Bumped on jumping. Then had to be eased to avoid the heels.
5th
BARNATO
$11.4
M FIRDAUS
55kg
3.1L
PATRICK SHAW
BP 11
App MM Firdaus, the rider, reported that the gelding had returned with its saddle having shifted back during the running.
6th
LIM'S ACTION
$30.6
DANNY BEASLEY
56.5kg
3.4L
D MEAGHER
BP 10
7th
PLATOON
$35
MICHAEL RODD
56.5kg
3.7L
BRUCE MARSH
BP 2
Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 600m, was eased when disappointed for a run between two other runners. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running from the 500m until shortly after passing the 400m. Near the 50m, brushed.
8th
GROUND CONTROL
$12.6
VLAD DURIC
53kg
4.2L
MICHAEL CLEMENTS
BP 6
Jumped awkwardly inwards and bumped. Then shifted outwards slightly and was bumped by another runner. Near the 50m, brushed.
9th
RED ANT
$41.6
JOHN SUNDRADAS
55kg
4.5L
ZHAN LUN MOK
BP 9
Was slow to begin.
10th
FLYING SHADOW
$80.2
ALAN MUNRO
51.5kg
5L
ALVIN TAN
BP 7
Bumped on jumping.
11th
DELFYNE
$61
I AMIRUL
48.5kg
5.5L
J O'HARA
BP 5
Bumped on jumping.
12th
MEGATHINK
$199.2
CS CHIN
50.5kg
14.5L
LAM WAI YUEN STEVEN
BP 4
On jumping, shifted inwards. A subsequent veterinary examination revealed that the gelding returned as a roarer. The Veterinary Surgeon also advised that the runner had previously undergone corrective surgery for this condition.