RACE 5 (490)

Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, 3-1/2L back turning in, closed off well to take 3rd without threatening.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

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

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from the widest draw, raced slightly behind midfield, very wide turning in, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
H Bentley was warned for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 300 Metres.

Jumped only fairly, raced at rear on the inside, 2 wide from 800M, 5 lengths or so back on turn, made little progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Out with rest, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away from gate 1, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on the inside, same position on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. In the middle stages raced keenly when being steadied to obtain a position with cover behind GIANT LEAP.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, a bit closer on turn, kept on well in straight to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
Shifted out on jumping and made heavy contact with YEE CHEONG SPIRIT.

Slightly slow out, raced at rear on the inside, 6 lengths back turning in, weakened early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly, shifted in and made contact with RISING ELITE. In the early and middle stages raced keenly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, challenged the leader turning in, peaked 200M, weakened final 50M.

Incident Report
A Badel stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. He added after settling back in the field TACTICAL COMMAND found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 wide from 600M, challenged the leaders turning in, took the lead approaching 200M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping.

Bumped shortly after start, taken back to race 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide from 850M, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, 2-1/2L back turning in, finished off well to take 2nd.

Incident Report
In the early and middle stages raced keenly and lay out making the first turn. Throughout the middle stages got its head up when it refused to settle.

Away well, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rivals turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened final 50M.

Incident Report
Bumped heavily on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.