Recap by phillip woo

Firming favourite Startling Power sat second in the run behind Sight Believer after jumping away best of all, reclaimed the front 150m out and kept on well for a second win from four outings this term. Sight Believer travelled a bit keenly when assuming the lead, cornered a length on top and found one better on the day. Punted late, Pablosky eventually settled third and two off the rails from the widest gate, shifted three deep soon after straightening and was no match for the Quinella pair carrying top weight. Turin Pearl settled deep without cover in midfield, swung the final bend five deep and ran on steadily to finish a non-threatening fourth. Rumba King kept on without menacing following a midfield run underneath Turin Pearl. Young Ranger kept on one-paced following a handy run along the rails in an improved run with a switch to the dirt. Both Noble Alpha and Vanilla made minor bids from the back. Vanilla is looking for an all-weather race over 1,800m.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (290)-TAI TONG HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Metres

MIDNITE PROMISE began only fairly.

MEDIC KINGDOM began very awkwardly and made contact with the inside of its gate, resulting in the horse losing ground.

MEDIC KINGDOM was then ridden along, however, failed to muster speed.

Passing the 900 Metres, BRAVE BROTHER was steadied away from the heels of RUMBA KING (B Prebble) which shifted in when not properly clear.

B Prebble was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear in future.

Making the turn near the 700 Metres, BRAVE BROTHER was checked and lost ground after shifting out across the heels of RUMBA KING.

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

STARTLING POWER and SIGHT BELIEVER were sent for sampling.