RACE 6 (42)

Average to begin, raced at rear, 7 lengths or so back, still 6 lengths back turning in, taken wide in straight and made very good progress to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
For some distance near the 900 Metres raced keenly. Sent for sampling post-race.

Clean jump, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 2 lengths or so back, similar position in the middle stages, kept on well in straight to make frame, always held.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. After the event, H Bowman explained that his intention in the Home Straight was to follow TURIN STARSPANGLED. He said when that runner did not improve as quickly as he had expected, he shifted to the outside of FLAGSHIP WARRIOR to obtain clear running near the 150 Metres to avoid his mount losing momentum at that point. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, angled out 400M, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, sent forward to take the early lead, headed near 1300M, 3/4L back on turn, showed good response in straight, hit the front 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 50M.

Incident Report
After the event, A Badel stated that after being caught wide in the early stages and when the early pace of the event was run outside of standard time, he allowed his mount to stride forward and take up a position behind the leaders to avoid racing wide.

Began smartly, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, commenced move approaching 400M, finished off very strongly to score.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Out with rest, raced at rear on the outside, 7 lengths back, peaked on turn, weakened early in straight, finished tailed out, unacceptable performance.

Incident Report
No report.

Began awkwardly, positioned 5 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 900 Metres was steadied when crowded by TURIN STARSPANGLED which, when racing keenly, was taken in by AWESOME FLUKE (A Atzeni). A Atzeni was advised to exercise more care. For some distance after the 200 Metres was taken wider by ILLUMINOUS (H Bowman) which shifted out. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care.

Jumped only fairly, raced slightly better than midfield but trapped wide, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, a length or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Apprentice E C W Wong was found guilty of a breach of Rule 100(2) in that he failed to ride PACKING HURRICANE, 8th placegetter, out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. For this breach of the Rule, Apprentice Wong was fined a sum of $10,000.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Moderately away from a wide draw, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, took the lead after passing 1300M, led by 3/4L on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 200M, weakened close home.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover from the 900 Metres.

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the outside, 4 lengths or so back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres was eased to avoid BEAUTY LIVE which was taken out. After the event, C L Chau stated that his mount travelled well during the running of the event but was one-paced in the Home Straight. He added his mount would appreciate being stepped up in distance for its next start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.