VIVA FIRECRACKER

Began well from gate 9, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, kept on well to the line and scored.

Out in line, raced in midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer on turn, kept on well in straight to take a place.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Commenced well, raced better than midfield on the outside, 2 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Began smartly from gate 11, raced prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, kept on well in straight to take 2nd.

Began well from gate 14, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on the stands' rail, no clear run final 400M, not able to test properly.

Jumped only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide turning in, unable to obtain clear run until approaching final 150M, made minor progress thereafter.

Began smartly, raced prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 900M, 2 lengths or so back on turn, angled out 500M, peaked early in straight, weakened final 200M. (Bled.)

Began only fairly, positioned 3 wide with cover, 4 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, finished off well to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Bumped on jumping, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader, nearer to the middle track, no clear run until approaching 150M, one-paced thereafter.