FREDERICK ENGELS and BULLISH FRIEND began awkwardly. From the outside barrier, CERISE CHERRY was taken across behind runners in the early stages. EL ZONDA got its head up on a number of occasions near the 900 Metres when awkwardly placed close to the heels of STRAIGHT GOLD. CHARLES THE GREAT, which was following EL ZONDA, was shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence. Near the 700 Metres, CHARLES THE GREAT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BEST ELEVEN. CERISE CHERRY broke down rounding the Home Turn and was retired out of the race. For the majority of the race, BULLISH FRIEND travelled wide and without cover. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on RICH TAPESTRY at the request of Trainer C W Chang. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, RICH TAPESTRY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FREDERICK ENGELS, CHARLES THE GREAT and LUCKY NINE were sent for sampling.
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