Recap by phillip woo

Jade Phoenix fought back when headed 150m out after dictating the run for a maiden win at his 13th start. He had been very consistent without winning but showed plenty of fight on this occasion. Rhapsody found one just too good after briefly hitting the front 150m out chasing the speed one-off the fence. He's given a good sight in back-to-back runs and can score shortly. Favourite Smart Wongchoy ran on steadily better than midfield to fill a placing without menacing the quinella pair. It was another honest performance. Newcomer Tronic Mighty held his ground following a box-seat run on the fence. It was a pleasing debut effort. Well-backed late, Team Goodluck ran on reasonably well to earn a minor cheque peeling off the fence from behind midfield 300m out after copping a check near the 500m. Mega Bonus finished off all right after switching out sharply for a clear run passing the 200m after settling last for the most part from a wide draw. He clearly needs more time but it was an encouraging debut effort.

Racing Incident Report

Race Four: (635) - MANICOU HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters

FULL SAILING began only fairly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of EASY FORTUNE which became unbalanced.

ALMIGHTY PEGASUS began only fairly and then from a wide barrier was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.

From a wide barrier, MEGA BONUS was steadied on jumping and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.

VICTORY MORE was also steadied to obtain cover from a wide barrier in the early stages.

Despite being vigorously ridden for a considerable distance in the early stages, VOYAGE STAR failed to muster speed and throughout the race travelled wide and without cover.

Approaching the 1100 Metres, MONSTER KAKA was brushed by TRONIC MIGHTY which was racing tight inside SMART WONGCHOY.

Passing the 1000 Metres, MEGA BONUS, which was having its first race start, raced greenly and got its head up on a number of occasions in the early stages.

Near the 650 Metres, MONSTER KAKA, which was racing tight between SHADOW RUNNER (B Shinn) and SMART WONGCHOY, was checked when crowded for room between SMART WONGCHOY and SHADOW RUNNER which shifted out marginally away from the heels of TRONIC MIGHTY when racing very close to the heels of that horse.

B Shinn was told that whilst the Stewards accepted that SHADOW RUNNER was very awkwardly placed at this stage behind TRONIC MIGHTY, he must ensure that, wherever circumstances permit, he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground.

After this, SHADOW RUNNER continued to be awkwardly placed behind TRONIC MIGHTY and near the 550 Metres stumbled and lost ground.

TEAM GOODLUCK, which was following SHADOW RUNNER, was checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence and shifted out, resulting in EASY FORTUNE being inconvenienced.

After the race, the Veterinary Surgeon reported that TEAM GOODLUCK was found to have sustained a minor laceration below the right front knee.

Shortly after entering the Straight, MEGA BONUS was shifted in away from the heels of EASY FORTUNE to obtain clear running.

MEGA BONUS was then shifted out a number of horses passing the 200 Metres to obtain clear running.

Passing the 400 Metres, TEAM GOODLUCK was directed to the outside of MONSTER KAKA to obtain clear running.

Approaching the 250 Metres, TRONIC MIGHTY, which was having its first race start, lay in under pressure.

C Schofield (TRONIC MIGHTY) dropped his whip passing the 100 Metres.

A veterinary inspection of SHADOW RUNNER and MONSTER KAKA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

SMART WONGCHOY, JADE PHOENIX and RHAPSODY were sent for sampling.