RACE 8 (785)

Bumped shortly after start, raced 3 wide towards rear, hard ridden from 400M, very wide turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from a wide draw, raced 3 wide in midfield, 2 to 3 lengths back, wider turning in, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped by STELLA SWIFT which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, kept on evenly in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, raced 3 wide with no cover, a length or so back, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back, very wide into straight, made no impression in the run home.

Incident Report
Bumped near the 300 Metres. Approaching the 600 Metres STELLAR SWIFT (H Bowman) and ROMANTIC LAOS (Z Purton) contested a position to the outside of OSI HONOUR which was commencing to give ground, resulting in STELLAR SWIFT and ROMANTIC LAOS making contact for some distance thereafter and STELLAR SWIFT then being crowded for room to the inside of ROMANTIC LAOS. Z Purton was reprimanded and advised that on this occasion he should have relieved the pressure being placed on STELLAR SWIFT sooner than what he did. H Bowman was also interviewed in relation to his left arm extending from his body. He stated that as he was required to place pressure on his left rein to prevent his mount being taken in, this resulted in his left elbow extending away from his body. After considering the evidence and in particular the evidence of Jockey Purton who said he did not feel any contact from Jockey Bowman’s elbow in this incident the Stewards took no direct action, however, Jockey Bowman was advised that, wherever possible, he should ensure that his arms remain in the confines of his body. Noted to be making a respiratory noise after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Began smartly, raced prominently on the outside, 1/2L back turning in, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Trainer C Fownes confirmed that from a wide barrier and an expected lack of early pace he instructed H Bentley to go forward. After the event H Bentley stated that his mount raced keenly in the early stages and then did not run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

Bumped shortly after start, raced towards rear on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 700M, no cover throughout, very wide turning in, weakened early in straight when hard run took toll. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event Y L Chung stated that the instructions were to lead but after obtaining the lead in the early stages his mount was then pressured when ANOTHER ZONDA improved to its outside from the 900 Metres. He said as a result OUTGATE was unable to finish the race off strongly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well from gate 1, positioned 1-3/4L behind the leader on the inside, same position on turn, finished off well to take 2nd, just beaten by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
No report.

Crowded start, raced towards rear on the inside, 5 lengths or so back, saved ground throughout, one-paced in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between SKY TRUST which shifted in slightly and KOLACHI which was taken out by HAMERON. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start and unbalanced, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, kept on well in straight to hold off the challengers.

Incident Report
Crowded shortly after the start. Near the 300 Metres was eased when disappointed for clear running between SKY TRUST and HARMONY GALAXY which shifted in.

Began only fairly, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 3 wide turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
The performance of OSI HONOUR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, OSI HONOUR 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 found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.