Recap by phillip woo

Hong Kong Dancer settled behind midfield and one off the rails from a bad gate, shifted into the clear with two wider out at the 250m and finished willingly to run down the late-fancied All The Best 30m out for the win after putting the writing on the wall two starts back. All The Best settled one off the rails in fifth, swung the final bend five deep, hit the front 100m out and could hold the late burst of the winner. Punted late, The Prince assumed the lead 900m out after Gorgeous Debut broke down, cornered a length on top and found a couple too good in the dash to the wire. Choice Treasure enjoyed a lovely run on the back of the speed, pulled out three deep and only held his ground when popped the question off a big weight with a return to Class Three. Buddy Buddies settled a distant third from the back, straightened five deep and ran on without menacing with a sharp drop back in distance. Step Faster assumed the role of stalking the pace following Gorgeous Debut's unfortunate incident, straightened three deep with every chance and was struggling 150m out.

Racing Incident Report

Race Seven: (371)-HIP WO HANDICAP (Sec1) - Class 3 - 1200Metres

The Veterinary Officer reported that RAPID TRIUMPH, which proved fractious when being saddled up, was examined and found to be suitable to race.

GOOD TREASURE began very awkwardly and lost a significant amount of ground.

GOOD TREASURE then finished tailed out in the Straight.

Before being allowed to race again, GOOD TREASURE will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial.

BUDDY BUDDIES was slow to begin.

From the outside barrier, BEYOND FANTASY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Passing the 1000 Metres, STEP FASTER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of THE PRINCE.

Also passing the 1000 Metres, GORGEOUS DEBUT broke down, resulting in M Guyon being dislodged near the 900 Metres.

THE PRINCE and AFFLUENCE OF RAIN were obliged to shift wider to avoid GORGEOUS DEBUT.

STEP FASTER was also inconvenienced.

After this, AFFLUENCE OF RAIN raced wide and without cover.

After the race, M Guyon was examined by the Club's medical officer and passed fit to fulfil his remaining race riding engagement.

Making the turn after the 600 Metres, ALL THE BEST and AFFLUENCE OF RAIN raced tight due to AFFLUENCE OF RAIN getting its head on the side and laying in despite the efforts of its rider.

HONG KONG DANCER was held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight.

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

CHOICE TREASURE, HONG KONG DANCER and ALL THE BEST were sent for sampling.