RACE 2 (377)

Began awkwardly and made contact, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. H Bentley was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where his whip arm was raised above shoulder height on two occasions over the concluding stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced 3 wide with cover towards rear, wider from 500M, 10 lengths back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
Over the final 200 Metres lay out under pressure. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, 3 wide from 500M, still 10 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
Slow to begin.

Began only fairly from a wide draw, trapped wide in midfield, a bit closer after entering the back straight, 6 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Bled.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from a wide draw, raced in 3rd, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
When questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the Home Straight, L Hewitson stated that his instructions were to settle his mount where comfortable, particularly as MULTIDARLING was reported a "roarer”. He said making the Home Turn his first intention was to follow FLYING PHANTOM into the event but when that runner took a narrow run to the inside of HARRY’S HERO he elected to improve to the inside of FLYING PHANTOM to obtain clear running. He said after balancing up near the 400 Metres he observed a run commencing to develop between WOODFIRE CHAMP and CALIFORNIA ICON but as he was of the opinion the run had not fully developed he encouraged his mount forward whilst not committing to the run until it had fully developed. He added after the 200 Metres when he was satisfied the run had fully developed he placed MULTIDARLING under full pressure where it commenced to finish the race off reasonably well. The Stewards advised Jockey Hewitson that, in their opinion, in the early part of the Home Straight there was an opportunity to encourage his mount to improve to be racing closer behind WOODFIRE CHAMP which would allow him the opportunity to immediately take advantage of the run when it presented.

Made contact at start, raced 3 wide behind midfield, 2 wide from 900M, commenced move 500M, 9 to 10 lengths back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Away well, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 850M, dropped towards rear 800M, 2 wide on turn, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Commenced well, raced in midfield on the inside, 7 lengths back, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually inside final 150M.

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres was held up for clear running. Leaving the 350 Metres made contact with HARRY’S HERO when improving into a tight run between GANGNAM STAR and HARRY’S HERO. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of H Bowman, 8th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide behind midfield in the early stages, found rail near 900M, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight. (Mucus.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, enjoyed the easy lead in the middle stages, led by a length turning in, peaked and headed 200M, ran on same pace to take 2nd. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres raced tight between CALIFORNIA ICON and GLUCK RACER which shifted out to improve.

Made contact at start, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 850M, commenced move 400M, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between THE KHAN and REGENCY HAPPY STAR which shifted in slightly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began smartly from gate 12, sent forward to race in 2nd, easy run to turn, hit the front 200M, kept on very well to the line, won easily.

Incident Report
When questioned, Z Purton stated that from his outside barrier the intention was to hold an on-pace position but not necessarily lead. He said his mount commenced well and was able to lead in the early stages when it showed sufficient pace to do so. He added under pressure in the Home Straight EVER SMART did not respond to his riding and gave ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of EVER SMART was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, EVER SMART will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Began well from gate 10, raced slightly behind midfield on outer, no cover from 900M, 8 lengths or so back turning in, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
After the event, A Hamelin advised that he was instructed to take up a more forward position on his mount. He said when unable to cross runners to his inside GANGNAM STAR raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Trainer P C Ng confirmed the instructions and stated that he issued such instructions as GANGNAM STAR had been disappointing when settling at the back of the field.

Began only fairly, raced at tail, 11 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home without threatening.

Incident Report
After the 350 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. After the event, A Pouchin stated that his mount did not travel as strongly as it did at its previous start and after changing lead legs in the Home Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of HARRY’S HERO, a last start winner, was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, HARRY’S HERO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.