TROUBLE IN RUNNING

RED MAJESTY (E028) knuckled on jumping. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 228.

VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (J079) when questioned in relation to his riding out over the concluding stages, rider agreed with the Stewards that in retrospect he had desisted from riding his mount out too soon. He was advised that at all times he should ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race so that he does not compromise his placing in the field - Race 196.

HANDSOME BOMB (H402) in the early stages raced keenly. After the event, rider stated that with his mount having its first race start at Happy Valley, he was instructed to ride his mount in a midfield position. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 214.

TURIN WARRIOR (G150) shortly after the start was crowded. For some distance near the 250M raced tight - Race 214.

SILVER KING (H420) approaching the 400M was taken wider - Race 214.

DEVILDOM (H445) jumped awkwardly. Finished tailed out and performance was considered unacceptable. Has since performed satisfactorily in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 226.

HAPPY AGAIN (J117) when caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward where it obtained a position outside the lead near the 1200M. Leaving the 300M was steadied when crowded - Race 214.

HAPPY TRIO (G244) near the 550M got its head up when being steadied away from a runner. After the 250M was disappointed for clear running and did not obtain clear running until after the 50M - Race 253.

TO INFINITY (G277) making the Home Turn was held up for clear running and approaching the 300M raced tight to the inside of a runner. Over the final 50M could not be ridden out when positioned close to another runner - Race 214.

TRADITION (J111) jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start - Race 255.

WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) after the 1300M was checked to avoid a runner and lost ground. For some distance thereafter in the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 200M rider's whip knocked from his grasp by the whip of another rider - Race 263.

STARMEN (J199) near the 350M was bumped heavily on the hindquarters and then was checked to avoid a runner. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. The next day was reported to be lame in its right front leg. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 790.

FOREMOST TEDDY (J058) after the event, rider reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the race and as a result did not respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 196.