RACE 8 (314)

Moderately away from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened and eased inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. For some distance after the 900 Metres raced keenly and was steadied to avoid CALIFORNIA SPANGLE. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, raced 2 wide in midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced better than midfield on the outside, 3 lengths or so back turning in, finished off well to take 2nd. (Lost left front plate after the race.)

Incident Report
No report.

Slightly slow out, raced towards rear on the inside, 7 lengths back, same position on turn, made no impression in straight.

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

Away with them, positioned 5 lengths behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide after passing 500M, same margin back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
After the 700 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied when awkwardly placed between HEALTHY HAPPY and GREEN N WHITE.

Jumped well, raced in 2nd, a length or so back, same position on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Near the 250 Metres was checked when it improved behind CALIFORNIA SPANGLE as that runner was giving ground. Over the final 100 Metres could not be ridden out to the finish when positioned behind RED LION.

Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/2L turning in, peaked and headed 250M, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped a rail on the way to the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped awkwardly.

Quickly into stride, raced in 3rd, 2 wide, 1 to 2 lengths back turning in, hit the front 250M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
After the event, B Avdulla stated that his mount was unsuited when crossed by DROMBEG BANNER in the early stages when that runner showed superior pace. He said, in his opinion, CALIFORNIA SPANGLE races best on firm surfaces. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, angled out 550M, 5-1/2L back turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was crowded by CALIFORNIA SPANGLE which shifted in.