Recap by phillip woo

Snow Slider was gifted an uncontested lead, cornered near two lengths on top and was tippytoeing late to just hold off Gold Precious for a maiden win at his 12th outing with money coming for him late. Gold Precious eventually slotted in without cover one off in fourth, rounded the final bend five deep and closed off well for second. He'll likely come on for this run following a break but is likely to leave the grade. Favourite Fantasticlife settled behind midfield and one off the rails, shifted into the open six deep at the 300m and got up 100m out for a placing. All Friends kept up a steady gallop following a box-seat trip. Best Jade Triumph made some ground without menacing after travelling one off the fence worse than midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Three: (636)-D'AGUILAR HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1400Metres

ON THE WAY shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of FANTASTICLIFE.

A short distance later, ON THE WAY was checked when crowded for room between ALL FRIENDS which shifted out marginally and FANTASTICLIFE which, after initially shifting in, was then taken in by CANNY FRANCO which in turn was taken in by GOLD PRECIOUS.

After this, FANTASTICLIFE and CANNY FRANCO continued to race tight inside GOLD PRECIOUS (N Callan) which shifted in when being ridden along before being straightened.

N Callan was advised to exercise more care.

From a wide barrier, CASA JUNIOR was taken back in the field in the early stages.

Passing the 1200 Metres, DRAGON ENERGY got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of WINNING BOY.

Also passing the 1200 Metres, CANNY FRANCO, which was proving difficult to settle, got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of GOLD PRECIOUS.

Approaching the 1000 Metres, P J HALL, which was travelling keenly, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of DRAGON ENERGY after being taken out by LAUDABLE VIRTUE which shifted out when also over-racing.

After the 900 Metres, CANNY FRANCO was left racing wide and without cover.

At the 400 Metres, FANTASTICLIFE and BEST JADE TRIUMPH bumped.

Approaching the 250 Metres, P J HALL was shifted in away from the heels of CANNY FRANCO.

Then near the 200 Metres, P J HALL was steadied when disappointed for running between CANNY FRANCO and ON THE WAY which shifted out.

When questioned, N Callan stated that he had been asked to ride GOLD PRECIOUS similarly to how it was ridden when he was successful on the horse earlier in the season when it was positioned behind the leaders and on that occasion was able to finish off the race well.

Also when questioned, K Teetan stated that it had been intended for P J HALL to be ridden positively in the early stages in order to lead or sit outside the lead.

He said after being placed into the barriers P J HALL became fractious and as the start was effected began awkwardly.

He said he became badly unbalanced due to the manner in which P J HALL began and the fact that simultaneously it was bumped by LAUDABLE VIRTUE which shifted out.

He said because of these factors P J HALL lost ground and after this it was not available to him to press forward given that the majority of the field had established a significant advantage over P J HALL.

He said therefore he chose to shift the horse across behind runners and obtained a position closer to the rail in the early stages.

A veterinary inspection of P J HALL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

FANTASTICLIFE, SNOW SLIDER and GOLD PRECIOUS were sent for sampling.