RACE 5 (41)

Jumped only fairly, raced slightly better than midfield but trapped wide, moved a bit closer in the middle stages, a length or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began smartly, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, commenced move approaching 400M, finished off very strongly to score.

Incident Report
Was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
Near the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, angled out 400M, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Clean jump, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 2 lengths or so back, similar position in the middle stages, kept on well in straight to make frame, always held.

Incident Report
No report.

Incident Report
Blundered shortly after the start.

Incident Report
Near the 250 Metres became held up for clear running behind CIRCUIT SEVEN and after being shifted to the outside of that runner continued to be held up behind METRO WARRIOR and as a result could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event.

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the outside, 4 lengths or so back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, K Teetan reported that his mount, which was having its second race start, raced greenly when there was no other horse positioned to its inside and as a result lacked concentration during the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped well, sent forward to take the early lead, headed near 1300M, 3/4L back on turn, showed good response in straight, hit the front 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 50M.

Incident Report
Shifted out on jumping and was bumped. Approaching the 300 Metres raced tight to the outside of ALMIGHTY KICK which lay out at that point. Was then held up for clear running behind SUPERSONIC until approaching the 200 Metres.

Began awkwardly, positioned 5 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Out with rest, raced at rear on the outside, 7 lengths back, peaked on turn, weakened early in straight, finished tailed out, unacceptable performance.

Incident Report
After the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded by HOLY POWER (M Chadwick) which shifted to the outside of METRO WARRIOR to obtain clear running after being held up on the heels of that runner. M Chadwick was reprimanded.

Moderately away from a wide draw, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, took the lead after passing 1300M, led by 3/4L on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 200M, weakened close home.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. After the 150 Metres was crowded.<23/9/2024 Additional Veterinary Reports>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that SUPERSONIC had sustained a right front tendon injury after racing. Before being allowed to race again, SUPERSONIC will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Incident Report
At declaration time, C Y Ho was declared as the rider of both ALMIGHTY KICK and SPICY SPANGLE. It was established that C Y Ho had a firm commitment to ride SPICY SPANGLE. As such, the Stewards permitted Y L Chung to be substituted as the rider of ALMIGHTY KICK. For this declaration error, Jockey Ho was fined $2,000. Jumped only fairly.

Average to begin, raced at rear, 7 lengths or so back, still 6 lengths back turning in, taken wide in straight and made very good progress to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. When questioned, C L Chau stated that from the inside barrier he was requested by his connections to stay towards the inside rail so it was not positioned racing amongst or behind horses to avoid any kickback as the event was run during rain falling. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in its trachea and also found the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. The performance of VIGOR ELLEEGANT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, VIGOR ELLEEGANT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.