RACE 1 (543)

Bumped start, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared near 200M, finished off very strongly, won by 3/4L.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground, raced towards rear on the inside, 6 lengths back turning in, finished off strongly to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Before being allowed to race again, MANAGEMENT FOLKS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Near the 1800 Metres improved to the inside of ACE WAR and was steadied when briefly crowded. For some distance approaching the 500 Metres shifted to the outside of MIGHTY STRENGTH to obtain clear running and as a result raced tight. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start and unbalanced, positioned 2 wide, 2 to 3 lengths back, similar position on turn, kept on well in straight to take a place. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by FIREFOOT which shifted out. Near the 300 Metres bumped with MISSION STRIKE. After the event, B Thompson stated that from a wide barrier the intention was to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said when ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT commenced well and he saw an opportunity to hold a more forward position he elected to allow the horse to continue forward to take up a position behind the lead in the early stages.

Shifted out at start and bumped, raced prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 800M, hard ridden approaching 500M, 3 wide turning in, kept on well early in straight, led briefly 100M, peaked and headed 50M, ran on evenly.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped.

Jumped only fairly, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back turning in, angled out early in straight, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. After the event, L Ferraris stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early stages. He added in the Home Straight MISSION STRIKE lay in and proved reluctant to shift to the outside of FIREFOOT when endeavouring to obtain a narrow run between FIREFOOT and ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT. He said after making contact with ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT, MISSION STRIKE continued to lay in and was reluctant to improve between runners and finished the race off only fairly. In this incident, L Ferraris dropped his right rein for a number of strides. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 1, took the lead, travelled keenly in the early and middle stages, shared lead on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, weakened final 50M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
D McDonogh was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. In assessing penalty the Stewards were satisfied that his actions had not affected his finishing position in the race. After the event, D McDonogh confirmed that from the inside barrier the instructions were to lead the event. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions as YOUTH POWER had a tendency to race keenly at its previous race starts and he was of the opinion that it may settle better in front.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out after passing 500M, 5 lengths or so back turning in, made minor progress in the run home.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 10 lengths or so back in the middle stages, moved a bit closer on turn, 8 to 9 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.

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

Bumped start, positioned 2 wide, 4 lengths back, wider 500M, same margin back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced towards rear on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 1100M, 3 wide behind midfield on turn, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Raced wide and without cover from near the 800 Metres. Approaching the 500 Metres was bumped by SERANGOON and became unbalanced.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide towards rear, 7 lengths back, same margin back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start raced tight to the inside of GOOD GOOD. For some distance after the 600 Metres raced tight between KASA PAPA and MANAGEMENT FOLKS which shifted to the outside of MIGHTY STRENGTH to improve.

Jumped with them, in touch in midfield, sent forward 1200M, shared lead on turn, peaked and headed early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, H Bowman stated that when caught wide and without cover in the early stages his mount raced keenly. He said near the 1200 Metres he allowed ACE WAR to stride forward where it obtained a position outside the lead passing the 1000 Metres. He added due to the manner in which it raced in the early stages ACE WAR was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Away well, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened 200M, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, B Avdulla reported that his mount obtained a favourable position throughout the early and middle stages of the event but failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Trainer J Size advised the he had been satisfied with the horse leading into today’s race but having regard to its performance it would now receive a let-up before its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GOOD GOOD was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, GOOD GOOD will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Taken back from gate 13, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, 10 lengths back turning in, showed no response early in straight, eased final furlong. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. The performance of AFFORDABLE was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, AFFORDABLE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on AFFORDABLE at the request of Trainer D A Hayes. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea.