Recap by phillip woo

Namjong Sings quickened nicely with one wider out after a patient ride fourth last from a middle draw to snatch victory on the wire from California Cible. He had only placed in one of four starts after back-to-back wins but was able to raise the stakes here. Wellbacked newcomer California Cible nearly went pillar-to-post in a superb debut effort. Eligere just got up for third following a prominent run along the fence. He can produce an odd good run now and then. Punted late Star Of Yuen Long stayed on well travelling one off better than midfield to just miss a placing. He's better suited over a longer trip. Favourite Drops Of God didn't have much left in the tank over the last 100m after briefly hitting the front 300m out tracking the leader one off the fence from a wide gate. He did have to cope with a big weight following a July success. Copartner Ambition ran on without ever looking a threat from towards the rear. He'll need to step up to be competitive at this level. The Hulk struggled to stay in touch at the rear. He got the pass to run despite being moody and taking off after unseating his rider prior to the start.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (44) - THE CHINESE RECREATION CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) - Class 3 - 1200Meters

When proceeding to the Start, L Ferraris was dislodged from THE HULK at about the 1400 Metre mark and then proceeded riderless up the 1800 Metre chute.

After being led back to the Start, THE HULK was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion the horse was sound and accordingly was suitable to race.

After the race, L Ferraris reported that after shifting THE HULK across behind runners in the early stages, the horse was reluctant to stretch out and after riding his mount along for a short distance to see whether THE HULK would respond, he eased the horse down passing the 900 Metres when it did not respond.

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

Before being allowed to race again, THE HULK which tailed out throughout the race, will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

STAR OF GLORY began only fairly and then shifted out towards the heels of JADE PHOENIX.

EQUALETTA BLITZ began awkwardly and then shortly after the start was bumped by NAMJONG SINGS which shifted in.

From wide barriers, COPARTNER AMBITION and BABY were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

When being steadied to obtain cover behind ELIGERE, EQUALETTA BLITZ was awkwardly placed outside the heels of that horse passing the 1100 Metres.

Near the 950 Metres, BABY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of STAR OF GLORY.

CALIFORNIA CIBLE made the first turn near the 900 Metres awkwardly and shifted out.

Passing the 600 Metres, JADE PHOENIX was awkwardly placed close to the heels of DROPS OF GOD.

ELIGERE was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and near the 300 Metres bumped JADE PHOENIX when being shifted to the outside of DROPS OF GOD in an attempt to obtain clear running.

ELIGERE was then awkwardly placed behind DROPS OF GOD passing the 50 Metres as that horse drifted out marginally under pressure.

Passing the 100 Metres, ELIGERE, STAR OF YUEN LONG and NAMJONG SINGS raced tight.

A veterinary inspection of EQUALETTA BLITZ and JADE PHOENIX immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

DROPS OF GOD, NAMJONG SINGS and CALIFORNIA CIBLE were sent for sampling.