RACE 7 (773)

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield, 2 away from the stands' rail, hard ridden from 400M but showed limited response, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began smartly, raced in 2nd, a length or so back, took the lead 350M, peaked and headed 150M, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
For a short distance near the 400 Metres was held up for clear running behind SUNNY Q. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 1, raced towards rear on the middle track, passed some tired runners final 400M.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Blundered on jumping and became unbalanced, raced in midfield on the stands' rail, hard ridden from 300M, made some progress to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
Approaching the 100 Metres was shifted to the outside of PRESTIGE HALL to continue into clear running.

Commenced well, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the stands' side, hard ridden after passing 300M, showed very good response, took the lead approaching 150M, kept on very well to the line, easily scored.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the stands' side, hard ridden after passing 350M but only showed limited response, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped heavily by CIRCUIT CENTURY which shifted in abruptly.

Jumped only fairly, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, raced better than midfield on the middle track, made minor progress after passing 400M, peaked 200M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
On jumping was steadied when crowded for room between COMET SPLENDIDO and FUN TOGETHER, both of which shifted ground.

Began awkwardly and made contact, positioned 2 to 3 lengths behind the leader, nearer to the middle track, hard ridden from 400M but only showed limited response, weakened gradually final furlong.

Incident Report
Trainer W Y So stated that he expected SUNNY Q to settle in a midfield position, however, after SUNNY Q began well Jockey A Atzeni was able to obtain a more forward position than expected.

Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the stands' side, made no impression final 400M.

Incident Report
After the event L Hewitson stated that his instructions were to go forward with his mount stepping up in distance. Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, LOOKS OUTSTANDING will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Bumped start, raced behind midfield, nearer to the middle track, 4 to 5 lengths back at 400M, weakened final 300M.

Incident Report
Shifted in abruptly at the start and was bumped. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Bumped on the hindquarters soon after the start, raced better than midfield, peaked on run 500M, weakened 300M, eased final 150M.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of MASTER OF HUMOR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MASTER OF HUMOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Out with rest, raced towards rear on the stands' rail, slightly improved in the middle stages, hard ridden after passing 350M, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start and became unbalanced. The performance of COMET SPLENDIDO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, COMET SPLENDIDO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, peaked and headed near 300M, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind). Before being allowed to race again, BILLION TWO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.