RACE 5 (800)

Jumped well, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, moved closer on turn, 3 wide turning in, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 200M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out approaching 300M, made contact early in straight, kept on well to take 2nd without threatening the winner.

Incident Report
Approaching the 200 Metres became unbalanced when it made contact with WARRIORS DREAM when being shifted to the outside of MEOWTH to obtain clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress in straight to take a place.

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, a bit closer on turn, showed some response early in straight, made contact 200M, steadied near 100M and 50M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Approaching the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid MEOWTH. Approaching the 200 Metres was bumped by GAMEPLAYER ELITE which shifted out. Near the 100 Metres was then steadied to avoid GAMEPLAYER ELITE when both runners shifted ground. Near the 50 Metres was again steadied to avoid GAMEPLAYER ELITE which shifted out slightly.

Shifted in at start and bumped, raced behind midfield on the outside, very wide turning in, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Shifted in on jumping and made contact with QUARTZ LEGEND. Bumped approaching the 1000 Metres.

Made contact shortly after start, taken back to race at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start.

Bumped start, raced 3 wide slightly behind midfield, 3-1/2L back, same margin back on turn, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped by KWAI CHUNG TALENTS which shifted in, resulting in QUARTZ LEGEND shifting in and making contact with WINNING NOW. Approaching the 1000 Metres was bumped by KWAI CHUNG TALENTS which shifted in.

Began well from a wide draw, raced prominently on the outside, shared lead turning in, peaked 200M, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Apprentice P N Wong stated that from the outside barrier she was obliged to make use of her mount in the early stages to obtain a position outside the lead, resulting in LEAN MASTER being unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded shortly after start, sent forward to take the lead, shared lead with rival turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping became unbalanced when crowded between FORZA LEADER and QUARTZ LEGEND which shifted in after being bumped by KWAI CHUNG TALENTS. K Teetan stated that after being crowded at the start he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to lead. He said this resulted in WINNING NOW not being able to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, taken back to race 2 wide at rear, 5-1/2L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Away with them, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on the inside, same position on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from gate 11, trapped wide in midfield, no cover throughout, weakened early in straight when hard run took toll. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
C Y Ho reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result was unable to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.