Recap by phillip woo

Well-backed late, Golden Glory came on nicely after travelling three deep with cover in midfield from a difficult gate 12 to win going away 50m out for a third win this term after filling the frame in his past five starts. Flying Godspell finished very well down the outside after settling third from the rear to fill the Quinella spot. Jumping equal-favourite Gallant Return kept on reasonably well following a one-out, one-back run. He flashes ability at times and the return to the turf suited. Lamarosa was swamped late after working to the front 100m out stalking the leader Good Companion. The big weight anchored him but there's a win in him at this level. Victory Power ran on without menacing from behind midfield. He's got ability and is crying out for a further trip. Favourite Lotus Breeze didn't find much after being slightly inconvenienced 200m out following a boxseat run. He's risky at short odds. Master Viking will sleep well after a tough run.

Racing Incident Report

Race Two: (669) - FRENCH RACING & BREEDING COMMITTEE HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters

FLYING GODSPELL began only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of GOLDEN SLEEP as a result of both horses shifting ground.

This resulted in FLYING GODSPELL racing back in the field.

SHOWING CHARACTER began awkwardly, resulting in its rider, Apprentice H N Wong, becoming unbalanced.

A veterinary inspection of SHOWING CHARACTER immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a minor overreach wound to the left fore heel.

From wide barriers, CAPTAIN BOSS and VICTORY POWER were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Near the 850 Metres, FLYING GODSPELL lost ground when momentarily crowded for room between GOLDEN SLEEP and VICTORY POWER which got its head on the side and shifted out away from GOLDEN GLORY.

Making the turn after the 600 Metres, GOLDEN SLEEP lost ground after making the turn awkwardly and shifting out towards the heels of GALLANT RETURN.

VICTORY POWER, which was racing outside GOLDEN SLEEP, was inconvenienced in consequence.

Approaching the 400 Metres, DOCTORS DELIGHT was momentarily awkwardly placed behind GOLDEN SLEEP.

Approaching and passing the 300 Metres, SHOWING CHARACTER was awkwardly placed outside the heels of VICTORY POWER when improving into tight running between that horse and CAPTAIN BOSS.

Passing the 200 Metres, GALLANT RETURN got its head on the side and lay in away from MASTER VIKING, resulting in GALLANT RETURN being awkwardly placed outside the heels of LAMAROSA until passing the 150 Metres.

Near the 175 Metres, GOLDEN SLEEP was inconvenienced by LOTUS BREEZE when that horse shifted to the outside of GOOD COMPANION.

Passing the 100 Metres, SHOWING CHARACTER was briefly steadied away from the heels of VICTORY POWER which shifted out after initially being directed out by MASTER VIKING when that horse was taken out by GALLANT RETURN which shifted ground to obtain clear running.

Also passing the 100 Metres, LAMAROSA angled its head to the right, resulting in its rider, Z Purton, having to stop riding and straighten his mount.

Close to the finishing line, GALLANT RETURN raced tight inside the heels of GOLDEN GLORY.

Throughout the race, MASTER VIKING travelled wide and without cover.

After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on LAMAROSA at the request of Trainer P O'Sullivan.

The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.

Before being allowed to race again, LAMAROSA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

LOTUS BREEZE, GOLDEN GLORY and FLYING GODSPELL were sent for sampling.