RACE 1 (705)

Began smartly from gate 1, raced in 2nd, 1-1/2L back turning in, showed very good response in straight, took the lead approaching 100M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Leaving the 600 Metres was eased to avoid SPICY SPANGLE (H Bowman) which shifted in when not quite clear. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/2L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, weakened gradually close home, finished 2nd.

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

Jumped with them, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off well to take a place.

Incident Report
No report.

Out with rest, raced in midfield on the outside, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, closed off well to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start.

Jumped well from gate 11, raced better than midfield on the outside, 3Ls back turning in, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, raced behind midfield on the inside, 7 lengths or so back turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, still 9 Ls back turning in, made good progress in straight without threatening.

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

Crowded start, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out 350M, 7 to 8 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping was crowded between MAJESTIC DELIGHT and SPICY SPANGLE, both of which shifted ground. J Orman stated that after being steadied to avoid YOUNG STRIKER near the 600 Metres his mount responded only fairly to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began only fairly, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on evenly early in straight, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Slowly away, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Made contact with a rail in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race. Slow to begin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away, raced behind midfield on outer, no cover for the majority of the race, very wide into straight, failed to close off in straight. (Rider reported that his saddle shifted back on jumping.)

Incident Report
K C Leung reported that his saddle shifted back on jumping and as a result placed him at some disadvantage for the remainder of the event. Was left racing wide and without cover from the 600 Metres.

Commenced well, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 6 lengths or so back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid MAJESTIC DELIGHT (C L Chau) which shifted in when not clear. C L Chau was severely reprimanded.