TROUBLE IN RUNNING

WIN EASE (K384) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 340.

CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131) jumped only fairly - Race 329.

FORZA TORO (K355) after the 500M commenced to race keenly and was steadied. Between the 400M and the 300M was held up for clear running when being shifted in. Rider stated that the intention was to be more forward but after jumping only fairly and being crowded at the start his mount settled further back in the field than intended - Race 380.

GLORIOUS JOURNEY (J137) jumped only fairly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Noted to have sustained a minor abrasion to the right front leg after the race - Race 348.

SURE JOYFUL (G125) briefly held up making the Home Turn. For some distance near the 100M had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind a runner. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out close to another runner. Rider stated that from the outside barrier his instructions were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages to offset the wide draw. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 346.

TURIN WARRIOR (G150) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 346.

RAINBOW WARRIOR (K348) made contact with the left side of its starting gate on jumping and lost ground - Race 337.

INCANTO STAR (K343) on jumping became unbalanced when bumped - Race 348.

ICONICAL (J504) rider stated that he was under the instructions to ensure that he led the event. He said as a result his mount set a pace inside of standard time throughout the early stages and was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. Trainer confirmed the instructions were to show intent to lead the event but, in his opinion, the pace of the early stages was too quick. He added that the horse was also disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 327.

VIVACIOUS WIN (K223) on jumping shifted out, made heavy contact with a runner and became badly unbalanced. Shortly after the start was hampered when taken out - Race 329.

BULL ATTITUDE (K305) raced keenly in the middle stages. Rider could offer no explanation for the horse's disappointing performance. Trainer stated that he expected the horse to hold a midfield position but due to the early and middle stages being run outside of standard time the horse raced keenly and as a consequence found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 329.