RACE 1 (376)

Began smartly from gate 12, sent forward to race in 2nd, easy run to turn, hit the front 200M, kept on very well to the line, won easily.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, sent forward to take the lead, enjoyed the easy lead in the middle stages, led by a length turning in, peaked and headed 200M, ran on same pace to take 2nd. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned, Z Purton stated that the instructions were to ensure that his mount led the event. He said as a result in the early stages he rode his mount vigorously to obtain the lead. He said whilst he was aware YODA’S CHOICE was running inside of standard time through the early stage he confirmed that his riding was in accordance with the instructions issued by Trainer P C Ng. Mr Ng confirmed the instructions issued in that Jockey Purton was to ensure that YODA’S CHOICE led and obtained the rail as the horse races best in this position. He said whilst he agreed that the horse ran inside of standard time he was satisfied with the manner in which Jockey Purton had ridden YODA’S CHOICE as, in his opinion, the horse races best when being allowed to run along. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back to race 2 wide towards rear, 3 wide from 500M, still 10 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly, raced at tail, 11 lengths back on turn, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home without threatening.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Began well from gate 10, raced slightly behind midfield on outer, no cover from 900M, 8 lengths or so back turning in, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover from the 900 Metres.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced 3 wide with cover towards rear, wider from 500M, 10 lengths back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

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

Commenced well, raced in midfield on the inside, 7 lengths back, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually inside final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from a wide draw, raced in 3rd, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact at start, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 850M, commenced move 400M, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start.

Away well, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 850M, dropped towards rear 800M, 2 wide on turn, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 300 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running. After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong reported that his mount resented the kickback on the All Weather surface, particularly due to light rain falling prior to the running of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact at start, raced 3 wide behind midfield, 2 wide from 900M, commenced move 500M, 9 to 10 lengths back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Began awkwardly and made contact, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Began only fairly from a wide draw, trapped wide in midfield, a bit closer after entering the back straight, 6 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Bled.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. After the event, 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 did not run out the 1650 Metres of today’s race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, AROMATICA will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Out with rest, raced 2 wide behind midfield in the early stages, found rail near 900M, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight. (Mucus.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, M L Yeung reported that his mount resented the kickback on the All Weather surface, particularly due to light rain falling prior to the running of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.