RACE 9 (395)

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out 500M, 4 lengths or so back turning in, made little progress in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Away with them, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned, H Bowman stated that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position and lead if his mount was able to do so comfortably. He said in the early stages SKY HEART did not travel strongly when positioned towards the rail and as a result did not show early pace to hold the front. He said when NEW FUTURE FOLKS was positioned wider on the track and in advance of him, he did not contest the lead and allowed NEW FUTURE FOLKS to cross as he would have had to make use of his mount to prevent that runner from shifting in. He added that his decision to do so was also influenced by the fact that he felt at the horse’s most recent start it had lacked concentration when it was in the lead in the Home Straight. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 100M, one-paced thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Trainer W K Mo confirmed the instructions were to hold a more forward position as the connections were of the opinion that it was an advantage to race on pace today. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, found rail 900M, saved ground on turn, took the lead approaching 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner close home.

Incident Report
Near the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from LEGEND ST PAUL’S.

Began well, positioned 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, 3 wide turning in, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Began fairly, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no daylight early in straight, cleared 200M, kept on well to the line, bumped close home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After passing the winning post went amiss when it sustained an injury to the left shoulder, resulting in its rider L Ferraris dismounting a short distance later. Samples were taken from the horse.

Began well from a wide draw, raced in midfield on the outside, 3 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place, bumped close home.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, one-paced in straight.

Incident Report
In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance after the 800 Metres was steadied away from SKY HEART. Over the final 450 Metres was held up for clear running behind HUGE WAVE and as a result could not be tested in the Home Straight. When questioned regarding his riding, K C Leung stated that the instructions were to find cover behind the expected leader SKY HEART. He said as a consequence he allowed that runner to cross him in the early stages. He said when SKY HEART was then crossed by NEW FUTURE FOLKS, his mount was obliged to settle further back in the field than what had been intended. Trainer F C Lor confirmed the instructions issued.

Crowded start, raced at rear, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
Over the final 150 Metres was held up for clear running behind EMBRACES and as a result could not be ridden out to the finish of the event.

Jumped well from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, peaked and headed approaching 200M, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Raced keenly in the early stages. After the event, M F Poon advised that the instructions were to hold a more forward position but after commencing only fairly and then racing tight to the inside of PACKING TURBINE which shifted in shortly after the start, his mount settled further back than intended.

Jumped only fairly and blundered shortly after the start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, found rail after passing 900M, saved ground on turn, unable to obtain clear run until final 100M, finished off strongly to score by a neck.

Incident Report
Was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Began smartly from a wide draw, raced slightly better than midfield on the outside, no cover on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Slow to begin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.