RACE 9 (384)

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
Jumped awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race.

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
Sent for sampling post-race.

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 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
The Stewards conducted an inquiry into the reason for FAST RESPONDER being able to improve to the outside of CHEVAL VALIANT near the 350 Metres when CHEVAL VALIANT shifted in and away from the outside rail. Evidence was taken from Trainer D J Whyte, H Bentley, rider of CHEVAL VALIANT, and Apprentice P N Wong, rider of FAST RESPONDER. Jockey Bentley stated that his instructions were to hold the lead and to carry his whip in his right hand as CHEVAL VALIANT has a tendency to lay in in its races. He stated that when he first asked CHEVAL VALIANT to improve from the 600 Metres it commenced to lay in and for this reason approaching the 450 Metres he took his hand from his left rein to regather his mount and attempt to straighten it. He said at the same time he shifted his weight in the saddle towards the outside to further prevent CHEVAL VALIANT from shifting in. When questioned regarding his left arm extending out and away from CHEVAL VALIANT, Jockey Bentley stated that it was a common trait in his riding that his left arm would extend away from his horse when performing similar actions. Apprentice Wong confirmed that she was given no instruction in relation to the positioning of CHEVAL VALIANT, however, she was aware that having previously ridden the horse before that CHEVAL VALIANT does have a tendency to lay in in its races and potentially a run may become available on the stand rail. After considering all the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that CHEVAL VALIANT had shifted in due to its own racing manners and that Jockey Bentley had endeavoured to prevent his mount from shifting in but was unable to do so which resulted in FAST RESPONDER obtaining a clear run to its outside.

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

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start raced in restricted room between SPARKLING FELLOW and SKY CAP which shifted out. When questioned, M Chadwick stated that after following SPARKLING FELLOW into the race from the 300 Metres he became held up when positioned behind that runner. He said he initially contemplated shifting to the inside of CRIMSON FLASH to obtain clear running but was prevented from doing so due to AWESOME TREASURE being positioned to his inside. He said as a result he elected to follow SPARKLING FELLOW into the event but when that runner did not continue to improve he became badly held up behind SPARKLING FELLOW over the final 200 Metres and as a consequence could not ride his mount out to the finish of the event.

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
Made contact with the right side of its barrier on jumping and lost ground. Shortly after the start raced tight to the outside of CHEVAL VALIANT when that runner shifted out. After the event, M F Poon stated that after losing ground at the start his mount was obliged to race in amongst other horses. He said SUPER FORTUNE is better suited when being able to control or race outside the lead. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

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
Over the final 100 Metres was held up for clear running behind CHEVAL VALIANT and as a result could not be ridden out to the finish of the event.

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
No report.

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
No report.

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

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

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
Jumped awkwardly. After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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
After the event, A Atzeni reported that after commencing well GRAND NOVA was unable to obtain cover in the early stages and as a result did not finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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
Was found to be lame in its left front leg on arrival at the Start. Acting on veterinary advice that SILK ROAD GLORY was not suitable to race, the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, SILK ROAD GLORY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.