RACE 5 (678)

Jumped awkwardly, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on the middle track, hard ridden from 300M but only showed limited response, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer K L Man stated that he had instructed Jockey K C Leung to go forward as he felt it was advantageous to hold an on-pace position today. He said, in his opinion, this was the principal reason for the horse’s improved performance and also it had appreciated the "Good to Yielding” track conditions, particularly as it had performed well on a similar surface in Ireland prior to being imported into Hong Kong. Sent for sampling post-race.

Shifted out at start, raced prominently on the stands' rail, hard ridden approaching 300M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Raced greenly under pressure in the Home Straight. Over the final 100 Metres lay out and proved difficult to ride out to the finish. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/4L at 400M, hard ridden from 350M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 50M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by BROWNNEEDSFURTHER which shifted out. Between the 400 Metres and the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when endeavouring to improve between REAL GENTLEMAN and BROWNNEEDSFURTHER.

Began only fairly from gate 1, raced prominently on the middle track, kept on well until approaching 100M, weakened gradually final 50M.

Incident Report
Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400 Metres and 300 Metres. Over the final 150 Metres could not be ridden out when held up behind REAL GENTLEMAN.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced towards rear on the stands' side, hard ridden from 300M but showed no response, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
As the pace steadied leaving the 800 Metres raced keenly and was steadied to avoid AMAZING FUN.

Moderately away, raced prominently on the middle track, peaked 300M, weakened gradually final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from gate 10, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the stands' rail early, dropped towards rear gradually after passing 600M, failed to make any progress final 300M.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. As the pace steadied leaving the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly. Near the 700 Metres TRENDY RUSH was then checked to avoid BROWNNEEDSFURTHER, resulting in TRENDY RUSH then shifting out and causing IMPENDING LEGACY to be steadied. TRENDY RUSH continued to race ungenerously and near the 500 Metres shifted in when being steadied to avoid POSITIVE SMILE.

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, AMAZING FUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Began awkwardly and lost ground, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader, hard ridden after passing 300M but only showed limited response, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that her mount was fractious in the gates and whilst it was able to lead the event it did not travel well when in that position. She added in the Home Straight FLASHING FIGHTER failed to respond to her riding and was disappointing. Trainer P F Yiu stated that the horse had pleased him leading into the race. He said, in his opinion, FLASHING FIGHTER did not appreciate the "Good to Yielding” track conditions, particularly as it had not travelled well and dipped on a number of occasions during the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. The performance of FLASHING FIGHTER, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, FLASHING FIGHTER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, positioned a length or so back on the middle track, hard ridden from 250M, showed very good response, took the lead 50M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 900 Metres was hampered when it was steadied to avoid IMPENDING LEGACY which shifted out abruptly. Near the 700 Metres was steadied when crowded between EMERGING STAR and TRENDY RUSH which shifted out when racing keenly.

Shifted out at start, raced prominently on the stands' side, hard ridden approaching 300M but only showed limited response, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Proved difficult to load. Jumped only fairly, shifted out and made contact with EMERGING STAR. After the 900 Metres hung out towards EMERGING STAR and as a result was checked. Near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid TRENDY RUSH. Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. The barrier and racing manners of IMPENDING LEGACY were also considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, IMPENDING LEGACY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid CONRAD PATCH (Apprentice P N Wong) which shifted in when not clear. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and advised to ensure that she is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.