Recap by phillip woo

Punted late, Super Charizzard was too good after moving to the lead 200m out following a perfect trip in third and one off the fence. It was his second win over the Valley 1,200m from his past three starts. Winning Heart stayed on nicely for second after finding a spot one off the rail in better than midfield from gate 12. He's a winner waiting to happen. From gate 11, Ever Smart came from last and with two wider out to make it close for second. It was another good effort following a downgrade. Speedy Chariot ran on late for fourth after settling in third last from gate seven. He's racing reasonably well without winning. Favourite Speed Smartie only plodded after a prominent run along the fence. The big weight seemed to anchor him despite a downgrade. Circuit Ten made some ground without ever threatening following a one-off trip in midfield. He hasn't disgraced without looking a winning chance. Flying Dragon just plodded after a wide without cover trip settling behind midfield from gate 11.

Racing Incident Report

Race One : (287) - MERCURY HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1200Meters

Horse No 1 SPEEDY SMARTIE (H108) C L Chau Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 2 WINNING HEART (H065) H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 3 EVER SMART (J179) H Bowman Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was steadied to avoid CIRCUIT TEN which shifted out when being corrected by its rider.

EVER SMART was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

On the Home Turn was briefly held up for clear running.

After the event, H Bowman reported that his instructions were to endeavour to hold a midfield position.

He said after jumping only fairly and then being crowded shortly after the start EVER SMART raced further back in the field than intended.

Horse No 4 FLYING DRAGON (E360) A Pouchin Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Horse No 5 SUPER CHARIZZARD (J184) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 8 HERO STAR (D033) Y L Chung After FAIRY HORSE became fractious, HERO STAR which was in the adjoining stall, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.

Horse No 9 CIRCUIT TEN (G429) B Avdulla Jumped awkwardly and shifted in.

Approaching the 300 Metres was briefly held up for clear running.

After the event, B Avdulla reported that with the hood and pacifiers being removed tonight, CIRCUIT TEN race too keenly.

He said, in his opinion, CIRCUIT TEN would be better suited by being taken back in distance and the hood and pacifiers being reapplied to the horse.

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

Horse No 10 THE CONCENTRATION (H465) M F Poon Approaching the 1100 Metres was steadied when crowded between SPEEDY CHARIOT and E GLORY, both of which shifted ground slightly.

After the event, M F Poon stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but after being bumped shortly after the start settled further back than anticipated.

Horse No 11 SPEEDY CHARIOT (H193) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by CIRCUIT TEN which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

Horse No 12 E GLORY (H304) M Chadwick After the 600 Metres was checked when momentarily crowded by WINNING HEART (H Bentley) which shifted in quickly before being corrected by its rider.

H Bentley was advised to exercise more care.

Horse No 7 FAIRY HORSE (J144) E C W Wong After being loaded into the starting gates became fractious, reared and got both front legs over the front of the gates.

Acting on veterinary advice that FAIRY HORSE was not suitable to race the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards.

The Stewards ruled that FAIRY HORSE will be required to attend barrier practice to the satisfaction of the Starter prior to performing satisfactorily in consecutive barrier trials and being subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.