RACE 4 (700)

Began well, raced in 3rd, 1-1/2L back, same margin back on turn, showed good response in straight, took the lead 100M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner close home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 4 lengths or so back turning in, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced keenly in the lead in the early and middle stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out after passing 700M, 2 to 3 lengths back turning in, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide turning in, no clear run early in straight, cleared 200M, made some progress thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away, raced towards rear on the outside, 4-1/2L back turning in, one-paced in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid MICKLEY when racing keenly.

Jumped well, raced in 2nd, a length behind the leader, easy run to turn, kept on well in straight to take a place, always just held.

Incident Report
Slow to begin.

Average to begin, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, not enough room early in straight, cleared 150M, finished off strongly to score by a neck.

Incident Report
After the race L Ferraris stated that from the inside barrier he was instructed to utilise the good draw to race behind the lead. He said MID WINTER WIND raced keenly throughout the race, lay in under pressure in the Home Straight and did not finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.