POWER COOL and OPTIMISM were slow to begin. GLORY BOY began awkwardly and shortly after the start was crowded for room between ALL FRIENDS and MANIPULATION which shifted out. In this incident, ALL FRIENDS became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by GLORY BOY. FIRE STARTER shifted out at the start and bumped BALTIC WARRIOR. For some distance after the 900 Metres, EXCEL ONESELF proved difficult to settle and approaching the 600 Metres was left racing wide and without cover. HIT THE BID travelled wide and without cover until after the 800 Metres at which time the horse was ridden along to assume the lead. Passing the 500 Metres, BALTIC WARRIOR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MANIPULATION. In the early part of the Straight, RUGBY AMBASSADOR had some difficulty obtaining a clear run and passing the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted across the heels of FIRE STARTER to obtain clear running. Also in the early part of the Straight, EXCEL ONESELF raced with its head on the side and lay in. A veterinary inspection of MANIPULATION and RUGBY AMBASSADOR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RUGBY AMBASSADOR, BALTIC WARRIOR and HIT THE BID were sent for sampling.
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