RACE 3 (687)

Crowded start, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on ROMANTIC GLADIATOR at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ROMANTIC GLADIATOR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, moved closer on turn, showed good response in straight, took the lead 150M, kept on well to the line, just able to hold off the challenger late.

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

Began awkwardly and made contact, sent forward to take the early lead, headed 1100M, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader in the middle stages, peaked early in straight, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
On jumping shifted out and made contact with IGOR STRAVINSKY. Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 1100 Metres was steadied to avoid SEWARD.

Bumped shortly after start, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 550M, a bit closer on turn, kept on well in straight to make frame.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Held up for clear running making the Home Turn.

Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 3 wide, a length or so back, 2 wide from 800M, same margin back on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. When placed under pressure in the Home Straight lay in.

Away with them, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, took the lead 1100M, found rail after passing 900M, led by a length on turn, peaked and headed 150M, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. C L Chau stated that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead and as a result did not run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, raced in midfield on the inside, angled out after passing 450M, 3-1/2L back turning in, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Near the 350 Metres was steadied to avoid IGOR STRAVINSKY. Near the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between FORTUNATE SON and IGOR STRAVINSKY which shifted in and away from ALL ROUND WINNER.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide behind midfield, very wide turning in, finished off strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by ALL ROUND WINNER. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.