RACE 5 (371)

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the outside, 6-1/2L back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, H Bentley reported that his instructions were to take up a forward position. When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer D J Whyte stated that at its previous race start HAPPY TRIO did not run out the 1650 Metres of the race. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from a wide draw, raced prominently but trapped wide, dropped to midfield on turn, weakened early in straight when hard run took toll.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Near the 550 Metres commenced to race keenly when racing tight to the inside of MOTOMAN and as a result was checked to avoid BINGO BABE when that runner was eased when racing tight to the inside of E UNIVERSE. Approaching the 200 Metres blundered after making contact with MOTOMAN when improving into a tight run between BINGO BABE and MOTOMAN which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well from a tricky draw, taken back to race behind midfield on the outside, very wide into straight, failed to make any progress in the run home.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with FORTUNE WARRIOR. In the early stages raced keenly and making the turn after the 1000 Metres improved to the inside of KING PROFIT as that horse was being steadied to obtain cover. KING PROFIT (A Pouchin) then shifted in slightly, resulting in PERFECT GENERAL having to be steadied to avoid the heels of KING PROFIT. A Pouchin was advised to exercise more care. PERFECT GENERAL then continued to race keenly in the middle stages.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 3 wide better than midfield, made contact near 550M, dropped to midfield on turn, very wide into straight, kept on same pace in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping.

Moderately away from a wide draw, raced prominently but trapped very wide in the early stages, 2 wide from 500M, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.) (Lame left front leg next day morning.)

Incident Report
Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages and after the 800 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from MOTOMAN. After the race, the Veterinary Surgeon reported that the horse was lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, KING PROFIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 4 lengths back turning in, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and was then crowded by E UNIVERSE which shifted in.

Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, ran on evenly to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Raced tight for some distance after the 100 Metres when improving between E UNIVERSE and ONE FOR ALL which shifted out. After the event, A Atzeni stated that his mount raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages and, in his opinion, resented racing amongst other horses. He said as a result MOTOMAN finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, taken back to race at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress early in straight, peaked on run 100M, ran on evenly to the line.

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

Jumped with them, raced 3 wide behind midfield, dropped towards rear 500M, 5 lengths back turning in, made minor progress in the run home.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped on the hindquarters.

Began smartly, tracked leaders on the inside, saved ground throughout, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 150M, kept on strongly to the line and scored. (Jockey dropped whip 100M.)

Incident Report
Near the 550 Metres was eased when racing tight to the inside of E UNIVERSE which lay in before being corrected by its rider M Chadwick.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, moved a bit closer along the rail on turn, angled out early in straight, finished off well to take a place without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Slightly slow out, raced 2 wide better than midfield, travelled keenly in the early stages, made contact near 550M, 2-3/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Shifted out on jumping, made contact with SIGHT HAPPY and became unbalanced. When commencing to improve to the outside of E UNIVERSE after the 100 Metres had to be checked when disappointed for clear running between KING PROFIT and E UNIVERSE which was taken out by MOTOMAN when that runner was taken out by ONE FOR ALL (L Ferraris). Whilst the Stewards found that FOXHUNTER KING had not established clear running, L Ferraris was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out in this incident.