RACE 1 (345)

Crowded shortly after start, raced 2 wide, 3 lengths back, angled out approaching 400M, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 100M, kept on well to the line and scored. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance was hampered when crowded between MULTIDUTCH and BRILLIANT FIRE which shifted out. When placed under pressure over the final 200 Metres lay in and proved difficult to ride out. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer K H Ting stated that whilst the horse had performed well at its first race start in Hong Kong it had disappointed him subsequently. He said BLAZING BEAM continued to work to his satisfaction in the stable and the only explanation he could offer for the improved showing was that it was assisted by a favourable barrier draw and holding a handy position as a consequence during the running of the race. Sent for sampling post-race.

Shifted in at start and made contact raced slightly behind midfield on the outside, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
On jumping shifted in and made contact with NEBRASKAN. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from gate 9, raced 2 wide towards rear, 6 to 7 lengths back turning in, taken wide in straight and finished off well to take a place.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Leaving the 1100 Metres got its head up when being steadied to obtain a position with cover.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, saved around on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Leaving the 100 Metres was eased to avoid BLAZING BEAM, resulting in ORIENTAL SURPRISE shifting out and making slight contact with LUCKY GENERATIONS.

Bumped shortly after start, sat right behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed good response early in straight, took the lead 200M, peaked and headed 100M, weakened close home.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance shifted out and bumped BLAZING BEAM.

Bumped start, tracked leaders on the outside, a bit closer after passing 800M, 2nd on turn, took the lead 250M, peaked and headed 200M, weakened final 50M.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide behind midfield, there to turn, made some progress early in straight, no clear run final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Over the final 150 Metres raced tight to the inside of CONCORDE STAR which shifted in. Passing the 100 Metres LUCKY GENERATIONS was steadied when crowded between ORIENTAL SURPRISE which shifted out when being eased to avoid BLAZING BEAM and CONCORDE STAR (J Orman) which continued to shift in. J Orman was advised to exercise more care. As a consequence LUCKY GENERATIONS could not be ridden out to the finish of the race. When questioned H Bowman stated that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position from his favourable barrier. He said whilst LUCKY GENERATIONS jumped well tonight, with the early pace of the event being run inside of standard time, he was unable to hold a more forward position in the early stages and as a consequence settled further back in the field than he had intended. He said throughout the middle stages of the event he followed CONCORDE STAR and from the 600 Metres his mount commenced to race keenly and as a result was positioned close to that runner. He added that after the 500 Metres when CONCORDE STAR shifted out to improve his mount became positioned to the inside of that horse which resulted in him not being able to shift out making the Home Turn which was his preferred option. He said as a consequence he elected to improve to the inside of CONCORDE STAR with a view to following BLAZING BEAM but in the Home Straight he was unable to fully test his mount when held up behind BLAZING BEAM and racing tight between ORIENTAL SURPRISE and CONCORDE STAR. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued. After considering the evidence the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Bowman were reasonable in the circumstances. Sent for sampling post-race.

Slightly slow out, raced towards rear on the inside, a bit closer in the middle stages, made some progress early in straight, no clear run final 100M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Over the final 50 Metres was held up behind BRILLIANT FIRE and could not be ridden out to the finish of the race.

Began only fairly, raced in midfield on the inside, angled out after passing 400M, unable to obtain clear run in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. When questioned C Y Ho reported that on entering the Home Straight he endeavoured to improve between MULTIDUTCH and ORIENTAL SURPRISE. He said when ORIENTAL SURPRISE shifted out and MULTIDUTCH shifted in slightly he was checked when disappointed for this run which resulted in CHILL MASTER getting its head up and becoming unbalanced. He added that after shifting to the inside of ORIENTAL SURPRISE, CHILL MASTER was held up for clear running over the final 100 Metres.

Slowly away, raced at tail, 8 lengths or so back, same margin back turning in, made some progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
In the early and middle stages raced keenly and near the 900 Metres and again near the 600 Metres was steadied away from HAPPY BOYS. When questioned H T Mo stated that as the start was effected his mount stood flat-footed and despite his efforts to have the horse jump with the field it did not respond and as a consequence lost ground at the start. Before being allowed to race again, EVER SMART will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight H T Mo stated that when being ridden out EVER SMART lay in and as a result proved difficult to ride. He added as a consequence he was obliged to place pressure to his left rein at various stages in the Home Straight to ensure that his mount maintained its position with clear running. Jockey Mo was advised he must ensure that, under the provisions of Rule 103, he reports any occurrence in a race which may have affected the running of his horse.

Began well, tracked leaders, 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Kicked a rail in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. After travelling a short distance blundered and then was bumped by BLAZING BEAM. Y L Chung stated that when his mount jumped well he was able to hold a more forward position than what had been anticipated. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, peaked and headed 250M, weakened 200M, eased final 150M. (Bled.)

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, COLONEL will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.