THE PERFECT MATCH

Midfield early stages gradually dropping to 11th 850M out, did not find much room on the inside early after straightening but produced good late impression inside final 100M.

Began well from gate 1, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off strongly to score.

Settled behind midfield 2 wide, stayed on.

Held up in last pair, stayed on final 200m, never a threat to leaders.

Began only fairly from a wide draw, raced behind midfield on the outside, 6 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Began well from a wide draw, raced in 2nd early, positioned 2 wide better than midfield in the middle stages, peaked near 400M, weakened gradually in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Made contact shortly after start, raced behind midfield on outer, bumped near 450M, very wide into straight, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Began only fairly and made contact, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide after passing 800M, moved closer 600M, 2-1/2L back turning in, finished off well to score.

Jumped well, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover after entering the back straight, moved closer after passing 600M, showed good response early in straight, took the lead 200M, peaked and headed 150M, weakened gradually close home.

Away well, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 4 lengths or so back turning in, kept on same pace in straight.

Began well, sat 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, angled out 400M, bumped early in straight, took the lead 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 100M.

Shifted in at start and made contact, sent forward to take the lead, went clear halfway, led by 1-1/4L turning in, kept on well to hold off the challengers.

Made contact shortly after start, unable to slot in, raced 4 wide better than midfield, no cover throughout, very wide into straight, peaked early in straight, one-paced thereafter.