RACE 2 (426)

Made contact at start, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, peaked on turn, weakened 350M, eased early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Crowded start, raced slightly behind midfield on the outside, 5 lengths back, very wide turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
Over-raced in the middle stages. Passing the 400 Metres raced awkwardly close to the heels of BRILLIANT FIRE and on the Home Turn was steadied and shifted in when disappointed for clear running between BRILLIANT FIRE and EXCEED THE WISH (L Hewitson) which shifted out. In assessing the incident the Stewards were satisfied that the racing manners of TAIHANG SCENERY was the main contributor to the incident, however, L Hewitson was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground. Passing the 300 Metres lay in and bumped the hindquarters of MODEST GENTLEMAN. . Near the 200 Metres was disappointed for a run between EXCEED THE WISH and MODEST GENTLEMAN before then shifting back in to continue into clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 3 wide from 650M, very wide turning in, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Passing the 300 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters by TAIHANG SCENERY which shifted in.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 10 lengths back, still 7 to 8 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, sat 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight to take 2nd without threatening the winner.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. K C Leung reported that his instructions were to obtain a position with cover in the early stages as his mount had not been finishing its races off in recent starts when leading.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide better than midfield, angled out after passing 400M, very wide turning in, weakened and eased early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Commenced well, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 to 4 lengths back, very wide turning in, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 6 lengths back on turn, angled out after passing 400M, peaked early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Shifted out near the 200 Metres and bumped RACINGRACE.

Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well to turn, kept on strongly in straight and scored.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Taken back from gate 11, raced towards rear on the inside, 2 wide turning in, angled out early in straight, finished off strongly to take a place, nearest finish.

Incident Report
Slow to begin. Inside the 400 Metres was checked when racing close to the heels of THOUSAND CUPS.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 2 to 3 lengths back turning in, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres got unbalanced after being bumped by THOUSAND CUPS which was shifting out to improve. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover from the 700 Metres. A Atzeni explained that even though his mount was caught wide he was still of the opinion the performance was disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.