Recap by phillip woo

Favourite E-Super was handy in the run three off the stands side, switched to the centre for a clear run at the 250m and quickened well to take control 100m out in a promising debut performance. Glory Boy settled midfield and one off the outside fence, shifted inside to a position underneath the winner at the 100m and finished well to inject value into the Quinella with a move to a shadow roll. He seems to go best over the straight 1,000m. Glory Sunshine sat fourth along the outside fence from a perfect gate and ran on steadily to grab a placing. Sugar stayed on well to just edge Top Bonus for a Quartet spot after travelled one from the far side in midfield. Top Bonus went forward from a bad gate to sit second underneath the leader Gallant Rock three from the stands side, was under pressure 300m out and plugged on one-paced over the final 100m. Sensationally-backed, Gallant Rock was yielding ground 150m out after making the running one off the grandstand side. Chevalier Star did make ground late near the stands side from the tail of the field after being crowded at the jump.

Racing Incident Report

Race Two: (478)-HYACINTH HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1000Metres

CHOICE EXCHEQUER and JUST ACE began awkwardly.

CHEVALIER STAR began awkwardly and then shortly after the start was checked when crowded for room between E-SUPER which shifted out and GLORY BOY which shifted in after beginning awkwardly.

Despite being ridden along in the early stages, SOLAR SPIRIT failed to muster speed.

After the 700 Metres, CHEVALIER STAR became unbalanced.

Passing the 600 Metres, JUST ACE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SOLAR SPIRIT.

Approaching the 300 Metres, GALLANT ROCK shifted in abruptly, causing ART OF SUCCESS to be hampered when crowded for room between GALLANT ROCK and TOP BONUS.

Passing the 200 Metres, ART OF SUCCESS continued to be awkwardly placed inside the heels of GALLANT ROCK (Apprentice H N Wong) which shifted ground under pressure.

Apprentice Wong was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mounts sooner than he did on this occasion.

CHEVALIER STAR, which raced greenly throughout the event, shifted out abruptly under pressure at the 200 Metres.

Near the 150 Metres, GLORY BOY was shifted in across the heels of E-SUPER to obtain clear running.

Over the concluding stages, CHEVALIER STAR, which was finishing off the race strongly, was awkwardly placed behind GLORY SUNSHINE.

After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SOLAR SPIRIT had bled from both nostrils.

A veterinary inspection of ART OF SUCCESS, MOLLY'S JADE STAR and A FAST ONE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

E-SUPER and GLORY BOY were sent for sampling.