Recap by phillip woo

Drifting in the market, Joyful Luck easily assumed the lead passing the 1,100m from gate six, cornered nearly two lengths on top and kept up a strong gallop for a third career course-and-distance success. Early favourite Gold Precious was caught without cover in midfield despite jumping from gate five, swung the final bend with one wider out and let down nicely to get up for second 60m out. He's continuing his good form from late last season and will be winning soon. Massive led out deep early on from gate 10 before taking the sit one off in second at the 1,000m, straightened three deep and stayed on gamely for a placing. Spurs On settled three back along the rails, pushed out four deep at the 450m, rushed to second at the 250m and peaked on his run 100m out in his first run following a stable change. Lyric Ace travelled midfield and one off the rails, rallied five deep upon straightening and ran on steadily without menacing. Late-fancied favourite Positive Energy made use of a good gate to settle in the box-seat, straightened one off the rails with every chance and couldn't stay in touch 250m out in a disappointing performance. High Speed Metro, who had dumped his rider and ran off heading to the gate, was never a factor near the back.

Racing Incident Report

Race Two: (038)-TAI O HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1200Metres

When proceeding to the barriers, M Chadwick was dislodged from HIGH SPEED METRO.

HIGH SPEED METRO then travelled riderless up the 1800 Metre chute.

On return to the barriers, HIGH SPEED METRO was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.

M Chadwick was also passed fit to fulfil his race riding commitment.

HIGH SPEED METRO was crowded for room shortly after the start between SHANGHAI PIONEER and HAPPY HOMING which shifted out.

From wide barriers, TRIUMPHANT WAY and JUN HAO were shifted across behind runners shortly after the start.

Making the turn near the 900 Metres, LYRIC ACE commenced to prove difficult to settle and was checked away from the heels of LITTLE RAINFOREST for some distance.

HAPPY HOMING, which was following, was hampered in consequence.

Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, POSITIVE ENERGY got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of MASSIVE.

SPURS ON, which was following POSITIVE ENERGY, was inconvenienced in consequence.

Rounding the Home Turn, POSITIVE ENERGY and MASSIVE raced tight as POSITIVE ENERGY shifted out into clear running.

Near the 250 Metres, SPURS ON shifted in under pressure, resulting in MASSIVE momentarily racing in restricted room outside POSITIVE ENERGY.

A veterinary inspection of POSITIVE ENERGY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

POSITIVE ENERGY, JOYFUL LUCK and GOLD PRECIOUS were sent for sampling.