RACE 1 (141)

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed good response in straight, took the lead 75M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, raced prominently, 2 wide, took the lead 250M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 75M.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Away with them, raced better than midfield but trapped wide early, slightly taken back after passing 800M, positioned 2 wide in midfield on turn, angled out 350M, finished off strongly to take a place, nearest on line.

Incident Report
Over the final 100 Metres shifted in when under pressure.

Jumped awkwardly, raced behind midfield on the outside early, found rail 600M, 4 lengths back turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Began well, raced better than midfield on the inside, 2 wide turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked 100M, weakened gradually final 50M.

Incident Report
A Atzeni was reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides passing the 300 Metres.

Began only fairly, raced 2 wide at rear, 5 lengths back on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Lay in in the Home Straight.

Jumped with them, raced 3 wide better than midfield, there to turn, made minor progress early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped well, took the early lead, headed 900M, 2nd in the middle stages, shared lead on turn, peaked and headed 250M, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
D Probert stated that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead by SPEEDY SMARTIE and MACANESE MASTER which resulted in it not being able to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, similar position on turn, no clear run early in straight,

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. After the 300 Metres was shifted to the outside of MACANESE MASTER to attempt to obtain clear running. As SUPER CHARIZZARD was being shifted to the outside, MACANESE MASTER (Apprentice P N Wong) commenced to give ground and shifted out slightly, resulting in SUPER CHARIZZARD having to be checked passing the 250 Metres when disappointed for clear running between SONIC BOOM and MACANESE MASTER. As a consequence SUPER CHARIZZARD was held up between the 250 Metres and the 100 Metres. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care.

Crowded shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between COLONEL and SUPER CHARIZZARD which shifted out and away from SUPER ELITE. Lay in throughout the event. M L Yeung stated that his mount failed to travel during the race and, in his opinion, is better suited racing at Sha Tin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted out abruptly at start, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead near 900M, shared lead with rival on turn, weakened early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned Apprentice P N Wong stated that her instructions from the outside barrier were to lead the event. She said on jumping MACANESE MASTER jumped awkwardly, shifted out and as a result lost some ground. She said having regard to her instructions she elected to ride MACANESE MASTER forward to attempt to cross runners to her inside but when unable to do so MACANESE MASTER was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. When questioned if there was an opportunity to ride MACANESE MASTER in a conservative manner in the early stages, given the horse had jumped awkwardly, Apprentice Wong stated that when she thought that it was still possible to comply with her instructions as she was of the opinion a number of runners to her inside were not being ridden forward, she elected to ride her mount forward to comply with the instructions. Trainer Y S Tsui confirmed the instructions issued.

Incident Report
Was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and found to be lame in its left front leg. Acting on veterinary advice that SUNNY DARLING was not suitable to race, the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, SUNNY DARLING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.