Recap by phillip woo

Plunged late Land Power kept on gamely for the win after surging to the lead 150m out following a one-off run better than midfield. He continues to race well since joining the Caspar Fownes yard. Late-fancied Joyful Heart ran on nicely to finish a close second after being ridden for luck fourth last from an awkward gate. He's capable on his day. Casimiro found a couple too good in the end after moving to second 100m out following a rails run in midfield. It was a good effort carrying top weight. Old-timer Great Treasure ran on well to fill the frame after saving ground behind midfield. He goes well fresh. Green Envy had his chance following a prominent run. He may have needed the outing but was stepping out of a career high in the handicaps. Unicornbaby came up one-paced over the final 150m after finding the front along the fence at the 1,000m. He was having his first run after treatment for a bone condition in July. Favourite Awe made only a mild bid following a one-off run behind midfield. He appeared to need the start. Jiangxi Stamina got going late without menacing from the rear of the field. It was a typical performance but he'll need to raise his game at this level.

Racing Incident Report

Race Seven: (25) - NGAU TAU KOK HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1400Meters

GO GO SIXTEEN began only fairly.

CASIMIRO and GREAT TREASURE bumped at the start.

BRILLIANT CHINA shifted out on jumping and bumped SCHOLAR.

From wide barriers, BRILLIANT CHINA, JIANGXI STAMINA and DRAGON BABY were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Despite being vigorously ridden in the early stages, LAND POWER failed to muster speed and near the 1300 Metres was steadied to obtain cover.

Passing the 1200 Metres, AWE became badly unbalanced when crowded for room between JOYFUL HEART which got its head on the side and lay in and GREAT TREASURE which shifted out marginally when unable to maintain its position inside CASIMIRO.

In this incident, AWE shifted out and bumped JOYFUL HEART, resulting in that horse being hampered.

As the shifts from GREAT TREASURE and JOYFUL HEART were minimal and as there was no rider error associated with this incident, no further action was taken.

Near the 1100 Metres, UNICORNBABY shifted out and bumped ALEE KING PRAWN.

After the 1000 Metres TELECOM CHEETAH was left racing wide and without cover.

Near the 900 Metres, JIANGXI STAMINA got its head on the side, shifted in abruptly and became unbalanced when shifting in towards the rail.

Making the turn after the 900 Metres, GREEN ENVY brushed the running rail and became unbalanced of its own accord.

Also making the turn after the 900 Metres, BRILLIANT CHINA shifted out away from the heels of GREAT TREASURE and bumped the hindquarters of JOYFUL HEART.

At the entrance to the Straight, AWE was shifted to the inside of GO GO SIXTEEN after being awkwardly placed behind that horse when unable to improve between GO GO SIXTEEN and TELECOM CHEETAH.

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

Approaching the 200 Metres, JIANGXI STAMINA was directed out away from the heels of GO GO SIXTEEN to continue improving.

JIANGXI STAMINA then shifted out passing the 200 Metres and inconvenienced TELECOM CHEETAH.

A veterinary inspection of DRAGON BABY, AWE, SCHOLAR and BRILLIANT CHINA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

AWE, LAND POWER and JOYFUL HEART were sent for sampling.