RACE 4 (428)

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

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped by LIGHTNING ACE which was bumped and taken in by ENJOY GOLF. Sent for sampling post-race.

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
Sent for sampling post-race.

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

Incident Report
Rounding the Home Turn initially shifted out to improve and was disappointed for sufficient racing room between FORTUNE WHISKEY and LIGHTNING ACE. As a result FALCON HUNTER was shifted back in after the 300 Metres and then had difficulty gaining clear running over the concluding stages. C L Chau accidentally dropped his whip inside the 100 Metres.

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
No report.

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
No report.

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
No report.

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
No report.

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

Incident Report
Hung out rounding the turn near the 900 Metres. Near the 50 Metres got unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by LIGHTNING ACE which shifted in. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

Incident Report
Inside the 100 Metres was laying in and near the 50 Metres got unbalanced after making contact with the hindquarters of LUCKY MAN.

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
J Orman reported that his mount was required to do too much work in the early stages from the outside barrier to take up a forward position and as a result failed to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. 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
H Bentley stated that his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and the performance overall was, in his opinion, disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

Incident Report
Fractious in the barriers and became cast under the front gates. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, YEUX DE LIFELINE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.