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Carried wider on the track by the riderless horse in the home straight

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Forced wider by the riderless horse near the 500 metres. Inconvenienced approaching the home-turn by LA MAESTRA which hung out at that point.

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Disadvantaged by riderless horse near 250 metres. Trainer reported LA MAESTRA lost both hind plates in running and had also sustained minor abrasions to both hind legs.

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Began awkwardly, shifted out abruptly resulting in R Goltz losing use of his near-side iron and being dislodged. R Goltz was examined by QAS staff and stood down from his remaining engagement.

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Raced three wide in the early stages before obtaining the position outside the leader near the 1200 metres. Rider M Gray dropped his whip near the 100 meters.

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Slow to begin, then hampered between runners a short distance later.

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Elected to leave a rearward trailing position near the 900 metres and raced wide for the remainder of the event

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Performed below market expectations. Apprentice A Patis could offer no explanation for the performance. A post-race veterinary examination revealed a poor post-race recovery.

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Slow to begin. Raced three wide cover throughout. Shied at the crossing on pulling up, dislodging rider G Goomany who was examined by QAS staff and cleared to fulfill his remaining engagements

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Tightened for room near 400 metres.

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Raced three wide throughout. Shifted in near 400 metres tightening both HALCYON DAYS and JENNEFICIAL. Laid in under pressure in the home straight.

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As R Goltz was injured, he was relaced by M Hellyer as the rider of that filly. Rider M Hellyer reported MISERY MISS kicked out just prior to the gates opening and consequently was slow to begin. Laid in under pressure near the 100 metres.

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Fractious in barriers after being loaded. Hampered near 100 metres when MISERY MISS shifted in. Following the event rider T Wolfgram reported he was experiencing soreness in the rib area, however left the course prior to being examined by QAS staff.

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When asked to comment on the performance rider T Marshall stated the gelding was not suited by the fast early speed of the race and would be better suited to races over a longer distance than today’s event.

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Placed in restricted room near 400 metres.

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Raced four wide throughout

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Began awkwardly and shifted in. Raced wide throughout.

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Buffeted between runners on jumping

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Rider N Fazackerley reported the filly laid in throughout and raced on one rein placing its rider at a disadvantage. Shifted in sharply near the 100 metres.. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed the need for some remedial dental work. Trainer N Luke was advised SAXON ROSE must trial satisfactorily prior to racing again.

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Began awkwardly and shifted out. Rider J Murphy reported the gelding raced greenly throughout.

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Began awkwardly. Inconvenienced near the 100 metres when SAXON ROSE hung in despite the efforts of its rider.

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Slow into stride

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Slow to begin

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Raced three wide in the early stages before obtaining cover at the 800 metres.

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Began awkwardly and shifted out bumping SLIGHTLY SHADY.

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Unable to improve when held up behind runners approaching the 600 metres

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Slow to begin

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Began awkwardly before being steadied a short distance later. Raced three wide in the early stages before obtaining the position outside the leader near the 900 metres.

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Inconvenienced at start when bumped by FLIRTY MCCOY

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Hung out rounding the 1400 metre turn. Shifted out soon after entering the home straight and bumped with HOT SOCK.

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Began awkwardly then shifted in and bumped PIPEMAJOR on the hindquarters. Shifted in soon after entering the home straight and bumped with LILY OF CHINA. Lost off fore plate in running. Rider J Bayliss reported the gelding laid in for majority of the event.

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Tightened between runners on jumping and had to be steadied. A post-race Veterinary examination of the gelding revealed a laceration to the near foreleg which was treated on-course.

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Began awkwardly. Raced in restricted room and inclined to lay in between the 400 metres and the 300 metres

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Slow into stride. Rider M Castle lost use of her nearside iron on jumping placing her at a disadvantage for a short distance. Near the 400 metres inconvenienced by the tiring LEGS UNBARRED

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Weakened from the 600 metres. A post-race Veterinary examination of the mare revealed lameness in the off for tendon and slight dehydration. Trainer W Bannerot advised stewards LEGS UNBARRED would now be retired.

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Steadied when placed in restricted room near 300 metres

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Raced three wide throughout. Carried wider on the home turn when HEART OF AUSTRALIA laid out

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Displaced tongue tie after arriving behind barriers and raced without that piece of gear. Rider reported mare was inclined to hang out for majority of the event. Made the home turn awkwardly and shifted out. A post-race examination of HEART OF AUSTRALIA revealed no abnormalities.

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Shifted in near 350 metres.

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As M McGillivray was to be overweight, he was replaced as the rider on that runner by N Tomizawa. After taking into account his good record in this regard M McGillivray was issued with a reprimand. Began awkwardly, shifted out and made heavy contact with KOTA FLYER. Near the 350 metres steadied away from the heels of SNAPO ON which shifted in marginally.

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Blundered on jumping.

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Began awkwardly shifted in and made heavy contact with KOTA FLYER. Raced three wide throughout the event.

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Trainer B Gorman was fined $100 for the late declaration of rider on the gelding. Bumped heavily on jumping between UNRESOLVED and RINGO’S MAGIC. Rider J Bayliss reported KOTA FLYER never travelled from that point onwards and was disappointing. Laid out making the home turn and shifted wider on the track. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed KOTA FLYER to have an ulcerated tongue.

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