RACE 9 (677)

Out with rest, sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, kept on well in straight to hold off the challengers.

Incident Report
Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out in line, raced towards rear on the inside, crowded and made contact near 600M, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped by CRIMSON FLASH which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back on turn, angled out 350M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance was steadied when crowded between SKY CAP which shifted in slightly and STAR SATYR which was taken out slightly by CRIMSON FLASH. Bumped approaching the 200 Metres.

Jumped with them, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, 1/2L back on turn, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
Making the first turn was steadied when momentarily crowded between WUKONG JEWELLERY and STORM RIDER which was racing tight to the inside of CRIMSON FLASH. Approaching the 200 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when improving between KING ECCELLENTE and LUCKY EIGHT which shifted out.

Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, dropped to midfield 600M, checked near 400M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of M F Poon, 5th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, commenced move 400M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame, nearest on line.

Incident Report
Near the 100 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of KING ECCELLENTE to obtain clear running.

Average to begin, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide approaching 700M, wider turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 700M, 3-1/2L back turning in, made good progress in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Approaching the 200 Metres shifted out and away from NORDIC DRAGON and as a result made contact with STORMING DRAGON.

Bumped shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, inconvenienced near 600M, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Approaching the 500 Metres was steadied to avoid WUKONG JEWELLERY which gave ground at that point. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event C L Chau stated that he was given the option to ride his mount with cover. He said when the pace of the event was run inside of standard time in the early stages he elected to comply with his instructions to obtain cover. He further stated that NORTHERN FIRE BALL may not have appreciated the step-up in class tonight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away from the widest draw, raced in midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 800M, found a 2 wide spot 600M, 2 lengths back turning in, kept on well in straight to take a place.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. After the event M L Yeung reported that his instructions were to go forward. He said in the early stages he was obliged to make some use of his mount to obtain the lead and this, together with the horse stepping up in class tonight, were the principal reasons for its disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.