RACE-7 SAND CHAMPION SERIES LEG 1 - SAND CLASSIC CUP (GROUP 3) (SAND) OPEN 1350 METRES (230)
1 Sino Brilhante (J Moreira) - Performed below market expectations. Rider J Moreira reported that the gelding travelled well to the 400 metres and then compounded when put under pressure. He added that the gelding’s action did not feel right and therefore did not ride it out in his normal manner. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality.
3 Central Station (L Salles) - Rider L Salles was fined the sum of HK$1,500 for accidentaly dropping his whip near the 200 metres.
5 Vigor Partner (L Corrales) – Raced three wide without cover. Disappointing performance. The rider L Corrales reported that the gelding did not handle today’s track condictions. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality and a post race swab sample was taken for analysis..
6 Ashkari (A Calder) – Jumped away awkwardly and lost ground. From the 500 metres until approaching the 400 metres was held up when unable to improve its position.
7 Golden Idol (R Curatolo) – Raced four wide without cover.
10 Brave Rhino (W Smith) – Raced keenly in the back straight and approaching the 700 metres had to be restrained momentarily when racing in restricted room.
12 King Achilles (C Perkins) – Raced keenly in the early stages.