Recap by phillip woo

Oriental Prosper tracked the leader in second along the rails, advanced to the front three deep at the 300m and held off the late surge of Kingston Jumbo for a third victory this season. Kingston Jumbo was prominent along the fence, pushed three deep upon straightening and ran on well to make close at the wire. Perpetual Treasure made his run along the rails in midfield, switched out three deep at the 200m and got up 50m out for a placing. He's not far off a winning run. Great Sky settled third from the rear, straightened near three deep and ran down Sight Believer in the final stages for a Quartet spot. Sight Believer enjoyed an uncontested lead, cornered a length on top and was stopping 100m out. Boy Oh Boy made some ground late near the inside after making his run at the back of the field. Wah May Baby made his run one off the fence behind midfield, straightened three deep and was only one-paced when asked. . Ruby Coast never was a factor with one wider out in the stretch drive after making his run with cover three deep beyond midfield from an outside alley. Favourite Travel Renyi faded after a handy run with cover. He didn't handle the surface.

Racing Incident Report

Race Six: (650)-VENUS HANDICAP (Sec2) - Class 3 - 1200Metres

TRAVEL RENYI was replated after the horse had lost its left hind plate in the saddling stalls.

TRAVEL RENYI was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed fit to start.

KING DERBY began awkwardly and lost ground.

PERPETUAL TREASURE began only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded for room between KINGSTON JUMBO which shifted out and GREAT SKY which shifted in after being bumped by TRAVEL RENYI.

Near the 850 Metre, BOY OH BOY, which had its head on the side, was hampered when KING DERBY shifted out slightly.

Also near the 850 Metres, RUBY COAST was steadied away from the heels of EVERYDAY LETTUCE which shifted in.

Near the 800 Metres, WAH MAY BABY was steadied away from the heels of EVERYDAY LETTUCE (C K Tong) which shifted in when not properly clear.

C K Tong was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Near the 50 Metres, Apprentice H N Wong (SIGHT BELIEVER) dropped his left rein.

Throughout the race, EVERYDAY LETTUCE travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground.

The performance of EVERY DAY LETTUCE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, EVERYDAY LETTUCE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

K Teetan (KINGSTON JUMBO) was fined the sum of $3,000 for improper use of the whip in that he raised weal marks over the horse's right flank.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of TRAVEL RENYI, M L Yeung stated that his mount, which was having its first start on the All Weather Track, travelled satisfactorily until near the 400 Metres at which point the horse immediately came under pressure.

He said after this, despite being ridden out, TRAVEL RENYI did not respond and was disappointing in the manner in which it gave ground in the Straight.

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

The performance of TRAVEL RENYI, a favourite for tonight's race, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, TRAVEL RENYI will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

After the race, D Whyte stated that, in his opinion, WAY MAY BABY, which had only one previous start on the All Weather surface, did not appear to handle the racing surface as the horse had to be ridden hard in the early stages to obtain a forward position and then was unable to maintain its position after making the turn near the 700 Metres.

A veterinary inspection of WAH MAY BABY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of KING DERBY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious.

After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BOY OH BOY was lame in its left front leg.

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

TRAVEL RENYI, ORIENTAL PROSPER and KINGSTON JUMBO were sent for sampling.