RACE 1 (374)

Began well, raced prominently, took the lead 250M, kept on well, just able to hold off the challenger.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Slightly slow out, raced towards rear, hard ridden after passing 250M, finished off strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a narrow margin. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. When questioned Z Purton stated that after holding a position behind midfield he had some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 500 Metres and the 300 Metres when being shifted to the outside of YEE CHEONG GLORY. He said after obtaining clear running to the outside of YEE CHEONG GLORY near the 250 Metres SPARKLING FELLOW commenced to respond well to his hands and heels riding and when he was satisfied the horse was at its top being ridden in this manner, he continued to ride the horse hands and heels to the winning post, particularly when racing tight to the outside of the winner GOLD PATCH. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly, raced towards rear, 3 to 4 lengths back, moved closer approaching 500M, kept on well until no extra final 100M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Made contact at start, raced slightly better than midfield on the middle track, hard ridden approaching 300M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start.

Jumped well from gate 1, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead 500M, peaked and headed 300M, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Shifted in at start and made contact, raced in midfield, hard ridden after passing 400M but only showed limited response, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped.

Began smartly, showed good speed to take the lead, headed 500M, weakened final 300M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his mount hung in throughout the race and when placed under pressure over the final 300 Metres proved difficult to ride out, resulting in him having to correct his mount on a number of occasions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact at start, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader, hard ridden 400M but only showed limited response, hampered near 250M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 250 Metres was steadied when crowded between SPICY SPEEDY and SKY CAP (Apprentice E C W Wong) which hung in. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that Apprentice Wong had made some effort to prevent his mount from shifting ground, he was reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make a greater effort than he did on this occasion and stop riding and straighten his mounts.

Began awkwardly, raced towards rear on the middle track, passed some tired runners final 350M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Kicked a rail in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped awkwardly.

Moderately away, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the middle track, hard ridden from 400M but showed no response, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Near the 300 Metres made contact with TOP THRONE due to both runners shifting ground.

Began only fairly, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader in the middle of the track, hard ridden after passing 300M but showed no response, weakened final 200M. (Roarer.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 300 Metres made contact with BULLISH PRIDE due to both runners shifting ground. L Ferraris stated that the horse was disadvantaged by racing towards the centre of the track. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

Jumped awkwardly, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the middle track, peaked 300M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Began well from gate 14, raced at rear on the stands' rail, failed to make any progress final 400M.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact at start, raced towards rear on the stands' side, hard ridden from 400M but showed no response, eased final 150M.

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping.