Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Hearts Keeper settled third or fourth and one off the rails, swept to the front three deep at the 100m and just held off the late burst Confucius Elite for a third career win on the dirt. Confucius Elite settled midfield and one off the fence, shifted out four deep soon after straightening and finished nicely to make it close at the finish to continue his solid run of form on the dirt this term. Horse Supreme was granted an uncontested lead, cornered near three lengths on top and grudgingly gave way late in an improved performance. Fair Wind made a steady bid from behind midfield with two wider out upon straightening to land a Quartet spot. He'll certainly come on for this run. Glorious Avenue came with a ducking-and-weaving run near the inside after travelling second from the rear in his best local run to date and may be on the brink of a bottom. New Pet still only had one beaten while turning the final bend with one wider out and was doing some nice work late. Able Warrior was prominent with cover in the run, straightened five deep and kept on one-paced over the final 200m in another lackadaisical performance. Danewin Tiger travelled fourth from the rear, peeled widest out upon straightening and failed to let down in a surprisingly empty effort.

Racing Incident Report

Race Five: (089)-LOS ANGELES HANDICAP (Sec2) - Class 4 - 1200Metres

From the outside barrier, GLORIOUS VICTORY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Despite being vigorously ridden in the early stages, NEW PET failed to muster speed.

Making the turn near the 700 Metres, SUPER TORNADO was severely checked and lost a significant amount of ground when crowded for room inside HEARTS KEEPER which was badly hampered when taken in by FOREVER FUN (H W Lai) which got its head on the side and hung in.

After this, FOREVER FUN continued to hang in rounding the turn near the 600 Metres and in the Straight hung in badly when giving ground and proved difficult to ride.

Having in mind FOREVER FUN??s racing manners, the Stewards afforded Jockey Lai the benefit of the doubt that he had made a sufficient effort to prevent FOREVER FUN from shifting ground, however, he was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground, thereby avoiding causing interference to other runners.

The racing manners of FOREVER FUN were considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, FOREVER FUN must satisfactorily undergo a series of consecutive official barrier trials around a bend.

Making the turn after the 700 Metres, GLORIOUS AVENUE got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of DANEWIN TIGER.

Throughout the race, HURRY HURRY UP travelled wide and without cover and near the 550 Metres was bumped by ABLE WARRIOR which got its head on the side and shifted out.

A veterinary inspection of HURRY HURRY UP and SUPER TORNADO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

HEARTS KEEPER and CONFUCIUS ELITE were sent for sampling.