RACE 1 (534)

Average to begin, sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, led by 2 lengths turning in, kicked clear early in straight, ran on strongly to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 9 lengths or so back turning in, made very good progress in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was crowded by SMART BEAUTY which shifted out. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide after passing 450M, not enough room early in straight, made good progress thereafter to take a place.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Leaving the 400 Metres made contact with JOYFUL CHAMPION when it was shifted to the outside of HARRY’S HERO to obtain clear running. Was then held up for clear running between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide, 6 lengths or so back, 3 wide after entering the back straight, same margin back on turn, taken wide in straight and made good progress to make frame.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, positioned 2 wide, 1-1/2L back in the early stages, 2 to 3 lengths from 800M, 3 wide turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually close home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped after the 400 Metres. After the event, M L Yeung confirmed that from the outside barrier his instructions were to take up a forward position to offset the wide draw. Trainer C W Chang confirmed the instructions issued.

Commenced well, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 3 wide after entering the back straight, hard ridden from 500M, very wide turning in, made some progress early in straight, no extra final 150M. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
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, CHATER GOLD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Bumped start, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from a wide draw, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, no cover on turn, showed limited response early in straight, one-paced thereafter.

Incident Report
In the middle stages raced keenly. For some distance near the 1200 Metres was steadied away from HARRY’S HERO. Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight and leaving the 250 Metres raced in restricted room to the inside of CHATER GOLD.

Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Near the 1600 Metres became unbalanced when momentarily racing tight to the inside of MEEPMEEP.

Moderately away, raced 3 wide better than midfield, moved closer after passing 1200M, raced in 2nd from 1050M, 2 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover until near the 800 Metres.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced towards rear on the inside, 7 to 8 lengths back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, no clear run 150M, eased thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Over the final 100 Metres could not be ridden out when positioned behind SUPER TREASURE which was giving ground.

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong, eased close home.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced 2 wide towards rear, 8-1/2L back turning in, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start, trapped wide in midfield, peaked on turn, weakened 500M, eased early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, K Teetan reported that his mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the race and as a result was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of COLOURFUL BARON, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, COLOURFUL BARON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.