Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Lovely Delovely crossed over from an inside gate to lead on his own near the stands side at the 900m, still was up by two lengths at the 400m and gamely held off the late surge of Super Abundante for a second straight trip success despite a rise in grade. Plunged late, Super Abundante came with a nice move from midfield and two off the stands side to finish a clear second. Tango Fire made his run worse than midfield in the center of the course from a tough gate, pulled out for a clear run at the 350m and just out-finished Disciples Twelve in a photo for third. Disciples Twelve made his run behind midfield and one off the outside fence, pulled off a tiring Fantastico at the 300m and close nicely thereafter. Dane Patrol jumped quickest before yielding ground over the final 150m. Peace On Earth made his run second from the rear near the stands side and was making good ground over the final 200m in an improved second-up effort with a sharp step back in distance. Specked late, Pure Force only held his ground after travelling three off the outside fence in midfield. Seasons Star was struggling 150m out. Second favourite Fantastico was gone at the 250m.

Racing Incident Report

Race Seven: (081)-CHEUNG SHA HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1000Metres

LUCKY FOLLOW ME was slow to begin.

ST YAZIN began only fairly.

SUPER ABUNDANTE was found to have lost its left hind plate near the 800 Metres.

Approaching the 500 Metres, GREAT RUN was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PURE FORCE and passing the 50 Metres was shifted in away from the heels of that horse.

After the race, Z Purton stated that, in his opinion, FANTASTICO appeared to jar up in the race as the horse did not stretch out comfortably at any stage.

He said the horse was under considerable pressure prior to the 400 Metres and when being ridden out got its head on the side, lay in and did not respond.

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

The performance of FANTASTICO, which was successful at its most recent start towards the end of last season, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, FANTASTICO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

M Chadwick reported that after beginning well, SEASONS STAR then travelled well in the early and middle stages, however, after coming under pressure prior to the 400 Metres, the horse finished off the race only one-paced and, in his opinion, was disappointing.

A veterinary inspection of SEASONS STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

LOVELY DELOVELY and SUPER ABUNDANTE were sent for sampling.