RACE 3 (647)

Moderately away from the widest draw, raced better than midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 1100M, 2nd in the middle stages, outpaced early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
After the 2000 Metres was steadied to avoid SMART CITY (R Kingscote) which shifted in when not clear. R Kingscote was reprimanded. K C Leung stated that after this incident his mount raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Near the 700 Metres improved to the outside of KING OF SELECTION as that runner came under pressure. As a result SUPER GOLDENDRAGON then raced tight between KING OF SELECTION and ROMANTIC FANTASY and made contact with ROMANTIC FANTASY on a number of occasions. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer W K Mo stated that, in his view, the horse was assisted by being stepped up in distance for tonight’s race and also appeared to appreciate the "Good to Yielding” track conditions. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from gate 8, raced at tail, still 9 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was bumped by JOYFUL PROSPERITY which shifted in slightly. Near the 2000 Metres raced tight between NOBLE PURSUIT and JOYFUL PROSPERITY which shifted in momentarily. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well from gate 1, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, 4 lengths or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Made contact shortly after start, raced towards rear on the inside, 7 lengths back turning in, difficult to obtain clear run early in straight, made some headway thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 600 Metres bumped with SUPER GOLDENDRAGON on a number of occasions. A Badel stated that the instructions were to hold a handy position. He said when his mount did not show sufficient pace to hold that position he elected to shift behind runners making the first turn to avoid covering additional ground.

Began well from gate 11, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, found rail near 900M, 2-1/2L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. After the 600 Metres lost ground when being steadied to avoid KING OF SELECTION as that runner gave ground. As a result STAR BROSE shifted out and made contact with SERANGOON. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was badly held up for clear running behind SMART CITY. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, showed no response early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Bled.)

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly from a wide draw, raced behind midfield on the outside, 6 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
Approaching the 400 Metres shifted to the outside of SMART CITY to commence to improve. As a result PACKING HURRICANE made contact with AGENDA and raced tight between AGENDA and SMART CITY which lay out on the Home Turn.

Average to begin, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off well to take 2nd without threatening the winner.

Incident Report
Bumped near the 600 Metres. K Teetan stated that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Yielding” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide towards rear, very wide turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
R Kingscote stated that his mount did not appreciate being pressured by AGENDA in the lead and consequently was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded shortly after start, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3-1/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 400 Metres made contact with PACKING HURRICANE which shifted out. When giving ground near the 250 Metres raced in restricted room between PACKING HURRICANE and JOYFUL PROSPERITY which shifted in. J Orman stated that the instructions were to go forward. He said whilst his mount travelled well outside the leader throughout the event AGENDA came under pressure prior to straightening and was unable to finish its race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-3/4L turning in, kept on very well in straight, easily scored. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover in the early stages before giving ground in the Home Straight. The performance of KING OF SELECTION, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KING OF SELECTION 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.