Recap by phillip woo

Early favourite Baba Mama switched into the open with three wider out at the 400m following a patient ride fourth from the rear along the fence and finished nicely to take control 20m out for a first win at only his first start. He's got more improvement to come. Victor Emperor rallied five deep after a midfield run along the rails and closed off well to grab second in the final few metres. Post-time favourite Circuit King sat outside Ruminare for the lead, assumed the lead 350m out and was swamped late. Ruminare grudgingly gave way after cornering narrowly on top. Thumped late, Regency Baby swung the final bend six deep following a rails run in midfield and should have gone closer if not having to check between runners 200m out in a better run in blinkers. I'm The Won For U only held his ground following a handy run along the inside. Funny Buddies over-raced in the one-out, one-back, straightened three deep and only plodded over the final 200m with a move to blinkers. Enreaching came up flat in the final 250m after sitting without cover outside Funny Buddies. Resplendent Glory only held his ground two from the right after copping a sharp bump rounding the final bend by the eventual winner following a one-off run beyond midfield. Newcomer Starlight faded after a torrid run.

Racing Incident Report

Race Two: (745)-BEAS RIVER COUNTRY CLUB HANDICAP (Sec1) - Class 4 - 1200Metres

The tongue tie fitted to BABA MAMA was reapplied on arrival at the Start.

MASTER GOLD was checked on jumping when crowded between VICTOR EMPEROR and MISTRAL which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider.

In this incident, VICTOR EMPEROR became badly unbalanced after being heavily bumped on the hindquarters by MASTER GOLD.

RESPLENDENT GLORY began awkwardly and bumped the hindquarters of CIRCUIT KING which shifted out, resulting in RESPLENDENT GLORY losing ground.

SHOWING CHARACTER was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.

After the 1100 Metres, GOLDIE FLANKER, which was travelling keenly, lost ground when crowded for room between REGENCY BABY which shifted out marginally and STARLIGHT (C Schofield) which shifted in.

C Schofield was advised that whilst the racing manners of GOLDIE FLANKER had contributed significantly to this incident, nonetheless he must ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Also after the 1100 Metres, FUNNY BUDDIES travelled keenly and making the turn after the 900 Metres got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CIRCUIT KING.

Approaching and passing the 600 Metres, REGENCY BABY raced close to the heels of ENREACHING.

ENREACHING travelled wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres.

At the entrance to the Straight, RESPLENDENT GLORY was bumped by BABA MAMA (K C Leung) which shifted out into clear running.

GOLDIE FLANKER, which was following RESPLENDENT GLORY, was inconvenienced.

K C Leung was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground.

In the early part of the Straight, FUNNY BUDDIES got its head on the side, lay in and proved reluctant to shift out into clear running.

Approaching the 300 Metres, D Whyte (I'M THE WON FOR U) dropped his whip.

As this was the 4th occasion on which Jockey Whyte had dropped his whip in races this season, he was fined the sum of $5,000.

Passing the 200 Metres, REGENCY BABY was steadied away from the heels of VICTOR EMPEROR (T H So) which shifted out under pressure.

T H So was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground.

Over the concluding stages, I'M THE WON FOR U was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CIRCUIT KING.

When questioned, C Schofield stated that STARLIGHT was inclined to lay away from other runners in the early and middle stages and rounding the Home Turn was under heavy pressure to maintain its position.

He said shortly after the 400 Metres STARLIGHT commenced to give ground despite being ridden along and as STARLIGHT was well beaten, he discontinued riding the horse out over the final 200 Metres.

C Schofield was reminded of his obligation that, where circumstances permit, to continue to ride his mounts out hands and heels to the end of the race.

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

After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SHOWING CHARACTER had sustained a small cut to the left front fetlock.

Also after the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on GOLDIE FLANKER at the request of Trainer P O'Sullivan.

The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.

CIRCUIT KING, BABA MAMA and VICTOR EMPEROR were sent for sampling.