JOYFUL MISSION was slow to begin. FOREST COLOURS was crowded for room on jumping between VIVA GUY and ISLAND SPRING (C Reith) which shifted in. C Reith was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make more of an effort to prevent his mount from shifting ground than he did on this occasion. TAI PO FORTUNE was crowded for room on jumping between SOLAR DRAGON and GOLDWEAVER, both of which shifted ground. From the outside barrier, IT CAN ONLY BE YOU was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance in the early stages, SOLAR DRAGON repeatedly got its head in the air when proving very difficult to settle. After the 700 Metres and particularly rounding the Home Turn, GOLDWEAVER got its head on the side and lay out. Rounding the Home Turn, OPTIMIZATION STAR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of IT CAN ONLY BE YOU. Then at the entrance to the Straight, OPTIMIZATION STAR was shifted to the inside of that horse which moved out. For some distance approaching and passing the 350 Metres, OPTIMIZATION STAR was held up and steadied away from the heels of IT CAN ONLY BE YOU which shifted back in. OPTIMIZATION STAR was then directed to the outside of IT CAN ONLY BE YOU into clear running passing the 300 Metres. Throughout the race, TRIUMPHANT DRAGON travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of MY CUP OVERFLOWS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GOLDWEAVER and FLORAL MAN were sent for sampling.
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- Good in sectional
- Did win in wet track
- Won in Soft or Heavy Track
- Improve after jockey change 
- Work Hardly