Race:1 (224) OCEANIA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1200 m

NEW PET was slow to begin.
P J HALL began awkwardly.
Despite being ridden along in the early stages, ENJOY THE FUN failed to muster speed.
From a wide barrier, BERNARD’S CHOICE was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Rounding the Home Turn, COSMO ONE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FLYING RED.
ENJOY THE FUN was held up in the early part of the Straight and near the 250 Metres was shifted to the outside of P J HALL to obtain clear running after being disappointed for a run between that horse and TAI PO FORTUNE which was giving ground.
COSMO ONE was unable to obtain clear running until near the 100 Metres and consequently was not able to be properly tested until that point.
Close to the finishing line, P J HALL raced in restricted room between MR VANILLA and ENJOY THE FUN which shifted in.
Throughout the race, TAI PO FORTUNE travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground..
A veterinary inspection of MASSIVE and ENJOY THE FUN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
TRILLION TREASURE, FLYING RED and EAGLE KING were sent for sampling.

Race:2 (225) EUROPE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

FRIENDS OF YAN OI began awkwardly and lost ground.
DO YOU GET IT, which was leaning on the inside of its stall as the start was effected, shifted in on jumping and bumped CHEERS VICTORIES, resulting in DO YOU GET IT becoming unbalanced. After this, DO YOU GET IT was ridden along, however, failed to muster speed.
RUGBY DIAMOND was hampered on jumping when crowded for room between SECRET AGENT and GRACE HEART which shifted out after being bumped by PRECIOUS GEM. After this, RUGBY DIAMOND was shifted across behind runners.
Shortly after the start, SHOOTING STAR shifted out and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of MI SAVVY.
Passing the 1000 Metres, DO YOU GET IT got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of RUGBY DIAMOND. After this, DO YOU GET IT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of RUGBY DIAMOND for some distance.
Near the 850 Metres, RUGBY DIAMOND got its head on the side and shifted in towards the heels of CHINA POWER. FRIENDS OF YAN OI and DO YOU GET IT, which were following, were inconvenienced in consequence. DO YOU GET IT, which was proving difficult to settle, then shifted out away from the heels of RUGBY DIAMOND and consequently was left racing wide and without cover.
Also near the 850 Metres, MI SAVVY was steadied away from the heels of SECRET AGENT (G Mosse) which shifted in when not properly clear. G Mosse was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in future.
Making the turn near the 550 Metres, SKY MATE shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of MI SAVVY which became unbalanced. After this, SKY MATE was reluctant to maintain its position inside MI SAVVY.
Passing the 500 Metres, FRIENDS OF YAN OI got its head on the side, shifted out across the heels of RUGBY DIAMOND and blundered.
Near the 250 Metres, FRIENDS OF YAN OI was shifted to the outside of SKY MATE after being disappointed for running inside that horse.
Approaching the 150 Metres, FRIENDS OF YAN OI was shifted out further after being disappointed for running between SKY MATE and CHINA POWER (M Chadwick) which shifted in under pressure. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Over the concluding stages, RUGBY DIAMOND was awkwardly placed outside PRECIOUS GEM.
Also over the concluding stages, FRIENDS OF YAN OI was awkwardly placed outside the heels of CHINA POWER. FANTASTICLIFE, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of RUGBY DIAMOND, J Moreira stated that, as usual, the horse became stirred up in the Parade Ring and behind the barriers. He said he was able to obtain a good position on RUGBY DIAMOND, however, the horse came under pressure after the 500 Metres and then did not quicken as he expected it would. He said in the Straight RUGBY DIAMOND was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race, however, in his opinion, the horse did not stretch out properly when under pressure in the Straight and did not feel comfortable in its action. A veterinary inspection of RUGBY DIAMOND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, RUGBY DIAMOND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection of FRIENDS OF YAN OI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
FRIENDS OF YAN OI, SECRET AGENT and MI SAVVY were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (226) ASIA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1000 m

