RACE 2 (527)

Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rivals on turn, peaked and headed 300M, weakened final 200M. (See Racing Incidents.) (Mucus in trachea.)

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. A Atzeni stated that his instructions were to go forward and obtain cover. He said in the early stages he expected MIGHTY STEED (Z Purton) to continue forward and cross his mount but when Jockey Purton maintained his position to the outside of ARMOR GOLDEN EAGLE he was obliged to continue forward to ensure that he crossed THE LION KING. He said this resulted in ARMOR GOLDEN EAGLE racing in a more forward position than intended. Trainer M Newnham stated that whilst he had asked for the horse to be ridden in a more forward position he had expected MIGHTY STEED to lead the event and ARMOR GOLDEN EAGLE to be positioned behind that runner. He said he was surprised to see the horse lead tonight’s event. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, raced in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, showed no response early in straight, unseated inside final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground to turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start shifted out and made contact with ARMOR GOLDEN EAGLE. Near the 1400 Metres was eased to avoid ARMOR GOLDEN EAGLE which was taken in by MIGHTY STEED (Z Purton). Z Purton was advised to exercise more care.

Made contact at start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back to race towards rear on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 750M, very wide turning in, finished off strongly to gain a dead heat victory. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, raced behind midfield, 4 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight.

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

Began awkwardly, raced 2 wide, 3/4L back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Lay out on the Home Turn. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Commenced well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 wide after passing 450M, no clear run early in straight, cleared approaching 150M, hit the front 75M, kept on well to the line and scored. (Dead-Heat)

Incident Report
C L Chau stated that he was instructed not to make use of the horse in the early stages and as a result from its wide barrier his mount settled behind midfield. He said in the Home Straight INNO SUPER found it difficult to make up ground from this position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted out on jumping, raced 3 wide with cover slightly better than midfield, wider turning in, kept on well until crowded close home.

Incident Report
Making the Home Turn shifted in abruptly when being corrected by its rider. LUCKY FIELD then continued to lay in under pressure in the Home Straight. A warning was placed on the racing manners of the horse. Y L Chung was severely reprimanded for using the whip on a horse which was clearly out of contention. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

Blundered shortly after start, tracked leaders on the outside, challenged the leader turning in, took the lead early in straight, peaked and headed 75M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. J Orman stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. He added, in his opinion, the horse did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions. Trainer D J Whyte confirmed the instructions and stated those instructions were issued as the horse raced in a disappointing manner at its most recent start when it took up a forward position.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, commenced move approaching 450M, very wide turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 400 Metres was severely checked when crowded by LUCKY FIELD (Y L Chung) which shifted in abruptly whilst being ridden along. As the Stewards were satisfied that Jockey Chung had attempted to immediately react to prevent his mount from shifting in, no action was taken. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Hampered shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, 2 wide from 700M, 4 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight, crowded close home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of REGROWTH WINNER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, REGROWTH WINNER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.