Recap by phillip woo

Peace On Earth took control 150m out following a midfield run. He was too good with a drop in grade in his first outing of the campaign but and has shown the ability to run big races in Class Four in the past. King Winsa finished with two wider out after travelling midfield to spice up the Quinella in vastly-improved first-up effort this term at his eight start following an injury break. The move to a tongue-tie appears to have helped and he needs to be kept safe when next stepping out. Optimism finished nicely from the rear to fill a placing after fading back from a wide gate. He's always a chance at this level, especially with Joao Moreira on board. Post-time favourite King's Steed grudgingly gave way 50m out after sharing the lead. He had his chance. Early favourite Manhattan Striker was given every chance and failed to let down following one-out, one-back run. He's limited.

Racing Incident Report

Race One: (186)-KOKURA HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1200Metres

EVERYDAY LETTUCE and HAPPY CENTURY began only fairly.

Shortly after the start, MY BLESSING shifted out and bumped MANHATTAN STRIKER.

From the outside barriers, INTELLECTUAL GLIDE and OPTIMISM were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

EVERYDAY LETTUCE travelled keenly in the early and middle stages and then for some distance approaching and passing the 800 Metres got its head up when proving very difficult to settle.

In the early part of the Straight, KING WINSA was shifted out across the heels of MANHATTAN STRIKER to obtain clear running.

Approaching the 250 Metres, INTELLECTUAL GLIDE was shifted out away from the heels of EVERYDAY LETTUCE and then passing the 150 Metres was shifted to the inside of ALL TIMES LUCKY after being disappointed for running between that horse which was giving ground and MANHATTAN STRIKER.

INTELLECTUAL GLIDE was then awkwardly placed outside the heels of FOREVER FUN after the 100 Metres and close to the finishing line raced tight outside FOREVER FUN, resulting in those horses bumping.

In this incident, FOREVER FUN became unbalanced.

Near the 250 Metres, PEACE ON EARTH and FOREVER FUN raced tight.

For a considerable distance approaching and passing the 200 Metres, HAPPY CENTURY had difficulty obtaining clear running and then approaching the 100 Metres shifted out away from the heels of MANHATTAN STRIKER after being held up for clear running behind that horse.

HAPPY CENTURY then raced in restricted room between MANHATTAN STRIKER and MY BLESSING over the concluding stages and consequently was not able to be properly tested.

Passing the 200 Metres, EVERYDAY LETTUCE was directed in away from the heels of FOREVER FUN after being disappointed for running between that horse and ALL TIMES LUCKY.

Throughout the race, ALL TIMES LUCKY travelled wide and without cover.

KING'S STEED, PEACE ON EARTH and KING WINSA were sent for sampling.