RACE-4 MACAU GOLD CUP (TRIPLE CROWN - 3RD LEG) (GROUP 1) OPEN 1800 METRES (336)
1 Bobo So Cute (R Curatolo) –Slow into stride. At the winning post on the first occasion, shifted in when not clear of 5 Kelowna Star which was steadied. Jockey R Curatolo was severely reprimanded and informed that he is to ensure that he is sufficiently clear before shifting ground in future. From about the 250 metres to 100 metres lay in under pressure, obliging his rider to stop riding and straighten.
4 Golden Double (A Aucharuz) –Slow into stride. Approximately the 250 metres switched out across the heels of 6 Obrigado Mais to obtain clear running.
5 Kelowna Star (E Trujillo) - At the winning post on the first occasion was steadied when 1 Bobo So Cute shifted in. From the 300 metres to 200 metres shifted ground inwards under pressure. Jockey E Trujillo was warned and advised that in future he would be expected to be quicker in straightening his mount than he did on this occasion.
8 The Whirlwind (K K Lai) –Approximately the 1500 metres was steadied when crowded by 12 River Treasure which hung in.
9 Turquoise Power (A Calder) –Slow into stride.
10 Wichita Linesman (W L Ho) –A post race veterinary examination at the request of the rider failed to reveal any significant abnormality.
11 Sacred Man (L Corrales) –A swab was taken for analysis. A post race veterinary examination failed to reveal any significant abnormality.
12 River Treasure (M Cangas) –Approximately the 1500 metres hung in crowding 8 The Whirlwind which was steadied. Thereafter hung out until approximately the 1000 metres.