RACE 1 (37)

Crowded start, raced 3 wide better than midfield early, moved a bit closer approaching 1300M, 2nd in the middle stages, 2 wide, took the lead 300M, kept on very well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
On jumping was crowded between COLOURFUL BARON and SUPER HONG KONG. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact shortly after start, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off well to take 2nd, always held.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start made contact with CHATEAU LE PECHE due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced 3 wide slightly behind midfield, a bit closer in the middle stages, finished off well to take a place without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, positioned 3 wide, a length or so back, similar position on turn, kept on evenly in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shifted in abruptly at the start and was bumped. When questioned Z Purton stated that the intention was to endeavour to hold an on-pace position, preferably with cover. He said after commencing well he was able to settle in a handy position in the early stages but when HAKKA RADIANCE continued forward to race outside the lead STORM RUNNER was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. When questioned regarding his vigour in the Home Straight, particularly between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres Z Purton stated that when YEABOI shifted out this resulted in STORM RUNNER wanting to lay out and away from that horse which then restricted his ability to ride his mount with full vigour at that point as his focus was on keeping STORM RUNNER balanced. He added that STORM RUNNER continued to respond to his urgings to the finish of the event and, in his opinion, is looking for additional distance in its races. Trainer P C Ng confirmed the instructions issued.

Made contact shortly after start, raced behind midfield on outer, 4 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start made contact with YEABOI due to both runners shifting ground.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide better than midfield early, taken back after passing 1200M, positioned 2 wide behind midfield in the middle stages, 3 to 4 lengths back turning in, made minor progress in the run home.

Incident Report
No report.

Slowly away, raced at rear on the inside, 4 lengths back turning in, made little progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event A Badel stated that his mount was slow to begin and settled at the rear of the field. He said in the Home Straight MR ALADDIN found it difficult to make up ground from that position. A Badel was reprimanded in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on four occasions in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3/4L turning in, peaked and headed 300M, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, raced at rear on the outside, 5 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by STORM RUNNER which shifted in abruptly. After the event K Teetan stated that his mount did not appreciate the "Yielding” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact at start, positioned 2 wide, a length back early, allowed rival to cross near 1100M, 2 lengths or so back on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter, eased inside final furlong.

Incident Report
In the early and middle stages raced keenly.