Recap by phillip woo

In driving rain, Elusive State won going away at the 350m after taking off to challenge the leaders three deep at the 550m following a prominent run with cover. He had been threatening to add to a February win. Lucky Shiny Day came on well from behind midfield to overhaul leader Grand Harbour 30m out for second. The return to the dirt on a wet track seemed to suit him. Specked late Grand Harbour grudgingly gave way on the lead despite a rise in distance. He's been racing well all season long on the dirt. Namjong Invincible finished nicely after travelling third last following a slow break. The start cost him but he was suited by the wet going on this surface. Heroic Guru ran on after travelling fourth from the back. He can pop up at any moment in this grade. Chater Thunder never came on travelling underneath the eventual winner on the fence. He didn't handle the going. Gouten Of Garo was in the hunt following a box-seat run until the 150m.

Racing Incident Report

Race Five: (764) - CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT 1650M HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1650Meters

ENREACHING began awkwardly and bumped the inside of its gate on jumping, resulting in the horse losing ground.

From wide barriers, NAMJONG INVINCIBLE, MASTER BERNINI and MANAGEMENT STAR were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

HOUSE OF LUCK began awkwardly and despite being ridden along for a considerable distance in the early part of the race failed to muster speed, then raced very wide making the first turn and consequently settled well back in the field.

HOUSE OF LUCK subsequently failed to finish off its race and finished tailed off.

A veterinary inspection of HOUSE OF LUCK immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg.

The performance of HOUSE OF LUCK, a last start winner, was considered unacceptable.

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

The performances of CURLING LUXURY, MANAGEMENT STAR and TRAVEL AMBASSADOR, all of which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, CURLING LUXURY, MANAGEMENT STAR and TRAVEL AMBASSADOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

After the race, N Callan stated that whilst CHATER THUNDER travelled well in the early and middle stages, his mount did not seem to stretch out in the prevailing conditions when placed under pressure in the Straight and finished off the race only fairly.

A veterinary inspection of CHATER THUNDER immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea and was also found to have sustained minor abrasions to the inside of the right hind leg.

Before being allowed to race again, CHATER THUNDER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of GOUTEN OF GARO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

CHATER THUNDER, ELUSIVE STATE and LUCKY SHINY DAY were sent for sampling.