Recap by phillip woo

Sensationally-backed Fantastic Fabio led and never looked back carrying top weight to ring up a second straight win. He makes his own luck in front and can remain competitive up in grade off a light weight. Applause finished nicely down the outside following a deep run near the back to grab second 20m out. He's racing consistently and can break through at any moment. Specked late Happy Guy stayed on gamely to just edge Flying Force for third following a prominent run on the fence. A drop in class from a good gate was the key to his improved run. Flying Force just failed to get up along the fence from behind midfield to fill a placing. It was an encouraging effort following a victory early last month with blood in his trachea. Favourite Roman Odyssey knocked up final 50m after chasing the leader one off the fence. He might be better suited on a fast surface. Cheer Win kept grinding away without menacing following a midfield run on the fence.

Racing Incident Report

Race Four: (194) - JACKSON HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters

APPLAUSE shifted in at the start and bumped ROCKAGE which lost ground when crowded onto LONDON MASTER which became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters.

After this, ROCKAGE and APPLAUSE were shifted across behind runners.

FANTASTIC FABIO shifted out at the start and bumped MISCHIEVOUS SUNDAE.

Also from a wide barrier, TEST THE STARS was steadied shortly after the start and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.

Shortly after the start, FLYING FORCE was crowded for room between CHEER WIN and HAPPY GUY, both of which shifted ground and were promptly directed away from FLYING FORCE to relieve the tightening to that horse.

ROCKAGE made the turn near the 1050 Metres awkwardly.

Making the turn passing the 600 Metres, FLYING FORCE commenced to travel keenly and shifted out when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHEER WIN and in doing so bumped LONDON MASTER which consequently became awkwardly placed inside the heels of BEAUTY ENERGY.

Making the turn after the 600 Metres, ROCKAGE got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of TEST THE STARS.

Approaching the 200 Metres, LONDON MASTER was shifted to the inside of MISCHIEVOUS SUNDAE to continue improving.

Over the concluding stages, FLYING FORCE and HAPPY GUY (M Chadwick) raced tight, resulting in M Chadwick's use of the whip being restricted.

Throughout the race, HAPPY COOPERATION travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground.

ROMAN ODYSSEY, FANTASTIC FABIO and APPLAUSE were sent for sampling.