RACE 11 (417)

Commenced well, raced prominently on the outside, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 200M.

Incident Report
The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in as they were of the opinion that an incident occurred over the concluding stages which cast doubt as to whether SKY TRUST should be declared the winner of the race. Subsequently K Teetan, the rider of WINNING GOLD, 2nd placegetter, lodged a protest/objection against SKY TRUST being declared the winner alleging interference over the concluding stages. After considering the evidence, the Stewards found that over the concluding stages SKY TRUST (H Bowman) shifted out whilst being ridden along and as a result made contact with WINNING GOLD, resulting in WINNING GOLD becoming unbalanced and its rider K Teetan also becoming slightly unbalanced. As the Stewards were satisfied that had the interference not occurred that WINNING GOLD would have finished in advance of SKY TRUST, the protest/objection was sustained and the placings amended to read No. 5, WINNING GOLD, 1st; No. 2, SKY TRUST, 2nd; No. 14 POWER KOEPP, 3rd; and No. 7, MORGAN SUCCESS, 4th. At a subsequent inquiry H Bowman was advised that in similar circumstances he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground before initiating contact. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, made good progress thereafter to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Relegated to second on protest/objection (see WINNING GOLD). Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well from a wide draw, raced better than midfield on the outside early, took the lead 1050M, led by a length on turn, peaked and headed 250M, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, raced in midfield on outer, 2 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress early in straight, peaked on run 150M, weakened final 50M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 300 Metres shifted out and away from LOST CHILD, resulting in its rider L Hewitson having to stop riding and straighten.

Began awkwardly, taken back to race towards rear on the inside, 2 wide from 700M, unable to obtain clear run until approaching final 100M, made some headway thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of MORGAN SUCCESS.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

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

Taken back to race behind midfield on the outside, difficult to settle in the early and middle stages, 3 lengths back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages.

Average to begin, positioned 2-1/2L behind the leader, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 7 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and then became unbalanced when bumped by CASA ROCHESTER which shifted out.

Jumped well, took the early lead, headed 1050M, sat right behind the leader in the middle stages, retook the lead 250M, kept on well but unable to hold off the first two final 25M.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped.

Began well, positioned 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, no daylight early in straight, cleared approaching 100M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Out in line, raced 3 wide better than midfield, 1 to 2 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Briefly held up for clear running near the 300 Metres.

Taken back from gate 12, raced at rear on the outside, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Began awkwardly and lost ground, raced 2 wide towards rear, 6 lengths or so back, 3 wide from 700M, 4 lengths back turning in, finished off strongly to score by a neck.

Incident Report
Was found to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, EQUATORIAL will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.