16/03/2022  Happy Valley  Race 3

PACKING FAMOUS began only fairly and then on jumping was bumped by GO FOR TEA which was taken out by SMART PATCH. VICTORIOUS SEEKER was steadied shortly after the start to obtain cover. SHADOW BREAKER lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and then when being steadied to obtain cover passing the 1700 Metres got its head up and became unbalanced. Then passing the winning post on the first occasion, SHADOW BREAKER, which was travelling keenly, again became unbalanced when awkwardly placed outside the heels of WINNING VOLATILITY. Also passing the winning post on the first occasion, PERFECT MARYKNOLL was left racing wide and without cover and passing the 1400 Metres was allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead near the 1000 Metres at which time NATURAL STORM was left racing wide and without cover. NATURAL STORM then continued to race without cover until near the 700 Metres. After the 900 Metres, SHADOW BREAKER was allowed to improve its position and then for the remainder of the race travelled wide and without cover. SMART PATCH was held up for clear running approaching the 400 Metres and was checked away from the heels of SHADOW BREAKER passing the 300 Metres when disappointed for running between that horse and NATURAL STORM. SMART PATCH was then shifted to the inside of SHADOW BREAKER approaching the 250 Metres to obtain clear running. Passing the 150 Metres, KING DRAGON shifted out under pressure, resulting in its rider having to correct that horse. PACKING FAMOUS and KING DRAGON were sent for sampling.