Recap by phillip woo

Well-backed Beauty Spirit ran down Hello Beauty 60m out after a prominent run on the fence to notch a second career win at his 26th start. Punted late Hello Beauty tracked the runaway leader Thunder Stomp in the run, advanced to the lead 300m out and found one better in the end. Ultimate Glory came on near the inside from midfield to finish a non-threatening third. Old-timer's never one to write off over this trip. Private Rocket nearly got up for a placing after a one-off run in midfield. He has pretty honest form over this trip. Guy Dragon ran on without menacing after making his run three deep beyond midfield. He got too far back in the run. Racing Fighter pulled out with every chance after slotting one-off in fourth from a wide gate but came up one-paced over the last 100m. Favourite Juneau Park never looked a threat after biding his time fifth from the back. Ezra was a non-factor after copping a bad check near the 800m.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eleven: (631) - INCH ARRAN HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1400Meters

Trainer A T Millard was fined the sum of $3,000 for presenting EZRA in the Parade Ring without a parade hood, part of that horse's declared gear.

JUNEAU PARK and EVERYONE'S JOY began only fairly.

EZRA shifted out at the start and bumped PURE LEGEND.

PURE LEGEND then became unbalanced and shifted in, resulting in EZRA, EMERALD SPUR and JUNEAU PARK being crowded for room.

From a wide barrier, FUN LEGEND was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

From a wide barrier, GUY DRAGON was also shifted across behind runners in the early stages, however, for the majority of the race travelled wide and without cover.

After being ridden along from the outside barrier to obtain a forward position, THUNDER STOMP travelled keenly in the lead after the 1100 Metres and would not relax.

Near the 1150 Metres, JUNEAU PARK momentarily raced tight inside EMERALD SPUR which shifted in.

After being crossed by STREET SCREAM (M Chadwick) near the 1100 Metres, EVERYONE'S JOY improved to be racing inside the heels of STREET SCREAM which shifted out marginally when awkwardly placed close to the heels of PRIVATE ROCKET which was racing close to the heels of RACING FIGHTER as that horse was steadied to obtain cover behind HELLO BEAUTY and when taken out by ULTIMATE GLORY which shifted out marginally.

When PRIVATE ROCKET shifted in near the 950 Metres, STREET SCREAM shifted in away from the heels of that horse which resulted in EVERYONE'S JOY, which was travelling keenly, being awkwardly placed inside the heels of STREET SCREAM.

EVERYONE'S JOY then continued to travel keenly and improved further inside STREET SCREAM where there was tight running room as STREET SCREAM continued to race close to the heels of PRIVATE ROCKET.

Then making the turn near the 800 Metres, EZRA, which was racing inside EVERYONE'S JOY, was severely checked as a result of EVERYONE'S JOY being taken in by STREET SCREAM which continued to be awkwardly placed behind PRIVATE ROCKET and racing tight inside EMERALD SPUR.

FUN LEGEND, which was following EZRA, was severely checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence and shifted out, resulting in PURE LEGEND being hampered.

In this incident, EVERYONE'S ONE was also badly hampered and lost ground.

Whilst this incident was one of some significance with a number of horses sustaining interference, the Stewards were of the opinion that STREET SCREAM, which was initially racing in a one-off position, had shifted out due to the influence of PRIVATE ROCKET and ULTIMATE GLORY shifting out marginally which resulted in M Chadwick being of the mistaken but not unreasonable belief that he was racing in a two wide position.

For this reason, the Stewards were satisfied that Jockey Chadwick was not careless in his riding at this stage to the degree that a charge of careless riding should be issued against him.

Nonetheless he was reprimanded and told to be aware of the circumstances of the race so that he is able to respond to those circumstances in order to prevent causing interference to other runners.

At the entrance to the Straight, ULTIMATE GLORY was shifted in away from the heels of BEAUTY SPIRIT to improve.

When questioned regarding the performance of JUNEAU PARK, J Moreira stated that it was intended for the horse to be ridden in a position forward of midfield if possible.

He said after being crowded for room between runners shortly after the start, JUNEAU PARK was required to race further back in the field than had been hoped.

He said although JUNEAU PARK travelled keenly in the early stages, he was satisfied with the manner in which the horse settled during the race, however, JUNEAU PARK came under heavy pressure rounding the Home Turn and responded only fairly in the early part of the Straight.

He added JUNEAU PARK was staying on satisfactorily passing the 200 Metres, however, the horse shortened stride over the concluding stages which indicated to him that it may not have appreciated the "Good to Firm??track.

A veterinary inspection of JUNEAU PARK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Before being allowed to race again, JUNEAU PARK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of EVERYONE'S JOY immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer??which had previously been reported.

A veterinary inspection of EZRA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

JUNEAU PARK, BEAUTY SPIRIT and HELLO BEAUTY were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

After the running of Race 5, the track classification for the turf course was officially changed from "Good??to "Good to Firm?? This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective.

As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 5 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm??

2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 29 April 2020 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of GOOD DAYS, GALA NIGHT, BULLISH GLORY, VICTORIOUS SEEKER, CURLING LUXURY, HAPPY WARRIOR, FOCUS, SIMPLY FLUKE, MANAGEMENT SUPREME, SKY SHOW, SMART OF YOUTH, FLASH FAMOUS, DELIGHTFUL LAOS, GREEN REIGN, DIAMOND BRILLIANT, SHINING GEM, NORDIC WARRIOR, ACCLAIMED LIGHT, CINQUANTE CINQ, CALIFORNIADEEPSHOT, GOOD FOR YOU and BEAUTY SPARK revealed no apparent abnormality.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: SEA MONARCH on raceday morning on veterinary advice.

Race 7: LEADING FORTUNE on 30.4.20 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fines Race 10: K Teetan (COBY OPPA): $60,000 for careless riding near the 700 Metres.

Race 11: Trainer (EZRA): $3,000 for presenting the horse in the Parade Ring without a parade hood, part of its declared gear.

3.

Severe Reprimands Race 8: M Chadwick (GOOD OMEN) for shifting in after the 1800 Metres.

C Schofield (ENZEMBLE) for shifting in near the 1100 Metres.

4.

Reprimands Race 3: J Moreira (SAVVY NINE) and K Teetan (HELENE LEADINGSTAR) re utilizing the correct scale when weighing in.

Race 8: M Chadwick (GOOD OMEN) for shifting in after passing the winning post on the first occasion.

Race 11: M Chadwick (STREET SCREAM) for shifting in near the 950 Metres.

5.

Warning Race 2: M Chadwick (EXPONENTS) for shifting out after the 300 Metres.

6.

Suspension Race 10: K Teetan (COBY OPPA) for careless riding near the 700 Metres for the Happy Valley racemeeting to be conducted on Wednesday, 13 May 2020.

He may resume race riding on Thursday, 14 May 2020.

7.

Barrier Trials Race 4: JIANGXI STAMINA Race 7: NUREMBERG AFRICAN SKY GALACTIC Race 8: LONDON HALL Race 10: HEART CONQUERED

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: SEA MONARCH Race 4: JIANGXI STAMINA Race 7: LEADING FORTUNE NUREMBERG AFRICAN SKY GALACTIC Race 8: LONDON HALL Race 10: HEART CONQUERED GRATWICK Race 11: JUNEAU PARK