BATTERY HANDICAP

Began well from a wide draw, raced 3 wide better than midfield, there to turn, showed very good response in straight, hit the front 100M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 3 lengths or so back turning in, finished off well to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced towards rear on the outside, 7 lengths or so back, there to turn, made very good progress in straight to take a place.

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

Began well from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/2L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, raced in midfield on the outside, 5 lengths back turning in, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, found rail 550M, 7 lengths back turning in, made some headway in straight.

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

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced at tail, 8 to 9 lengths back in the middle stages, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Shifted in at start and made contact, raced behind midfield, 7 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and made contact with PUBLIC ATTENTION.

Away well, raced prominently, 2 wide, steadied near 700M, 3 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final furlong.

Incident Report
Approaching the 700 Metres was steadied when crowded between MASTER PAYMENT and LUCY IN THE SKY which shifted out as it made the turn. C Y Ho stated that after receiving interference approaching the 700 Metres his mount was under pressure before giving ground in the Home Straight but he could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Commenced well, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, raced in midfield on the inside, 4 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
On jumping blundered, shifted out and made contact with SUGAR GOODSON. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped with them, raced prominently on the outside, there to turn, showed no response early in straight, weakened 300M, eased final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned regarding the performance Z Purton stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to obtain a forward position. He said when placed under pressure in the Home Straight MASTER PAYMENT failed to respond and, in his opinion, would derive a fitness benefit from today’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MASTER PAYMENT, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, MASTER PAYMENT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, raced at rear on the inside, last turning in, failed to make any progress in straight, unacceptable performance.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. The performance of SUGAR GOODSON, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SUGAR GOODSON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.