Recap by phillip woo

Punted late Ching came from last and widest to just nip Helene Feeling on the wire for a fourth win from six starts following a step up to 1,600m. He did it very well carrying 134 pounds and should be able to hold his own up in grade off a light weight. Helene Feeling did everything right but get the win after surging to the lead 150m out from better than midfield as the late-fancied favourite. It was another solid performance. Leading Fortune stayed on well for third after chasing the leading pair one off the fence. He did wake up with a placing last start over 2,000m and the 1,600m is his preferred trip. War Weapon made up good ground late for fourth after making his run five back near the inside. It was a better effort. Powerful Wings made a steady bid to finish next best after a wide trip from behind midfield. It was another solid effort from an outside draw. Happy Together only plodded with every chance prominent on the fence. He's run out of excuses.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eleven: (702) - INDIGENOUS HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1600Meters

CAPITAL LEGEND jumped awkwardly.

From outside barriers, CHING and POWERFUL WINGS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

POWERFUL WINGS raced wide and without cover from the 900 Metres.

WAR WEAPON was held up for a short distance near the 400 Metres.

Making the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, SMILING COLLECTOR was held up behind CASA COSMO and did not obtain clear running until near the 300 Metres.

When questioned regarding SMILING COLLECTOR settling back in the field, L Ferraris stated that after bumping with RUN RUN BUDDY at the start, he was quickly crossed by HAPPY TOGETHER and therefore was reluctant to ride his mount forward in the early stages.

He said when positioned to the outside and behind WAR WEAPON, when WAR WEAPON remained one-off the rail, he allowed that runner to go forward of him with a view to improving to its inside in the early stages.

He added that when he attempted to do so, he was bumped by CAPITAL LEGEND, which was positioned to his outside, which resulted in SMILING COLLECTOR racing keenly and therefore he was unable to shift inside WAR WEAPON.

He further stated that when WAR WEAPON shifted to the rail near the 1200 Metres, he was then obliged to race towards the rear of the field and settled further back than intended.

After the race, M Dee (NEVER TOO SOON) reported that with his mount stepping up in distance today, he was instructed to take up a forward position on NEVER TOO SOON.

Trainer D J Hall confirmed the instructions issued.

A veterinary inspection of NEVER TOO SOON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Also after the race, K C Leung (RUN RUN BUDDY) reported that his mount was pressured in the lead by NEVER TOO SOON and as a result was left without a finishing effort.

A veterinary inspection of RUN RUN BUDDY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

The performance of RUN RUN BUDDY was considered unacceptable.

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

Following the race, CHING was reported to have sustained a minor abrasion to the left front leg.

A veterinary inspection of OWNERS' PRAISE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

CHING and HELENE FEELING were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

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Racing Laboratory tests of JACK WIN, ALLOY KING, THETA HEDGE, ROMANTIC LAOS, FEARLESS FIRE, HARMONY N HOME, E UNIVERSE, YOUNG LIFE FOREVER, HOLY POWER, THE HULK, NICE BIRDIE, SUPER COMMANDER, SAVVY DELIGHT, SNOWALOT, ONE FOR ALL, CHARMING STEED, MEANINGFUL STAR, ROCKET SPADE, EASON, SUMMARY:

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Withdrawals Race 2: ROMANTIC CHARM on 27.5.23 on veterinary advice.

Race 5: AESTHETICISM on 27.5.23 on veterinary advice.

Race 6: GOAL ORIENTED on 27.5.23 on veterinary advice.

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Fines Race 5: Trainer J Richards (DAN ATTACK): $2,000 for failing to submit a gear change by the required time.

Race 9: A Badel (ERIMO): $55,000 for careless riding approaching the 1000 Metres.

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Reprimand Race 3: Apprentice E C W Wong (TURBO POWER) for shifting in passing the 1100 Metres.

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Warnings Race 3: Apprentice Y L Chung (DASHING GENIUS) for shifting in approaching the 900 Metres.

Race 5: K C Leung (SMART FIGHTER) for shifting in after the 800 Metres.



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Suspension Race 9: A Badel (ERIMO) for careless riding approaching the 1000 Metres (from 4 June 2023 until 8 June 2023 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

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Stalls Test Race 1: E GLORY

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Barrier Trials Race 4: PING HAI GALAXY Race 6: URBAN TRIUMPH Race 11: RUN RUN BUDDY

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: ROMANTIC CHARM Race 4: PING HAI GALAXY Race 5: AESTHETICISM Race 6: GOAL ORIENTED URBAN TRIUMPH SINGAPORE SUNSHINE Race 11: RUN RUN BUDDY

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Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf A Course, the false outside rail was placed at 4 metres.

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Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

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