Recap by phillip woo

Punted late Super Football just got up for the win after perfectly-executed ride saving ground in midfield on the fence to score a third win from eight starts. He's a nice progressive sort and might have the tools to head higher. Flying Quest did everything right but get the win after racing to the lead 100m out following a one-off run behind midfield. He can bob up from time to time. Berlin Tango ran on well despite being held up for a run until the 200m following a patient ride second last to make it close on the wire. He's come into his own in recent runs and can breakthrough shortly. Favourite Looking Great came up one-paced over the final 100m after working forward three deep from the widest draw to sit outside the leader Bigwood 1,100m out. He had an excuse. Charity Go had his chance following a one-out, one-back run but couldn't turn it up another gear over the last 150m. He's likely on his mark. Delightful Laos ran on without menacing from towards the rear. He's more effective over the Valley course. Well-backed Sunny Star will sleep well after covering ground in midfield from a tricky gate.

Racing Incident Report

Race Seven: (793) - THE HONG KONG REUNIFICATION CUP (HANDICAP) - Class 2 - 1800Meters

BIGWOOD began only fairly.

ENJOYING shifted out at the start and bumped FLYING QUEST.

From wide barriers, HELENE LEADINGSTAR and LAKESHORE EAGLE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

A short distance after the start, DELIGHTFUL LAOS was eased away from the heels of CHARITY GO which shifted in.

Near the 650 Metres, LAKESHORE EAGLE was shifted out away from the heels of HELENE LEADINGSTAR after being awkwardly placed behind that horse.

Passing the 400 Metres, DELIGHTFUL LAOS was bumped by BERLIN TANGO which, when attempting to shift to the inside of SUPER FOOTBALL, was awkwardly placed behind that horse which also shifted in.

BERLIN TANGO was held up for clear running passing the 300 Metres when attempting to improve into restricted room between SUPER FOOTBALL and ENJOYING.

Approaching the 200 Metres, CHARITY GO and FLYING QUEST bumped.

Passing the 200 Metres, SUNNY STAR raced tight outside FLYING QUEST which shifted out marginally.

Near the 150 Metres, ENJOYING was shifted out away from the heels of BIGWOOD which, when giving ground, became unbalanced when bumped by BERLIN TANGO.

Over the concluding stages, LOOKING GREAT raced tight outside SUPER FOOTBALL which shifted out under pressure.

After the race, K Teetan reported that although the horse was left racing wide and without cover near the 1000 Metres, in his opinion, SUNNY STAR did not run out the 1800 Metres of today's race at its first time of asking.

A veterinary inspection of SUNNY STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of HELENE LEADINGSTAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

LOOKING GREAT, SUPER FOOTBALL and FLYING QUEST were sent for sampling.