RACE 2 (270)

Began well from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-3/4L turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the first two late. (Dead-heat 3rd.)

Incident Report
M F Poon was fined the sum of $5,000 for using his whip in a manner where his whip arm was raised above his shoulder height on a number of occasions in the early part of the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 wide turning in, showed limited response in straight, eased close home. (See Racing Incidents)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Made heavy contact with the right side of its barrier on jumping, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
Entering the Back Straight near the 1100 Metres shifted away from the running rail which resulted in GO GO GO, which was racing keenly, improving into a tight position to the inside of PRECISION GOAL. When PRECISION GOAL shifted back towards the running rail near the 800 Metres, GO GO GO was steadied away from PRECISION GOAL.

Incident Report
After arriving behind the barriers was resaddled when the stirrup leather required replacing.

Began well from gate 9, raced towards rear, 7 lengths back on turn, made no impression in the run home.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, moved a bit closer along the rail on turn, made good progress early in straight, peaked on run 200M, weakened gradually close home. (See Racing Incidents)

Incident Report
After the event, J McDonald could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began smartly from a wide draw, raced in midfield on the outside, 4 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
Steadied near the 800 Metres.

Began only fairly, raced better than midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 500M, finished off very strongly, just beaten by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Bumped shortly after start, raced behind midfield on the outside, 7 lengths back in the middle stages, made no impression in straight.

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

Taken back from gate 12, raced at rear on the outside, 8 lengths back on turn, finished off very strongly, led last stride.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out 400M, made very good progress in straight to be nearest on line. (Dead-heat 3rd.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. When giving ground near the 300 Metres was eased when momentarily crowded between CHATEAU LE PECHE and JOYFUL CHAMPION which shifted out slightly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, MR ALADDIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Shifted out at start, sent forward to race prominently, 1-3/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened 250M, eased final 100M.

Incident Report
Withdrawn on 16.12.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (fever). Before being allowed to race again, COLOURFUL BARON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide, 6 lengths or so back, found rail near 600M, saved ground on turn, made good progress in straight, nearest finish.

Incident Report
Withdrawn on 17.12.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetence). Before being allowed to race again, HARRY’S HERO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.