THE ROCK shifted out at the start and brushed GLORIOUS ARTIST which in turn shifted out and bumped HOLY HEART.
CALIFORNIA RAD and SOLAR WAI WAI bumped at the start.
SAVAQUIN was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
Despite being ridden along in the early stages, THE ROCK was slow to muster speed.
Approaching the 1300 Metres, CALIFORNIA RAD raced tight inside MAGNIFICENT which shifted in before being directed out to relieve the crowding to CALIFORNIA RAD.
Near the 600 Metres, GLORIOUS ARTIST was taken wider by THE ROCK which shifted to the outside of CALIFORNIA RAD.
HIGHLAND FORTUNE was held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn behind SOLAR WAI WAI.
Passing the 300 Metres, HIGHLAND FORTUNE was shifted in away from the heels of SOLAR WAI WAI in an attempt to obtain clear running.
Near the 275 Metres, HIGHLAND FORTUNE brushed the running rail when momentarily racing tight inside SOLAR WAI WAI which shifted in marginally before being directed back out.
Approaching the 250 Metres, CALIFORNIA RAD was directed out away from the heels of GREEN LUCK which after racing tight outside MAGNIFICENT then shifted out away from that horse.
A veterinary inspection of THE ROCK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of CALIFORNIA RAD immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA RAD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
GREEN LUCK and HIGHLAND FORTUNE were sent for sampling.
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