RACE 4 (79)

Taken back from gate 11, raced at rear on the inside, 7 lengths back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 wide turning in, peaked early in straight, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
L Ferraris was reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on outer, 7 lengths or so back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
In the early stages raced ungenerously and got its head up when obtaining a position with cover behind MIGHTY STEED. After obtaining a position with cover behind MIGHTY STEED near the 1200 Metres SUPER SICARIO then raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages. Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight and for a short distance near the 150 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MIGHTY STEED which shifted out slightly.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped shortly after start, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well to turn, peaked and headed early in straight, stayed on evenly to take 3rd.

Incident Report
No report.

Clean jump, positioned 2 wide slightly behind midfield, commenced move 500M, 3 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight to take 2nd, nearest on line.

Incident Report
When questioned regarding his riding C L Chau stated that from a wide barrier he had been instructed to endeavour to obtain a midfield position with cover. He said with the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time FORERUNNER settled towards the back of the field. When questioned regarding his riding on the Home Turn and as to whether there was an opportunity to improve to the outside of CELESTIAL PATCH sooner than what he did C L Chau stated that the instructions issued by Trainer W K Mo preferred the horse securing an inside run due to the rail being in the "C+3” position. He said with this in mind, when following CELESTIAL PATCH, he was of the opinion that from the 500 Metres that horse would shift out as it was under pressure and being ridden along. He added that when CELESTIAL PATCH did not shift out and SIMPLE HEDGE then moved out from the rail he was unable to secure an inside run into the Home Straight. He said after remaining behind CELESTIAL PATCH he then shifted FORERUNNER to the outside on entering the Home Straight where it finished the race off reasonably well. Mr Mo confirmed the instructions issued and expressed satisfaction with the manner in which Jockey Chau rode the horse. After considering his explanation the Stewards advised Jockey Chau that, in their opinion, he should have shifted to the outside of CELESTIAL PATCH sooner than what he did, particularly having regard to the fact that his mount was positioned towards the rear of the field on the Home Turn. He was further advised that in similar circumstances he should ride his mounts so as to leave no room for query.

Slightly slow out and crowded, raced behind midfield on the inside, unable to maintain position from 550M, 7 to 8 lengths back turning in, eased early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.) (Irregular heart rhythm.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was crowded between SIMPLE HEDGE and ABSOLUTE HONOUR which shifted in slightly. After the event D Probert stated that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions.

Began well, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, a bit closer on turn, 2 wide from 350M, took the lead early in straight, kept on strongly to the line and scored.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the Home Turn was held up for clear running behind TO INFINITY.

Moderately away, raced in midfield on the outside, very wide into straight, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by CELESTIAL PATCH.

Jumped only fairly and made contact with the left side of its starting gate, raced towards rear on the outside, 5 lengths or so back turning in, finished off well to make frame.

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

Began well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, peaked on run 550M, dropped towards rear after passing 450M, emptied early in straight, eased final 100M.

Incident Report
After the event A Badel stated that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, showed limited response in straight, no clear run final 75M.

Incident Report
After the event Y L Chung stated that with his mount stepping up in distance from the 1200 Metres to the 1650 Metres it raced keenly in the lead and refused to settle in the early stages. He added that as a consequence VIGOR ELLEEGANT ran inside of standard time in the early stages despite his efforts to set a more sustainable pace. He said having regard to the manner in which the horse raced in the early stages it weakened when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Y L Chung was reprimanded in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on two occasions near the 150 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. The performance of VIGOR ELLEEGANT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, VIGOR ELLEEGANT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.