Recap by phillip woo

Pearl Champion won going away 150m out after peeling into the open at the 400m travelling worse than midfield. He had put the writing on the wall and can head higher. Win Win finished nicely to grab second 50m out after having to weave his way out for a run at the 200m following a ground-saving run behind midfield in a solid debut. Punted late I Do rallied very well after travelling third from the rear following a slow break to edge Family Leader for third in a close go for the minors. Family Leader stayed on well following a prominent run to just miss a place spot. He followed up a pleasing debut over the 1,200m and won't be far off a winning run. Hinyuen Swiftness gave way 100m out after being softened up in front by Victory Power after leading from a wide gate. Victory Power succumbed 150m out after pressing the pace from a wide gate. He's usually honest without winning but didn't get things run to suit on this occasion.

Racing Incident Report

Race Six: (296) - CHUN SHEK HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1400Meters

After entering the track, I DO became fractious, resulting in Z Purton being dislodged without incident.

As the start was effected, I DO lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently lost ground.

RULETHEROOST began awkwardly.

DESTIN began awkwardly and after this, from a wide barrier, was shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover.

Shortly after the start, LOOK ERAS shifted in and bumped POSITIVELY HIGH.

RULETHEROOST lost its right hind plate near the 1300 Metres.

Despite being ridden along in the early stages, POSITIVELY HIGH was unable to clear FAMILY LEADER to its inside.

Then after the 1200 Metres, POSITIVELY HIGH was steadied in an attempt to obtain cover behind FAMILY LEADER, however, was unable to do so due to RULETHEROOST improving its position to trail FAMILY LEADER.

POSITIVELY HIGH was consequently left racing wide and without cover near the 1000 Metres.

Passing the 1100 Metres, DESTIN raced tight inside GOOD RUNNERS WAY which shifted in away from the heels of PEARL CHAMPION which was awkwardly placed behind POSITIVELY HIGH.

Then near the 950 Metres, DESTIN raced tight inside GOOD RUNNERS WAY which shifted in away from PEARL CHAMPION when momentarily tight inside that horse which was awkwardly placed outside the heels of RULETHEROOST.

Making the turn after the 900 Metres, GOOD RUNNERS WAY raced in restricted room between DESTIN and PEARL CHAMPION.

Near the 600 Metres, DESTIN shifted out and bumped GOOD RUNNERS WAY.

Approaching the 400 Metres, PEARL CHAMPION became unbalanced when awkwardly placed outside the heels of POSITIVELY HIGH.

DESTIN was badly held up for clear running from on straightening until near the 200 Metres.

After momentarily obtaining clear running, DESTIN was then steadied away from the heels of FAMILY LEADER (C Murray) which shifted out near the 150 Metres, resulting in DESTIN again being held up for clear running until near the 50 Metres.

Consequently DESTIN was not able to be properly tested.

C Murray was advised to exercise more care.

RULETHEROOST was crowded for room between I DO and DESTIN when that horse was taken out by FAMILY LEADER near the 150 Metres.

INVESTOR BOOM had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and passing the 300 Metres.

After the race, K Teetan was unable to offer any explanation for the manner in which LOOK ERAS gave ground abruptly in the early part of the Straight.

The performance of LOOK ERAS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, LOOK ERAS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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

After the race, it was reported that I DO had sustained a small wound to the back of the left hock.

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

PEARL CHAMPION and WIN WIN were sent for sampling.