RACE 3 (545)

Shifted out at start and bumped, raced prominently, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross near 800M, hard ridden approaching 500M, 3 wide turning in, kept on well early in straight, led briefly 100M, peaked and headed 50M, ran on evenly.

Incident Report
Trainer W K Mo confirmed that with the horse stepping up in distance and having sheepskin cheek pieces applied he had instructed Jockey K C Leung to go forward and lead if he was able to do so. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced towards rear on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 1100M, 3 wide behind midfield on turn, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, in touch in midfield, sent forward 1200M, shared lead on turn, peaked and headed early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Bumped near the 500 Metres when it shifted out to improve. Approaching the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by SEA EMERALD. Over the final 200 Metres lay in under pressure, resulting in its rider B Thompson having to correct his mount on a number of occasions.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide towards rear, 7 lengths back, same margin back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Approaching the 400 Metres was eased and shifted to the outside of KA YING GLORY to obtain clear running when KA YING GLORY hung out.

Jumped only fairly, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back turning in, angled out early in straight, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start and unbalanced, positioned 2 wide, 2 to 3 lengths back, similar position on turn, kept on well in straight to take a place. (See Racing Incidents.)

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

Bumped start, positioned 2 wide, 4 lengths back, wider 500M, same margin back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared near 200M, finished off very strongly, won by 3/4L.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Under pressure in the Home Straight raced greenly and lay in.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out after passing 500M, 5 lengths or so back turning in, made minor progress in the run home.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped by JUBILANT WINNER which shifted out. Near the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by ROBOT KNIGHT.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 10 lengths or so back in the middle stages, moved a bit closer on turn, 8 to 9 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Away well, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened 200M, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1000 Metres got its head up and became unbalanced when being steadied away from YIU CHEUNG VICTORY. SUPER SICARIO then continued to race keenly in the middle stages. Leaving the 600 Metres was eased when momentarily crowded by RUNJEET which lay in and away from DEVILDOM.

Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground, raced towards rear on the inside, 6 lengths back turning in, finished off strongly to take 2nd.

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

Began well from gate 1, took the lead, travelled keenly in the early and middle stages, shared lead on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, weakened final 50M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover throughout the event and near the 900 Metres was hampered when taken wider by KA YING GLORY which hung out. Near the 500 Metres was bumped when taken wider by JUBILANT WINNER which shifted to the outside of SEA EMERALD to improve. Approaching the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by JUBILANT WINNER.

Taken back from gate 13, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, 10 lengths back turning in, showed no response early in straight, eased final furlong. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
When questioned Z Purton stated that after being placed in the starting gates his mount became stirred up and was fractious. He said KA YING GLORY jumped reasonably well and was able to hold an on-pace position in the early stages. He said approaching the first turn near the 900 Metres he endeavoured to obtain a position with cover behind JUMBO TREASURE and as he did so KA YING GLORY hung out badly and made the first turn wider. He added from this point KA YING GLORY continued to hang out and shifted a number of horses wider making the Home Turn before weakening in the Home Straight. Trainer D A Hayes advised that KA YING GLORY had pleased him leading into today’s race and he had expected it to run well. He said, in his opinion, KA YING GLORY raced on the wrong lead leg which resulted in it hanging out and racing in an uncompetitive manner thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”. The racing manners and performance of KA YING GLORY were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KA YING GLORY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.