RACE 2 (57)

Out with rest, raced 2 wide in midfield, 4 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back to race at tail, 8 lengths or so back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped shortly after start, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Shifted out abruptly at the start and was bumped.

Shifted out shortly after start and bumped, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared 200M, closed off well to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 400 Metres was held up for clear running behind SEA EMERALD.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, difficult to settle in the early stages, 5 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away from the widest draw, raced better than midfield but trapped wide, moved a bit closer after passing 1000M, 2nd on turn, 2 wide, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Near the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid BRAVE WIN. Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was badly held up for clear running behind BRAVE WIN.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 6 lengths or so back, angled out 500M, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 900 Metres, when racing greenly, was steadied when placed in restricted room to the inside of STAR PERFORMER (D Probert) which shifted in. D Probert was advised to exercise more care.

Bumped start, raced 3 wide better than midfield early, 2 wide after passing 900M, 3Ls back turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, kept on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.) (Lame left front leg.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. Lay in over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding the horse racing in a more forward position today, D Probert stated that from the outside barrier with his mount stepping up in distance he was given the option of holding a more forward position. He said when STAR PERFORMER jumped well he elected to continue forward and hold an on-pace position to take advantage of the good start.

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

Jumped well from gate 12, sent forward to take the lead, enjoyed the easy lead in the middle stage, kicked clear early in straight, kept on very well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and then shortly after the start was crowded between MASTER PHOENIX and SEA EMERALD. Near the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid GASTRONOMIQUE. Near the 350 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of SEA EMERALD when that runner gave ground. Near the 50 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving to the inside of STAR PERFORMER which lay in.

Jumped awkwardly and made contact, raced 3 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
In the early stages raced greenly and near the 900 Metres became momentarily unbalanced when positioned tight to the inside of AURORA PATCH.

Taken back from gate 13, raced at rear on the outside, 7 lengths or so back, very wide into straight, showed no response early in straight, eased final furlong. (Bled.)

Incident Report
No report.

Shifted in at start and made contact, positioned better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight to take 2nd without threatening the winner.

Incident Report
After the event M Chadwick reported that the intention was to hold a more forward position. He said when his mount did not show sufficient pace to do so this resulted in HANDSOME BOMB being obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added as a consequence of the wide run HANDSOME BOMB was unable to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Out in line, raced 3 wide behind midfield, carried wider after passing 700M, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, showed some response early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M.

Incident Report
On jumping was crowded by SKY SONG which shifted out abruptly, resulting in SEA EMERALD blundering. When questioned J Orman stated that his mount was crowded at the start and as a result settled back. He said SEA EMERALD travelled satisfactorily throughout the early and middle stages but when asked for an effort in the Home Straight he became concerned with its action which resulted in him easing the horse out of the event near the 300 Metres. He added that he had ridden the horse at its previous race starts and it did not display any lameness issues during the running of those races. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, SEA EMERALD will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.