13/07/2022  Happy Valley  Race 6

GALLANT WAKING was crowded for room on jumping between TIMESTORM and DURHAM STAR which shifted in. PERFECT PEACH began awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from a wide barrier, SHADOW RUNNER was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Near the 1050 Metres, SMART LEADER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of REGENCY STAR which was being steadied in an attempt to obtain cover. SMART LEADER then got its head on the side and after the 1000 Metres shifted out and became unbalanced when being checked away from the heels of WIND SPEEDER. SMART LEADER then made the turn near the 550 Metres awkwardly. Near the 800 Metres, REGENCY STAR was left racing wide and without cover. In the early part of the Straight, GALLANT WAKING got its head on the side and lay in under pressure. Passing the 250 Metres, DURHAM STAR raced tight inside REGENCY STAR. After the race, K Teetan reported that ARES travelled well until entering the Home Straight at which time the horse came under pressure after being bumped by GALLANT WAKING. He said ARES then gave ground noticeably over the latter stages. A veterinary inspection of ARES immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of WIND SPEEDER and TIMESTORM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DURHAM STAR, HERO STAR and WOOD ON FIRE were sent for sampling.