LIGHTNING AND GOLD began only fairly and shortly after the start lost ground when crowded for room between SOUTHCHINA COMMAND and FUNNY FORTUNE which shifted out after being bumped by ISLAND FLYER. From near the 1300 Metres, FUNNY FORTUNE travelled wide and without cover. Near the 1300 Metres, LIGHTNING AND GOLD lost its right front plate. Near the 1100 Metres, TELECOM PRINCE was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SUCCESSFUL LEADER. At the entrance to the Straight, SUCCESSFUL LEADER became unbalanced after being bumped by FOREST COLOURS (C Schofield) which shifted out. C Schofield was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he exercises more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. HEAR THE ROAR was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 300 Metres bumped with FOREST COLOURS which was also having difficulty securing clear running. After initially being taken out by HEAR THE ROAR approaching the 200 Metres, FOREST COLOURS was crowded for room between that horse and SOUTHCHINA COMMAND (C Y Ho) which shifted in passing the 200 Metres. C Y Ho was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care. Approaching the 50 Metres, HEAR THE ROAR raced tight between FOREST COLOURS and ISLAND FLYER which lay out under pressure. LIGHTNING AND GOLD was badly held up for clear running from passing the 400 Metres until after the 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection of ZACHARY immediately following the race revealed evidence of ulcerated epiglottic entrapment. ZACHARY, JACK'S GEM and SUCCESSFUL LEADER were sent for sampling.
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