RACE 2 (326)

Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, headed near 600M, 2nd on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly, raced towards rear on the inside, angled out 400M, 7 lengths back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, closer after passing 700M, 3 wide turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
Between the 300 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of AMAZING KID.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, moved closer after passing 850M, 2 lengths or so back turning in, finished off strongly to take 2nd, nearest finish.

Incident Report
Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped.

Shifted out shortly after start, 2nd in the early and middle stages, travelled keenly and lost position near 700M, raced slightly better than midfield on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
Made contact with a rail entering the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly.

Began well from gate 10, raced 3 wide behind midfield, sent forward after passing 850M, took the lead near 600M, led by 1/2L turning in, kept on well in straight to hold off the challengers.

Incident Report
No report.

Out with rest, raced towards rear on the inside, commenced move 550M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame.

Incident Report
Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Before being allowed to race again, VIGOR ELLEEGANT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.

Began only fairly, raced at rear, hard ridden approaching 550M, 5 to 6 lengths back at 400M, closed off well without threatening.

Incident Report
Badly crowded shortly after the start. Approaching the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of BIG RETURN.

Began well from gate 1, positioned 5 lengths behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide from 650M, checked near 500M, made little progress in straight.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced when crowded between CELESTIAL STRIDER and MASTER RESOLUTE.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 650M, closer on turn, kept on well in straight but always just held.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. When questioned Z Purton stated that making the first turn his mount changed stride and became awkward in its action. He said after this RUN RUN SMART did not travel well and when he was concerned there was something amiss with the horse he eased it down in the Home Straight when it commenced to give ground. Trainer F C Lor advised the horse had pleased him leading into the race and he had not identified any issue with its action in training. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of RUN RUN SMART was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, RUN RUN SMART 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 shortly after start, raced towards rear of midfield, 2 wide, closer on turn, made some progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was severely checked when crowded between SPEEDY TRIDENT and MARVEL AND GOLD which was taken out by LUCKY TWENTY. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, raced better than midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 700M, made slight contact near 500M, 3 wide turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Shifted out shortly after the start, was bumped and became unbalanced. Apprentice E C W Wong reported that when under pressure in the Home Straight he was concerned with his mount’s action and as a consequence he eased it down when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY TWENTY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.