RACE 2 (315)

Moderately away, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, angled out 500M, showed limited response early in straight, peaked on run 200M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Away with them, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths or so back, same margin back turning in, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
A Badel stated that he was given no specific instructions but when his mount commenced well he was able to hold an on-pace position. Sent for sampling post-race.

Slowly away, raced behind midfield on the inside, 6 lengths back turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
Over the concluding stages had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the inside of LAHORE. When questioned regarding his riding from near the 300 Metres Z Purton stated that after being crossed by LAHORE in the early stages he elected to shift to that runner’s outside where he was positioned between LAHORE and the favourite TURQUOISE VELOCITY. He said near the 300 Metres he elected to shift in slightly to follow TURQUOISE VELOCITY as he felt that runner would provide him with the opportunity to improve into the event. He said when TURQUOISE VELOCITY shifted in slightly leaving the 300 Metres and did not respond to its rider’s efforts to improve, he then was required to steady and shift back to the outside of TURQUOISE VELOCITY to obtain clear running. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Purton were reasonable in the circumstances.

Began well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared 300M, made some progress thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from gate 12, raced at rear on the inside, angled out approaching 550M, 7 lengths or so back turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Held up for clear running between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres.

Began well, raced 3 wide behind midfield, wider after passing 550M, 5 lengths or so back turning in, finished off strongly to score.

Incident Report
Was struck by TOP MAESTRO when that runner became fractious in the starting gates, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.

Jumped well, raced prominently on the outside, 1-1/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, 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.

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, no clear run until approaching 150M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
H Bowman stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily throughout the early stages. He said when he asked the horse for an effort leaving the 200 Metres it lay in and did not finish the race off thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began smartly, raced prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 900M, 2 lengths or so back on turn, angled out 500M, peaked early in straight, weakened final 200M. (Bled.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped by LUCKY SECRET. Near the 300 Metres SIGHT HERMOSO improved to the outside of LIVE WIRE when that runner shifted in whilst following TURQUOISE VELOCITY. When TURQUOISE VELOCITY then commenced to give ground, LIVE WIRE (Z Purton) shifted out, resulting in SIGHT HERMOSO being taken out onto SUPREME VOYAGER which was steadied. Z Purton was advised to exercise more care. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race.

Taken back from gate 11, raced 3 wide towards rear, angled out 500M, 6 lengths or so back turning in, made very good progress in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked on run 100M, headed final 50M, finished 3rd.

Incident Report
On jumping made heavy contact with LUCKY SECRET and became unbalanced. M L Yeung stated that his mount became stirred up behind the starting gates due to the delay when TOP MAESTRO was withdrawn. He said his mount travelled only fairly during the race and under its top weight of 135 lbs found it difficult to finish the race off when under pressure in the Home Straight. Trainer K W Lui stated that the horse had pleased him leading into the race and concurred with the views of Jockey Yeung that the pre-race manners of the horse had affected its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TURQUOISE VELOCITY, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, TURQUOISE VELOCITY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken from the widest draw, raced at rear on outer, very wide turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
Bumped heavily at the start and became unbalanced.

Began well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, showed no response early in straight, weakened final 300M, eased final 150M.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. Apprentice E C W Wong reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the event and changed stride on a number of occasions before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded start, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out 500M, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
After being placed in the starting gates became fractious, reared and became cast. Acting on veterinary advice that the horse was not suitable to race it was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, TOP MAESTRO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.