Recap by phillip woo

Punted late Trillion Win kept on gamely for the win after dashing to the front 60m out following a dream run on the leader's back despite a tricky gate. He relished a step up to the 1,200m carrying a light weight after an even 1,000m effort 14 days back. Early favourite Naboo Attack finished nicely to grab second but was short of room at times when trying to come through near the inside after a patient ride third from the rear. It was a huge effort carrying top weight. California Rad grudgingly gave way after assuming the lead from Winner Method 250m out following a pace-stalking run from a wide draw. He's given a good sight in both starts this term. Igniting stayed on reasonably well travelling midfield near the inside to fill the frame. He's an honest sprinter at either track. Loving A Boom came from near last to pick up a minor cheque. It was a better effort after disappointing first up this season at the Valley. Shining Gem made good ground late after getting impeded rounding the final bend at the rear of the field. He doesn't appear from his two runs this term to be far off a bottom. Post-time favourite Killer Bee made only a mild bid after travelling five back and one off the fence. He needed the run.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (64) - CHEUNG HONG HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1200Meters

Whilst in the saddling stalls, NABOO ATTACK had its left front plate refitted.

NABOO ATTACK was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.

LOVING A BOOM was crowded for room on jumping between FAT TURTLE and SUNNY BOY which was bumped and taken out by IGNITING which got its head on the side and shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.

In this incident, FAT TURTLE became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by LOVING A BOOM.

SHINING GEM began only fairly and then was crowded for room between NABOO ATTACK and WINNER METHOD which shifted out.

After this, SHINING GEM and NABOO ATTACK were steadied to obtain cover.

From a wide barrier, SHINING ACE was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.

Approaching the 900 Metres, CALIFORNIA RAD shifted in and raced tight outside the hindquarters of WINNER METHOD.

Approaching and passing the 900 Metres, IGNITING got its head up when awkwardly placed behind TRILLION WIN which was being steadied to obtain cover behind WINNER METHOD.

After being crossed by WINNER METHOD, TRILLION WIN commenced to travel keenly and got its head on the side and lay out towards the hindquarters of CALIFORNIA RAD, resulting in TRILLION WIN losing ground.

IGNITING, which was following TRILLION WIN, again got its head up and was severely checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence.

Making the turn after the 900 Metres, KILLER BEE got its head on the side, lay out and bumped PRIVATE ROCKET which became unbalanced.

After this, KILLER BEE travelled keenly and got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUNNY BOY.

NABOO ATTACK, which was following KILLER BEE, shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence, resulting in SHINING ACE being taken wider and without cover.

After the 900 Metres, FAT TURTLE was left racing wide and without cover.

Rounding the Home Turn, SHINING GEM was hampered when crowded for room inside NABOO ATTACK (Z Purton) which attempted to improve to the inside of KILLER BEE as that horse was being directed to the outside of SUNNY BOY.

As NABOO ATTACK was improving into tight running, KILLER BEE shifted in marginally, resulting in NABOO ATTACK being taken in onto SHINING GEM which was hampered.

Z Purton was advised that whilst KILLER BEE had had some bearing in advance of NABOO ATTACK at this stage, nonetheless he must exercise due care when improving into tight runs to ensure that other horses are not hampered.

Approaching the 100 Metres, NABOO ATTACK was momentarily awkwardly placed behind CALIFORNIA RAD before being shifted to the outside of that horse to continue improving.

When questioned, Z Purton stated that after the 600 Metres he was following PRIVATE ROCKET.

He said the tempo in the middle stages was not particularly fast and felt that had he have shifted NABOO ATTACK to the outside of PRIVATE ROCKET, the horse may have been left somewhat flat-footed when the pace of the race increased.

He said horses racing towards the inside in today's races appeared to have been better suited than those making their runs out wide and therefore when he observed KILLER BEE commencing to shift to the outside of SUNNY BOY, he felt that it was a better option to improve to the inside of that horse rather than shift out.

He said after being momentarily awkwardly placed inside KILLER BEE near the 450 Metres, NABOO ATTACK had clear and uninterrupted running until being inconvenienced near the 100 Metres, however, he was of the opinion that NABOO ATTACK had its opportunity in today's race and that given the manner in which the track was racing today, the decision to pursue inside runs was supported.

When questioned, regarding the performance of KILLER BEE, J Moreira stated that, in his opinion, the horse was disappointing in today's race.

He said after being awkwardly placed behind SUNNY BOY after the 800 Metres, KILLER BEE travelled well enough to be able to finish off the race.

He said KILLER BEE was again awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUNNY BOY rounding the Home Turn at which stage NABOO ATTACK was able to quicken better than KILLER BEE.

He said at the 400 Metres KILLER BEE obtained clear running and the horse did not close off the race as it had done in its previous races.

He said whilst KILLER BEE stayed on over the concluding stages, nonetheless, in his opinion, the horse did not sprint as it had done previously.

He added that KILLER BEE did make a respiratory noise during the race, however, it had done this previously and therefore he did not consider this to have impacted on the horse's performance today.

A veterinary inspection of KILLER BEE immediately following the race found that horse to have an abnormal respiratory noise.

After the race, K Teetan (WINNER METHOD) stated that after riding his mount along in the early stages, he was able to clear TRILLION WIN and obtained the lead after the 1000 Metres.

He said with CALIFORNIA RAD positioned to the outside of WINNER METHOD after the 800 Metres, WINNER METHOD would not relax as well as he had hoped and, in his opinion, travelled too keenly.

He added he placed WINNER METHOD under pressure rounding the Home Turn, however, the horse was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race.

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

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

KILLER BEE, TRILLION WIN and NABOO ATTACK were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

After the running of Race 1, the track classification for the turf course was officially changed from "Good??to "Good to Firm?? This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective.

As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 1 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm??

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of CROWN AVENUE, GO BALLISTIC, SKY GEM, LUCKY DIAMOND, FAST PACE, MISTER ARM, SPICY GRILL, VIVA MAMA, FIRE BALL, BALTIC WHISPER, HAPPY TANGO, GREAT HARVEST, STORMTROUPER, FA FA, SURREALISM, MIG ENERGY, CLASSIC POSH, COLONEL, SIGHT SUCCESS, HARMONY AND RICH and HANDSOME BO BO (15.9.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Reprimand Race 1: Apprentice C L Chau (UNIVERSAL CROWN) for shifting out rounding the Home Turn.

2.

Warnings Race 8: Apprentice C L Chau (DIAMOND BRILLIANT) for shifting in after the 400 Metres.

Race 9: J Moreira (MASTER HERO) for shifting in approaching the 900 Metres.

Race 10: Z Purton (NABOO ATTACK) for shifting in rounding the Home Turn.

3.

Stewards' Inquiry Race 3

4.

Bleeder Race 7: MIGHTY GIANT

5.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 4: FOURAWARRIOR (2nd time)

6.

Stalls Test Race 1: VECTOR

7.

Barrier Trials Race 4: FOURAWARRIOR Race 6: PASSING FASHION Race 9: HEZA BEAUTY APACHE PASS

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: CALIFORNIA CONCORD Race 4: FOURAWARRIOR Race 6: PASSING FASHION

9.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement MIXED - Turf C+3 Course / All Weather Track

10.

Rolling Arrangement The track was not rolled today.