STAR MAJESTIC, which was leaning on the outside of its stall, began very awkwardly and shifted out towards the heels of SUPREME KING. As the start was effected, HAPPILY TIME lifted its front feet off the ground and then shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of KINGSTON JUMBO which became unbalanced. PERFECT TRIUMPH was slow to begin. Passing the 1100 Metres, GRACEFUL KINGDOM was awkwardly placed outside the heels of DISTINCT COMMANDER. In the early stages, DISTINCT COMMANDER proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when over-racing. Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, KINGSTON JUMBO momentarily got its head up when awkwardly placed inside the heels of STAR OF BOND. After the 700 Metres, LUCKY DAN was steadied away from the heels of PEACEFUL MISSION which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of GRACEFUL KINGDOM. Rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, KINGSTON JUMBO and SUPREME KING raced tight as SUPREME KING shifted to the outside of STAR OF BOND into clear running. In the Straight, STAR MAJESTIC got its head on the side and lay out under pressure. After the race, Trainer A T Millard requested for an endoscopic examination to be performed on TAYSIDE. The Veterinary Officer reported that TAYSIDE was found to have a small trace of blood at its right nostril and an endoscopic examination confirmed that horse to be an official bleeder. STAR OF BOND and SUPREME KING were sent for sampling.
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