ENRICHMENT began only fairly and then was momentarily crowded for room shortly after the start between HELENE CHARISMA and BRAVE LEGEND which was taken out by MR SO AND SO. HELENE CHARISMA was steadied to obtain cover in the early stages. Approaching the 1600 Metres, BRAVE LEGEND became unbalanced as HELENE CHARISMA (G van Niekerk) shifted across behind that horse. G van Niekerk was advised to ensure that he exercises due care when shifting ground so as not to allow his mounts to be in a position to race too close to other runners in front. Approaching the 400 Metres, ENRICHMENT raced tight outside TIAHCHI MONSTER which improved to be racing between ENRICHMENT and RUTHVEN. After the 300 Metres, RUTHVEN raced tight inside TIANCHI MONSTER. Mr C Fownes, the trainer of GREEN LUCK, explained that as there was no obvious leader in tonight’s race, he was concerned that the race would be run at a slow tempo. He said were GREEN LUCK to be ridden from towards the rear of the field, he was concerned that the race would not be run to suit and as such GREEN LUCK would not be able to finish off the race. He said accordingly, he instructed C Y Ho, the rider of GREEN LUCK, to ride the horse positively in the early stages and obtain a position behind the speed if possible. C Y Ho (GREEN LUCK) was fined $5,000 for improper use of the whip in that he raised weal marks over the horse’s right flank. A veterinary inspection of MR SO AND SO and ENRICHMENT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GREEN LUCK, HELENE CHARISMA and TIANCHI MONSTER were sent for sampling.

K Teetan (VICTORY MARCH) was fined the sum of $2,000 for presenting himself to be weighed out with the incorrect saddle cloth number. ROCKAGE began very awkwardly and lost a considerable amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, ROCKAGE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. SHOW MISSION began only fairly. GREAT SON began awkwardly and then travelled wide and without cover until near the 550 Metres. VICTORY MARCH and AFTER ME were steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Approaching the 1100 Metres, GOUTEN OF GARO was awkwardly placed outside the heels of RICHCITY FORTUNE which shifted out. After the 1100 Metres, ASSOCIATION FANS was awkwardly placed behind ADONIS as that horse was steadied to obtain cover behind RICHCITY FORTUNE. Making the turn after the 1000 Metres, VICTORY MARCH commenced to travel keenly and then passing the 800 Metres was steadied away from the heels of AFTER ME (A Sanna) which shifted in when not properly clear. A Sanna was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. YOUNG EMPIRE lost its right front plate after the 800 Metres. Making the turn near the 550 Metres, GREAT VICTORY shifted out and bumped VICTORY MARCH. After the race, J Moreira stated that YOUNG EMPIRE did not feel comfortable in its action at any stage of the race and that the horse was reluctant to stretch out. A veterinary inspection of YOUNG EMPIRE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, YOUNG EMPIRE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of VICTORY MARCH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. COMPASSION STAR and ADONIS were sent for sampling.

