RACE 1 (455)

On jumping was bumped heavily on the hindquarters and became unbalanced, raced in midfield on the middle track, hard ridden approaching 350M, took the lead 150M, kept on very well to the line, won by 2 lengths.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped heavily on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly, positioned 1-3/4L behind the leader, 2 away from the stands' rail, commenced move after passing 350M, took the lead 250M, headed 150M, kept on well to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 13, raced behind midfield on the stands' side, made good progress final 400M to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
No report.

Out with rest, raced 2 lengths behind the leader, nearer to the middle track, hard ridden from 300M but only showed limited response, peaked 150M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Lay in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight.

Fast into stride, raced prominently on the stands' rail, hard ridden from 400M but only showed limited response, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly, raced at rear, 7 lengths or so back in the middle stages, made good progress final 400M without threatening.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start DRAGON HALL made contact with JOY STAR and then shifted in and away from that runner.

Bumped shortly after start, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader, nearer to the middle track, peaked 300M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. When placed under pressure in the Home Straight lay out.

On jumping made contact with the left side of its starting gate, raced at tail, still 8 lengths back in the middle stages, made some headway final 400M.

Incident Report
On jumping made contact with the left side of its starting gate. SHANDONG SPIRIT then shifted out and made heavy contact with the hindquarters of ALMIGHTY LIGHTNING.

Slightly slow out, raced at rear on the stands' rail, passed some tired runners final 400M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Moderately away, raced behind midfield, crowded near 650M, 4 lengths or so back in the middle stages, made no impression final 400M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 650 Metres was steadied when crowded between RUN RUN SUNRISE and MASTER LUCKY which was taken out by JOY STAR when that horse lay out despite the efforts of its rider. M Chadwick reported that after being crowded for room near the 650 Metres his mount did not finish the race off thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped with them, raced better than midfield on the stands' side, peaked on run 350M, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid JUMBO BLESSING (H Bowman) which shifted out when racing greenly. H Bowman was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Near the 450 Metres L Ferraris was obliged to reposition his foot in his left stirrup. L Ferraris reported that his mount made a respiratory noise during the running of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length at 400M, peaked and headed 250M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping made contact with TAI VICTORY due to both runners shifting ground. When questioned H Bowman stated that he was given no specific instructions. He said when JUMBO BLESSING jumped reasonably well he elected to go forward and cross towards the outside rail. He said as he commenced to shift out JUMBO BLESSING raced greenly and hung out and as a result did not show sufficient pace to clear LEADING DRAGON. He added over the concluding stages JUMBO BLESSING weakened and did not respond to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, JUMBO BLESSING will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped only fairly, raced in midfield on the middle track, hard ridden from 300M but showed no response, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. L Hewitson could offer no explanation for his horse’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the middle track, peaked 500M, weakened gradually thereafter. (Lost left front plate.)

Incident Report
On jumping made contact with JUMBO BLESSING due to both runners shifting ground. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race.