RACE 3 (116)

Out with rest, trapped wide in midfield early, found a 2 wide spot near 500M, angled out 350M, very wide into straight, made some progress early in straight, no extra final 100M.

Incident Report
L Hewitson stated that he was asked to hold an on-pace position and after commencing well he was able to comply with the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner final 150M.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and made contact with ISLAND BREEZES when being corrected by its rider. Approaching the 200 Metres made contact with HAPPY PARK due to both runners shifting ground. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

Shifted in at start and bumped, raced 3 wide in midfield early, 2 wide from 500M, unable to obtain clear run until final 100M, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
After the event the Veterinary Surgeon reported that WRITTEN CASA was lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, WRITTEN CASA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Away with them, raced towards rear on outer, very wide into straight, failed to make any progress in the run home.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped awkwardly, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out 400M, very wide into straight, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and away from MEGA BONUS and made contact with SUGAR QUEEN PRAWN. In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid LOOKS OUTSTANDING.

Away well, raced better than midfield on the inside, moved closer on turn, angled out approaching 400M, kept on well in straight to take a place without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from gate 12, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Out with rest, raced 3 wide with no cover, 1 to 2 lengths back, wider turning in, weakened gradually in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After being crossed by HAPPY PARK near the 1000 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid HAPPY PARK for some distance. M F Poon stated that after jumping awkwardly his mount was unable to cross to the front and lead as instructed and this resulted in PATCH OF WATCH not finishing the race off in the Home Straight as PATCH OF WATCH races best when able to dictate in front. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield early, found rail near 500M, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 150M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
On jumping was crowded by YEE CHEONG SPIRIT which shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider.

Jumped awkwardly and crowded, raced 2 wide better than midfield, carried wider 400M, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Approaching the 200 Metres made contact with YEE CHEONG SPIRIT due to both runners shifting ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began only fairly from gate 1, raced behind midfield on the inside, unbalanced near 600M, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

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

Jumped with them, raced at tail, 7-1/2L back turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Crowded at the start. Near the 1100 Metres was eased when racing tight to the inside of MAJESTIC DELIGHT.