March 4, 2009
When questioned, App. J Quinnell, rider of Atomic Force, stated that his instructions had been to go forward, but near the 1000m he allowed Academy Magic to cross with a view to settling outside that runner. App. Quinnell added that Atomic Force ran out at that point, then could not muster sufficient speed to cross Siphon and, as a result, was obliged to cover additional ground three wide. He added that around the home turn Atomic Force commenced to lay out and, due to the hard run it had endured, did not finish off the race. A post race veterinary examination of Atomic Force did not reveal any abnormalities. Trainer Mr M Hawkes stated that he felt Atomic Force hanging out around the turn and weakening in the straight was fully attributable to the hard run the horse had throughout the event.
Got out OK and eased out of the early leader fight tracked into the race behind the two main hopes and eased around there heals to make his attack. Got to the front easily, however I think Jimmy was a bit to confident for mine.(Stewards Report) Close to the finishing line Wanted shifted in under pressure towards Purdey.
