RACE 2 (20)

Began well, raced better than midfield on the outside early, raced in 2nd from 1100M, 2 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Approaching the 1000 Metres was steadied and got its head up when positioned close to the heels of VERBIER and then continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 2 lengths turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 200M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.) (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact at start, positioned 2 wide, 3 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact at start, raced in 2nd early, positioned 3rd from 1100M, 2 to 3 lengths back in the middle stages, kept on well in straight to take a place, always held.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, commenced move 500M, showed very good response in straight, hit the front 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 50M, finished 2nd.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped.

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly from gate 1, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground throughout, made some progress early in straight, no extra final 150M.

Incident Report
Slow to begin.

Taken back from gate 9, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
After the event, L Ferraris stated that his mount commenced to give ground approaching the 200 Metres and he could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced towards rear, 6 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, finished off very strongly to score.

Incident Report
Approaching the 600 Metres raced tight to the inside of THE KHAN.

Taken back to race at rear on the inside, 5 lengths or so back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.