RACE 6 (674)

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, commenced move 400M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame, nearest on line.

Incident Report
When questioned Z Purton stated that he had expected the lack of early pace in the event and for this reason he elected to ride his mount forward. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed that he had given Z Purton the option of taking up a more forward position. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, 1/2L back on turn, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
In the middle stages raced keenly. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out in line, raced towards rear on the inside, crowded and made contact near 600M, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start became unbalanced when bumped with RICH HORSE.

Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, dropped to midfield 600M, checked near 400M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Made contact with the left side of its starting gate on jumping.

Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back on turn, angled out 350M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Approaching the 50 Metres shifted out when racing greenly and as a result was steadied to avoid BIENVENUE when that runner shifted in slightly. The Stewards attributed the racing manners of INCREDIBLE MOMENT to be the principal reason for the horse being steadied.

Average to begin, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide approaching 700M, wider turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back to race behind midfield on the outside, 6 lengths or so back, a bit closer on turn, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home.

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

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 700M, 3-1/2L back turning in, made good progress in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped.

Bumped shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, inconvenienced near 600M, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 50 Metres was steadied momentarily when INCREDIBLE MOMENT shifted out when racing greenly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Out with rest, sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, kept on well in straight to hold off the challengers.

Incident Report
Making the first turn approaching the 1000 Metres was steadied when crowded between KNOW AT HEART which lay out slightly and HARMONY N HOME (Y L Chung) which shifted in before being corrected. Y L Chung was advised to exercise more care. Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race.

Moderately away from the widest draw, raced in midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 800M, found a 2 wide spot 600M, 2 lengths back turning in, kept on well in straight to take a place.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between KNOW AT HEART and YODA’S CHOICE which shifted out.