RACE 10 (230)

Out with rest, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, 8 lengths back in the middle stages, moved closer on turn, angled out approaching 450M, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.

Out with rest, sent forward to take the lead and set a fast tempo, led by 1-1/2L turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner near finish. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Shifted out at start, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out 450M, 8 lengths back turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from gate 9, raced at rear, 2 wide, still well back on turn, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. On the Home Turn was taken wider when HUGE WAVE shifted out to improve. After the event, Z Purton reported that with the race being run inside of standard time in the early stages, GENEVA did not travel comfortably and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Incident Report
No report.

Slowly away, raced in midfield on the inside, peaked on turn, weakened early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from gate 1, sent forward to race in 2nd, peaked on run 400M, weakened early in straight, eased final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was bumped shortly after the start.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear, 14 lengths behind the leader in the middle stages, still 9 to 10 lengths back turning in, made very good progress in straight to take a place, nearest on line.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between STEPS AHEAD and HE WAS ME which, after making contact with SPANISH FLAME, shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

Jumped with them, raced in 3rd, 6 lengths or so back in the middle stages, moved closer on turn, finished off strongly, led near finish.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped awkwardly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, commenced move 500M, 6 lengths or so back turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start shifted in, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.

Incident Report
Made contact with the right side of its barrier on jumping and as a result was slow to begin.

Incident Report
After the event, H Bentley reported that he had some concern with his mount’s action in the Home Straight and as a result he eased it down over the concluding stages when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of TOP PEAK, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TOP PEAK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.