HARMONY GALAXY (J266): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
AEROINVINCIBLE (J180): Sent for sampling post-race.
DREAM PURSUER (G241): Slow to begin. Lay in for a major part of the Home Straight.
GOLDEN SAMURAI (H024): After the race, C Y Ho reported that his mount would derive benefit from today’s first up performance.
SOLID WIN (J225): No report.
FLYING LUCK (J339): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
MARKWIN (J420): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After passing the 400 Metres was held up for clear running until near the 200 Metres. After passing the 100 Metres, when finishing off strongly, shifted out to obtain clear running from behind AEROINVINCIBLE and in doing so made contact with GALLANT CROWN. When questioned, K C Leung explained that he had specific instructions to ride his mount with cover with a view to ensuring MARKWIN could finish the race off strongly. He said entering the Home Straight near the 400 Metres he was initially endeavouring to try and shift out to obtain clear running between FLYING LUCK and GOLDEN SAMURAI, however, was unable to do so without causing interference to SMASHING EXPRESS in the process as he was not sufficiently clear. He further stated that after being held up for some distance he made the only other decision available to him which was to shift back in to secure a run to the inside of CIRCUIT FIERY. He added that he then had difficulty again inside the final 100 Metres obtaining clear running between AEROINVINCIBLE and GALLANT CROWN. Trainer W K Mo confirmed the pre-race instructions. The Stewards, having the benefit of considering his explanation and reviewing the patrol films, were satisfied that his explanation for his decision-making in the early part of the Home Straight was reasonable in this instance. Sent for sampling post-race.
CIRCUIT FIERY (H475): No report.
SMASHING EXPRESS (J252): No report.
ALP'S AFFECTION (J289): No report.
GALLANT CROWN (D359): Jumped very awkwardly and as a result stumbled. After passing the 100 Metres was bumped by MARKWIN.
PERFECT PEACH (E488): After the race, L Hewitson could offer no explanation for the horse’s performance other than his mount was stepping up in class today. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
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MA288 Rating - Included Handicap Adjustment
- Under Rated
- Gain benefit in rating
- Reach last winning rating - Good in sectional
- Did win in wet track - Placed in wet track - Won in Soft or Heavy Track - Placed in Soft or Heavy Track
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