RACE 5 (369)

Began well from a wide draw, trapped wide in midfield early, raced 2 wide behind midfield in the middle stages, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from a wide draw, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the inside, same margin back on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 750 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid SO MY FOLKS (D B McMonagle) which shifted in when not clear. D B McMonagle was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. In this incident SUPREME SEA shifted out and as a consequence made contact with FLYING TING LOK. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from a tricky gate, raced prominently on the outside, 1/4L back turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked 200M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Began only fairly and bumped, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Slightly slow out, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, ran on evenly, lost 2nd on line.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Blundered on jumping, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover on turn, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
A Badel stated that from a wide barrier he was requested to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked approaching 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Began awkwardly and bumped, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
For a short distance near the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when racing tight between MR COOL and SHINYU KOKOROE which shifted out slightly. M F Poon reported that when he obtained a position with cover behind SHINYU KOKOROE near the 700 Metres his mount appeared to resent the kickback thereafter.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Began only fairly, raced towards rear, 5 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared approaching 200M, made good progress thereafter to take 2nd. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Away well, positioned 1 out 1 back, there to turn, bumped near 350M, finished off strongly to score.

Incident Report
Lay out making the Home Turn.

Began well from the widest draw, unable to slot in early, slightly taken back after passing 1100M, raced behind midfield on the outside, 5 lengths back turning in, weakened early in straight.

Incident Report
Bumped near the 750 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, FLYING TINK LOK will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.