Recap by phillip woo

Well-backed late Aca Power came from last and down the outside to take control 50m out for a third career win and second over the dirt 1,200m. He was suited by the pace but had run with merit in his first two starts this term. Daily Trophy ran on nicely for second after a one-off trip from behind midfield. He's done well with a switch to the dirt course in his past two starts but likely wants a longer trip. Lean Master kept on well for third after emerging with the lead 800m out from gate one. It was his best run to date trying the dirt track for the first time. Punted late Cool Blue closed well to fill the frame after a patient ride third last. It was another honest effort. Togepi made some ground late near the outside to finish next best after a patient ride one from the rear. He went okay trying the dirt for the first time. Late-fancied favourite Multisuper just held his ground from midfield on the fence after a tardy start. He had an excuse but does go better on the turf. Early favourite Red Desert came up flat after handy run with cover from gate two. He couldn't back up carrying seven pounds more after a last start win.

Racing Incident Report

Race Three : (197) - CHEVALIER PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters

Horse No 1 MAGIC SUPREME (D144) M Chadwick Near the 750 Metres was steadied when crowded by COLOURFUL PRINCE (K De Melo) which shifted in when not clear.

K De Melo was advised to exercise more care.

Then obliged to race wide and without cover for the remainder of the event.

Horse No 2 MULTISUPER (G416) J McDonald After the race, J McDonald reported that his mount jumped awkwardly and lost ground and, in his opinion, did not appreciate the kickback when being settled in behind runners.

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

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 3 TOGEPI (G458) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly and then blundered shortly after the start.

Horse No 4 RED DESERT (C287) B Avdulla After the race, B Avdulla stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily behind the leaders throughout the early stages.

He said on the Home Turn RED DESERT came under pressure before weakening in the Home Straight.

Trainer J Size advised that RED DESERT had pleased him since its last start win on 25 October 2023, barrier trialed well on 14 November 2023 and could offer no excuse for today's disappointing performance.

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

The performance was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous starts.

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

Horse No 5 COLOURFUL PRINCE (E418) K De Melo A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.

Before being allowed to race again, COLOURFUL PRINCE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Horse No 6 COOL BLUE (H011) Z Purton Near the 250 Metres, when laying out, raced tight to the inside of MULTISUPER.

The continued to lay out to the finish of the event.

Horse No 7 MORE RICE (H271) C L Chau Jumped only fairly.

For a short distance after the 250 Metres was held up behind RED DESERT before shifting to the outside to secure clear running approaching the 150 Metres.

Horse No 8 LEAN MASTER (H134) Y L Chung When questioned regarding his mount leading, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that from the inside barrier he was instructed to lead on LEAN MASTER and as a consequence he rode his mount along in the early stages to comply with his instructions.

Trainer C H Yip stated that with blinkers on today, from the inside barrier and having its first start on the All Weather surface and with the apprentice claim, he had instructed Apprentice Chung to lead on the horse.

He stated that such instructions were issued as LEAN MASTER had also performed well when ridden in a forward position in a barrier trial on 14 November 2023.

Horse No 9 SMART FOLKS (D343) A Hamelin Lay out in the middle stages and made the Home Turn wide.

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

Horse No 11 DAILY TROPHY (H283) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 12 ACA POWER (E144) A Badel From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No BRAVE WITNESS (H425) L Hewitson Withdrawn on 25.11.23 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (wound to left hip) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter COLOURFUL PRINCE.

Before being allowed to race again, BRAVE WITNESS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.