TROUBLE IN RUNNING

SMART AVENUE (K474) raced keenly in the early stages when being steadied to obtain cover. Near the 400M was hampered and taken wider - Race 856.

POCKETING (L396) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 009.

CALL ME MAGNIFIQUE (L339) on jumping shifted out and made contact with a runner. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer confirmed that with a lack of pace engaged in the race he had instructed rider to go forward with the option to lead if the pace was not strong. He said he attributed the performance to the horse being up in distance and being able to race on the pace, particularly with the middle stages being run outside of standard time. He further added that the horse had also derived a fitness benefit from its two previous race starts in Hong Kong - Race 792.

FLOW WATER FLOW (K562) had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 350M and the 100M. Near the 100M improved into a narrow run, as a result raced tight between the 100M and the 50M - Race 028.

MIGHTY STRENGTH (H450) approaching the 400M made contact with a runner on a number of occasions when shifting out to obtain clear running where there was not quite sufficient room to do so. Rider was advised to ensure that there is sufficient room when improving into runs. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when being steadied - Race 792.

KING EQUINE (L379) approaching the 700M was checked when crowded - Race 795.

BIG RETURN (K192) shifted in at the start and was bumped. Briefly crowded near the 900M. Near the 350M was hampered when taken wider - Race 054.

HYMNBOOK (L238) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 034.

DREAMING TOGETHER (L215) shifted in at the start and made contact with a runner. Shortly after the start was then steadied when crowded. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 015.