RACE 1 (1)

Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, angled out 500M, hit the front 250M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Commenced well, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, angled out early in straight, finished off strongly to take 2nd, nearest finish.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced 3 wide towards rear, 6 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Slightly slow out from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside early, 2 wide after passing 1200M, 3 lengths or so back turning in, showed good response in straight, no clear run final 25M, missed 3rd on line.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Over the concluding stages, CIRCUIT NINE, which lay in, was steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of GO GO GO which shifted out slightly. As a result, CIRCUIT NINE could not be ridden out to the finish of the event.

Taken back from gate 11, raced 2 wide towards rear, commenced move 550M, 6-1/2L back turning in, finished off well without threatening the first few.

Incident Report
In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from SUNNY BABY. Lay out in the Home Straight.

Began awkwardly, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, moved a bit closer on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Jumped well, raced better than midfield but trapped 3 wide, no cover throughout, challenged the leader early in straight, peaked on run 200M, weakened final 150M. (Bled.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Was found to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, MR ALADDIN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Taken back from gate 13, raced at rear on the outside, there to turn, 8 lengths back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1100 Metres commenced to race keenly and improved to the inside of HARRY’S HERO which shifted in. A short distance later was then steadied to avoid HARRY’S HERO, shifted in and made contact with TIGER AND GOLD.

Began well from a tricky gate, raced better than midfield but trapped wide, taken back after passing 1300M, raced slightly behind midfield on outer in the middle stages, 5 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
After the event, B Avdulla could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, there to turn, challenged the leader early in straight, peaked 250M, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Slightly slow out, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length in the middle stages, challenged by rivals from 500M, peaked early in straight, headed 250M, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, B Thompson reported that his mount was able to obtain an advantageous position where it travelled satisfactorily. He stated in the Home Straight LEATHER MASTER failed to respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Slowly away, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 1100 Metres was crowded. The performance of TIGER AND GOLD, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TIGER AND GOLD will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.