RACE 6 (98)

Shifted out at start and bumped, sent forward to take the lead, 2 wide, travelled well to turn, hard ridden 300M, kept on well but unable to hold off the first two close home.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running near the 350 Metres before being shifted to the inside to obtain clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
Near the 800 Metres was checked when crowded between CALIFORNIATOTALITY and DEVAS TWELVE which shifted out after being checked to avoid MIDORI BURLY when that runner was steadied away from ACCOLADE START. The Stewards found both the racing manners of DEVAS TWELVE and MIDORI BURLY were the cause of the interference, particularly due to the pace steadying at that stage, and therefore no action was taken. H Bentley was warned in relation to using his whip above shoulder height over the concluding stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 1, raced prominently on the inside, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 250M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on the hindquarters near the 800 Metres and became unbalanced.

Began fairly, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, no daylight early in straight, cleared approaching 200M, finished off strongly, nearest finish.

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

Bumped shortly after start, raced towards rear on the inside, peaked on turn, weakened early in straight.

Incident Report
Checked near the 800 Metres. When questioned regarding his riding near the 50 Metres, Z Purton stated that after riding his mount along in the Home Straight, approaching the 50 Metres he felt both CHATER GOLD and CALIFORNIATOTALITY shift ground slightly and when he was concerned this may result in his mount being crowded for room, out of precaution he decreased his vigour for a short distance. He said once he was satisfied his mount would continue to be afforded with clear running, he then was able to resume riding DEVAS TWELVE out to the finish of the event. The Stewards were satisfied with the explanation provided by Jockey Purton.

Moderately away, positioned 2 wide, 1-1/2L back, there to turn, hard ridden approaching 300M but only showed limited response, weakened gradually final 100M.

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

Bumped shortly after start, positioned 2 wide, 2 to 3 lengths back, found rail 600M, same margin back turning in, no clear run early in straight, ran on evenly thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well from gate 10, unable to slot in, trapped 4 wide, 2 lengths or so back, no cover throughout, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, L Hewitson stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to cross to the lead and this resulted in SATIRICAL GLORY not finishing the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start and unbalanced, positioned 3 wide with cover, 2-1/2L back, there to turn, finished off strongly, just beaten by a narrow margin.

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

Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out after passing 500M, 4 lengths back turning in, made some progress in the run home.

Incident Report
For some distance near the 800 Metres was steadied away from ACCOLADE START when racing keenly.

Began only fairly, tracked leaders, 3 wide, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start.

Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the outside, very wide into straight, made very good progress in straight to be nearest on line. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, K De Melo reported that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to cross and race outside the lead. He said in the Home Straight ACCOLADE START did not fully stretch out which he attributed to the "Good to Firm” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ACCOLADE START, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ACCOLADE START will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 450M, unable to obtain clear run until approaching final 100M, finished off very strongly, led close home.

Incident Report
The performance of TRUE GENIUS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TRUE GENIUS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Taken back from gate 9, raced at rear, 6 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
Slow to begin. After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount hung in throughout the event, but after the 800 Metres with more severity. He added in the Home Straight he was concerned there may be something amiss with his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GALLANT HERO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GALLANT HERO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.