RACE 1 (303)

Bumped start, raced 2 wide better than midfield early, found rail 900M, 2 wide from 500M, showed good response in straight, hit the front 100M, kept on well to hold off the challengers. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping and then shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between JOLLY JUMPER and SMILING EMPEROR which shifted in. Crowded after travelling a short distance. When questioned Y L Chung stated that as the horse does not always begin well it can often settle further back in the field than instructed. He said today when his mount jumped well he was able to hold a more forward position than it had at its previous race starts. He added that near the 1200 Metres when JOLLY JUMPER was steadied in front he became awkwardly placed close to that runner which resulted in IRON LEGION becoming unbalanced and blundering at that point. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out approaching 500M, no clear run early in straight, finished off strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back to race towards rear on the outside, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place, nearest on line.

Incident Report
Crowded after travelling a short distance.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the inside, angled out 600M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame.

Incident Report
Held up on the Home Turn.

Jumped well from gate 9, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, challenged the leader turning in, took the lead 400M, peaked and headed 100M, weakened gradually close home.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped on jumping, raced at rear on the outside, very wide into straight, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping. After travelling a short distance SMILING EMPEROR shifted in and away from SILVER KING (H T Mo) after SILVER KING shifted in before being corrected by Jockey Mo. As a consequence IRON LEGION, DRACO and STRONGEST BOY were all steadied when crowded to the inside of SMILING EMPEROR. H T Mo was reprimanded and advised in similar circumstances he would be expected to correct his mount sooner than what he did on this occasion.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out 500M, made good progress early in straight, peaked on run 100M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
After being crossed by SMILING EMPEROR near the 800 Metres raced keenly for some distance thereafter.

Began only fairly and bumped, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed good response early in straight, peaked on run 100M, weakened gradually close home.

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping. Over the final 200 Metres raced tight between IRON LEGION and PANDA LEGEND, both of which shifted ground.

Began well from gate 1, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened 200M, eased final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away from gate 13, raced behind midfield on the outside, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out approaching 500M, no clear run early in straight, blundered badly near 350M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When questioned K Teetan stated that his mount hung out in the middle stages. He said near the 450 Metres he endeavoured to force a run between SILVER KING and ISLAND GOLDEN but when SILVER KING commenced to give ground at that point he was checked when disappointed for this run. He added that as a result he remained very awkwardly placed behind SILVER KING between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres at which point he struck the heels of SILVER KING and blundered badly. K Teetan was reprimanded and advised in similar circumstances he would be expected to ensure that there is sufficient racing room to improve into runs. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well to turn, peaked and headed 400M, weakened final 300M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
J Orman stated that the intention was to obtain cover. He said when SHINE BRIGHT jumped well he was able to hold the lead without being pressured to do so, but, in his opinion, SHINE BRIGHT did not run out the 1600 Metres of today’s race.

Bumped start, raced better than midfield on the outside, 2 lengths or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start and as a result shifted in and made contact with IRON LEGION. After travelling a short distance was momentarily crowded by SILVER KING.

Began well from a wide draw, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover in the middle stages, wider turning in, weakened early in straight. (Roarer.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres. H T Mo reported that he was issued with no specific instruction other than to have the horse race where comfortable, particularly as it is a known "roarer”. He said when SILVER KING jumped well today he was able to hold a more forward position than at its previous race starts. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. The performance of SILVER KING, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SILVER KING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.