RACE 5 (193)

Taken back from gate 9, raced 2 wide towards rear, a bit closer on turn, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well from a wide draw, sent forward to race in 2nd, 3 wide in the early stages, 2 wide from 800M, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by QUICK MONEY which shifted in. Shortly after the start was then steadied when crowded between STAR PERFORMER and CALL TO COMMAND which shifted in whilst being corrected by its rider L Hewitson. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Briefly held up near the 200 Metres when being shifted to the outside of HARMONY FIRE.

Began well from a wide draw, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield early, commenced move 500M, very wide turning in, made very good progress early in straight, peaked on run 100M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact shortly after start, raced behind midfield on the outside, travelled keenly in the early stages, 6 lengths back on turn, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
L Hewitson stated that his mount raced greenly throughout the event and proved difficult to ride out in the Home Straight.

Jumped with them, made contact shortly after start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
On jumping shifted in and made contact with the right side of its starting gate and lost ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped well, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground on turn, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with HEROIC MASTER. Could not be ridden out over the final 50 Metres when held up behind STAR PERFORMER.

Made contact shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. QUICK MONEY then raced tight to the inside of CALL TO COMMAND for a short distance after the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well, positioned 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, wider turning in, finished off strongly, led close home.

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres was hampered when taken wider by LOVING VIBES which, after shifting to the outside of HARMONY FIRE, was taken out slightly by HARMONY FIRE. M F Poon was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 100 Metres (see HEROIC MASTER). Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began only fairly from gate 1, showed no early speed, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, no clear run 200M to 100M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run near 250M, ran on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Lay out making the Home Turn and blundered near the 300 Metres. M F Poon (WINNING MACHINE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of HEROIC MASTER, resulting in HEROIC MASTER having to be checked to avoid WINNING MACHINE. M F Poon was fined the sum of $45,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 1 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Clean jump, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner close home.

Incident Report
Making the first turn shifted out and away from WINNING MACHINE and as a result made the first turn wider. THOUSAND CUPS was then obliged to race very wide and without cover thereafter.