22/06/2022  Happy Valley  Race 8

WORLD FAMOUS shifted out at the start and bumped HELENE ALLIBOR. HELENE ALLIBOR was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From wide barriers, THE HULK, MAJESTIC VICTORY and CIRCUIT STELLAR were all steadied to obtain cover in the early stages. After the 1200 Metres, KILLER INSTINCT was taken wider and without cover by DR WINNING which improved to the outside of LOYAL BABY. Also after the 1200 Metres, LOYAL BABY was checked away from the heels of WORLD FAMOUS which at this time was awkwardly placed behind NOTHING NEW (L Hewitson) which, after obtaining the lead, was steadied by its rider. When LOYAL BABY was checked away from the heels of WORLD FAMOUS, WORLD FAMOUS became unbalanced. LOYAL BABY then shifted out away from the heels of WORLD FAMOUS, resulting in DR WINNING being shifted out near the 1050 Metres, causing KILLER INSTINCT to be bumped and taken wider again. KILLER INSTINCT then continued to travel wide and without cover until after the 900 Metres. L Hewitson was told to ensure that he does not reduce the tempo too abruptly in races so as to allow trailing horses the opportunity to adjust to the change in tempo. A veterinary inspection of WORLD FAMOUS immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a cut to the left hind leg. After the 1100 Metres, PACKING AWARD travelled keenly. THE HULK was held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn. Passing the 300 Metres, WORLD FAMOUS shifted out and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of PACKING AWARD which also shifted in. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on HELENE ALLIBOR at the request of Trainer D A Hayes. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination found the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. A veterinary inspection of DR WINNING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WORLD FAMOUS, NOTHING NEW and PACKING AWARD were sent for sampling.