RACE 6 (52)

Average to begin, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off well to make frame without threatening. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, peaked on turn, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Making the turn near the 1000 Metres, when racing ungenerously, was steadied when momentarily crowded between BRAVE WITNESS and MATSU VICTOR which shifted out slightly when it made the turn awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 8 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Bumped at the 250 Metres.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, travelled well to turn, kept on strongly in straight, easily scored.

Incident Report
Crowded at the start by SUPER UNICORN which shifted out.

Began well from gate 1, positioned 1-1/4L behind the leader, there to turn, kept on well in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
Near the 250 Metres was bumped by COURIER MAGIC and became unbalanced as COURIER MAGIC raced tight to the inside of ROCKET SPADE. When questioned, C Y Ho stated that from the inside barrier his intention was to hold a more forward position to take advantage of the gate. He said whilst MATSU VICTOR travelled comfortably throughout the event, it failed to respond strongly to his riding in the Home Straight. He added, in his opinion, MATSU VICTOR may be better suited by being ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages to allow it to finish the race off. Trainer K W Lui agreed with the assessment of Jockey Ho that MATSU VICTOR may not have appreciated being ridden in a more forward position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced in midfield on the outside, very wide into straight, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Began well, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, angled out approaching 400M, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Began only fairly, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made good progress in straight to take a place.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his instructions were to lead tonight. He said after travelling well in the lead, GALLANT CROWN was disappointing in its failure to finish the race off and he could offer no explanation in respect to its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Taken back from gate 7, raced towards rear, 2 wide, 6 lengths or so back on turn, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shifted in on jumping and became unbalanced when it bumped with GALLANT CROWN. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of BRAVE WITNESS, a last start winner, was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, BRAVE WITNESS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

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