Recap by phillip woo

Lucky McQueen had a prominent run wide without cover from gate 10 and just got up in the concluding stages to deny long time leader Smart Fighter for a first win at his 11th start. Smart Fighter gave a cheeky sight on the lead from gate six. It was his best run of the campaign but was a well-rated runner. Favourite The Heir was given every chance in the box seat from gate one but only plugged on one paced. He's more effective ridden further back in the run. Joker Orbit kept on well for fourth after a prominent run one off the fence from gate nine. It was an improved run after a downgrade. Viva Firecracker made ground late near the inside for fifth after biding his time third last from gate eight. He's still working out the kinks but has shown flashes of ability in his six runs. King Glorioso weakened after a speed-tracking run from gate 12. He's already hit his mark following a win off 45 in October. Fashion Legend made only a mild bid after a one-off trip from behind midfield. Sky Phoenix reared and unseated his rider at the start.

Racing Incident Report

Race Two : (507) - BREEZY HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters

Horse No 1 JOKER ORBIT (L115) H Bowman After travelling a short distance became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by VIVA FIRECRACKER which shifted out.

In the early stages of the Home Straight lay in when being shifted to the outside of LUCKY MCQUEEN.

Horse No 2 THE HEIR (H459) J Orman J Orman stated that from the inside barrier when his mount commenced well he was able to hold an on-pace position without having to apply pressure to his mount to do so.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 5 SKY PHOENIX (K404) K Teetan Prior to declaring weighed-in the Stewards gave consideration as to whether SKY PHOENIX had been denied a fair start.

After taking evidence from Senior Starter Mr A Speechley it was established that as the start was effected SKY PHOENIX reared simultaneously, resulting in its rider K Teetan being dislodged and SKY PHOENIX completing the course riderless.

As the incident occurred simultaneously to the start being effected the horse was declared a runner.

Before being allowed to race again, SKY PHOENIX will be required to perform satisfactorily in consecutive barrier trials.

K Teetan was subsequently examined by the Chief Medical Officer and passed fit to fulfil his remaining riding engagements.

Horse No 6 SMART FIGHTER (H278) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 7 SUPREME FEELING (L130) M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly and then blundered shortly after the start.

Horse No 8 LUCKY MCQUEEN (K064) M F Poon Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 9 VIVA FIRECRACKER (L065) M Chadwick Had its left hind plate adjusted in the holding stalls, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.

Jumped only fairly.

Shifted out after travelling a short distance, was bumped and became unbalanced.

In the Home Straight raced greenly when placed under pressure.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer" Horse No 10 BLAZING BEAM (K103) R Kingscote In the middle stages raced keenly when being shifted behind LEAN MASTER to obtain cover.

Horse No 11 LEAN MASTER (H134) H Bentley H Bentley reported that his mount anticipated the start and as a result commenced only fairly.

He said approaching the first turn near the 1000 Metres LEAN MASTER commenced to race keenly and as a result got its head up when positioned close to the heels of FASHION LEGEND.

He added LEAN MASTER then continued to race keenly throughout the middle stages of the event and refused to settle.

Horse No 12 NOBLE FANS (K038) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly.

From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.