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When questioned Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that her instructions were to go forward and lead. She said having regard to her instructions she rode her mount along in the early stages to ensure JEDI SPURS showed sufficient pace to cross runners to its inside. She said after obtaining a margin in advance of HAPPY PEGASUS in the early stages she then commenced to restrain her mount when she was satisfied that JEDI SPURS would be able to lead as instructed. She said as she commenced to restrain her mount approaching the 1000 Metres JEDI SPURS raced keenly and would not respond to her efforts to set a slower pace. She said making the turn leaving the 900 Metres as she applied more pressure to steady the horse to set a more sustainable pace JEDI SPURS became unbalanced when it got its head up and shifted out and from this point she was unable to control the horse in the lead. She added that soon after entering the Home Straight JEDI SPURS came under pressure before giving ground noticeably over the final 200 Metres. Trainer D A Hayes advised the horse had pleased him leading into the race and was of the opinion JEDI SPURS raced too keenly, particularly when ridden along in the early stages to go forward. He added that he would now place a hood on the horse for its next race start and use the services of a senior rider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of JEDI SPURS was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, JEDI SPURS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Slow to begin. Near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid CHANCHENG SPARKLE.

No report.

Jumped awkwardly. Shortly after the start was steadied to avoid MULTISUPERSTAR which was taken out. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Slow to begin.

Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running behind MANYTHANKS FOREVER. After improving to the inside of MANYTHANKS FOREVER passing the 200 Metres then had some difficulty obtaining clear running near the 100 Metres.

C L Chau reported that his mount was disadvantaged by being obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event, particularly with the middle stages being run inside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by SUPREME WINNER which was taken out by TYCOON EXPRESS. Between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. After the 200 Metres improved into a narrow run between VIGOR ELLEEGANT and THE CONCENTRATION and then raced tight between those two runners for a short distance thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

When questioned Z Purton stated that after jumping reasonably well he rode his mount along to endeavour to hold a handy position. He said when positioned to the inside of SUPREME WINNER in the early stages he was unable to hold that position despite his efforts to encourage his mount to do so. He said entering the Home Straight he improved to the inside of SUPREME WINNER but then was unable to obtain clear running over the final 250 Metres when held up behind GOR GOR. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped on jumping. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.

Between the 300 Metres and the 100 Metres was held up for clear running.

When questioned Z Purton stated that with the early and middle stages being run inside of standard time his mount was under pressure throughout the race to maintain its position. He said near the 500 Metres when positioned behind POLAR PATCH he was reluctant to shift out to improve at that point given the manner in which his mount had raced in the early and middle stages. He said when SMART FAT CAT improved quickly to his outside at the 500 Metres he then remained racing behind POLAR PATCH and followed SMART FAT CAT into the Home Straight when able to shift to the outside of POLAR PATCH. He added under pressure in the Home Straight CAVA PIONEER continued to respond to his riding but finished the race off in a one-paced manner.

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

H Bentley stated that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the early stages by CIRCUIT FIERY which went forward to lead. He said as a result his mount was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight, particularly with the early and middle stages being run inside of standard time. 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, AMAZING DUCK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

E C W Wong stated that his instructions were to go forward but to obtain cover. He said when he was caught wide in the early stages he elected to allow his mount to stride forward and lead to avoid covering additional ground. 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, WITHOUT COMPARE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Approaching the 500 Metres made contact with SUPER GOLDENDRAGON as it endeavoured to improve to the outside of CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE.

Jumped awkwardly, resulting in its rider K C Leung becoming unbalanced. Approaching the 500 Metres was contacted by LO RIDER which shifted out. Near the 150 Metres K C Leung dropped his whip. Between the 150 Metres and the 100 Metres raced in restricted room to the inside of SERAPH GABRIEL which shifted in. When questioned Jockey Leung stated that after settling in a midfield position to the outside of BIG RETURN, when the pace of the event eased near the 1500 Metres his mount became unbalanced when bumped by BIG RETURN which shifted out when being checked. He said as a result SUPER GOLDENDRAGON then commenced to race keenly and he allowed it to stride forward. He said as he improved forward the pace of the race increased and when CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE held its position to his inside he was unable to cross that runner approaching the turn near the 900 Metres. He said as a consequence he elected to remain racing to the outside of CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE before being able to obtain cover near the 700 Metres. He added that under pressure in the Home Straight his mount finished the race off only fairly which he attributed to the race not being run to suit. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.

When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight J Orman stated that he followed SPEEDY POWER during the running of the race. He said after entering the Home Straight when SPEEDY POWER shifted out to improve he made ground to the inside of SPEEDY POWER where he was presented with the option to continue to improve to its inside behind DOUBLE ALPHA. He said he was reluctant to commit to this position as he was concerned that DOUBLE ALPHA would not take him into the race and therefore he elected to follow SPEEDY POWER. He said whilst this resulted in YEE CHEONG GLORY having some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres he felt this was the best option to provide it with clear running. He added when SPEEDY POWER quickened near the 250 Metres his mount took some time to respond to his riding and after laying in and away from PRIVATE WEALTH when obtaining a narrow run between PRIVATE WEALTH and COPARTNER A I near the 100 Metres he was satisfied with his mount’s finishing effort over the concluding stages.

Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

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

B Avdulla reported that he was not satisfied with his mount’s action in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, GENIUS MASTERMIND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Near the 250 Metres was steadied to avoid PRIVATE WEALTH which shifted out after being bumped.

Bumped on jumping. Lay in in the Home Straight. Approaching the 100 Metres was shifted to the inside of THOUSAND SPIRIT to continue into clear running.