FLYING CAPTAIN was slow to begin and shortly after the start was crowded for room between ALBICELESTE and SPEEDYGONZALEZ which shifted out after being brushed by BRILLIANT PROPOSAL.
From the outside barrier, ST YAZIN was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Near the 750 Metres, TOUCH GO was steadied away from the heels of ENSEMBLE (J Moreira) which got its head on the side and shifted in. J Moreira was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting in in similar circumstances.
Making the turn near the 550 Metres, FLYING CAPTAIN got its head on the side and hung out.
After the 550 Metres, SPITFIRE was left racing wide and without cover.
In the early part of the Straight, ENSEMBLE got its head on the side and lay in.
Approaching the 200 Metres, ATACX (N Callan) shifted out and bumped SPITFIRE which also shifted in slightly. N Callan was advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in future.
Over the final 150 Metres, ENSEMBLE was unable to obtain clear running inside BRILLIANT PROPOSAL and consequently was not able to be fully tested.
When questioned, J Moreira stated that he had hoped to be able to shift ENSEMBLE out at the top of the Straight, however, TRIUMPHANT JEWEL and WINFULL PATROL were racing immediately to his outside, therefore he was not able to shift his horse out. He said as a result he elected to attempt to obtain clear running inside BRILLIANT PROPOSAL, however, he was not able to do so when awkwardly placed inside the heels of that horse. A veterinary inspection of ENSEMBLE immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ENSEMBLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection of TOUCH GO and TRIUMPHANT JEWEL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
ENSEMBLE, SPEEDYGONZALEZ and ST YAZIN were sent for sampling.

Race:4 (227) LONGINES INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS' CHAMPIONSHIP (HANDICAP) - 1ST LEG (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

PANTHER RUN was withdrawn on 9.12.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (severe arthritis both front fetlocks) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter GLORY BOY (I Ortiz Jr). Before being allowed to race again, PANTHER RUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
On jumping, ALWAYS SOMETHING, which began awkwardly, was steadied away from the heels of EXPECTATOR which shifted out after being bumped by OCEAN POWER which in turn was taken out by JADE PIPPO. After this, ALWAYS SOMETHING was shifted across behind runners.
ONE OF A KIND began awkwardly.
JADE PIPPO lost its left hind plate at the start.
Despite being ridden along in the early stages, VERY WELL failed to muster speed and passing the 1600 Metres was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.
From a wide barrier, GLORY BOY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Passing the 1100 Metres, ALWAYS SOMETHING and GLORY BOY raced tight.
After the 1000 Metres, ALWAYS SOMETHING was left racing wide and without cover.
Passing the 200 Metres, VERY WELL was shifted to the inside of JADE PIPPO which was giving ground.
OCEAN POWER lost its left front plate after the winning post.
A veterinary inspection of OCEAN POWER immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, OCEAN POWER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
EXPECTATOR and GOLDEN SCALPEL were sent for sampling.

Race:5 (228) LONGINES INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS' CHAMPIONSHIP (HANDICAP) - 2ND LEG (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

FLASHING GUY (S Khumalo), which was fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly and bumped the inside of its gate, resulting in its rider momentarily dropping his right rein. This resulted in FLASHING GUY losing ground.
MERIDIAN TREASURE shifted in at the start and bumped HORSE SUPREMO. After this, MERIDIAN TREASURE and ALL PALS were shifted across behind runners.
JOLLY POSH and FIRE STARTER began only fairly.
Approaching the first turn after the 600 Metres, GLORY HORSIE was momentarily awkwardly placed inside the heels of JOLLY POSH.
Making the first turn near the 550 Metres, EXCEL ONESELF and A FAST ONE raced tight, resulting in EXCEL ONESELF becoming unbalanced.
Making the first turn after the 550 Metres, HORSE SUPREMO, which throughout the race travelled wide and without cover, got its head on the side and lay out.
At the entrance to the Straight, GOLDEN BAUHINIA was awkwardly placed outside the heels of EXCEL ONESELF which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.
Near the 200 Metres, GOLDEN BAUHINIA got its head on the side and shifted in towards the heels of FLASHING GUY which also shifted out slightly.
Close to the finishing line, GLORY HORSIE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of OCEAN ROAR.
A FAST ONE lay in in the early part of the Straight.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FLASHING GUY was displaying an irregular heart rhythm and had bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, FLASHING GUY will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
JOLLY POSH, OCEAN ROAR and EXCEL ONESELF were sent for sampling.

