RACE 1 (734)

Jumped well from a wide draw, raced prominently, 2 wide, 1/4L back turning in, showed good response in straight, took the lead 150M, kept on well to the line and scored. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned regarding his riding out over the concluding stages Z Purton stated that when he felt the horse had a comfortable margin over the second placegetter ALMIGHTY WARRIOR, he stopped riding the horse out for a short distance leaving the 50 Metres. He added that when RISING WORLD came back underneath him quicker than he had anticipated he was then obliged to resume riding the horse with full vigour to the end of the race. Jockey Purton agreed with the Stewards that in the circumstances he should have continued to encourage his mount to the finish to ensure the horse’s placing was not compromised. Noted to have lost its right hind plate after the race. Sent for sampling post-race

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on rail, 3 lengths back, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared 300M, finished off very strongly to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind TALENTS CHAMPION. Sent for sampling post-race

Away well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, weakened gradually final 50M, finished 3rd.

Incident Report
Near the 400 Metres lay in and made slight contact with the running rail. Apprentice H Y Yuen reported that her mount raced greenly in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the outside, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame, no threat to the first few.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by SPICE BAG which shifted out to improve.

Slightly slow out, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on the inside, same position on turn, no daylight early in straight, cleared 200M, made some progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Held up for clear running on the Home Turn. Between the 450 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty in obtaining clear running.

Jumped awkwardly, taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, angled out 550M, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, made some progress in the run home.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Began well, sat right behind the leader on the inside, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, same position on turn, peaked early in straight, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
A Atzeni reported that, in his opinion, the horse finished the race off in a satisfactory manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away from a wide draw, raced 3 wide, 4 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
In the early part of the Home Straight raced greenly. For some distance approaching the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running between SHARP PLANET and SILVERY KNIGHT.

Shifted out at start and made contact, raced 3 wide with cover, 3 lengths back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped.

Away with them, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 4 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Approaching the 200 Metres was momentarily crowded between SILVERY KNIGHT and CHANCHENG SPARKLE which shifted out when obtaining clear running.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 3 wide, 1-1/2L back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped by SILVERY KNIGHT which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Jumped only fairly, taken back to race at tail, 5 lengths or so back turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Moderately away from gate 13, raced in midfield on the outside, no cover throughout, weakened early in straight when hard run took effect. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
J Moreira reported that his mount hung out throughout the event and proved difficult to ride. He said as a consequence his mount was obliged to race very 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.