RACE 4 (642)

Began well, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the stands' rail, hard ridden approaching 300M but only showed limited response, weakened final furlong. (Lost right front plate.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact shortly after start, raced prominently on the stands' rail, peaked on run 300M, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
After the event A Atzeni stated that his mount jumped only fairly and as a result was unable to lead as instructed. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced at rear, 4 lengths back in the middle stages, commenced move approaching 400M, showed very good response, took the lead near 75M, kept on well to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced in midfield, hard ridden after passing 350M and made minor progress, peaked 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

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

Shifted in at start and made contact, raced in 3rd, 2 lengths back at 400M, peaked 250M, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Incident Report
Near the 1300 Metres was steadied to avoid STEPS AHEAD (L Ferraris) which shifted in when not quite clear. L Ferraris was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. FLAMINGO TRILLION then raced keenly for some distance thereafter.

Away well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3/4L, kept on well final 400M but unable to hold off the winner final 75M, finished 2nd.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. After the event M F Poon could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

Incident Report
Withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice at 12:14 pm when it was found to have a skin condition in the stable. Before being allowed to race again, ENCOUNTERED will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.