RACE 7 (540)

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

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

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
Jumped only fairly. Bumped leaving the 1100 Metres. 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
Jumped awkwardly. Near the 750 Metres was crowded by RISING FORCE (R Kingscote) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. R Kingscote was reprimanded.

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
No report.

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

Incident Report
Passing the 1100 Metres shifted in slightly, made contact with PATCH OF STARS, got its head up and became unbalanced. Bumped near the 350 Metres.

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

Incident Report
No report.

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
After the event, L Ferraris reported that it was not the intention to lead but when caught wide in the early stages he elected to go forward to avoid covering additional ground. He said once he obtained the lead FORTUNE WARRIOR was disadvantaged by being taken on by COLOURFUL WINNER which resulted in his mount being 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 FORTUNE WARRIOR was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, FORTUNE WARRIOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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
Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found suitable to race. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her mount raced tight in the middle stages to the inside of GIMME FIVE but did not run on when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. She added, in her opinion, FUN N GLORY may be better suited on the turf surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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
Near the 750 Metres was taken wider by TAIHANG SCENERY. JOLLY JUMPER then raced wide and without cover thereafter. Near the 350 Metres was bumped by VULCANUS which shifted out. After the event, K C Leung reported that his mount, which was having its first race start on the All Weather surface, did not appreciate the kickback.

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
Near the 750 Metres was steadied to avoid GIMME FIVE. After the event, C L Chau reported that in the Home Straight his mount did not respond and did not fully stretch out under pressure. The Veterinary Officer reported that TAIHANG SCENERY made an abnormal respiratory noise after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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