RACE 2 (820)

Taken back from gate 9, raced at tail, 5 lengths or so back, same margin back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Slightly slow out, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide on turn, unable to obtain clear run until final 100M, made minor progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide towards rear, wider turning in, made no impression in the run home.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start bumped with GOR MO TUEN. As a result COURIER MAGIC was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Held up for clear running on the Home Turn and near the 300 Metres was shifted to the outside of CERVIN to obtain clear running.

Jumped only fairly, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared 200M, finished off well, led close home.

Incident Report
Near the 600 Metres made contact with ESCAPE ROUTE when those runners contested a position behind CERVIN.

Moderately away from a wide draw, raced in midfield on outer, no cover throughout, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
After the event K Teetan reported that over the concluding stages he momentarily lost control of his whip.

Away well, raced prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 600M, 2 lengths back turning in, angled out 350M, peaked early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Jumped with them, raced 3 wide in midfield, wider turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Away with them, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, travelled keenly in the early stages, steadied near 600M, very wide turning in, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped shortly after start, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead near 800M, led by 3/4L turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner close home. (Lame right front leg next day morning.)

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. After the event A Atzeni reported that his intention was to hold a more forward position but MEDIC ELITE did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to do so.

Out with rest, raced in midfield on inner, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, no clear run near 150M, weakened gradually close home.

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

Jumped well from a wide draw, took the early lead, headed near 800M, 2nd on turn, 3/4L turning in, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the outside, very wide into straight, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 600 Metres made contact with WINDICATOR FAMILY when those runners contested a position behind CERVIN. After the event Z Purton reported that his mount hung out and was difficult to control during the race. He said when he was concerned there was something amiss with ESCAPE ROUTE on entering the Home Straight he eased it down from the event. Trainer J Size stated that he was pleased with the horse leading into the race and he could offer no explanation for the horse’s racing manners or performance. He added that the horse would not race for the remainder of the season. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ESCAPE ROUTE was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ESCAPE ROUTE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.