Recap by phillip woo

Go For Tea never looked back after clearing to the front 1,200m out from the widest draw for a maiden win at his 11th start. He had put the writing on the wall following a downgrade last start and was given a terrific ride by Zac Purton. Mister Arm stayed on nicely to grab second 100m out after handing up the lead to travel prominently on the fence. It was a return to form. Firming favourite Flash Famous ran on well to get the bob down for third after biding his time three from the rear. It was another honest effort but he wasn't suited by the race tempo. Oriental Amigo just lost a placing late after prompting the pace from a tricky gate 1,000m out. It was his best run to date with a step back to the Valley 1,650m. One Step Ahead came up one-paced over the last 100m after peeling out three deep and taking off from midfield 600m out. Foxhunter Way just held his ground after a one-off run better than midfield. He's still in search of a ratings bottom. Gorgeous Inheritor never landed a blow after getting shuffled back to have just three behind him at the top of the straight. Noble Man was a vet withdrawal at the gate by order of the stewards.

Racing Incident Report

Race Three: (800) - TIM MEI HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1650Meters

On arrival at the track, BOYS PARTY, which sustained a mild abrasion to the right hock whilst being transported to Happy Valley, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.

Whilst parading behind the barriers, A Badel expressed concern regarding the action of NOBLE MAN.

NOBLE MAN was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that in his opinion the horse was lame in its right hind leg and accordingly was not suitable to race.

Acting on this advice, NOBLE MAN was withdrawn by order of the Stewards.

Before being allowed to race again, NOBLE MAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Just prior to the start being effected, BOYS PARTY (L Currie) became fractious and put its head down to the left, resulting in BOYS PARTY beginning very awkwardly and losing ground.

After the race, L Currie stated that it was intended for BOYS PARTY to be ridden in a forward position in tonight's race, however, due to the manner in which it began, BOYS PARTY was required to be ridden at the rear of the field.

NOBODY KNOWS shifted in at the start and bumped the hindquarters of FOXHUNTER WAY.

From a wide barrier, WONDERFUL TIGER was steadied on jumping and shifted across behind runners to obtain a position closer to the rail.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, ONE STEP AHEAD raced tight inside NOBODY KNOWS which got its head on the side and lay in away from the heels of MISTER ARM.

Approaching the 1200 Metres, ORIENTAL AMIGO was left racing wide and without cover and was then allowed to improve its position passing the 1100 Metres to race outside the lead.

Passing the 1200 Metres, BOYS PARTY travelled keenly and got its head up when awkwardly placed behind FLASH FAMOUS.

Making the turn after the 600 Metres, FLASH FAMOUS and SURE WIN WIN raced tight as FLASH FAMOUS shifted out from behind NOBODY KNOWS which was giving ground.

After this, NOBODY KNOWS continued to give ground and in the Straight finished tailed out.

The performance of NOBODY KNOWS was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, NOBODY KNOWS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Passing the 500 Metres, BOYS PARTY was steadied away from the heels of GORGEOUS INHERITOR (M L Yeung) which was directed to the outside of NOBODY KNOWS.

M L Yeung was told to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

FLASH FAMOUS, GO FOR TEA and MISTER ARM were sent for sampling.