Recap by phillip woo

In a thrilling finish with a neck separating the top-six, late-fancied Speed Fay Fay got his head down at the right time following a perfectly-executed ride one-out, one-back from a wide gate for a maiden win at his 10th start. Mercurial wouldn't go down without a fight after getting pestered for the lead by Diamond Rhyme. He had produced a positive debut run last month and was suited by the step up in distance. Diamond Rhyme stuck on gamely after pressing the pace from a wide gate to make it a nail-biter on the wire. It was one of his better runs. Telecom Rocket came from behind midfield to make it very close on the wire. He's racing well without winning. Fast Pace ran on nicely to nearly fill the frame after a patient ride fifth from the rear. He's still lightly-raced. Post-time favourite Kasi Farasi ran on late down the outside after travelling beyond midfield without cover from a tricky gate. He's in the right grade but did appear to need the run.

Racing Incident Report

Race Four: (151) - ROSE HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1400Meters

At the time of declaration, C Schofield notified a probable overweight of 1 lb in respect of SPEED FAY FAY's allocated weight of 118 lbs.

C Schofield then weighed out 2 lbs overweight and on return to scale weighed in at 121 lbs.

As Jockey Schofield weighed in 2 lbs over the weight notified at the time of declaration, he was fined the sum of $7,000.

CASIMIRO began only fairly.

SPARKY STAR began awkwardly.

TELECOM ROCKET was hampered on jumping by MORE THAN ENOUGH which was taken out by GO GOAL TOBY which shifted out after being bumped by FAST PACE.

From wide barriers, DAILY CHARM and LEADING FORTUNE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After travelling a short distance, SPARKY STAR was shifted in away from the heels of DAILY CHARM which, when being steadied to obtain cover, was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SPEED FAY FAY.

Near the 1000 Metres, KASI FARASI was left racing wide and without cover.

Passing the 750 Metres, DAILY CHARM was checked away from the heels of CASIMIRO which got its head up when travelling keenly and being checked away from the heels of TELECOM ROCKET which was awkwardly placed behind PEARL CHAMPION.

At the same stage, SPARKY STAR shifted out away the heels of SMART CHARADE which was awkwardly placed behind FAST PACE, resulting in LEADING FORTUNE being taken wider and without cover.

Approaching the 300 Metres, GO GOAL TOBY raced in restricted room between TELECOM ROCKET and KASI FARASI.

Then over the final 200 Metres, GO GOAL TOBY lay out under pressure, requiring its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount on a number of occasions.

Approaching and passing the 300 Metres, CASIMIRO raced tight inside FAST PACE when disappointed for running between that horse which raced tight inside the heels of TELECOM ROCKET and SPEED FAY FAY.

After this, CASIMIRO had difficulty obtaining clear running and consequently was not able to be fully tested.

MORE THAN ENOUGH had difficulty obtaining clear running in the Straight and consequently was not able to be fully tested.

After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on SPARKY STAR at the request of Trainer D J Hall.

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

Before being allowed to race again, SPARKY STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of GO GOAL TOBY and SMART CHARADE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

KASI FARASI, SPEED FAY FAY and MERCURIAL were sent for sampling.