RACE 1 (585)

Began only fairly from gate 12, raced 2 wide behind midfield, very wide turning in, made very good progress in straight and scored.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well to turn, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner close home.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact shortly after start, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start shifted out and made contact with THOUSAND CUPS. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, raced better than midfield on the outside, 3-1/2L back turning in, finished off well to make frame.

Incident Report
After passing the winning post was checked to avoid DECISION LINK (J Moreira) which shifted in. J Moreira was reprimanded and advised he must ensure that he is sufficiently clear when he allows his mounts to shift ground.

Began well, raced 2 wide, a length or so back, similar position on turn, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when racing tight between THOUSAND CUPS which shifted out slightly and TEAM HAPPY which was taken in slightly by DECISION LINK.

Slightly slow out and crowded, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by ALWAYS MY FOLKS which shifted in abruptly.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 8 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, made good progress in straight without threatening.

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

Jumped well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, moved a bit closer on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
J Orman stated that his mount was able to obtain a favourable position during the race and after initially responding to his riding in the early stages of the Home Straight commenced to give ground over the final 100 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began only fairly and made contact, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back to race towards rear on the inside, 7 lengths back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced keenly in the early stages and making the first turn near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid CHILL MASTER. Near the 200 Metres was steadied to avoid PODIUM (H Bowman) which shifted in when not quite clear. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. M L Yeung stated that with his mount having its first race start for Trainer J Richards, he was asked to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages.

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Bumped near the 300 Metres.

Average to begin, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Shifted in abruptly on jumping and was bumped. Near the 300 Metres was bumped by LEGENDARY IMPACT which shifted out slightly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.