Recap by phillip woo

Windicator Family came from last near the inside to just deny Smiling Emperor for a first local win at his 19th start. He appreciated a move to visors and return to the Valley. Smiling Emperor finished well through the centre to make it close on the wire after a prominent run along the inside. It was clearly his best run to date following a downgrade. Well-backed Verbier kept on well for third after clearing quickly to lead from the widest draw. He continues to knock on the door without winning. Tradition ran on well for fourth after getting left without cover three wide travelling behind midfield from the 650m. He should find his mark shortly in this grade. Raging favourite California Moxie was disappointing after chasing the leader one off from gate seven. He's proving costly without a win on the board from 10 further runs this term. En Perfecto ran on without threatening after making his run two from the rear. He continues to disappoint despite a downgrade. Skyey Blue just plodded when asked for an effort after a one-off trip from better than midfield. He's limited.

Racing Incident Report

Race One : (515) - BOWRINGTON HANDICAP - Class 5 - 1650Meters

Horse No 1 SMILING EMPEROR (J371) L Hewitson Had its left front plate refitted in the holding stables, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.

Over the final 200 Metres shifted out under pressure, resulting in its rider L Hewitson changing his whip through to his left hand near the 100 Metres.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 2 EN PERFECTO (J409) A Badel Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped.

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

Horse No 3 TRADITION (J111) H Bentley Approaching the 1400 Metres became unbalanced when racing tight to the inside of SOLAR GOGO which shifted in and away from HARRY'S HERO.

Horse No 4 CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131) H Bowman Shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped.

Near the 300 Metres shifted in slightly, made contact with VERBIER and became unbalanced.

When commencing to give ground near the 50 Metres shifted in slightly and made contact with WINDICATOR FAMILY when that runner shifted out under pressure slightly.

After the event, H Bowman reported that his mount was able to obtain a position outside the lead in the early stages but failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight.

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

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 5 MILES AWAY (J221) B Avdulla Jumped awkwardly.

Approaching the 200 Metres was eased and shifted to the outside of SOLAR GOGO to continue into clear running.

After the event, B Avdulla stated that his mount did not travel well during the race and did not run on in the Home Straight.

Horse No 6 SKYEY BLUE (J212) K C Leung Crowded shortly after the start.

Horse No 7 SOLAR GOGO (H390) C L Chau Bumped shortly after the start.

Raced wide and without cover until near the 700 Metres.

Horse No 8 WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) M F Poon After travelling a short distance was steadied when crowded between CALIFORNIA MOXIE and SOLAR GOGO, both of which shifted ground slightly.

Held up for clear running between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 9 HARRY'S HERO (H332) B Thompson When caught wide in the early stages was shifted across behind runners.

Horse No 11 VERBIER (J187) L Ferraris Made the Home Turn awkwardly, shifted out and brushed with CALIFORNIA MOXIE.

Near the 300 Metres CALIFORNIA MOXIE and VERBIER made contact due to both runners shifting ground, resulting in VERBIER becoming unbalanced.

After the event, L Ferraris confirmed that from the outside barrier and with his mount stepping up in distance he was instructed to ride in a forward position.

Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued and said VERBIER had performed well in its most recent barrier trials when ridden in the lead.

Horse No 10 MR ALADDIN (H386) J Orman After being placed in the starting gates reared and got its right front leg over the front gates for some period of time.

Acting on veterinary advice that MR ALADDIN was not suitable to race, the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards.

The Stewards ruled that MR ALADDIN will be required to attend barrier practice to the satisfaction of the Starter prior to performing satisfactorily in a barrier trial and being subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

Horse No 12 SUPERB MOVE (G304) K Teetan Withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (left hind cannon injury).

Before being allowed to race again, SUPERB MOVE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.