RACE 1 (847)

Taken back from the widest draw, raced 2 wide at rear, moved closer on turn, 4Ls back turning in, finished off very strongly to score.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For a short distance after the 400 Metres was held up for clear running. Lay in in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.

Shifted in at start and made contact, raced 2 wide in midfield, commenced move after passing 700M, a length or so back turning in, kept on well in straight to take 2nd without threatening the winner.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and made contact with HAILTOTHEVICTORS. Raced wide and without cover from the 700 Metres after being taken out by HARRY’S HERO. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly and made contact, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed some response early in straight, not enough room near 200M, made good progress thereafter to take a place.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between SMART BEAUTY and DRAGON SUNRISE which shifted in. When questioned L Ferraris stated that his instructions were to settle in a midfield position. He said after jumping only fairly and then being crowded shortly after the start HAILTOTHEVICTORS settled further back than intended. When questioned regarding his riding in the early stages of the Home Straight and the vigour he applied to the horse, L Ferraris stated that after following GOLD TACK his intention was to improve between GOLD TACK and CARRYON SMILING as HAILTOTHEVICTORS had raced best when improving between runners. He said as he committed to this position he observed CARRYON SMILING giving ground and shifting out and as a consequence he was obliged to ride his mount with caution to ensure that HAILTOTHEVICTORS was able to obtain an uninterrupted run as the horse is one-paced and finds it difficult to finish its races off when its momentum is impeded. He added near the 300 Metres when he was satisfied there was sufficient room to improve between CARRYON SMILING and GOLD TACK, he was able to place HAILTOTHEVICTORS under full pressure but near the 200 Metres was obliged to steady his mount when crowded between SMILING EMPEROR and HARRY’S HERO which was taken in by BEAUTY MISSILE. He said after receiving this crowding HAILTOTHEVICTORS then finished the race off well.

Average to begin, raced towards rear on the inside, wider turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. Near the 50 Metres M F Poon dropped his left rein for a number of strides.

Began well, raced better than midfield on the outside, slightly improved after passing 600M, 2nd turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked 100M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well from gate 13, took the lead, led by a 1/2L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned K Teetan stated that his instructions were to take up a forward position and he was given the option to lead if circumstances permitted. He said after jumping well from a wide barrier he allowed his mount to stride forward where he was positioned to the outside of CARRYON SMILING near the 1200 Metres. He said when HAPPY BUDDIES improved marginally in front of CARRYON SMILING he then elected to allow HAPPY BUDDIES to continue forward to cross that runner near the 900 Metres. When questioned if there was an opportunity to remain racing to the outside of CARRYON SMILING, having regard to the early stages being run inside of standard time, K Teetan stated that as his mount was travelling comfortably and he did not have to make use of the horse to cross CARRYON SMILING, he felt this was the best option to give the horse the chance to finish in the best possible placing. After considering his explanation and taking into account the sectional times the Stewards advised Jockey Teetan that, in their opinion, he would have been better suited by remaining to the outside of CARRYON SMILING in the early stages which would have set a more sustainable pace throughout the early and middle stages of the event.

Out with rest, raced in midfield on the inside, travelled keenly in the middle stages, wider turning in, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
Raced keenly in the middle stages and near the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid SMILING EMPEROR. Near the 450 Metres was steadied to avoid CARRYON SMILING which was giving ground. As a result HARRY’S HERO shifted to the outside of DRAGON SUNRISE to continue into clear running. H T Mo reported that with the horse carrying a light weight he was asked to hold a more forward position than its previous race starts.

Average to begin, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
M L Yeung stated that his instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said when his mount jumped well from barrier one it held a slightly more forward position than anticipated.

Began only fairly and crowded, raced 2 wide behind midfield, moved closer on turn, 4 wide turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was then crowded by GOLDEN FORTUNE which shifted in. Near the 1200 Metres raced keenly when being crossed by DRAGON SUNRISE. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Taken back from gate 9, raced 3 wide towards rear, very wide turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 900 Metres got its head up when being steadied to avoid SPECIAL HEDGE which shifted in.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight. (Bled.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
C L Chau stated that his instructions were to settle the horse where comfortable. He said with the early and middle stages being run inside of standard time this resulted in ZETTA FORCE settling back in the field. Noted to have bled from the left nostril after the race. An endoscopic examination confirmed the horse to be a bleeder. Before being allowed to race again, ZETTA FORCE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Bumped shortly after start, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Y L Chung could offer no excuse for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Clean jump, sent forward to race prominently, allowed the leader to cross near 850M, 3Ls back turning in, weakened early in straight. (Blood in trachea.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 450 Metres was steadied to avoid GOLDEN FORTUNE (H Bowman) which shifted in. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that with the early and middle stages being run inside of standard time she was obliged to make use of her mount to hold a forward position which resulted in CARRYON SMILING giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, CARRYON SMILING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Out in line, raced behind midfield on outer, 4 lengths back turning in, showed no response early in straight, weakened and eased final 300M. (See Racing Incidents.) (Roarer.)

Incident Report
K C Leung stated that as the horse has a respiratory condition he was instructed to settle his mount where comfortable. He said with the early and middle stages being run inside of standard time SPECIAL HEDGE settled in a midfield position but was obliged to race wide and without cover and as a result was unable to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.