Recap by phillip woo

Specked late, Extremely Fun pressed forward from a wide gate to sit outside the leader E-Super at the 750m and kept finding to take control 100m out to notch a third win from seven starts over this Valley trip. Sam Clipperton picked up the ride after his rider was indisposed but he should remain competitive in the grade with a claimer in play. Favourite Who Else But You just failed to salute for a second straight run following a lovely run. He's a winner waiting to happen. Super Leader finished up nicely near the outside after travelling behind midfield along the fence to make it a blanket finish on the wire. He's caught the eye in back-to-back Valley starts and a victory is in the wings. I'm A Witness ran another genuine race to just miss a placing following a handy run but he doesn't have many points in hand. E-Super had to work to lead from a wide gate passing the 900m and was only swamped for a placing 50m out. He'll come on further for this run and will be hard to best from a good draw.

Racing Incident Report

Race Seven: (174)-THE WAYFOONG CENTENARY BOWL (HANDICAP) - Class 3 - 1200Metres

Whilst in the holding stalls, SPEEDY ACHIEVER had its right front plate refitted.

After this plate was refitted, SPEEDY ACHIEVER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.

On arrival at the Start, Z Purton reported that E-SUPER coughed on a number of occasions when proceeding to the barriers.

E-SUPER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who, after the necessary consultations, said the horse was suitable to race.

An endoscopic examination conducted on E-SUPER after the race did not reveal any significant findings.

BOLSHOI BALLET and ROUNDABOUT both began awkwardly.

From the outside barrier, APACHE SPIRIT was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Near the 1000 Metres, BOLSHOI BALLET got its head on the side and shifted out across the heels of NAVAS (C Schofield) which was racing tight to the outside of BOLSHOI BALLET.

As the Stewards could not be satisfied that NAVAS shifting in had been the cause of the incident rather than BOLSHOI BALLET hanging out, C Schofield was afforded the benefit of the doubt, however, he was advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in future.

From approaching the 900 Metres until after passing the 700 Metres, SPEEDY ACHIEVER proved very difficult to settle and had to be checked away from the heels of TIMELY ARRIVED.

Near the 850 Metres, APACHE SPIRIT was momentarily crowded for room inside BOLSHOI BALLET which shifted in before being directed back out to relieve the tightening.

Approaching and passing the 700 Metres, APACHE SPIRIT travelled keenly and got its head up on a number of occasions.

Passing the 300 Metres, NAVAS was held up for clear running when attempting to improve into tight running between SUPER LEADER and SPEEDY ACHIEVER.

Over the final 100 Metres, I'M A WITNESS had difficulty obtaining clear running and close to the finishing line raced tight inside ROUNDABOUT which raced in restricted room between I'M A WITNESS and TIMELY ARRIVED.

Consequently I'M A WITNESS, ROUNDABOUT and TIMELY ARRIVED were not able to be fully tested over the concluding stages.

Passing the 50 Metres, E-SUPER was steadied away from the heels of EXTREMELY FUN as a result of WHO ELSE BUT YOU getting its head on the side and hanging out under pressure.

Consequently, J Moreira, the rider of WHO ELSE BUT YOU, was obliged to stop riding and straighten his mount.

EXTREMELY FUN and WHO ELSE BUT YOU were sent for sampling.