Recap by phillip woo

Sensationally-backed Pakistan Friend kept finding despite being kept honest in front by Forever Glorious, leading from gate 11 to make it back-to-back wins over his favourite 1,800m. Round The Earth was closing with every stride after a one off run from midfield to finish a close second. He appreciated the downgrade but the 20-pound swing in the weights with the winner was the difference in the end. Forever Folks ran on nicely with two wider out from behind midfield to make it close on the wire. He continues to race well in his past two starts following a win. Supported late Forever Glorious stayed on reasonably well for fourth after going forward three deep to prompt the pace. It was another good run following a trip success. Gold Tack came up flat after a box seat run. On face value, it was a disappointing run after placing in three of four prior starts. Punted late Sunny Baby ran on steadily to finish next best from behind midfield on the fence. He's just not good enough at this level. Turquoise Alpha ran on without menacing from towards the rear. He requires a stronger pace.

Racing Incident Report

Race Five: (677) - LAWN BOWLS 1800M HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1800Meters

FOREVER FOLKS and TATTENHAM jumped only fairly.

GO GO SIXTEEN jumped awkwardly.

CIRCUIT NINE was slow to begin.

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

Near the 800 Metres, FOREVER FOLKS commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied away from ROUND THE EARTH, resulting in TELECOM CHEETAH being taken wider.

Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres, GOLD TACK was held up for clear running.

For some distance after the 400 Metres, SURREALISM was shifted to the outside of ROUND THE EARTH to secure clear running and in doing so made contact with FOREVER FOLKS.

Near the 200 Metres, TELECOM CHEETAH shifted in slightly and brushed GO GO SIXTEEN.

Then over the concluding stages, TELECOM CHEETAH could not be fully ridden to the finish when its rider, H Bentley, was obliged to stop riding and straighten his mount when it again shifted in towards GO GO SIXTEEN.

Near the 150 Metres, TURQUOISE ALPHA was shifted to the inside of INCANTO PREPARED to continue into clear running.

Near the 50 Metres, TURQUOISE ALPHA was then shifted to the outside of GOLD TACK to again continue into clear running after being held up on that runner's heels for a short distance.

INCANTO PREPARED raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

TURQUOISE ALPHA lost its right hind plate after the race.

A veterinary inspection of GOLD TACK immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.

PAKISTAN FRIEND and ROUND THE EARTH were sent for sampling.