Recap by phillip woo

Accelerando weaved a run from behind midfield on the fence to just touch off Oscar Glory in the dying stages for a maiden win at his third start. It was clearly his best run with a step up in distance sporting a tongue-tie for the first time. Well-backed Oscar Glory found one just too good after taking the lead 60m out following a prominent run on the fence. He was able to live up to a last-start win carrying four pounds more. Old-timer Pakistan Friend finished nicely to just miss second after making his run five back and one off the fence with late-market action. It was his best run in a while and he's close to a bottom. Shanghai Dragon grudgingly gave way after getting his own way in front. It was a pleasing run first-up this term. Favourite Turquoise Alpha ran on without menacing from towards the rear. He's crying out for a longer trip. Ode To Joy made minor ground after a one-off trip in midfield. It was a slightly better run following a downgrade. Arthur's Kingdom held his ground after a rails run better than midfield. He went better second-up here but may require a longer trip.

Racing Incident Report

Race Two: (112) - TAILORBIRD HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1600Meters

ODE TO JOY began awkwardly and bumped the inside of its gate.

ACCELERANDO shifted in at the start and brushed PAKISTAN FRIEND.

Shortly after the start, ROYAL PRIDE was crowded for room inside TOYCOON after being bumped by FOREVER GLORIOUS which was racing tight outside LIFELIFE VISION.

After this, ROYAL PRIDE was steadied to obtain cover.

From the outside barrier, RING BELLS was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

TURQUOISE ALPHA was also steadied shortly after the start to obtain cover.

Near the 1550 Metres, ODE TO JOY was crowded for room between PAKISTAN FRIEND and OSCAR GLORY which lay out when being ridden along to obtain a forward position.

Approaching the 1100 Metres, LIFELINE VISION got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed behind EZRA.

ACCELERANDO got its head on the side and lay out making the turn after the 900 Metres and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of ODE TO JOY.

Throughout the race, KASI FARASI travelled wide and without cover and was then taken wider by ODE TO JOY which shifted out passing the 600 Metres.

RING BELLS was held up for clear running after the 200 Metres and then had difficulty obtaining clear running over the concluding stages.

Passing the 50 Metres, ARTHUR'S KINGDOM was shifted out away from the heels of SHANGHAI DRAGON.

A veterinary inspection of TOYCOON, LIFELINE VISION and KASI FARASI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

TURQUOISE ALPHA, ACCELERANDO and OSCAR GLORY were sent for sampling.