RACE 9 (9)

Moderately away, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
After the event Z Purton stated that when his mount commenced well today it was able to hold a more forward position than it had at its previous two race starts. Sent for sampling post-race.

Slowly away, raced at rear on the inside, angled out approaching 500M, kept on evenly in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start shifted out, made contact with TIER FLY and became slightly unbalanced. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well from gate 11, raced 3 wide, 2 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
The tongue tie was replaced at the Start.

Began well from gate 10, tracked leaders on the outside, no cover throughout, hard ridden approaching 300M, hit the front 150M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner close home.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide into straight, finished off very strongly to score. (A small laceration to the right front cannon.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was crowded between AKASHVANI and LO PAN SPIRIT, both of which shifted ground.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Away with them, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out 500M, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
After the event L Ferraris stated that his mount travelled well during the race. He added when placed under pressure in the Home Straight his mount did not change lead leg as he had expected and finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse had returned an abnormal heart rate requiring further assessment. Following further assessment of the abnormal heart rate, the Stewards will consider if any further action is taken against the horse.

Jumped with rest, positioned 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, there to turn, showed some response early in straight, peaked on run 150M, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. After the event K C Leung stated that his mount was stirred up prior to the race. He added the horse set a strong tempo in the lead but when under pressure in the Home Straight gave ground and may not have been entirely comfortable on the track which was rain affected. He also indicated that the horse may derive benefit from today’s performance. Trainer W K Mo concurred with the views of Jockey Leung. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start, sent forward to take the early lead, headed near 900M, 2nd on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 250M. (A minor laceration to the left hock.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Bumped start, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead near 900M, travelled well to turn, hard ridden near 300M, peaked and headed 150M, weakened gradually close home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Noted to have blood at the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Jumped awkwardly, positioned 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 3 lengths back turning in, no clear run early in straight, made good progress final 200M to make frame.

Incident Report
After the event Y L Chung stated that his mount may not have appreciated the track condition which was rain affected. 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, YOUNG SUPERSTAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.