RACE 7 (324)

Moderately away from gate 1, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide turning in, no clear run 300M to 250M, made good progress thereafter to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind WUNDERBAR. When WUNDERBAR lay out after the 250 Metres RAGING BLIZZARD was then able to obtain clear running to the inside of that runner soon after. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, raced in midfield, 2 wide, angled out 500M, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 900 Metres became unbalanced when momentarily positioned tight to the inside of COPARTNER PRANCE which lay in despite the efforts of its rider. Near the 150 Metres B Avdulla was restricted from using his whip for several strides when positioned close to WUNDERBAR. Sent for sampling post-race.

Crowded shortly after start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, finished off strongly to score by a nose.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away from a tricky gate, raced slightly behind midfield on the outside, no cover for the majority of the race, weakened early in straight when hard run took effect. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Began smartly, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-3/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed approaching 100M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Near the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid FULL CREDIT (L Hewitson) which shifted in when not clear. L Hewitson was advised to ensure he is clear when shifting ground. Approaching the 250 Metres lay out under pressure. When questioned, Z Purton stated that although his mount raced keenly in the early stages this was its usual racing style. He said in the Home Straight he was disappointed with the finishing effort of WUNDERBAR but could offer no explanation as to why it did not finish the race off strongly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out in line, raced slightly better than midfield, 3-1/2L back turning in, showed good response in straight, took the lead approaching 100M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner on line.

Incident Report
After the event, L Hewitson stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to cross to the lead. He said as a result FULL CREDIT found it difficult to finish the race off strongly but he was not too disappointed with the performance in the circumstances. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted in at start and made contact, raced in 2nd, 1-3/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Crowded start, positioned 2-1/2L behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 11 lengths back, still 9 lengths back turning in, made very good progress in straight to make frame.

Incident Report
No report.