Recap by phillip woo

Joy Master quickened nicely to grab victory 50m out after a patient ride second or third last from a middle draw to ring up a third career win. The light weight helped and he relished a step back up to a mile. Jimmu finished nicely down the outside to claim second after making his run outside the eventual winner out back from a wide draw. He can bob up now and then and the booking of Joao Moreira helped his cause. Punted late Lucky Missile found a couple too good in the end after racing to the lead 250m out following a one-off run in midfield. He had shown a bit more spark in his past two runs and found the 1,600m to his liking. Favourite Jiangxi Stamina peaked on his run 50m out after drawing nearly level for the front near the 100m settling one-off behind midfield after a sluggish start. His time will arrive shortly. Righteous Win came from last to earn a minor cheque. It was his best run to date with a step back in distance and return to blinkers. Cheeky Prawn came up one-paced after a prominent run along the fence. He's still to get the hang of things but still has age on his side.

Racing Incident Report

Race One: (758) - TOURMALINE HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1600Meters

On entering the track, ANONYMA became fractious, resulting in N Callan, its rider, being dislodged.

ANONYMA then galloped riderless for some distance.

Acting on advice from the Veterinary Officer that ANONYMA was not suitable to race, that horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards.

Mr D E Ferraris, trainer of ANONYMA, was advised that as this was the second occasion in which ANONYMA had performed in a similar manner, the last time being prior to an intended barrier trial, the horse will be required to undergo a parade test which will include ANONYMA proceeding for a distance on the track satisfactorily and be subjected to an official veterinary examination prior to being permitted to race again.

JOY MASTER began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped LUCKY MISSILE.

On jumping, H N Wong's (HAPPY WINNER) left foot slipped from the stirrup iron.

WONDER EXPRESS shifted out at the start and inconvenienced JIANGXI STAMINA.

From wide barriers, RIGHTEOUS WIN and JIMMU were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.

For some distance approaching and passing the 1200 Metres, JIANGXI STAMINA raced with its head on the side and lay in.

A Badel (RUN RUN GOOD) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of LUCKY MISSILE, resulting in that horse being directed in across the rightful running of JIANGXI STAMINA which as a result was checked when crowded for room and losing its running between LUCKY MISSILE and WONDER EXPRESS.

Having regard to a previous period of suspension involving the final 5 racemeetings of the current racing season, the Stewards decided that the appropriate penalty was for Jockey Badel to be fined the sum of $180,000 in lieu of a period of suspension which would incorporate 3 racedays.

Near the 950 Metres, JOY MASTER got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of JIANGXI STAMINA.

After the 900 Metres, HAPPY WINNER was left racing wide and without cover.

Near the 850 Metres, SMILING FACE was inconvenienced by LIGHT MY DAY (K C Leung) which shifted in when not quite clear.

Then making the turn after the 850 Metres, MAGIC BONUS got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of LIGHT MY DAY which again shifted in when not quite clear.

K C Leung was reprimanded and told to ensure that he provides sufficient clearance in similar circumstances.

Passing the 700 Metres, CRUCIATUS was taken wider and without cover by JIANGXI STAMINA which shifted to the outside of RUN RUN GOOD.

WONDER EXPRESS had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight.

Passing the 300 Metres, SMILING FACE was bumped and taken in by HAPPY WINNER which shifted in under pressure.

Close to the finishing line, JIANGXI STAMINA got its head on the side and shifted out, requiring its rider to correct his mount.

Also close to the finishing line, JIMMU was directed out away from the heels of JOY MASTER.

After the race, H W Lai reported that CRUCIATUS was making an abnormal breathing noise throughout the race.

A veterinary inspection of CRUCIATUS immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer??which had previously been reported.

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

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

The performance of MAGIC BONUS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, MAGIC BONUS 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 MAGIC BONUS immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.

A veterinary inspection of WONDER EXPRESS immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.

Before being allowed to race again, WONDER EXPRESS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

After the race, it was reported that CHEEKY PRAWN had bled from both nostrils.

JIANGXI STAMINA, JOY MASTER and JIMMU were sent for sampling.