RACE 2 (718)

Began only fairly, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight to make frame without threatening. (See Racing Incidents.) (Lame left front leg.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Commenced well, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, 4 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Crowded shortly after start, taken back to race at rear on the outside, wide into straight, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact at start, taken back to race 2 wide behind midfield, there to turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
No report.

Slowly away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, moved a bit closer on turn, hard ridden approaching 300M, closed off well to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
Bumped approaching the 1000 Metres. Approaching the 350 Metres was shifted to the outside of RIDING HIGH to continue into clear running.

Began well, raced in 2nd, 1/2L back, challenged the leader turning in, took the lead 400M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 150M, finished 2nd.

Incident Report
When questioned Z Purton stated that he was given no specific instructions but COURIER ALADDIN settled back in the field when it jumped only fairly and did not show early pace. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight he said soon after straightening he elected to shift to the outside of LUCKY ARCHANGEL when that runner shifted in slightly but then near the 350 Metres became held up behind SUPER UNIVERSAL. He said as a result he then leaving the 200 Metres shifted to the inside of SUPER UNIVERSAL and LUCKY ARCHANGEL where he was able to secure clear running thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea and also found the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

Made contact at start, raced towards rear on outer, 6 lengths back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted out, made contact with RIDING HIGH and lost ground. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 900 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from GLACIATED.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, 1-1/2L back turning in, showed good response in straight, took the lead 150M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running before being shifted to the inside of COURIER ALADDIN where it obtained clear running at the 200 Metres.

Bumped shortly after start, taken back to race at rear, 6-1/2L back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide better than midfield, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was crowded between GLACIATED and LUCKY ARCHANGEL which shifted out slightly.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made minor progress early in straight, peaked 250M, weakened gradually final furlong.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Approaching the 1000 Metres, when racing keenly, shifted out and away from STRAIGHT TO GLORY and made contact with EMBLAZON. After the event A Atzeni reported that his mount had some difficulty obtaining clear running near the 300 Metres. He said when the run presented GLACIATED responded only fairly to his riding thereafter and, in his opinion, may be 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.

Shifted in at start and bumped, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rival 500M, headed early in straight, weakened final 300M.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start, made contact with RIDING HIGH and became unbalanced. After the event Y L Chung reported that the intention was to hold a more forward position but his mount did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to do so.

Jumped with them, raced 3 wide better than midfield, no cover throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was then checked between SIGHT DREAMER which jumped awkwardly and shifted out and EURO ROCKS which shifted in. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event M Chadwick reported that his instructions were to lead but after being checked at the start settled further back than intended.