SHAMPORT was steadied shortly after the start when crowded for room between CHEEKY BEE and THE ABRAXAS which shifted out. In this incident, SHAMPORT bumped the hindquarters of CHEEKY BEE which became unbalanced. From the outside barriers, HAPPY TIME, HERO TIME, BRAVERY AND POWER, SIMPLY FLUKE and IRON BOY were all steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Near the 850 Metres, SIMPLY FLUKE commenced to travel keenly and got its head up when racing close to the heels of ROMAN ODYSSEY. At the entrance to the Straight, HERO TIME was shifted out across the heels of SHAMPORT to obtain clear running. Near the 100 Metres, CHEEKY BEE was steadied away from the heels of TAKINGUFURTHER (C Schofield) which shifted out abruptly under pressure. The Stewards advised Jockey Schofield that whilst TAKINGUFURTHER did shift out abruptly at the relevant time, nonetheless the horse had given him the indication earlier in the race of its inclination to shift out and he was therefore reprimanded and advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances. Throughout the race, ROMAN ODYSSEY travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of TAKINGUFURTHER, C Schofield stated that he was asked to obtain a forward position, however, if other horses showed more speed than TAKINGUFURTHER, it was acceptable for him to take a trailing position. He said TAKINGUFURTHER began only fairly with THE ABRAXAS and VERY RICH MAN beginning better than TAKINGUFURTHER. He said when those horses were ridden aggressively to obtain the lead, he took a trailing position behind THE ABRAXAS after the 1100 Metres. He said when being steadied to obtain cover behind that horse, TAKINGUFURTHER initially got its head up passing the 1000 Metres but then after being crossed, relaxed well. He said he was happy with the manner in which the horse travelled in the early and middle stages, however, TAKINGUFURTHER came under pressure near the 500 Metres and then was disappointing in the manner in which it gave ground. He said TAKINGUFURTHER was inclined to lay out throughout the race and also added that the horse sweated up badly prior to the start. Mr K H Ting, the trainer of TAKINGUFURTHER, said that whilst the horse is usually nervous prior to racing, this was particularly the case tonight and it was more worked up than it was prior to when it was successful at its last run of the most recent racing season. He said he was satisfied with the manner in which TAKINGUFURTHER had performed in a barrier trial in preparation for tonight’s race and said the horse’s work had been good since that trial and accordingly, a forward showing was expected. He added, in his opinion, the manner in which the horse raced tonight could be attributed to the fact that it got worked up prior to the race and therefore was not able to perform at its best. A veterinary inspection of TAKINGUFURTHER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TAKINGUFURTHER, favourite for tonight’s race and a last start winner, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TAKINGUFURTHER 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 CHEEKY BEE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TAKINGUFURTHER, SHAMPORT and VERY RICH MAN were sent for sampling.

ENJOYABLE SUCCESS was withdrawn on 24.9.19 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter FAITHFUL TRINITY. Before being allowed to race again, ENJOYABLE SUCCESS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. As the start was effected, RIGHTEOUS MATE reared and lost ground. Before being allowed to race again, RIGHTEOUS MATE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. From the wide barrier, SANGRIA was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After travelling a short distance, GARLIC YEAH, which was being ridden along, was steadied away from the heels of FAMILY LEADER which shifted out. Approaching the 600 Metres, ENJOY LIFE was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SANGRIA (U Rispoli) which shifted in when not properly clear after improving from the rear of the field. U Rispoli was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he provides sufficient clearance in similar circumstance. Passing the 600 Metres, FAMILY LEADER (C Y Ho), which was following ENJOY LIFE, shifted out away from the heels of that horse and made contact with AMAZING AGILITY which shifted out marginally, causing GOOD DAYS to become unbalanced when checked away from the heels of AMAZING AGILITY. C Y Ho was advised that whilst there were some circumstances to this incident, nonetheless he must ensure that he exercises due care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Passing the 200 Metres, KING’S MAN raced tight inside FAITHFUL TRINITY when improving between that horse and POLYMER LUCK. Passing the 150 Metres, SANGRIA and DREAM WARRIORS bumped due to both horses shifting ground. DREAM WARRIORS then became unbalanced and lay in before being directed out to relieve the pressure to SANGRIA. A veterinary inspection of FAMILY LEADER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. FAMILY LEADER, DREAM WARRIORS and SANGRIA were sent for sampling.

SMART OF YOUTH shifted in abruptly at the start and bumped KING’S TROOPER which was steadied and lost ground. Then a short distance after the start, SMART OF YOUTH and GOLDEN GLORY bumped. From a wide barrier, THOU SHALL SING was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Despite being vigorously ridden in the early stages, GIFT OF LIFELINE failed to muster speed. Despite being vigorously ridden for a considerable distance in the early stages, DRAGON DANCE failed to muster speed and after being left racing very wide was steadied after the 900 Metres to obtain cover. DRAGON DANCE subsequently gave ground in the Straight and finished tailed out. A veterinary inspection of DRAGON DANCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of DRAGON DANCE was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DRAGON DANCE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Passing the 450 Metres, GOLDEN GLORY improved into tight running inside EPTIMUM. Passing the 250 Metres, GOLDEN GLORY raced tight inside EPTIMUM. Throughout the race, SUPREME PATROL and EPTIMUM travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of SMART OF YOUTH immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, SMART OF YOUTH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of EPTIMUM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of LAMAROSA, which was eased down over the concluding stages, immediately following the race found that horse to have bled. KING’S TROOPER and GIFT OF LIFELINE were sent for sampling. <26/9/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>LAMAROSA, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was found to have bled. LAMAROSA was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer T P Yung this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, LAMAROSA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

