LITTLE ISLAND shifted out at the start and bumped SMART SALUTE.
SICHUAN BOSS began only fairly.
CONTRIBUTION and GLORY STAR bumped heavily at the start due to both horses shifting ground.
DARING HEART began awkwardly and shortly after the start got its head up when being steadied and shifted across behind runners and was then bumped by TOP ACT which shifted in.
KING BOUNTIFUL was slow to begin.
From the outside barrier, LETSGOFREE was shifted across behind runners shortly after the start.
Passing the 1600 Metres, ENJOY LIFE and GOOD CHOICE AHEAD bumped.
Despite being ridden along in the early stages, CONTRIBUTION initially failed to muster speed and near the 1500 Metres shifted in and bumped SICHUAN BOSS. When it continued to be ridden along, CONTRIBUTION was awkwardly placed inside TOP ACT passing the winning post on the first occasion.
Passing the winning post on the first occasion, SMART SALUTE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SICHUAN BOSS which got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of GOOD CHOICE AHEAD which was being steadied to obtain cover.
Approaching the 100 Metres, GOOD CHOICE AHEAD was bumped by SICHUAN BOSS (T Berry) which shifted in. T Berry was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he makes more endeavour than he did on this occasion to prevent his mounts from shifting ground.
LETSGOFREE lay out under pressure in the Straight.
A veterinary inspection of LITTLE ISLAND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of LETSGOFREE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious.
SICHUAN BOSS and GLORY STAR were sent for sampling.
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