RACE 3 (316)

Crowded start, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out 500M, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race. <5/1/2026 Additional Veterinary Report> The Veterinary Surgeon reported that BRIGHT MORTAR was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, BRIGHT MORTAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked on run 100M, headed final 50M, finished 3rd.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began smartly, raced prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 900M, 2 lengths or so back on turn, angled out 500M, peaked early in straight, weakened final 200M. (Bled.)

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, angled out 500M, showed limited response early in straight, peaked on run 200M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
On jumping was hampered when taken wider by SO MY FOLKS. Approaching the 300 Metres shifted out and bumped GOKO WIN.

Away with them, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths or so back, same margin back turning in, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. In the Home Straight lay out and proved difficult to ride.

Taken from the widest draw, raced at rear on outer, very wide turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from gate 11, raced 3 wide towards rear, angled out 500M, 6 lengths or so back turning in, made very good progress in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, raced prominently on the outside, 1-1/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was checked when crowded between MY TRIUMPH and VULCANUS which was taken out by SO MY FOLKS. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared 300M, made some progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Leaving the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between SWAGGER BRO and GOKO WIN (L Hewitson) which shifted out after being bumped slightly by VULCANUS. L Hewitson was advised to exercise more care.

Slowly away, raced behind midfield on the inside, 6 lengths back turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
L Ferraris stated that instructions were to lead the event. He said when his mount jumped only fairly it did not show sufficient pace to cross LEAN MASTER and as a result he was obliged to hold a position outside of that runner. He added in the Home Straight NOTTHESILLYONE did not respond to his riding and, in his opinion, races better when able to dictate in the lead. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued and concurred with the views of Jockey Ferraris that the horse is best suited when racing in front. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of NOTTHESILLYONE, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, NOTTHESILLYONE 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.

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, no clear run until approaching 150M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped by VULCANUS. L Hewitson stated that the instructions were to endeavour to find a position with cover. He said in the early stages he rode his mount forward to attempt to comply with his instructions but when unable to cross runners to his inside he was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Began well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, showed no response early in straight, weakened final 300M, eased final 150M.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.