RACE 1 (466)

Bumped start and unbalanced, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out early in straight, finished off very strongly to score by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by TAIHANG SCENERY which shifted in. In the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 600 Metres made contact with TOP TO SKY when racing tight to the inside of that runner. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 10, raced in 2nd early, sat right behind the leader after passing 650M, saved ground on turn, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 50M, headed close home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Z Purton stated that from a wide barrier his instructions were to take up a forward position. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well from a wide draw, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/4L turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the first two final 50M.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped shortly after start, taken back to race towards rear on the outside, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was crowded by ORIENTAL SURPRISE which shifted in slightly. Near the 350 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by COUNTRY DANCER.

Began well from the widest draw, raced prominently but trapped 3 wide, 2 wide from 700M, 1-1/4L back turning in, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back to race 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 350M, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 wide on turn, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres made contract with TAIHANG SCENERY which shifted out. In the middle stages raced keenly.

Out in line, raced 2 wide in midfield, 4 lengths or so back turning in, one-paced in straight.

Incident Report
Lay in near the 600 Metres and made slight contact with LUCKY GENERATIONS. K C Leung reported that, in his opinion, the horse would be better suited by being stepped back up in distance to 1400 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Average to begin, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
Near the 400 Metres was momentarily crowded by MY FLYING ANGEL (A Badel) which shifted in. A Badel was advised to exercise more care.

Bumped shortly after start, taken back to race at tail, 7 lengths or so back, very wide turning in, stumbled near 350M, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance shifted in and made contact with RICH HORSE after being bumped by CHILL MASTER. Near the 350 Metres COUNTRY DANCER attempted to improve into a run between CHILL MASTER and RICH HORSE when there was not sufficient room to do so. A short distance later MY FLYING ANGEL then shifted out to improve, resulting in RICH HORSE shifting out and COUNTRY DANCER then having to be checked and blundering when it made contact with CHILL MASTER. The Stewards were satisfied that there was not sufficient room for Jockey D B McMonagle to improve at that point and advised him in similar circumstances he should ensure that he exercises more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a laceration to its right front fetlock.

Bumped start, raced better than midfield on the inside, 2 wide on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Blood in trachea.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. L Hewitson stated that approaching the first turn his mount got its head up and shifted out, resulting in it making contact with SONIC BOOM. He said TAIHANG SCENERY then continued to race ungenerously for some distance thereafter before giving ground in the Home Straight. He added, in his opinion, TAIHANG SCENERY would be better suited over 1000 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of TAIHANG SCENERY was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, TAIHANG SCENERY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Slightly slow out and bumped, raced behind midfield on the outside early, moved a bit closer after entering the back straight, peaked near 400M, weakened early in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. After travelling a short distance became unbalanced when bumped by COUNTRY DANCER which shifted in. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.