On leaving the Parade Ring, EXCELLENT WIN made contact with a rail. On arrival at the Start, EXCELLENT WIN was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. NOSTALGIA, HECO RIDER and THANKSGIVING were slow to begin. SOLAR BOY and QUANTUM EXPRESS bumped at the start. From the outside barrier, LIFE OF BEAUTY was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. The performance of HECO RIDER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HECO RIDER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of FLORAL MAN after the race revealed weal marks on the horse’s right flank. D Whyte (FLORAL MAN) was fined $3,000 for improper use of the whip in that he raised weal marks over the horse’s right flank. SUPER CAGA and GIGGLES FOREVER were sent for sampling.
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- Under Rated
- Gain benefit in rating
- Reach last winning rating - Good in sectional
- Did win in wet track - Placed in wet track - Won in Soft or Heavy Track - Placed in Soft or Heavy Track
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- Good in sectional
- Did win in wet track
- Improve after jockey change 
- Work Hardly