TROUBLE IN RUNNING

BEAUTY GLORY (E459) bumped at the start. Approaching the 300M shifted out abruptly before being corrected and as a result made contact with a runner. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 316.

JOLLY RULER (E346) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 300M had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted out. After the event, rider advised that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages - Race 276.

GALVANIC (H147) bumped at the start - Race 301.

PATCH OF TIME (H483) after the event, rider reported that he was obliged to make some use of his mount in the early stages to go forward and cross a runner. He said with the pace of the event being run slightly inside of standard time in the middle stages, his mount then did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 312.

JUMBO FORTUNE (G195) approaching the 300M raced tight. After the event, rider reported that his mount did not appreciate the kickback from the All Weather surface. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Performance compared to its previous starts was considered to be disappointing. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 274.

LUCKY IMPACT (J337) shifted out at the start, was bumped and became unbalanced - Race 279.

GALE SAGA (J152) bumped shortly after the start - Race 312.

BEAUTIFUL WIN (J250) when questioned, rider stated that the instructions were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages to offset the wide barrier and to assist his mount in finishing the race off today. He said after shifting his mount behind runners in the early stages his mount raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages. When questioned if there was an opportunity to shift to the outside of the 5th placegetter approaching the 400M to commenced to improve, rider stated that he was content in following the 5th placegetter as he felt that runner would provide his mount the best chance to improve into the event with a trail. He said when the 5th placegetter did not immediately improve near the 400M, he then attempted to start to shift out to look for clear running, but became held up when disappointed between the 5th placegetter and the 11th placegetter when those two runners shifted ground. He said as a result his mount was held up for clear running between the 350M and approaching the 200M when it shifted to the inside of the 5th placegetter. He said after that he was able to commence to ride his mount along, but again over the concluding stages had some difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind the 5th placegetter. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued and stated that it was open to rider to shift to the outside of the 5th placegetter to secure clear running. After considering his explanation, the Stewards advised rider that he had made an error of judgement in not shifting out to improve to the outside of the 5th placegetter approaching the 400M which would have availed him with clear running behind the winner. He was further advised that in similar circumstances he should ride his mount in a more decisive manner to ensure that it is able to obtain the best possible placing in the field - Race 241.

CIRCUIT MAXIMUS (J347) jumped awkwardly, shifted in and lost ground - Race 264.

SPORTIC WARRIOR (J385) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 307.

ONLY U (J037) jumped only fairly and then was bumped. Approaching the 100M raced in restricted room - Race 313.