RACE 5 (99)

Began only fairly, raced at rear on the outside, very wide turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
Raced keenly in the middle stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Slightly slow out and crowded, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 650M, 5 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Became fractious as the start was effected, consequently jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Held up on the Home Turn. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, travelled well to turn, peaked and headed 200M, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Shifted out at start, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out 400M, 3 lengths or so back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Held up for clear running approaching the 400 Metres.

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out approaching 300M, showed very good response in straight, hit the front 150M, kept on very strongly to the line.

Incident Report
Was left racing wide and without cover from the 700 Metres.

Moderately away from a wide draw, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide from 650M, moved a bit closer after passing 600M, 2 lengths or so back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when racing tight to the inside of YOUNG FIGHTER which shifted in. After the event M F Poon stated that he was instructed to find cover if circumstances permitted. He said in the early stages he endeavoured to comply with his instructions but when caught wide and without cover he elected to allow SMART CITY to stride forward to endeavour to obtain a position closer to the rail. He added that as a result SMART CITY was obliged to race wide and without cover until near the 700 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded start, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, unable to obtain clear run until approaching final 100M, made minor progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Between the 500 Metres and the 400 Metres was steadied to avoid STAR GLOW when that runner commenced to give ground. When questioned Apprentice E C W Wong stated that he was instructed to take up a forward position and lead if circumstances permitted. He said YOUTH POWER jumped only fairly and then he rode his mount along in the early stages to comply with his instructions. He said when STAR GLOW improved to his outside he was content to allow that horse to cross his mount as he felt a position with cover would be advantageous.

Made contact shortly after start, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, 2-1/2L back after entering the back straight, same margin back turning in, peaked early in straight, eased final 150M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 50 Metres was eased and shifted to the inside of YOUTH POWER to continue into clear running.

Jumped with them, raced prominently but 3 wide in the early stages, 2 wide after entering the back straight, 3/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final 200M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact shortly after start, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1300 Metres raced tight to the inside of FORTUNATE SON. After the event Z Purton stated that after settling towards the back of the field his mount was unable to make up ground in the Home Straight due to the early and middle stages of the event being run outside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped well, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover after entering the back straight, moved closer after passing 600M, showed good response early in straight, took the lead 200M, peaked and headed 150M, weakened gradually close home.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. After the event C Y Ho stated that from a wide barrier he was given the option of taking up a forward position. He said when STAR GLOW commenced well and the early stages of the event were run outside of standard time he elected to allow STAR GLOW to stride forward and race outside the lead in the early stages. He added that STAR GLOW was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained small lacerations to the left hind pastern and heel. The performance of STAR GLOW, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, STAR GLOW will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.