RACE 9 (713)

Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/2L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, weakened gradually close home, finished 2nd.

Incident Report
When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer P C Ng stated that the horse was advantaged by commencing well and being able to obtain the lead. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began smartly from gate 1, raced in 2nd, 1-1/2L back turning in, showed very good response in straight, took the lead approaching 100M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
R Kingscote was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion near the 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off well to take a place.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away, raced behind midfield on outer, no cover for the majority of the race, very wide into straight, failed to close off in straight. (Rider reported that his saddle shifted back on jumping.)

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres was momentarily crowded by SKY TRUST.

Away with them, raced behind midfield on the inside, 7 lengths or so back turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. M L Yeung stated that his mount, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley, was uncomfortable on the turns and would derive benefit from tonight’s race experience.

Commenced well, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 6 lengths or so back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and was then bumped shortly after the start. Near the 200 Metres was inconvenienced when taken in by GLOWING PRAISES which shifted in before being corrected by its rider Apprentice P N Wong.

Jumped well from gate 11, raced better than midfield on the outside, 3Ls back turning in, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start by EMBLAZON which shifted out.

Slowly away, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Crowded start, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out 350M, 7 to 8 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping. C L Chau stated that his mount did not appreciate racing towards the inside where he felt the going was inferior. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began only fairly, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on evenly early in straight, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Out with rest, raced in midfield on the outside, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, closed off well to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. E Brown stated that after settling back in the field his mount initially responded to his riding in the early stages of the Home Straight but finished the race off only fairly over the final 200 Metres. Trainer D Eustace stated that with the early stages being run inside of standard time COLOURFUL KING found it difficult to make up ground carrying 134 lbs. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, still 9 Ls back turning in, made good progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
K Teetan stated that his mount jumped only fairly and settled back in the field. He said when asked for an effort in the Home Straight SIGHT HERMOSO failed to respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. Trainer J Size stated that, in his opinion, the horse had reached the end of its preparation and it would now be spelled. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SIGHT HERMOSO, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, SIGHT HERMOSO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.