RACE 1 (685)

Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, moved closer on turn, showed good response in straight, took the lead 150M, kept on well to the line, just able to hold off the challenger late.

Incident Report
E Brown stated that when his mount jumped well tonight he was able to hold a more forward position than its previous race starts. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide behind midfield, very wide turning in, finished off strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Out in line, raced in midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer on turn, kept on well in straight to take a place.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped shortly after start, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 550M, a bit closer on turn, kept on well in straight to make frame.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, took the lead 1100M, found rail after passing 900M, led by a length on turn, peaked and headed 150M, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide turning in, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped shortly after start, raced in midfield on the inside, angled out after passing 450M, 3-1/2L back turning in, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Held up on the Home Turn.

Crowded start, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was steadied when crowded between WINDICATOR FAMILY and NOBLE FANS, both of which shifted ground. Passing the 1500 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by ZETTA FORCE which lay in and away from SETANTA despite the efforts of its rider. Approaching the 400 Metres made contact with DRAGON SUNRISE when that runner lay in and away from SETANTA. M F Poon stated that after jumping only fairly and being crowded at the start his mount settled further back in the field than had been intended. He added when the pace of the event increased from the 800 Metres DOUBLE BINGO did not respond to his riding and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide at rear, 5 lengths or so back turning in, made no progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Approaching the 1500 Metres was steadied when crowded between ZETTA FORCE and SETANTA (L Ferraris) which shifted in when not clear. L Ferraris was reprimanded. Approaching the 400 Metres lay in and made contact with DOUBLE BINGO. Z Purton could offer no excuse for the horse’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. Trainer K W Lui stated that the horse had pleased him leading into the race but could offer no excuse for its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began awkwardly and made contact, sent forward to take the early lead, headed 1100M, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader in the middle stages, peaked early in straight, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with DOUBLE BINGO.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 3 wide, a length or so back, 2 wide from 800M, same margin back on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Passing the 1500 Metres was steadied to avoid NOBLE FANS (R Kingscote) which shifted in when not clear. R Kingscote was reprimanded. When questioned regarding his riding in the early stages and as to whether there was an opportunity to go forward of PODIUM to avoid racing wide K C Leung stated that the instructions were to take up a midfield position. He said when his mount jumped well it held a forward position. He added that when positioned to the outside of PODIUM he was reluctant to allow his mount to stride forward as he was of the opinion this would be in contrast to the instructions that had been issued. He said as a result WINDICATOR FAMILY was obliged to race wide and without cover until near the 800 Metres before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.