THEWIZARDOFOZ was slow to begin. From wide barriers, AMAZING KIDS and DUNDONNELL were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance after the 1000 Metres, DASHING FELLOW commenced to prove very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when awkwardly placed close to the heels of AEROVELOCITY. Over the final 300 Metres, AEROVELOCITY hung in and proved difficult to ride. Throughout the race, BLIZZARD travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, J Moreira stated that after having to shift THEWIZARDOFOZ out in the early part of the Straight to obtain clear running, the horse did not quicken into the gap and then did not close off as expected. A veterinary inspection of THEWIZARDOFOZ immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea and also found the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, THEWIZARDOFOZ will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that DOMINEER was lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, DOMINEER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. LUCKY BUBBLES and AMAZING KIDS were sent for sampling.
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