RACE 7 (17)

Moderately away from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, travelled well to turn, peaked and headed 150M, weakened gradually final 50M.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide turning in, unable to obtain clear run early in straight, cleared 150M, finished off well to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from the widest draw, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, wider turning in, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres where it secured a narrow run between RUN RUN SMART and DENFIELD. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide behind midfield, commenced move 450M, 3 lengths or so back turning in, showed very good response in straight, hit the front 100M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. B Avdulla was reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 150 Metres.

Taken back from gate 11, raced at tail, 5 to 6 lengths back in the middle stages, very wide into straight, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
After the event Y L Chung stated that the intention was to be in a forward position and lead if circumstances permitted. He said his mount jumped only fairly and shortly after the start raced in restricted room between GLORY B and METAL KING which was taken in by LUCKY SAM GOR, which resulted in it settling further back than intended.

Jumped well, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on the inside, saved ground to turn, unable to obtain clear run in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Away well, raced better than midfield on the outside, 2 lengths or so back, no cover throughout, challenged the leader early in straight, took the lead 150M, peaked and headed 100M, weakened gradually final 50M.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the inside, 4 lengths back, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared 150M, closed off well to take a place without threatening the first two.

Incident Report
Near the 100 Metres was accidentally struck across the nose by the whip of A Badel, the rider of RUN RUN SMART, when racing tight to the inside of that runner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Taken back to race 2 wide at rear, angled out 350M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was crowded by LUCKY SAM GOR which shifted in slightly. Near the 1100 Metres was again steadied when crowded between LUCKY SAM GOR and VIGOR ELLEEGANT which was taken out by GREAT SPIRIT when that runner shifted out and away from MOTOMAN. Leaving the 300 Metres shifted to the inside of MOTOMAN to continue into clear running. METAL KING was then briefly held up behind GLORY B approaching the 200 Metres before obtaining clear running to that horse’s inside.

Bumped start, raced towards rear on the inside, 5 lengths back turning in, made no progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event L Hewitson stated that whilst it was not his intention to lead, GLORY B commenced well and he was able to hold the lead without having to apply too much pressure to do so. He added that he was able to set a moderate tempo outside of standard time during the middle stages but on straightening his mount failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. Trainer D J Whyte stated that the preference was to ride the horse with cover having regard to its weight of 133 lbs. He said nevertheless he was still disappointed with the horse’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GLORY B, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, GLORY B will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, weakened early in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Commenced well, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Became fractious after being loaded and got its left front leg over the starting gate partition for a considerable period of time. Acting on veterinary advice that CHARMING BABE was not suitable to race the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, CHARMING BABE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.