RACE 3 (407)

Began well from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, kept on very well in straight and scored.

Incident Report
Bumped after travelling a short distance. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from gate 9, raced 2 wide at rear, commenced move 400M, very wide turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, raced 2 wide, a length or so back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
On jumping was crowded between MOMENTS IN TIME and NEW FOREST which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, unable to obtain clear run in straight.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept to inside after straightening and finished off evenly.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance was eased when crowded between AWESOME FLUKE and MOMENTS IN TIME, both of which shifted ground slightly. Held up making the Home Turn.

Began only fairly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, no daylight early in straight, made good progress final 200M to take 2nd, no threat to the winner. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped after travelling a short distance.

Commenced well, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, 2 to 3 lengths back turning in, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Near the 350 Metres was checked to avoid HELENE FEELING when that runner was held up for clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to HELENE FEELING. Apprentice E C W Wong stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced 2 wide in midfield, travelled keenly in the middle stages, 3 lengths or so back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M.

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. Shifted in at the start and was bumped. L Hewitson stated that, in his opinion, his mount performs better on the All Weather surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.