TROUBLE IN RUNNING

SPICY REALLY (C021)in the early part of the Straight had difficulty obtaining a clear run and passing the 200M was shifted in to obtain clear running - Race 323 YEE CHEONG PEGASUS (B064)was withdrawn two days before raceday by order of the Stewards on vet advice left front tendon injury - Race 800 NEVER BETTER (T140)in the early part of the Straight was held up for clear running Approaching the 200M raced tight inside heels - Race 190 TARGET FINDER (C154)near the 300M was momentarily crowded for room Then near the 250M was steadied away from heels after racing in restricted room Near the 50M shifted out away from heels - Race 246 FARM BUMPER (C244)after the race, rider reported that he had been riding the horse in its track work in the lead up to the race including in a barrier trial and that work had been good He said the horse travelled very well in the early and middle stages, however, after shifting out into clear running rounding the Home Turn the horse did not quicken and was very disappointing in its failure to finish off the race - Race 218 GENERAL TRUMP (B394)in the early part of the Straight was held up for clear running and approaching the 300M was shifted out when disappointed for running - Race 307 FAIRY FLOSS (C236)at the start was hampered when taken out onto a runner For some distance after the 1300M proved difficult to settle when being steadied to obtain cover when racing wide After the 700M commenced to travel keenly, got its head on the side and lay out when awkwardly placed After the 600M travelled close to heels When questioned, rider stated that he was asked specifically to ensure that the horse was able to obtain cover and it was hoped that it would be able to obtain a position behind the speed He said after being crowded for room at the start, he steadied the horse to obtain cover, however, as a runner was positioned to the inside of the horse, he steadied it after the 1300M to establish whether a position with cover behind that horse was available He added due to the slow tempo of the race, the horse would not relax and therefore he was not able to steady it sufficiently to obtain a position with cover behind that runner and that resulted in the horse racing further back in the field than had been intended - Race 307 EXPONENTS (A031)at the turn after the 600M was hampered and taken wider - Race 237