Recap by phillip woo

Real Gentleman was wide without cover chasing the speed from gate 12 but took the lead 150m out and kept on gamely for the win. Grouper found one too good after leading 300m out following a speed-tracking run from gate nine. It was a solid run on debut. Positive Smile ran on nicely three off the fence to fill a placing after a rails run from behind midfield. He appreciated the downgrade but is better suited over a longer trip. E Hopeful kept on better for fourth after a box-seat run with a step up to 1,200m at his third career start. Brownneedsfurther stayed on non-threatening fifth after a one-off trip from behind midfield. He's more effective at the Valley. Conrad Patch kept on onepaced after a prominent run four wide without cover from gate 10. He had an excuse. Trendy Rush ran on without menacing after making his run at the rear from gate eight.

Racing Incident Report

Race Five : (678) - THE HONG KONG RIDING FOR THE DISABLED ASSOCIATION CUP(HANDICAP) - Class 4 - 1200Meters

Horse No 2 POSITIVE SMILE (J467) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by BROWNNEEDSFURTHER which shifted out.

Between the 400 Metres and the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when endeavouring to improve between REAL GENTLEMAN and BROWNNEEDSFURTHER.

Horse No 3 FLASHING FIGHTER (L281) H Y Yuen Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that her mount was fractious in the gates and whilst it was able to lead the event it did not travel well when in that position.

She added in the Home Straight FLASHING FIGHTER failed to respond to her riding and was disappointing.

Trainer P F Yiu stated that the horse had pleased him leading into the race.

He said, in his opinion, FLASHING FIGHTER did not appreciate the "Good to Yielding" track conditions, particularly as it had not travelled well and dipped on a number of occasions during the event.

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

The performance of FLASHING FIGHTER, a last start winner, was considered disappointing.

Before being allowed to race again, FLASHING FIGHTER 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 4 REAL GENTLEMAN (K534) K C Leung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer K L Man stated that he had instructed Jockey K C Leung to go forward as he felt it was advantageous to hold an on-pace position today.

He said, in his opinion, this was the principal reason for the horse's improved performance and also it had appreciated the "Good to Yielding" track conditions, particularly as it had performed well on a similar surface in Ireland prior to being imported into Hong Kong.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 5 GRACEFUL HEART (L207) L Hewitson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After the 900 Metres was hampered when it was steadied to avoid IMPENDING LEGACY which shifted out abruptly.

Near the 700 Metres was steadied when crowded between EMERGING STAR and TRENDY RUSH which shifted out when racing keenly.

Horse No 6 GROUPER (L233) C L Chau Raced greenly under pressure in the Home Straight.

Over the final 100 Metres lay out and proved difficult to ride out to the finish.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 7 E HOPEFUL (L181) E Brown Over the final 150 Metres could not be ridden out when held up behind REAL GENTLEMAN.

Horse No 8 TRENDY RUSH (L209) A Badel Jumped awkwardly.

As the pace steadied leaving the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly.

Near the 700 Metres TRENDY RUSH was then checked to avoid BROWNNEEDSFURTHER, resulting in TRENDY RUSH then shifting out and causing IMPENDING LEGACY to be steadied.

TRENDY RUSH continued to race ungenerously and near the 500 Metres shifted in when being steadied to avoid POSITIVE SMILE.

Horse No 9 BROWNNEEDSFURTHER (K325) J Orman As the pace steadied leaving the 800 Metres raced keenly and was steadied to avoid AMAZING FUN.

Horse No 10 IMPENDING LEGACY (K486) R Kingscote Proved difficult to load.

Jumped only fairly, shifted out and made contact with EMERGING STAR.

After the 900 Metres hung out towards EMERGING STAR and as a result was checked.

Near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid TRENDY RUSH.

Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race.

The barrier and racing manners of IMPENDING LEGACY were also considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, IMPENDING LEGACY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Horse No 11 EMERGING STAR (K390) H T Mo Bumped at the start.

Raced keenly in the early stages.

Near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid CONRAD PATCH (Apprentice P N Wong) which shifted in when not clear.

Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and advised to ensure that she is sufficiently clear when shifting ground.

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

Horse No 12 AMAZING FUN (H442) M Chadwick A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg.

Before being allowed to race again, AMAZING FUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.