RACE 10 (46)

Moderately away from a wide draw, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, took the lead after passing 1300M, led by 3/4L on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 200M, weakened close home.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the outside, 4 lengths or so back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly, raced slightly better than midfield but trapped wide, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, a length or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running.

Began smartly, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, commenced move approaching 400M, finished off very strongly to score.

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

Average to begin, raced at rear, 7 lengths or so back, still 6 lengths back turning in, taken wide in straight and made very good progress to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, angled out 400M, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 500 Metres was bumped by WATCH BUDDY which shifted out.

Began awkwardly, positioned 5 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Bumped at the 500 Metres.

Out with rest, raced at rear on the outside, 7 lengths back, peaked on turn, weakened early in straight, finished tailed out, unacceptable performance.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. When questioned, K Teetan stated that his mount travelled well during the event although a little keenly as it was first up today. He said in the Home Straight YOUNG CHAMPION was not entirely comfortable on the "Yielding” track conditions and did not respond to his riding over the final 200 Metres. Trainer J Size stated that, in his opinion, YOUNG CHAMPION would derive benefit from today’s first up performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The Stewards deemed the performance of YOUNG CHAMPION to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, YOUNG CHAMPION will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Clean jump, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 2 lengths or so back, similar position in the middle stages, kept on well in straight to make frame, always held.

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

Incident Report
When questioned, L Hewitson stated that his mount was able to obtain a position with cover behind the leaders in the early stages where it travelled well. He said in the Home Straight FULL CREDIT initially responded to his riding but over the final 200 Metres was disappointing in its finishing effort. He added he could offer no excuse for the performance of the horse, particularly as it had pleased him in its track work and barrier trials leading into today’s race. Trainer M Newnham confirmed he had been pleased with the horse’s work and barrier trials leading into today’s race and other than being up in grade he could offer no explanation for the performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of FULL CREDIT was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, FULL CREDIT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well, sent forward to take the early lead, headed near 1300M, 3/4L back on turn, showed good response in straight, hit the front 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 50M.

Incident Report
No report.