RACE 7 (521)

Jumped well from gate 10, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 wide turning in, showed some response early in straight, peaked on run 200M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Away with them, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 3 wide turning in, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover for the majority of the race, showed limited response early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was bumped by THUNDER PRINCE which shifted out. Near the 400 Metres was briefly held up for clear running behind NOVA KNIGHT before shifting to that runner’s outside to obtain clear running. In this incident PAPAYA BROSE made contact with GREY CHARGER. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out in line, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, wider turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
Became unbalanced when bumped near the 350 Metres.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide towards rear, similar position on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably to turn, kept on very well in straight, won comfortably.

Incident Report
Near the 350 Metres endeavoured to obtain a run between THUNDER PRINCE and KINGDOM OF RICHES where there was not sufficient room to do so. When KINGDOM OF RICHES then shifted out slightly PROUD BOX was checked and made contact with THUNDER PRINCE when disappointed for this run.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, there to turn, failed to make any progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when racing in restricted room between CALIFORNIA BAY and THUNDER PRINCE.

Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, commenced move after passing 600M, 2 to 3 wide turning in, kept on well in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
On jumping became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by NOVA KNIGHT which shifted out slightly. Passing the 200 Metres was checked when crowded between THUNDER PRINCE which shifted in slightly and LIGHT YEARS GLORY (B Avdulla) which shifted out abruptly when positioned close to CALIFORNIA BAY. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that Jockey Avdulla had reacted in a reasonable period of time to attempt to avoid the crowding he was asked to exercise more care due to his mount being positioned close to CALIFORNIA BAY. J Orman confirmed that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position with the horse stepping up in distance.

Began awkwardly and made contact, taken back to race at rear on the inside, angled out approaching 500M, made good progress in straight to take a place without threatening the first two.

Incident Report
M Chadwick stated that the intention was to be more forward as connections did not believe there was strong pace in the race. He said when SUPERB GUY jumped only fairly he elected to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages to avoid covering additional ground.

Slightly slow out, raced behind midfield on the inside, hard ridden from 500M but showed no response, weakened and eased early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Away well, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Bumped on jumping, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Y L Chung stated that his instructions were to hold a handy position.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear throughout, never a factor. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 400 Metres was hampered when bumped by PAPAYA BROSE when PAPAYA BROSE shifted to the outside of NOVA KNIGHT to improve.

Taken back to race 3 wide towards rear, similar position on turn, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Shifted out slightly on jumping and was bumped. Approaching the 1300 Metres shifted out towards LAKESHORE HERO and became unbalanced when positioned close to that runner. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.