RACE 2 (142)

Shifted out abruptly at start, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead near 900M, shared lead with rival on turn, weakened early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned regarding the horse leading H Bentley stated that his instructions were to settle the horse where comfortable but had not anticipated leading the event. He said after DAN ATTACK jumped well and was caught very wide in the early stages he elected to allow the horse to stride forward and lead to avoid covering additional ground. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly, raced 2 wide at rear, 5 lengths back on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between JUICY DRAGON and ALL’S WELL which shifted out slightly. K Teetan was severely reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 4 consecutive strides near the 250 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, raced better than midfield on the inside, 2 wide turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked 100M, weakened gradually final 50M.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Jumped awkwardly, raced behind midfield on the outside early, found rail 600M, 4 lengths back turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of JUICY DRAGON. After the race an endoscopic examination was conducted on DENFIELD at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, DENFIELD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed good response in straight, took the lead 75M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Was left racing wide and without cover from the 700 Metres.

Away with them, raced better than midfield but trapped wide early, slightly taken back after passing 800M, positioned 2 wide in midfield on turn, angled out 350M, finished off strongly to take a place, nearest on line.

Incident Report
Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.

Crowded shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, took the early lead, headed 900M, 2nd in the middle stages, shared lead on turn, peaked and headed 250M, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping.

Began well, raced prominently, 2 wide, took the lead 250M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 75M.

Incident Report
Near the 900 Metres was steadied when crowded for room by JUICY DRAGON which shifted in and away from DAN ATTACK despite the efforts of its rider Apprentice P N Wong. As the Stewards were satisfied that Apprentice Wong had endeavoured to correct her mount in this incident no action was taken. Near the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded between WITH A SMILE and DENFIELD (H Bowman) which shifted to the outside of JUICY DRAGON to obtain clear running. H Bowman was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. M Chadwick reported that after being crowded near the 900 Metres his mount finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, similar position on turn, no clear run early in straight,

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Near the 1100 Metres made contact with WITH A SMILE when WITH A SMILE was racing tight to the inside of SONIC PURSUIT and when ALL’S WELL shifted out slightly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Incident Report
Blundered on jumping, shifted out and made contact with SECOND TO NONE. Leaving the 800 Metres became unbalanced when being corrected by its rider L Ferraris when it shifted in towards WITH A SMILE. L Ferraris stated that his instructions were to go forward. He said when he was unable to cross runners to his inside in the early stages his mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm and also found the horse to have a substantial amount of blood in its trachea. Before being allowed to race again, GOOD FORTUNE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped with them, raced 3 wide better than midfield, there to turn, made minor progress early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
On exiting the Parade Ring R Kingscote was dislodged, resulting in SNOWTHORN galloping a considerable distance before being recaptured. Acting on veterinary advice that SNOWTHORN was not suitable to race the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, SNOWTHORN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.