RACE 2 (30)

Away well, raced better than midfield on the outside, 2-1/2L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Reared as stalls opened and missed break, raced towards rear on the inside early, 2 wide after passing 900M, very wide turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from gate 9, raced at tail, 7 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
L Ferraris (SO TREASURE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 800 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of WOOD ON FIRE, resulting in WOOD ON FIRE being crowded and having to be checked. L Ferraris was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 6 October 2024 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, got its head up and lost ground. In the early stages raced keenly.

Taken back from gate 8, raced towards rear, 5 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, made little progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from gate 1, raced in 2nd, a length or so back, challenged the leader turning in, kept on well in straight but always held.

Incident Report
No report.

Shifted out shortly after start and made contact, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on evenly early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
L Ferraris pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 800 Metres (see WOOD ON FIRE). After the event, L Ferraris stated that it was not his intention to lead the event, but after crossing to the front near the 800 Metres SO TREASURE failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, positioned slightly better than midfield on the inside, 2 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Shifted out at start and bumped, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, challenged by rival turning in, kept on very well in straight and scored.

Incident Report
After the event, H Bowman reported that this mount failed to travel at any stage of the event and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SAVVY CHIC was considered to be unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SAVVY CHIC will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.