I think Intuitive was unlucky not to have the quinella with Shot Of Thunder and Chairman's Choice , the latter was very unlucky down the straight copped a check from Society Beau which MIGHT have stopped him from actually winning the race i thought.

Yes Society Beau was something beaten, it looked to me like the horse actually slipped rather than pig-rooted but I could be wrong. Looking at the replay, it's hind leg seemed to slip and the horse panicked trying to keep itself upright.

Shot of Thunder, the ex WA horse was a bit too good on the day. Scenic Peak was a bit unlucky as I thought he came again on the line. I don't know whether the interference warranted him being relegated to fourth. Have seen a lot worse let go. I backed Pernod each way so I was pleased the protest was upheld.