Recap by phillip woo

Lucky Scepter was ridden quietly third from the rear from a wide gate, pulled off heels three deep for a clear run at the 300m and finished nicely to run down leader Solar Kingdom to continue his fine form following a gear change for a second win from his past three starts. Solar Kingdom cleared Sunny Pearl at the 950m to enjoy an easy time on the lead, cornered near two lengths on top and found one too smart in the end. Ultimate came on well from behind midfield and one off the rails to secure a placing. Happy Place finished well along the inside after dropping to the fence at the back from a wide gate to inject value into the Quartet. Favourite Let Me Do had every chance and was one-paced over the final 200m.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (641)-THE SPORTS CLUB DIAMOND JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) - Class 3 - 1400Metres

When behind the barriers, W M Lai was dislodged from THE SHOW.

THE SHOW then proceeded to the unplaced saddling area riderless.

When attempts were being made to lead THE SHOW back to the Start to undergo a veterinary examination, THE SHOW again broke loose and travelled a short distance.

To prevent an unreasonable delay to the start of the race, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of THE SHOW.

Before being allowed to race again, THE SHOW will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

After being loaded, FIONN'S TREASURE became fractious, reared and momentarily sat down, resulting in its rider, Apprentice C Y Lui, being dislodged.

FIONN'S TREASURE was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.

FIONN'S TREASURE subsequently travelled wide and without cover and finished tailed out.

The performance of FIONN'S TREASURE was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, FIONN'S TREASURE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

BAAB AL NASR began awkwardly.

From the outside barriers, LUCKY SCEPTER and HAPPY PLACE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Despite being vigorously ridden in the early stages, PENGLAI XIANZI was slow to muster speed and after being left racing wide was taken back in an endeavour to obtain cover.

Making the turn near the 900 Metres, HAPPY PLACE got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of LUCKY SCEPTER.

After the 800 Metres, LUCKY SCEPTER commenced to prove difficult to settle and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ULTIMATE GLORY.

Passing the 600 Metres, SUNNY PEARL (Apprentice H N Wong) got its head on the side and lay out despite the efforts its rider.

This resulted in SUNNY PEARL shifting out and allowing LET ME DO to improve to be racing between SOLAR KINGDOM and SUNNY PEARL.

As the Stewards were satisfied that Apprentice Wong had made all reasonable endeavours to prevent his mount from shifting out, no further action was taken.

At the entrance to the Straight, SUNNY PEARL was shifted out away from the heels of LET ME DO which shifted out marginally.

In the early part of the Straight, OUR GENERATION got its head on the side and lay out under pressure.

After the 400 Metres, HAPPY PLACE momentarily raced in restricted room inside LUCKY SCEPTER.

Approaching the 250 Metres, TOO FAST raced in restricted room between SUNNY PEARL and LUCKY SCEPTER which shifted out when improving between TOO FAST and LET ME DO.

Approaching the 100 Metres, HAPPY PLACE was steadied when racing inside LET ME DO.

A veterinary inspection of BAAB AL NASR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

The performance of BAAB AL NASR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

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

LET ME DO, LUCKY SCEPTER and SOLAR KINGDOM were sent for sampling.