Recap by phillip woo

Dashing Dart looked like he had some potential and has finally come right to make it two on the trot despite a return to Class Four. Derek Leung Ka-chun got him going from midfield to take control 20m out. He can win another and should handle further than the mile now. Golden Achiever was collared late after rushing to the front 150m out following a handy run along the fence. It was an improved effort on his past starts with the blinkers and tongue tie coming off. Firming favourite Argentum worked to the lead from a tricky gate and kept plugging away with newbie Matthew Poon Ming-fai's 10 pound-claim to just hold a placing. He's had a good season but may be near his mark. Lucky Seven Stars closed off well near the outside after travelling behind midfield to just miss a placing by a whisker. He has been hitting the line better in his past few runs on the turf but may be looking for 1,800m on a track with some give. Amritsaria poked his head in front at the top of the straight and grudgingly gave way over the final 150m. He's gone better in two of his past three starts and will appreciate a downgrade over a mile or 1,800m.

Racing Incident Report

Race Two: (518)-ARBUTHNOT HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1600Metres

DASHING DART began only fairly.

ASHKIYR and AMRITSARIA bumped at the start.

ARGENTUM began awkwardly and shortly after the start stumbled after bumping GENERAL O??REILLY which began only fairly.

ARGENTUM was then taken out by AMRITSARIA which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in GENERAL O??REILLY being crowded for room inside PREMIUM CHAMPION.

From wide barriers, GOOD CHOICE AHEAD and RUBY COAST were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After the 700 Metres, JOLLY AMBER got its head on the side and lay out.

In the early part of the Straight, RUBY COAST was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HOLMES LEGEND which was giving ground.

After the 200 Metres, CHIU CHOW KID was held up when disappointed for running between DASHING DART and ASHKIYR.

CHIU CHOW KID was then shifted to the outside of DASHING DART passing the 150 Metres to obtain clear running.

Near the 50 Metres, GOOD CHOICE AHEAD was shifted out away from the heels of CHIU CHOW KID.

Passing the 50 Metres, ASHKIYR raced tight outside FINE WITH ME.

For the majority of the race, HOLMES LEGEND raced wide and without cover and gave ground in the Straight.

After the race, B Prebble stated that PREMIUM CHAMPION raced "flat" and may not have backed up from its run at Happy Valley last Wednesday night.

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

Also after the race, Z Purton was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of RUBY COAST.

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

ARGENTUM, DASHING DART and GOLDEN ACHIEVER were sent for sampling.