After being loaded into the barriers, SMART CHARADE became fractious, reared and momentarily rested its right front leg on the barrier partition. SMART CHARADE was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed fit to race. Before being allowed to race again, SMART CHARADE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. After the race, SMART CHARADE was found to have blood at the right lip. An endoscopic examination of that horse found the trachea to be clean. FRUSTRATED shifted out at the start and bumped BEAUTY CHARISMA which in turn shifted out and bumped AQUILA. CALIFORNIA ARGENT was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. When being ridden along shortly after the start, SUPER JUNIOR was shifted out away from the heels of SPECIAL STARS which shifted out. YOUNG LEGEND, which was racing outside SUPER JUNIOR, became unbalanced in consequence. From the outside barriers, SMART CHARADE and BREEDERS’ STAR were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When left racing wide near the 900 Metres after being ridden along to obtain a forward position, AQUILA was then steadied to obtain cover behind BEAUTY CHARISMA after the 700 Metres. In the early and middle stages, GENTLE BREEZE lay in and again in the early part of the Straight got its head on the side and lay in. After the 600 Metres, SPECIAL STARS was left racing wide and without cover. Passing the 250 Metres, SUPER JUNIOR lay in and was reluctant to shift to the outside of BEAUTY CHARISMA. Near the 50 Metres, AQUILA was awkwardly placed inside the heels of GENTLE BREEZE (M Chadwick) which shifted in under pressure. Then passing the winning post, AQUILA was steadied away from the heels of GENTLE BREEZE which continued to shift in. M Chadwick was reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to straighten his mounts. K Teetan (BREEDER’S STAR) was fined $5,000 for improper use of the whip in that he raised weal marks over the horse’s right flank. After the race, Z Purton was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of EXPLOSIVE WITNESS. He said he was able to obtain a good position behind the speed and EXPLOSIVE WITNESS travelled satisfactorily, however, the horse came under pressure prior to the Home Turn and then did not finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of EXPLOSIVE WITNESS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. AQUILA, GENTLE BREEZE and FRUSTRATED were sent for sampling.

SKYEY SUPREME began awkwardly and shortly after the start was checked when crowded for room between MEGA HEART which shifted out marginally and LIGHTNING STAR (H W Lai) which shifted in abruptly when being ridden along. H W Lai was advised that whilst the Stewards accepted that LIGHTNING STAR had shifted in abruptly with him, nonetheless in similar circumstances he must make every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground and causing interference to other runners. In this incident, MEGA HEART was also momentarily steadied away from the heels of LIGHTNING STAR. After this, both MEGA HEART and SKYEY SUPREME were shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. SPLIT OF A SECOND was crowded for room on jumping between FEARLESS FIRE and TELECOM PUMA, both of which shifted ground. FANTASTIC FABIO lost its right front plate at the start. From a wide barrier, POWERMAX was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. HIGH REV was also steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. On two occasions approaching and passing the 800 Metres, MY ALLY got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of TELECOM PUMA which was also steadied to allow FANTASTIC FABIO to cross. MY ALLY lost its right hind plate after the 400 Metres. At the entrance to the Straight, SPLIT OF A SECOND was momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of SMART LEADER which got its head on the side and lay out rounding the Home Turn. Passing the 200 Metres, FANTASTIC FABIO shifted out towards TELECOM PUMA, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten FANTASTIC FABIO. When questioned, J Moreira (SMART LEADER) stated that, from barrier 4, he was asked to ride the horse behind the leaders if possible. He said it was anticipated that TELECOM PUMA and FANTASTIC FABIO would show sufficient speed to lead the race and it was felt that from the horse’s barrier there would be an opportunity to obtain a trailing position behind the speed. He said he rode his mount aggressively for some distance in the early stages, however, SPLIT OF A SECOND, which was drawn more favourably than SMART LEADER, was able to maintain its position and this resulted in SMART LEADER being left racing three wide making the turn near the 1000 Metres. He said after the 1000 Metres he observed that there was an opportunity available to obtain cover behind SPLIT OF A SECOND and he commenced to steady his mount with a view to obtaining that position. He said as he did this MY ALLY was steadied away from the heels of TELECOM PUMA which resulted in SPLIT OF A SECOND being awkwardly placed behind MY ALLY. He added due to these circumstances he was not able to steady SMART LEADER quickly enough to obtain a trailing position behind SPLIT OF A SECOND as MEGA HEART was able to improve its position to be racing behind that horse. He said this resulted in SMART LEADER being left racing in a three wide position and without cover. He said after being ridden out rounding the Home Turn, SMART LEADER, given the circumstances, finished off the race satisfactorily. A veterinary inspection of SMART LEADER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of POWERMAX and SPLIT OF A SECOND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HIGH REV, TELECOM PUMA and MY ALLY were sent for sampling.

