RACE 5 (143)

Made contact at start, taken back to race at tail, 6 lengths back on turn, made good progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead approaching 1200M, led by 3/4L in the middle stages, challenged by rivals turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 550 Metres was briefly crowded by ENJOY GOLF which lay in at that stage. After the event, M F Poon advised that from an inside barrier his instructions were to endeavour to hold a forward position. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, challenged the leader turning in, kept on very well in straight, always just held.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover until the 800 Metres where it was allowed to stride forward and race outside the lead. Sent for sampling post-race.

Slowly away, raced 2 wide at rear, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, made minor progress in straight. (Lame right front leg next day.)

Incident Report
Over the concluding stages raced tight between NINJA DERBY and STRONGEST BOY.

Began fairly from the widest draw, raced 3 wide with no cover, 2 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Incident Report
No report.

Commenced well, positioned 2 wide, 2-1/2L back, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Leaving the 600 Metres bumped with MASTER TORNADO as that runner commenced to give ground and shift in.

Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on rail, 4 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. At the 600 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from SIXTH GENERATION. Near the 350 Metres was steadied to avoid ENJOY GOLF when that runner commenced to give ground.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 450M, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to be nearest on line, just beaten by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
Near the 600 Metres was bumped and taken wider by STERLING WONGCHOY.

Out in line, took the early lead, headed approaching 1200M, allowed rival to cross 1000M, sat 1-1/2L behind the leader in the middle stages, kept on well in straight, always just held.

Incident Report
After the event, H Bowman could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ENJOY GOLF was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, ENJOY GOLF will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Made contact at start, raced towards rear on the outside, moved closer 1100M, positioned slightly behind midfield in the middle stages, challenged the leader turning in, hit the front 200M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
After the event, A Badel stated that when he felt there was something amiss with his mount, he eased it down in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, MASTER TORNADO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.