RACE 6 (792)

Jumped well, raced prominently early, positioned 2 wide better than midfield after passing 900M, 2 lengths back turning in, hit the front 250M, kept on very well in straight to hold off the challenger late.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 450 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of DAY DAY VICTORY and in doing so made contact with NO OTHER CHOICE. Sent for sampling post-race.

Shifted out at start and bumped, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of MAJESTIC DELIGHT to obtain clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, sent forward to take the early lead, headed near 950M, 2nd in the middle stages, showed some response early in straight, peaked 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
When questioned Z Purton stated that the instructions were to obtain a position with cover behind midfield. He said after his mount commenced well he looked to comply with his instructions, however, when a number of runners positioned to his inside held their position he was left racing very wide in the early stages. He said as a consequence he then elected to shift his mount behind runners leaving the 1000 Metres to avoid racing wide and to obtain a position with cover as instructed. He said as a consequence SOLID IMPACT settled at the rear of the field and further back than he had intended. He added making the Home Turn he improved to the inside of CONSPIRACY WITNESS but then became held up for clear running between the 450 Metres and leaving the 400 Metres behind ROMANTIC PARTY. He said after the 400 Metres he was able to shift to the inside of ROMANTIC PARTY where SOLID IMPACT finished the race off well. Trainer D J Hall confirmed the instructions and advised that the horse had settled further back in the field than had been intended. Having regard to Jockey Purton’s explanation the Stewards found the tactics that he adopted in the early stages were reasonable to avoid having the horse cover additional ground. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began awkwardly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made no progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, similar position on turn, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
A Atzeni pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 900 Metres (see LEGENDARY IMPACT). After the event A Atzeni stated that from a wide barrier he was asked to go forward as the horse had not finished the race off at its most recent start when ridden in a more conservative manner.

Made contact at start, raced 3 wide at rear, 7 lengths or so back turning in, weakened early in straight, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.) (Blood in trachea.) (Roarer.)

Incident Report
Near the 450 Metres made contact with LUCKY MY WAY which was being shifted out to improve.

Bumped shortly after start, trapped wide in midfield, no cover on turn, weakened early in straight when hard run took effect.

Incident Report
Held up for clear running between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres.

Shifted in at start and bumped, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead near 950M, led by 1-1/4L turning in, peaked and headed 250M, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 150 Metres was held up for clear running after being steadied when disappointed for clear running near the 200 Metres between PARTERRE and TAI VICTORY.

Jumped awkwardly, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Crowded near the 900 Metres.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide towards rear of midfield, 6 lengths back turning in, made minor progress early in straight, peaked 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, 2 wide turning in, no clear run early in straight, cleared approaching 200M, finished off very strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a head.

Incident Report
After the event A Badel confirmed that he was given the option of taking up a forward position. He said after his mount jumped well he was able to comply with the instructions.

Bumped start, raced at rear on the outside, 8 lengths or so back, same margin back turning in, made no impression in the run home.

Incident Report
A Atzeni (MAJESTIC DELIGHT) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 900 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of DASH, resulting in DASH being crowded and taken in across the running of LEGENDARY IMPACT, resulting in LEGENDARY IMPACT having to be checked. In accordance with previous practices, A Atzeni was fined the sum of $60,000 in lieu of a one-day suspension. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.

Began well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 3 wide turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.