RACING LUCK shifted out at the start and bumped LUCKY TIME. WIN WIN began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped SUMSTREETSUMWHERE. WIN WIN was then buffeted between SUMSTREETSUMWHERE and HO HO FEEL which shifted out. This resulted in HO HO FEEL, WIN WIN and SUMSTREETSUMWHERE all becoming unbalanced. After this, HO HO FEEL and WIN WIN were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from the outside barrier, PRETTY BAUHINIA was steadied in the early stages and near the 1200 Metres was left racing wide and without cover. At the entrance to the Straight, HEAVENLY THOUGHT became unbalanced when bumped by CLEMENT LEGEND (G van Niekerk) which shifted out from behind LAST KINGDOM to improve. G van Niekerk was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he does not place undue pressure on other runners when shifting ground in similar circumstances. In the early part of the Straight, XIANG BAI QI got its head on the side and lay in. Over the concluding stages, LUCKY TIME raced tight inside LAST KINGDOM and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race. A veterinary inspection of WIN WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. LAST KINGDOM, CLEMENT LEGEND and JENERATOR were sent for sampling.

MOST BEAUTIFUL began awkwardly and lost ground. From wide barriers, MR PICASSO, HARRIER JET, FANTASTIC FEELING and JOYFUL UNION were all steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Near the 1150 Metres, FAIRY TWINS was momentarily crowded for room between SHINING ACE and ENDEARING which shifted out. Passing the 1100 Metres, SHINING GEM shifted out and bumped MR PICASSO. After the 1000 Metres, SHINING GEM was left racing wide and without cover. Passing the 750 Metres, BEST ALLIANCE became unbalanced in its action. Rounding the Home Turn, SHINING GEM raced tight outside BEST ALLIANCE which shifted out. In the early part of the Straight, JOYFUL UNION lay in under pressure. Near the 50 Metres, SHINING ACE shifted in under pressure, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten SHINING ACE. When questioned regarding the performance of RELIABLE TEAM, Z Purton stated that whilst he had to make use of the horse in the early stages to cross runners to his inside and obtain a forward position, he did not believe that he had to make an excessive amount of use of the horse to cross to race outside the lead after the 900 Metres. He said RELIABLE TEAM did not travel as fluently tonight as it had in the past and came under pressure after the 500 Metres. He said when RELIABLE TEAM did not respond to his riding, he was obliged to ride the horse vigorously from the 400 Metres, however, RELIABLE TEAM, which was inclined to lay in rounding the Home Turn, did not quicken and was disappointing as it finished off the race only fairly. He added based on the manner in which RELIABLE TEAM raced tonight, he suggested to connections that they may wish to step the horse up in distance in its future starts to allow it to travel more comfortably in the early and middle stages. A veterinary inspection of RELIABLE TEAM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection BEST ALLIANCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RELIABLE TEAM, LE TERROIR and ENDEARING were sent for sampling.