Bumped on jumping. In the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 250 Metres was hampered when bumped by SPEEDY POWER. Between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres was held up for clear running behind CAVAMAZING.

Bumped at the start.

Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by LAHORE which shifted out.

TURBO GRANNY, which was standing awkwardly in the starting gates, was slow to begin.

Shifted out at the start and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion that LAHORE had bled, the horse is ineligible to run in any race conducted by the Club in the future.

Between the 350 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

When questioned M L Yeung stated that his instructions were to go forward and lead if possible. He said after commencing well he rode his mount forward as instructed. He said approaching the 1000 Metres when joined in the lead by KA YING ATTACK his mount then did not appreciate racing to the inside of that horse and came under pressure when it shifted in and away from KA YING ATTACK. He added that, in his view, COPARTNER PRANCE races best when able to dictate in the lead. When questioned if there was an opportunity to apply more pressure to his mount to contest the lead Jockey Yeung stated that he was of the opinion his mount was travelling at its top when challenged by KA YING ATTACK and it would not have been able to show sufficient pace to maintain the lead.

Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

H Bentley stated that his mount was disadvantaged by having to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted out at the start and made contact with GRAND PATCH. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.

Bumped at the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. C Y Ho reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result found it difficult to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 700 Metres was checked to avoid PRESTIGE COME. Near the 400 Metres shifted out and made contact with MR COOL when attempting to shift to the outside of PRESTIGE COME.

Z Purton stated that his mount, which is relatively inexperienced, did not appreciate racing in amongst other horses and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. Trainer J Richards advised that, in his view, ROAD TO GLORY would be suited by being stepped up in distance for its next race start and also may not have appreciated the "Good to Firm” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Slow to begin. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight and the reason he did not shift to the inside of ROAD TO GLORY sooner, J Orman stated that after following ROAD TO GLORY into the Home Straight he was content to remain racing behind that runner whilst encouraging his horse to improve. He said when ROAD TO GLORY did not improve into the race as he had expected he then shifted to the inside of that runner near the 300 Metres to secure clear running. He added that his mount then commenced to finish the race off well but over the final 100 Metres could not be ridden out when it improved close to FLASH CURRENT. The Stewards advised Jockey Orman that, in their opinion, he had made an error of judgement in not improving to the inside of ROAD TO GLORY sooner than what he did to ensure that his mount was provided with the first available opportunity to improve.

Between the 300 Metres and the 100 Metres was held up for clear ruing behind DROMBEG BANNER.

On jumping was steadied when crowded between INFINITE RESOLVE and REGAL GEM, both of which shifted ground. Approaching the 400 Metres was shifted to the inside of STUNNING PEACH to obtain clear running. Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight.

When questioned Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that her instructions were to go forward and lead if circumstances permitted. She said in accordance with her instructions she rode her mount along in the early stages, however, AWESOME FLUKE took some time to muster speed which resulted in a number of runners crossing her mount in the early stages. She said when left without cover near the 1400 Metres AWESOME FLUKE then commenced to race keenly and her intention was to endeavour to obtain a position with cover behind DEFINITIVE. She said when CALIFORNIATOTALITY maintained its position one-off behind DEFINITIVE, this resulted in AWESOME FLUKE being obliged to race wide and without cover. When questioned if there was an opportunity to go forward from the 1300 Metres having regard to the early stages being run outside of standard time, Apprentice Yuen agreed with the Stewards that in retrospect she had made an error of judgement in not allowing her mount to stride forward, particularly as it was racing keenly. She added that when positioned to the outside of DEFINITIVE she was mindful not to crowd runners to her inside and for this reason she remained racing three wide and without cover from the 900 Metres and into the Home Straight. Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions were to go forward and agreed with the Stewards that in retrospect Apprentice Yuen should have taken the initiative to go forward and cross DEFINITIVE. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on the stablemate CHILL EASY, Mr Yiu advised that he had expected the horse to hold a midfield position and was surprised that AWESOME FLUKE remained three deep during the race, particularly from barrier 6 having regard to the instructions. He said it was not the intention of the stable for this to occur and in the circumstances it was Apprentice Yuen’s riding which led to CHILL EASY being able to obtain cover behind AWESOME FLUKE.

Shifted out at the start and made contact with DEFINITIVE. Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Y L Chung stated that he was able to lead the event in the early stages as expected. He said from the 750 Metres DROMBEG BANNER was disadvantaged when pressured in the lead by AWESOME FLUKE and this resulted in DROMBEG BANNER not being able to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of DROMBEG BANNER was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, DROMBEG BANNER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

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

No report.

On jumping was steadied when crowded between GREAT LEGEND and LUCRATIVE EIGHT.

J Orman reported that when he placed his mount under pressure in the early stages of the Home Straight it failed to respond to his riding and weakened noticeably. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, METRO POWER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Shifted out abruptly at the start and made heavy contact with LUCRATIVE EIGHT. Raced keenly throughout the early stages. Near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid LUCRATIVE EIGHT (K C Leung) which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. K C Leung was advised to exercise more care. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

M Chadwick reported that his mount jumped only fairly and after being crowded shortly after the start by PI LEGEND which shifted in and away from AURIO, his mount settled further back than intended.

Bumped after travelling a short distance. After the race an endoscopic examination was conducted on ANODE at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ANODE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Y L Chung advised that his mount was disadvantaged by racing very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of ENDEARED.

Jumped only fairly.

No report.

M L Yeung reported that his mount, which was racing first up, would derive a fitness benefit from today’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of COME FAST FAY FAY was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, COME FAST FAY FAY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.