After initially being ridden along, METHANE was steadied shortly after the start to obtain cover. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, CALIFORNIA LEVEE and BRIGHT VISION brushed. Near the 1300 Metres, CALIFORNIA LEVEE raced in restricted room inside BRIGHT VISION (R Maia) which shifted in marginally. R Maia was told to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances. Rounding the Home Turn, KUNGFUMASTER PANDA raced tight outside CALIFORNIA LEVEE which shifted out. Near the 175 Metres, RED ELYSEES, which was commencing to give ground, was steadied when crowded for room between CALIFORNIA LEVEE and DONC JE SUIS (B Shinn) which shifted out. B Shinn was reprimanded and told to exercise greater care in similar circumstances. SMART COUSIN lost its left front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection of RED ELYSEES and DIONYSUS COLLIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of DIVINE UNICORN immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. SMART COUSIN, DYNAMIC EAGLE and METHANE were sent for sampling.