Recap by phillip woo

Plunged late, D'Or Wongchoy settled behind midfield and one off the rails after a sluggish get away, swung the final bend with one wider out and let down nicely to take control 60m out. He was too classy with the drop in class. Favourite Demokles went forward from an outside gate to stalk the leader one off in second, drew to the front passing the 400m and grudgingly gave way to finish level for second with Street Cat in a blanket finish of four for the minors. Street Cat recovered from his usual slow break to settle midfield along the fence, pulled out four deep at the 350m and then ran on steadily to draw level. Winning Premium enjoyed the box seat run, came one two off the fence at the 300m and plugged on well to just miss a placing by a bob of heads. He was suited by the rise in trip and won't be far off a winning run. Mazandaran had every chance after travelling fourth and one off the rails and just kept up a grinding gallop in the drive to the wire. Punted late, Robust Momentum never was a factor after settling second from the rear. Specked at odds, Silver Dragon enjoyed an uncontested lead through pedestrian fractions, cornered a length on top and was stopping 250m out. He's not a miler. Forever Ahead dumped his rider and hit the rails after getting spooked heading to the course and was withdrawn.

Racing Incident Report

Race Two: (048)-SHENYANG HANDICAP (Sec2) - Class 4 - 1600Metres

DASHING FELLOW was withdrawn on 29.9.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (swollen both hind legs).

Before being allowed to race again, DASHING FELLOW will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

After leaving the Parade Ring, FOREVER AHEAD became fractious and made contact with a rail, resulting in Z Purton being dislodged.

FOREVER AHEAD then proceeded riderless for a short distance and in doing so again made contact with a rail.

FOREVER AHEAD was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said the horse had sustained lacerations to the left hind leg and in his opinion was not suitable to race.

Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of FOREVER AHEAD.

Before being allowed to race again, FOREVER AHEAD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Z Purton was subsequently cleared to fulfil his remaining race riding engagements by the Club's medical officers.

STREET CAT stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost a considerable amount of ground.

Given the amount of ground lost by STREET CAT at the start, the Stewards ruled that the horse must barrier trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards prior to its next race start.

From wide barriers, ROBUST MOMENTUM and SURE CHAMP were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Near the 350 Metres, WINNING PREMIUM was shifted to the outside of SILVER DRAGON to obtain clear running.

H W Lai (WINNING PREMIUM) was reprimanded for having raised his whip arm above the height of his shoulder.

In considering this matter, the Stewards took into consideration Jockey Lai was not spoken to last season regarding this aspect of his riding.

A veterinary inspection of ROBUST MOMENTUM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

D'OR WONGCHOY, DEMOKLES and STREET CAT were sent for sampling.