Recap by phillip woo

Raging favourite Aethero led and won geared down with tonnes in hand a long way out to remain unbeaten in two starts. He clearly has a very bright future. Farhh Above came on nicely travelling second from the rear after a slow start to snatch second from Judy's Star on the wire. It was an eye-catching debut and he looks a nice type going forward. Judy's Star was nailed late for second after moving into the Quinella spot 250m out following a midfield run. He's run well in both starts and will be winning races with more education and experience. Shadow Breaker stayed on a distant fourth from beyond midfield. He's still a work in progress. Sparkling Night ran on without ever looking a threat from near the back. Like the latter, he'll require more time. Newcomer U W Brother faded following a box-seat run. Only thing positive to take from this run is he does possess some natural speed.

Racing Incident Report

Race One: (684) - LIBERATOR PLATE - Class GRIFFIN - 1200Meters

FARHH ABOVE was slow to begin.

U W BROTHER raced tight shortly after the start between AETHERO and UNEXPECTED which shifted out.

Near the 650 Metres, U W BROTHER, which was laying out, momentarily raced tight inside JOY AVENUE which shifted in abruptly.

In the middle stages, UNEXPECTED lay out.

After the 600 Metres, TARGET FINDER was awkwardly placed behind JOY AVENUE.

JUDY'S STAR lay out making the Home Turn.

The performances of COPARTNER and JOY AVENUE, both of which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable.

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

AETHERO and FARHH ABOVE were sent for sampling.