Recap by phillip woo

Leader World Hero kept finding after skipping clear by two lengths at the 200m for a first win at his 10th start. Punted late, Fairy Horse ran on steadily along the inside from midfield to just take second. He was able to back up a closing last-start third at the Valley. Speedy Smartie just lost second late after prompting the pace one off between runners from gate eight. It was another honest effort. The Concentration had his chance after a box-seat run but only whacked on one-paced under pressure. He couldn't offset a rise in weight following a win. Super Eagle was doing some nice work late after shifting widest out at the 300m following a patient ride second last from gate 12. He's close to a rating bottom. Winning Seven had an excuse after chasing the speed three wide without cover the entire trip. Almighty Kick made some ground without menacing after straightening three from the rear. Despite a downgrade, Bulb Emperor tamely faded after a one-out, one-back run.

Racing Incident Report

Race One : (505) - SNAPDRAGON HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1200Meters

Horse No 1 BULB EMPEROR (J241) C L Chau After travelling a short distance raced in restricted room to the inside of WORLD HERO (L Ferraris) which shifted in.

L Ferraris was advised to exercise more care.

After the event, C L Chau reported that after being crowded at the start his mount travelled satisfactorily during the race.

He said when he placed the horse under pressure in the Home Straight it failed to respond to his riding and when not in a competitive position he eased it down over the final 200 Metres.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm.

Before being allowed to race again, BULB EMPEROR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Horse No 2 FAIRY HORSE (J144) H Bowman Near the 50 Metres was directed to the outside of WORLD HERO to continue into clear running.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 3 THE CONCENTRATION (H465) J Orman Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 4 URBAN TRIUMPH (H200) K C Leung After travelling a short distance became unbalanced when racing in restricted room between THE CONCENTRATION and BULB EMPEROR.

Horse No 5 WORLD HERO (J413) L Ferraris Shifted in at the start, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.

When questioned, L Ferraris stated that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position.

He said in the early stages he was obliged to make some use of his mount to cross runners to his inside which resulted in WORLD HERO leading and racing a little keenly.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 6 SUPER EAGLE (G408) K Teetan Jumped awkwardly and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

When questioned regarding his riding making the Home Turn and in the early part of the Home Straight, K Teetan stated that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages.

He said after settling back in the field near the 500 Metres he elected to remain racing behind GALLANT GOODY with a view to following that runner into the race and obtaining a run to the inside of URBAN TRIUMPH which he had expected to give ground.

He stated that his decision to do so was influenced by the fact that SUPER EAGLE was racing first up for 101 days and he did not wish to expose his mount too soon.

He added that when URBAN TRIUMPH continued to respond to its rider's efforts he then became held up behind GALLANT GOODY between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres and once he shifted to the outside of URBAN TRIUMPH his mount finished the race off well.

After considering his explanation the Stewards advised Jockey Teetan that, in their opinion, his better option would have been to shift to the outside of GALLANT GOODY near the 500 Metres to follow URBAN TRIUMPH into the event to provide SUPER EAGLE with clear running sooner than what it obtained on this occasion.

Horse No 7 WINNING HEART (H065) A Badel After the event, A Badel stated that his mount was disadvantaged by racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

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

Horse No 8 ALMIGHTY KICK (J254) R Kingscote Between the 400 Metres and the 150 Metres raced tight to the inside of FAIRY HORSE as it endeavoured to obtain a narrow run to that runner's inside.

After the event, R Kingscote reported that after beginning only fairly ALMIGHTY KICK settled slightly further back than anticipated.

Horse No 9 DOUBLE BINGO (J309) M L Yeung Slow to begin.

Horse No 11 GALLANT GOODY (H434) M F Poon Shortly after the start was crowded between BULB EMPEROR and WORLD HERO which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

Raced keenly in the middle stages.

Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Horse No 12 TSUEN WAN GLORY (E403) M Chadwick Jumped awkwardly and became unbalanced.

Trainer K L Man advised that the instructions were to take up a midfield position with cover.