Race 6 Number 9 – Alaskan Wolf - Near the 100m was accidentally struck across the head by the whip of another rider. (Ipswich 23/9/17) Race 7 Number 6 – Shock Alert (NZ) - Stood awkwardly, then struck its gate resulting in its rider striking his right elbow and right knee. (Gold Coast 7/10/17) Race 7 Number 11 – Malmas (FR) - When over racing in the middle stages had to be steadied off heels near the 800m. Rider stated it raced ungenerously throughout. (Caulfield 18/10/17) Race 9 Number 5 – New Tipperary - Began awkwardly. Raced wide without cover. Hung out under pressure in home straight. (Flemington 7/10/17) Race 9 Number 7 – Etymology - When racing keenly passing 1600m had to be checked to avoid heels. Vet - sustained laceration to off hind fetlock & scope detected a degree of EIPH. Clearance since received. (Moonee Valley 29/9/17)