Recap by phillip woo

Will Power came from a distant last and widest out to win going away 100m out for a sixth career win on this surface. He doesn't know how to produce a bad run on this surface and was suited by the pace of the race. Punted late, Czarson rallied nicely to edge Victoriam for second after biding his time three deep third from the rear. He relished the light weight with a return to the dirt. Victoriam found a couple too good after biding his time second from the rear. He's run well in his two tries over this surface and trip. Californiadeepshot ran on steadily to finish a distant fourth after a one-off run in midfield. It was an improved effort with a step back in distance following a one-paced mile effort last start. Gold Chest ran on steadily without menacing after a wide run with cover worse than midfield. It was an OK effort trying the dirt for the first time.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (756) - CHEUNG SHA HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1200Meters

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that CZARSON had blood in its mouth.

CZARSON was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suitable to race.

CZARSON was crowded for room on jumping between HARMONY AND RICH and WE THE SOUTH which shifted out.

VICTORIAM began awkwardly.

KURPANY and CALIFORNIADEEPSHOT bumped at the start.

GOLD CHEST shifted out on jumping and bumped RED DESERT.

Throughout the race, HANDSOME BO BO and RED DESERT travelled wide and without cover.

The performance of HARMONY AND RICH, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, HARMONY AND RICH will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of HARMONY AND RICH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

After the race, it was reported that RED DESERT had lost its left front plate.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of KURPANY, J Moreira stated that the horse initially travelled well and it was only after having to race behind HARMONY AND RICH near the 700 Metres that KURPANY came off the bridle.

He said KURPANY immediately resented the kickback and did not travel well after this.

He said although KURPANY was able to obtain clear running at the entrance to the Straight, by this time the horse was already beaten and he attributed today's disappointing performance to the horse's failure to handle the track surface.

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

A veterinary inspection of HANDSOME BO BO and WE THE SOUTH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

KURPANY, WILL POWER and CZARSON were sent for sampling.