RACE 1 (179)

Bumped on jumping, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead near 900M, led by a length turning in, kept on very well in straight, easily scored.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 to 4 lengths back turning in, no clear run early in straight, cleared near 250M, finished off well to take 2nd without threatening the winner.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Briefly held up on the Home Turn. Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres was again held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, raced in midfield on the outside, there to turn, made some progress early in straight, peaked on run 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped by GEORGIAN SIGMA which shifted in abruptly. Shifted in near the 350 Metres and was bumped.

Bumped start, took the early lead, headed and made contact near 900M, 2nd on turn, hard ridden after passing 350M but only showed limited response, weakened gradually final 150M.

Incident Report
Shifted in abruptly at the start and was bumped. Near the 900 Metres made contact with RUBY THRIVE when that runner shifted out slightly. Sent for sampling post-race.

Quickly into stride, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Had its right front plate adjusted in the saddling stalls. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Approaching the 900 Metres ELITE GOLF was being steadied to take up a position behind SALON S. When being steadied, RUBY THRIVE, which was racing greenly, shifted in abruptly after making contact with GEORGIAN SIGMA, resulting in ELITE GOLF then having to be steadied when crowded by RUBY THRIVE. The Stewards were satisfied that the principal reason for the incident was due to the racing manners of RUBY THRIVE, however, Z Purton, rider of GEORGIAN SIGMA, was advised to ensure that he leaves sufficient racing room for runners to his inside. Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the 300 Metres.

Made contact at start, raced behind midfield on the outside, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped.

Bumped start and unbalanced, taken back to race towards rear on the outside, 9 lengths or so back turning in, made some headway in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by LIGHT YEARS GLORY which shifted in. Raced very wide and without cover until near the 700 Metres. When questioned C L Chau stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position with cover. He said in the early stages when caught wide and to the outside of TURIN CHAMPIONS he elected to come back to obtain a position with cover behind that runner which resulted in his mount settling further back in the field than he had expected. He said when being shifted behind TURIN CHAMPIONS leaving the 800 Metres he was of the opinion that the pace of the race increased and this resulted in his mount losing touch with the field thereafter. He added from the 600 Metres he encouraged his mount forward, however, it took some time to respond to his riding and was inclined to lay out making the Home Turn before finishing the race off well in the Home Straight.

Made contact at start, raced 3 wide slightly better than midfield, 2 wide on turn, angled out after passing 500M, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped by TURIN CHAMPIONS which shifted in. Near the 350 Metres was steadied when crowded between COOL BOY (J Orman) which shifted in slightly and LIGHT YEARS GLORY (M Chadwick) which shifted out when being corrected by its rider. Both J Orman and M Chadwick were advised to exercise more care.

Bumped on jumping, raced 2 wide in midfield, difficult to settle in the early stages, found rail near 800M, 3-1/2L back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped by SALON S which shifted in. Near the 850 Metres lay out towards FOREVER FANCY, became unbalanced and blundered. For some distance near the 200 Metres raced tight to the inside of ELITE GOLF when attempting to improve inside that runner. WORD OF KINDNESS was then shifted to the outside of ELITE GOLF near the 100 Metres where it obtained clear running.

Average to begin, raced at rear, 7 lengths or so back, same margin back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 1000 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by WORD OF KINDNESS which was taken in by FOREVER FANCY when that runner shifted in when being steadied to allow RUBY THRIVE to cross. Making the first turn leaving the 900 Metres was steadied away from JOLLY BRILLIANT.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced behind midfield on the inside, 5 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, no clear run early in straight, made no progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Making the first turn lay out and was steadied to avoid WORD OF KINDNESS. Near the 250 Metres was steadied to avoid RUBY THRIVE which shifted out and away from SUPER DRAGON.

Bumped start, raced better than midfield on the outside, no cover on turn, weakened final 300M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Shifted out near the 350 Metres when being corrected and was bumped. M Chadwick reported that from the outside barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position and attempt to follow GEORGIAN SIGMA across. He said when his mount did not show sufficient pace to cross RUBY THRIVE it was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event where it hung in during the race. Trainer W K Mo confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Slightly slow out, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Made contact with the right side of its starting gate, raced prominently, difficult to settle in the early stages, made contact 900M, 2 lengths back on turn, weakened early in straight, eased final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping made contact with the right side of its starting gate. C Y Ho reported that his mount, which was having its first race start, raced ungenerously throughout the event and near the 900 Metres became unbalanced and was checked when positioned to the inside of GEORGIAN SIGMA. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners and performance of RUBY THRIVE were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, RUBY THRIVE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.