RACE 6 (359)

Jumped with them, raced better than midfield on the outside, 2nd after entering the back straight, 1/2L back turning in, hit the front 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 100M.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide turning in, unable to obtain clear run until approaching final 150M, made minor progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Leaving the 1000 Metres shifted in and away from THOUSAND SPIRIT and as a result became unbalanced. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began awkwardly and made contact, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned L Hewitson stated that his instructions were to lead. He said on jumping THOUSAND SPIRIT bounded and lost ground. He said as he was positioned behind the majority of the field, soon after the start he elected to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages to find cover.

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the outside, 3 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.) (Lame right front leg.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 1300M, made contact near 900M, 4 lengths or so back on turn, very wide turning in, weakened early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
In the early stages raced keenly and got its head up when racing to the inside of ALABAMA SONG. C L Chau was reprimanded in relation to using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion approaching the 200 Metres. Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Slowly away, raced 2 wide towards rear, wider turning in, made no progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Between the 400 Metres and the 150 Metres was badly held up for clear running behind SUPER MASTERMIND.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide, 4 lengths or so back, 3 wide on turn, finished off evenly. (Jockey dropped his left rein passing 100M.)

Incident Report
No report.

Out with rest, taken back to race towards rear on the outside, 5-1/4L back turning in, made very good progress in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. Held up for clear running between the 300 Metres and the 150 Metres. When endeavouring to obtain a doubtful run near the 150 Metres between NYX GLUCK and ALABAMA SONG which was giving ground VICTOR SUPREME struck the heels of ALABAMA SONG and blundered. D B McMonagle was advised in similar circumstances he must exercise more care and ensure there is sufficient room when improving.

Blundered on jumping, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 1100M, 1 out 1 back on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked 200M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Fast into stride, showed good speed to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened approaching final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, similar position on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked approaching 100M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Slightly slow out from the widest draw, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept to inside after straightening and made some progress until not enough room final 100M.

Incident Report
A Atzeni stated that with his mount stepping up in distance today it began well and was able to hold a more forward position without being pressure to do so.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide after entering the back straight, made contact 900M, hard ridden approaching 550M, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to score.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run until approaching final 100M, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
K C Leung reported that his mount began well from the outside barrier and with the pace of the event being run outside of standard time it held a more forward position than intended. He added that when unable to cross runners to his inside GOLDEN FORTUNE was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event.