Recap by phillip woo

Punted late Rule Thee finished nicely following a one-off run in midfield to just overhaul Rickfield for a first win at his 10th start. Rickfield found one too good after hitting the front 120m with a move from near the back at the 600m. He's a winner waiting to happen over the Valley 1,800m if he remains in this class. Early favourite Ensuring stuck on well following a handy run to make it a blanket finish on the wire. He's itching to breakthrough in his four outings this term but keeps finding one or a couple too good. Super Chic grudgingly gave way after dictating a steady tempo. He's run well for fourths in his past three on both surfaces but may be more effective over the 1,800m or 2,000m. Happy Contender ran on reasonably well after travelling third from the rear. Honest sort but has trouble winning. Goodheart Success kept on alright following a rail run fore of midfield in his first attempt over this trip.

Racing Incident Report

Race Six: (287) - MARS HANDICAP - Class 3 - 2200Meters

HAY RUN began awkwardly and lost ground.

ANDOYAS was crowded for room on jumping between GOODHEART SUCCESS and HO HO FEEL which shifted out.

SUPER CHIC shifted in at the start and inconvenienced HAPPY CONTENDER.

From the outside barrier, RICKFIELD was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Near the 1900 Metres, ENSURING raced tight between GOODHEART SUCCESS and SHARP SAILOR which got its head on the side and lay in away from SUPER CHIC.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion, EASY HEDGE got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUPER CHIC.

After passing the winning post on the first occasion, EASY HEDGE ;shifted out and bumped SHARP SAILOR.

GOODHEART SUCCESS, which was following, got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of EASY HEDGE in consequence.

Near the 250 Metres, HAY RUN was directed to the outside of HO HO FEEL (B Prebble) after being disappointed for running inside that horse which was shifted out from behind EASY HEDGE after also being disappointed for running inside that horse which shifted in marginally under pressure.

B Prebble stated that when attempting a run inside EASY HEDGE, he considered that HO HO FEEL was staying on satisfactorily albeit it was not a winning chance in the race.

He said however that after being disappointed for running, HO HO FEEL then weakened and did not respond to his riding.

A veterinary inspection of HO HO FEEL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Approaching the 100 Metres, HO HO FEEL was awkwardly placed outside the heels of EASY HEDGE.

Near the 40 Metres, RULE THEE shifted in and bumped RICKFIELD.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of ANDOYAS, Z Purton stated that, in his opinion, the horse did not handle tonight's "Good to Firm??surface.

He said ANDOYAS did not feel comfortable in its action at any stage of the race and felt like a horse that had "jarred up?? A veterinary inspection of ANDOYAS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

The performance of ANDOYAS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, ANDOYAS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

HAY RUN, RULE THEE and RICKFIELD were sent for sampling.