RACE 8 (646)

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
After the 500 Metres was bumped and taken wider by BRAVEHEARTS which shifted out to improve. After the event Z Purton stated that on jumping the horse made contact with the left side of its barrier, resulting in his left foot striking the starting gates and slipping in his stirrup. He said as a result shortly after the start he was obliged to adjust his left foot in his stirrup using his left hand. Sent for sampling post-race.

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.

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
No report.

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 awkwardly. Shifted out after the 500 Metres and made contact with BUNDLE AWARD.

Incident Report
No report.

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

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