RACE 1 (325)

Began well from gate 10, raced 3 wide behind midfield, sent forward after passing 850M, took the lead near 600M, led by 1/2L turning in, kept on well in straight to hold off the challengers.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, moved closer after passing 850M, 2 lengths or so back turning in, finished off strongly to take 2nd, nearest finish.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 650M, closer on turn, kept on well in straight but always just held.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Out with rest, raced towards rear on the inside, commenced move 550M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame.

Incident Report
K Teetan stated that his instructions were to hold a more forward position but despite riding his mount along in the early stages it did not show sufficient pace to do so, particularly when it was bumped by WAH MAY WAI WAI which shifted out after travelling a short distance.

Bumped shortly after start, raced towards rear of midfield, 2 wide, closer on turn, made some progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start.

Began only fairly, raced at rear, hard ridden approaching 550M, 5 to 6 lengths back at 400M, closed off well without threatening.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Shifted out shortly after start, 2nd in the early and middle stages, travelled keenly and lost position near 700M, raced slightly better than midfield on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance shifted out and away from ROMANTIC FANTASY, resulting in its rider Apprentice E C W Wong having to correct his mount. For some distance near the 700 Metres raced keenly and was steadied away from WAH MAY WAI WAI. When questioned regarding his riding in the middle stages and as to whether there was an opportunity to hold his position to the outside of WAH MAY WAI WAI, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his instructions were to go forward. He said when the early stages of the event were being run inside of standard time he elected to hold a trailing position behind WAH MAY WAI WAI on the rail. He said near the 1000 Metres as the pace of the event steadied his mount commenced to race keenly and as a result he was eased to avoid WAH MAY WAI WAI which resulted in his mount shifting out and being positioned to the outside of that runner. He said as the early stages were run inside of standard time and his mount has a tendency to hang in, he repositioned his mount behind WAH MAY WAI WAI to ensure it raced tractably and to provide it with the best opportunity to finish the race off in the Home Straight. He added after being briefly held up making the Home Turn SUPER SICARIO finished the race off in a one-paced manner. The Stewards advised Apprentice Wong that, in their opinion, he would have been better suited by holding his position to the outside of WAH MAY WAI WAI, however, having regard to his explanation, they found the tactics he adopted were reasonable in the circumstances.

Began well from gate 1, positioned 5 lengths behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide from 650M, checked near 500M, made little progress in straight.

Incident Report
Approaching the 500 Metres was checked when crowded between MAGIC COSMOS which shifted out making the turn and CARRYON SMILING which raced tight to the inside of ROMANTIC FANTASY (A Badel) when that runner shifted in. A Badel was reprimanded and advised he must ensure that he leaves sufficient room for runners to his inside.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, closer after passing 700M, 3 wide turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, headed near 600M, 2nd on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance shifted out and made contact with GOLD TACK. M L Yeung could offer no excuse for his mount giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began only fairly, raced towards rear on the inside, angled out 400M, 7 lengths back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
J Orman stated that his instructions were to hold a more forward position but when his mount jumped only fairly it settled further back in the field than intended. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, raced better than midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 700M, made slight contact near 500M, 3 wide turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Making the turn approaching the 500 Metres shifted out and made slight contact with LEATHER MASTER. The performance of MAGIC COSMOS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MAGIC COSMOS 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.