Recap by phillip woo

Fa Fa timed things perfectly to just edge Surrealism after a patient ride one off behind midfield. He took advantage of the light weight with a rise in class to ring up a third win from seven starts and there's likely more wins to come from him. Surrealism did everything right but get the win after rushing to the front near the 150m following a one-off run in midfield. It was a good effort stepping out off a career low in the ratings. Sacred Ibis came from near last to fill a placing. He's not far off a bottom. Smoothies ran on well after deciding to settle last from a wide draw. It was another good effort after placing in his final four starts last term. Fearless Fire stayed on reasonably well after chasing the speed wide without cover. He's made a nice impression in defeat once at each track this term but prefer him in Class Four. Incanto Prepared came up one-paced after a prominent run along the fence. He needed the outing after a 160-day break. Magnificent was stopping 150m out after leading along the inside from gate two.

Racing Incident Report

Race Six: (34) - THE HONG KONG COUNTRY CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) - Class 3 - 1650Meters

At the time of declaration, L Ferraris notified a probable overweight of 2 lbs in respect of SURREALISM's allocated weight of 116 lbs.

L Ferraris then weighed in an additional 1 lb overweight, resulting in Jockey Ferraris weighing in 3 lbs over the horse's allocated weight.

Jockey Ferraris was fined the sum of $7,500.

SURREALISM began awkwardly and then bumped with INCANTO PREPARED on jumping.

UNITE SPIRIT began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of SACRED IBIS which on jumping was also bumped by TASHIDELEK which shifted out.

After this, TASHIDELEK, UNITE SPIRIT and SACRED IBIS were all shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.

From the outside barrier, SMOOTHIES was also steadied to obtain cover shortly after the start.

Approaching the 1200 Metres, FEARLESS FIRE was left racing wide and without cover.

Near the 1050 Metres, SHINY ONE became unbalanced when racing close to the heels of FARSHAD.

In the early part of the Straight, UNITE SPIRIT was awkwardly placed outside the heels of STIMULATION.

After the race, A Badel dismounted from TASHIDELEK.

A veterinary inspection of TASHIDELEK immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg.

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

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

FA FA and SURREALISM were sent for sampling.