Recap by phillip woo

Pleasure Gains stalked the pace, advanced to the front 200m out and kept up a strong gallop for the win. Jolly Victor bided his time in midfield along the rails, angled into the clear five deep at the 250m and finished nicely while shifting out under pressure to land a Quinella spot. Willie Cazals travelled a distant last after a slow break before rattling home on the far outside to land a placing. He's one to keep safe over this trip or longer when next stepping out. Noble Deluxe eventually landed a spot with cover fore of midfield, pulled out with every chance could only manage fourth prize. Late-fancied favourite, Willie Invictus had a lovely run along the rails ahead of midfield, moved to second three deep at the 100m and came up flat in the final 50m. Travel Super bided his time second from the rear and one off the rails and made good ground with one wider out upon straightening. Travel Brand made headway late near the inside after settling third from the rear. Bullish Boy peaked on his run 120m out.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (101)-AMETHYST HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1800Metres

K C Leung (WILLIE INVICTUS) was fined the sum of $5,000 for presenting himself to be weighed out with the incorrect saddle cloth number.

WILLIE CAZALS was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, WILLIE INVICTUS was crowded for room between APPROVE and BULLISH BOY which got its head on the side and shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.

From the outside barrier, LUCKY FOREVER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, NOBLE DELUXE got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of APPROVE.

Approaching the 1000 Metres, NOBLE DELUXE raced tight inside SUNNY YING which shifted in before being directed back out to relieve the tightening to NOBLE DELUXE.

After the 900 Metres, LUCKY FOREVER was left racing wide and without cover.

Making the turn near the 550 Metres, AUTUMN GOLD was momentarily awkwardly placed inside the heels of LUCKY FOREVER.

Passing the 200 Metres, JOLLY VICTOR was shifted to the outside of NOBLE DELUXE to obtain clear running.

In the Straight, TRAVEL SUPER got its head on the side and lay in under pressure.

After the race, B Prebble reported that APPROVE travelled well until the Home Turn where it changed lead leg and subsequently failed to stretch out.

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

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

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

WILLIE INVICTUS, PLEASURE GAINS and JOLLY VICTOR were sent for sampling.