Recap by phillip woo

Real Supreme worked forward from a tricky gate to eventually cross to the front at the 700m, cornered a length on top from Star Of Bond, was headed 150m out by Sky Man but fought back to get his nose down on the wire for an upset win in a thrilling finish. Sky Man settled on the leaders' back after making the early run, reclaimed the front at the 150m and went down fighting to earn a good grade in his first run around a bend. Travel Renyi settled three deep in midfield, straightened four from the right and ran on nicely to make it a bob of heads on the wire while shading hot-pot favourite Shining Champion for third. Shining Champion eased off to settle behind midfield and one off the rails, swung the final bend with two wider out and finished reasonably well to make it a blanket finish. Secret Command was allowed to find his feet third from the rear, came widest out at the 400m and was doing some nice work late to go under by only a length. He's looking for a longer trip. Popping Candy settled one-out, one-back, straightened four deep and only held his ground under the whip.

Racing Incident Report

Race Five: (199)-CHEVALIER INSURANCE AND INVESTMENT HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Metres

Whilst in the saddling stalls, REAL TREAT had its left hind plate refitted.

REAL TREAT was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.

MIDNITE PROMISE was slow to begin.

Shortly after the start, WINNING TALENT was crowded for room between SHINING CHAMPION and SECRET COMMAND which was taken in by REAL SUPREME.

From a wide barrier, REAL TREAT was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Making the first turn at the 900 Metres, SKY MAN shifted out, resulting in TOO FAST being hampered and losing ground and causing SHINING CHAMPION and TRAVEL RENYI to both be hampered in consequence.

After this, TOO FAST proved difficult to settle and lost ground when momentarily placed in restricted room between GRAN BOLIVAR and POPPING CANDY.

After the 700 Metres, TRAVEL RENYI was left racing wide and without cover.

Rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, REAL TREAT hung in and proved difficult to ride.

In the early part of the Straight, TRAVEL RENYI hung in under pressure.

Approaching the 200 Metres, TOO FAST was steadied away from the heels of WINNING TALENT which shifted in to obtain clear running after being held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight.

Passing the 100 Metres, TRAVEL RENYI and SHINING CHAMPION bumped due to both horses shifting ground.

After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on REAL TREAT at the request of Trainer C W Chang.

The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.

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

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

SHINING CHAMPION, REAL SUPREME and SKY MAN were sent for sampling.