RACE 8 (701)

Shifted out at start and made contact, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 550M, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
The Stewards conducted an inquiry into Jockey A Badel’s right arm, which was holding the whip, extending out towards the second placegetter SUPER GOLDENDRAGON approaching the finish of the race. A Badel stated that after riding his mount out in his usual manner in the Home Straight, over the concluding stages when racing close to SUPER GOLDENDRAGON, he was restricted in being able to use his whip due to the close proximity to SUPER GOLDENDRAGON. He said as a result approaching the finish of the event and in accordance with his riding style he pushed his mount which resulted in him shifting his weight forward and then losing his balance slightly and in his right hand holding the whip extending away from his body and towards SUPER GOLDENDRAGON as the horses approached the finish. Jockey K C Leung, rider of SUPER GOLDENDRAGON, stated that as his focus was on riding his mount out vigorously to the finish he did not feel any contact on his body nor was he aware if the whip of Jockey Badel had made contact with his horse. After considering all the evidence including various patrol angles that were available to the Stewards, they accepted the explanation of Jockey Badel, however, he was advised that in similar circumstances he must ride with more care to ensure that his arm holding the whip is not extending away from his body so as to avoid any contact with any rider or horse. A Badel was warned for using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion near the 50 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on the outside, commenced move 800M, took the lead approaching 700M, headed 500M, kept on well until final 100M, stayed on evenly to take a place.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced 2 wide towards rear, 4 lengths or so back turning in, angled out early in straight, cleared 300M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
No report.

Slightly slow out and made contact, raced at rear on the inside, angled out 550M, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped only fairly, raced 3 wide behind midfield, hard ridden after passing 550M, very wide turning in, made no impression in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 10, raced prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, peaked on run 400M, weakened early in straight, eased thereafter. (Roarer.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away from gate 1, sat right behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final furlong.

Incident Report
For a short distance near the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of KINGLY DEMEANOR. M Chadwick stated that the instructions were to go forward. Trainer K L Man confirmed the instructions and said with blinkers being reapplied he asked Jockey Chadwick to take up a forward position as it was felt it was advantageous to do so on the "Yielding” track.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide better than midfield, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly, raced at rear on the outside, improved on turn, 2 to 3 lengths back turning in, finished off well to take 2nd without threatening the winner.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 300 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between KYRUS TREASURE and FLUORESCENCE which shifted out to improve.

Jumped well from a wide draw, raced 3 wide better than midfield, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Making the Home Turn and in the early part of the Home Straight was hampered when taken wider by ROMANTIC FANTASY. H T Mo stated that the intention was to hold an on-pace position. He said FORTUNE KINGO jumped awkwardly and then did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to hold a more forward position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared after passing 300M, failed to make any progress thereafter. (Roarer.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
J Moreira stated that his mount failed to travel throughout the event and, in his opinion, was not comfortable on the "Yielding” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Taken back to race behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, headed approaching 700M, retook the lead 500M, kept on very well in straight and won by a length. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Moderately away from a wide draw, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, similar position on turn, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
No report.