Recap by phillip woo

Plunged late Miracles quickened nicely through the centre to win going away 100m out after a wide trip towards the rear for a first win at his 19th start. He's always promised and the right change to James McDonald worked the oracle. the rear. Early favourite Super Joy ran on nicely to grab second after making his run second last following a slow start. He's made a solid impression for second with a return to the dirt in his past two starts. Prestige Moochi finished well down the outside to fill a placing after a patient ride two from the rear. He's run well once on each surface following a downgrade. Happy Tango was gifted an easy time in front but was on his tippy toes 100m out. Rattan World came from last to finish next best. It was an okay effort trying the dirt 1,200m for the first time. Goodmanship had his chance after a prominent run on the fence but came up one paced over the final 100m. Prefer him on the turf course. Modest Gentlemen couldn't turn it up another gear after a one-off trip from midfield. Post-time favourite Day Day Rich was struggling a long way out chasing the speed.

Racing Incident Report

Race One : (279) - WU KING HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1200Meters

Horse No 1 MAGIC TRAVELLER (H102) K De Melo After the race, K De Melo reported that it was not the pre-race intention to take up a forward position, however, his mount jumped well and for that reason he made the decision to go forward.

Trainer W Y So was satisfied with the tactics adopted given the circumstances that unfolded early in the race.

Horse No 2 PRESTIGE MOOCHI (H314) K H Chan Near the 900 Metres got unbalanced when crowded for room between MIRACLES and SUPER HORNET which shifted out momentarily before being straightened by its rider.

Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Horse No 3 RATTAN WORLD (G384) Z Purton Slow to begin and then was checked severely when crowded for room between HAPPY TANGO and CALL ME TEDDY, both of which shifted ground.

Near the 300 Metres was steadied and shifted out in an effort to obtain clear running.

Horse No 7 MIRACLES (G083) J McDonald Slow into stride.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 9 CALL ME TEDDY (G233) A Hamelin Approaching the 300 Metres was checked to avoid the heels of DAY DAY RICH and shifted out to obtain clear running.

After the race, A Hamelin stated that his mount was travelling well prior to the incident approaching the 300 Metres, however, after that failed to respond to his riding.

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

The performance of CALL ME TEDDY, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

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

Horse No 10 DAY DAY RICH (D231) C L Chau After the race, C L Chau explained that his mount was not suited when unable to carry out his pre-race instructions by leading and attributed this to its disappointing performance.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.

The performance of DAY DAY RICH was considered to be disappointing.

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

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 11 SUPER JOY (G251) M Chadwick Slow to begin.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 12 SUPER HORNET (G043) A Atzeni Near the 700 Metres was checked when tightened for room between SUPER JOY which shifted out negotiating the turn despite the efforts of its rider and MIRACLES (J McDonald) which shifted in when not quite clear.

Given the contributing factors, no direct action was taken other than to advise J McDonald to exercise more care.