RACE 10 (211)

Fast into stride, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3/4L, challenged by rival turning in, peaked and headed 400M, weakened 300M, eased final furlong. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Slightly slow out, raced behind midfield on the inside, 5 lengths back, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, made no impression thereafter.

Incident Report
When questioned, C Y Ho stated that he was instructed to take up a more forward position than its last start as connections were of the opinion that it was advantageous today to race in an on-pace position. Trainer W Y So confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped on jumping, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out 500M, made good progress early in straight, peaked on run 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
When questioned regarding his riding out over the concluding stages, K Teetan stated that after shifting his mount to the outside of SKY TRUST near the 100 Metres, he then attempted to pull his whip through to his right hand. He said as he commenced to do so he dropped his left rein for a short distance before regaining it and being able to continue to ride his mount out fully to the finish of the event. K Teetan was advised that he should, wherever possible, ensure that he maintains proper control of his reins.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, angled out after passing 500M, showed good response in straight, took the lead 250M, kept on very well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start.

Slowly away, raced at tail, 6 lengths back turning in, showed no response early in straight, eased final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, raced 3 wide with cover towards rear, angled out 500M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and then was bumped. After the event, J McDonald stated that his mount responded fairly to his riding in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, is still somewhat immature. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, angled out 450M, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
On jumping was crowded between LO PAN SPIRIT and NAMJONG KINGDOM which shifted in and away from CHING. Raced keenly in the early stages.

Bumped start, tracked leaders, 2 wide, carried wider 500M, kept on well in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between FALLON and PRESTIGE ALWAYS which jumped awkwardly and shifted out. Near the 200 Metres was eased to avoid FALLON when that runner shifted in to obtain clear running. After the event, A Atzeni reported that the intention was to be more forward but settled further back after being checked at the start.

Bumped on jumping, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, made contact near 500M, very wide turning in, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. After the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between ARMOUR WAR EAGLE and PRESTIGE ALWAYS, both of which shifted ground slightly. NAMJONG KINGDOM then lay in over the final 100 Metres and proved difficult to ride out.

Bumped start, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, 3/4L back, challenged the leader from 500M, took the lead early in straight, peaked and headed 250M, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
When questioned, A Badel stated that the instructions were to endeavour to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages with cover. He said after travelling a short distance he attempted to restrain his mount to comply with his instructions, however, ARMOUR WAR EAGLE raced keenly and as a result he was unable to obtain cover. He said when ARMOUR WAR EAGLE continued to race keenly in the early stages he allowed it to stride forward to take up a position outside SKY TRUST, however, his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added having regard to the manner in which ARMOUR WAR EAGLE raced in the early stages and the fact that it was obliged to race wide and without cover, it was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. He further added that, in his opinion, ARMOUR WAR EAGLE would be better suited by being dropped back in distance for its next race start where it would be able to settle on a more genuine pace. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from gate 10, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out 550M, made contact near 500M, no clear run early in straight, showed limited response thereafter, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, H Bowman reported that his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped awkwardly, taken back to race at rear on the inside, 2 wide after passing 550M, 4 lengths or so back turning in, no clear run until 100M, kept on well to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
Crowded shortly after the start.

Jumped awkwardly, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover from 950M, angled out 500M, very wide into straight, made no impression in the run home.

Incident Report
Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Away well, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on the inside, angled out 500M, no clear run early in straight, cleared 300M, peaked 200M, weakened gradually final 100M.

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