RACE 6 (491)

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
Sent for sampling post-race.

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
Sent for sampling post-race.

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

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

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
Jumped only fairly.

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
Approaching the 200 Metres H Bentley dropped his right rein for a number of strides.

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
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

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

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

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

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

Incident Report
Y L Chung could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. Trainer D Eustace advised he had been pleased with the horse leading into tonight’s race but could offer no explanation for the disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SPORTS LEGEND was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, SPORTS LEGEND 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.

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
R Kingscote stated that he was asked to hold an on-pace position. He said after commencing well he was able to race outside the lead but his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight.