Recap by phillip woo

Man Star had enough left in the tank to hold off favourite Lucky Fun after dashing to the front 100m out following a rail run better than midfield for a first win at his fifth local run. He relished a switch to the dirt. Lucky Fun stayed on strongly to make it close on the wire despite veering wide 600m out following a deep run without cover in midfield. It was a fine performance up in grade. Old-timer Mega Heart closed well to fill a placing after settling fourth last on the fence. He's clearly has the tools to get away with a race shortly in this grade. Punted late, Flying Bonus went fast in front but still held on well for a quartet spot. He's not a prolific winner but makes his own luck in front. All For South just held his ground settling one-off in third from a wide draw. He's found it harder in back-toback runs following a win. Super Alliances ran on late without menacing. It was another typical run-on performance but he does appear from his past few runs in this grade to be near or on his mark. Fabulous Eight came up one-paced travelling one-off better than midfield. It wasn't a bad effort trying the dirt for the first time.

Racing Incident Report

Race Six: (446) - GOOD BA BA HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters

C Y Ho (CALIFORNIA CONCORD) was fined the sum of $3,000 for initially weighing out without a girth and surcingle which required his saddle to be returned from the saddling area in order for him to be re-weighed.

MEGA HEART shifted out at the start and bumped MAN STAR.

FLYING BONUS and SUPER ALLIANCES bumped at the start.

MING WARRIOR was crowded for room on jumping between LUCKY FUN and CALIFORNIA CONCORD which was taken out by FABULOUS EIGHT.

ALL FOR SOUTH and HARMONY AND RICH bumped on jumping.

Approaching the turn near the 700 Metres, LUCKY FUN was left racing wide and without cover and lay out.

LUCKY FUN then hung out approaching and passing the 600 Metres.

Approaching the 300 Metres, LUCKY FUN was shifted out away from the heels of FABULOUS EIGHT which shifted out under pressure.

N Callan stated that he had to ride UTOPIA LIFE along for a considerable distance in the early stages to obtain a forward position.

He said UTOPIA LIFE was always off the bridle in today's race and was never afforded the opportunity to travel comfortably.

He said UTOPIA LIFE came under heavy pressure after the 600 Metres and then weakened out of the race in the Home Straight.

A veterinary inspection of UTOPIA LIFE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of CALIFORNIA CONCORD and BIZ POWER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

MAN STAR and LUCKY FUN were sent for sampling.