RACE 2 (660)

Taken back from gate 9, raced 2 wide towards rear, travelled keenly in the middle stages, checked near 750M, 3 wide on turn, 8 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 950 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by CHEVAL VALIANT which shifted out before being corrected by its rider L Hewitson. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, carried wider 500M, peaked early in straight, made contact 350M, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Bounded on jumping and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 800 Metres was steadied and shifted in to avoid WINNING DIAMOND. For a short distance after the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind LAHORE. Approaching the 250 Metres shifted to the inside of LAHORE to obtain clear running. For some distance near the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving between LAHORE and MOON ROCKET. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced towards rear on the inside, 7 lengths back turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.

Bumped start, raced at tail, 8 lengths back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Out with rest, raced behind midfield on the outside, 7 lengths back, no cover for the majority of the race, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance was hampered when taken out by LAHORE which shifted out.

Jumped only fairly, positioned 2 wide, 5 lengths or so back, angled out 500M, 4 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
Over the concluding stages was steadied when crowded between LAHORE which shifted out slightly and STRAIGHT TO GLORY (C L Chau) which shifted in. C L Chau was advised to exercise more care.

Taken back to race behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and shortly afterwards was steadied when crowded between LAHORE and ALLURING LAOS, both of which shifted ground.

Jumped well, sent forward to race in 2nd, a length back, challenged the leader after turning in, took the lead near 350M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
No report.

Fast into stride, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide from 550M, finished off well to take 2nd, always held.

Incident Report
After the event A Atzeni reported that his mount did not travel strongly throughout the event and, in his opinion, would be better suited by being stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away, raced in midfield on the inside, 4 lengths or so back, there to turn, one-paced in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Slow to begin.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, 4 lengths back, similar position on turn, made contact 350M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
No report.

Began awkwardly and made contact, raced 2 wide, 6 lengths back, same margin back on turn, made reasonable progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, 3 lengths back, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was steadied when crowded between PRECIOUS HILL and CALL TO COMMAND.

Commenced well, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, travelled well to turn, challenged by rival after turning in, headed near 350M, kept on evenly to take a place.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped.