Recap by phillip woo

Favourite I Do got up in deep stretch after switching out for a clear run at the 200m following a one-off run better than midfield to open his win account after catching the eye in his opening three runs. Dashing Dart won a photo finish for second after hitting the front 280m out with a move following a deep run with cover beyond midfield. He's capable of big runs in this grade off a light weight. Empire Star kept on very well to just miss the Quinella spot travelling one off in third. He's very honest but has trouble saluting. Specked late London Hall ran on nicely four from the right to finish a close fourth after travelling one off the fence a length behind Dashing Dart in the run. It was a much better second-up effort after throat surgery in September. Chiu Chow Kid came up one-paced in the final 100m with his move to the outside of London Hall after travelling fifth from the back. Victorious Leader ran on late near the outside sitting third from the back.

Racing Incident Report

Race Six: (447) - PO TIN HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1600Meters

SUPREME WITNESS was withdrawn on 23.2.19 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter STRAPPING BAUHINIA (K C Ng).

Before being allowed to race again, SUPREME WITNESS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

When proceeding to the barriers, Z Purton was dislodged from I DO.

I DO then proceeded up to the 1800 Metre chute riderless before being recaptured.

On arrival at the Start, I DO was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that, in his opinion, the horse was suitable to race.

Z Purton was examined by the Chief Medical Officer and passed fit to fulfil his riding engagement.

SUNNY POWER and EMPIRE STAR began only fairly.

LONDON HALL shifted out at the start and bumped SUREWIN.

From wide barriers, VICTORIOUS LEADER, RULETHEROOST, DASHING DART and STRAPPING BAUHINIA were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover.

Making the turn near the 900 Metres, RULETHEROOST commenced to prove difficult to settle and got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHIU CHOW KID.

After the 600 Metres, SUNNY POWER shifted out away from the heels of FAMILY LEADER which was awkwardly placed behind SUREWIN.

When being shifted to the outside of FAMILY LEADER, SUNNY POWER and LONDON HALL bumped.

Then approaching the 500 Metres, SUNNY POWER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of I DO.

SUNNY POWER was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight.

Passing the 200 Metres, VICTORIOUS LEADER and RULETHEROOST bumped.

Over the concluding stages, CHIU CHOW KID got its head on the side, shifted out under pressure and inconvenienced VICTORIOUS LEADER and RULETHEROOST.

A veterinary inspection of FAMILY LEADER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious.

I DO and DASHING DART were sent for sampling.