RACE 5 (709)

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
After being placed in the starting gates reared and got its head over the front of the starting gate for a short period of time. Was removed from the barriers, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Briefly crowded near the 600 Metres by SUPER SIXTY which lay in. Sent for sampling post-race.

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
Sent for sampling post-race.

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
Bumped on jumping. L Ferraris stated that from his wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. Trainer K W Lui confirmed the instructions issued. L Ferraris was fined the sum of $5,000 in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on two occasions near the 100 Metres.

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

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
No report.

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
Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with WINNING MONEY.

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

Incident Report
Z Purton could offer no explanation for his horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

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
Jumped awkwardly. Near the 600 Metres lay in towards TYCOON RESOURCES and as a result rider J Moreira was obliged to correct his mount at that point. Between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of HARMONY FIRE.

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
Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to BEAUTY SHOW. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

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
Jumped only fairly. Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid TYCOON RESOURCES. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.