RACE 3 (271)

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

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

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
After the event, A Badel; advised that from the outside barrier he was instructed to attempt to have the horse settle and race in a similar pattern to its most recent race starts. Sent for sampling post-race.

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
No report.

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
No report.

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
On jumping was checked when crowded between RACINGRACE and MARK THE MOMENT which was taken out by ROMANTIC NOVELIST.

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

Incident Report
Crowded shortly after the start. Prior to the event was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. When questioned, C Y Ho sated that throughout the event he had concern with his mount’s action and as a result he was reluctant to continue to ride it out fully to the end of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, MARK THE MOMENT 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.

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
Slow to begin. Sent for sampling post-race.

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
Approaching the 700 Metres, when racing keenly, got its head up when being steadied to avoid ROBOT KNIGHT.

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

Incident Report
Near the 600 Metres commenced to race keenly and was checked to avoid RACINGRACE.

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

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
No report.

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
After the event, B Avdulla reported that his mount raced untractably throughout the race before weakening in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ROMANTIC NOVELIST, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ROMANTIC NOVELIST will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.