Race:6 (229) AFRICA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1800 m

BEAUTY LEAD was slow to begin and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of SUNNY YING which shifted out.
TAKE TO THE LIMIT was crowded for room on jumping between HARBOUR MASTER and AUTUMN GOLD which shifted in. In this incident, TAKE TO THE LIMIT made heavy contact with the hindquarters of HARBOUR MASTER, resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced.
TAKE TO THE LIMIT lost its right front plate at the start.
From a wide barrier, WILLIE INVICTUS was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
After the 1200 Metres, TAKE TO THE LIMIT was left racing wide and without cover and was then allowed to improve its position into the lead after the 800 Metres.
Passing the 1000 Metres, NOBLE DELUXE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HARBOUR MASTER.
HARBOUR MASTER lost its right hind plate passing the 800 Metres.
After the 700 Metres, WILLIE INVICTUS was steadied away from the heels of NOBLE DELUXE which was awkwardly placed behind HARBOUR MASTER.
After the 600 Metres, DR GOOD HABIT was steadied away from the heels of TAKE TO THE LIMIT (A Atzeni) which shifted in when not properly clear. A Atzeni was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in future.
Making the turn near the 550 Metres, SICHUAN EXEC and FRANCE VALOUR bumped as a result of SICHUAN EXEC attempting to shift out. LUCKY FOREVER, which was following SICHUAN EXEC, was checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence. BEAUTY LEAD, which was following LUCKY FOREVER, was then shifted out away from behind LUCKY FOREVER after being awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse.
Passing the 500 Metres, FRANCE VALOUR and SUNNY YING raced tight due to FRANCE VALOUR attempting to shift out as SUNNY YING improved quickly to that horse’s outside.
Approaching the 400 Metres, BEAUTY LEAD, which made ground quickly, was checked when crowded for room between HARBOUR MASTER and SICHUAN EXEC (M Demuro) which shifted to the outside of the heels of DR GOOD HABIT. M Demuro was advised that whilst there were some circumstances to this incident, he was nonetheless severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is properly clear of other runners when shifting ground.
Near the 150 Metres, AUTUMN GOLD was shifted out away from the heels of FRANCE VALOUR.
HARBOUR MASTER and WILLIE INVICTUS were sent for sampling.
<11/12/2014 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that WILLIE INVICTUS was found to have sustained a right front tendon injury on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, WILLIE INVICTUS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:7 (230) LONGINES INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS' CHAMPIONSHIP (HANDICAP) - 3RD LEG (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

ENDORSING was slow to begin.
FIVE STEP began only fairly.
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, GENUINE CHAMPION was awkwardly placed outside the heels of VARA PEARL.
Near the 900 Metres, FIVE STEP was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SOUTHERN SPRINGS.
Also near the 900 Metres, COOL BEAN, which was proving difficult to settle, got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of GLORY OF LONGWAH.
Passing the 600 Metres, GENUINE CHAMPION raced tight between VARA PEARL and HEAVENISARACEHORSE which was taken in by MAZANDARAN (R Hughes). R Hughes was advised to exercise more care.
Making the turn near the 550 Metres, COOL BEAN became unbalanced after laying in towards the heels of ELEGANCE KLAMMER.
Approaching and passing the 400 Metres, GENUINE CHAMPION raced in restricted room between HEAVENISARACEHORSE and VARA PEARL which, over some distance, worked its way to the outside of MEDIC KINGDOM.
Rounding the Home Turn, GENUINE CHAMPION was held up when awkwardly placed behind MAZANDARAN. GENUINE CHAMPION then had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight.
In the early part of the Straight, SOUTHERN SPRINGS improved into tight running inside MEDIC KINGDOM.
Near the 250 Metres, VARA PEARL momentarily raced tight between MEDIC KINGDOM and NOVEL START which shifted in.
For some distance near the 200 Metres, COOL BEAN was severely checked when disappointed for running between HEAVENISARACEHORSE which shifted out when giving ground and GLORY OF LONGWAH. As the Stewards were of the opinion that COOL BEAN had not established a position to the outside of HEAVENISARACEHORSE at the time that that horse shifted out slightly, no further action was taken.
Passing the 150 Metres, HEAVENISARACEHORSE, which was continuing to give ground, was awkwardly placed outside the heels of MAZANDARAN which was also giving ground.
For the majority of the race, MAZANDARAN travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on ELEGANCE KLAMMER at the request of Trainer C W Chang. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ELEGANCE KLAMMER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection of HEAVENISARACEHORSE and COOL BEAN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
VARA PEARL and ELEGANCE KLAMMER were sent for sampling.

Race:8 (231) LONGINES INTERNATIONAL JOCKEYS' CHAMPIONSHIP (HANDICAP) - 4TH LEG (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

As the start was effected, GRIFFINDOR lifted its front feet off the ground and began awkwardly.
Shortly after the start, GRIFFINDOR was checked when crowded for room between STARTING OVER which was hampered when taken out by AMAZINGLY and WAH MAY BABY which shifted in abruptly after being bumped by JUN GONG. In this incident, Y Fukunaga, the rider of WAH MAY BABY, became badly unbalanced.
DIVINE DIYA was slow to begin.
From a wide barrier, SUPREME WINE was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
In the early part of the Straight, JUN GONG got its head on the side and hung in under pressure.
Approaching the 200 Metres, AMAZINGLY was shifted in away from the heels of SUPREME FLIGHT to obtain clear running.
Close to the finishing line, C Soumillon (STARTING OVER) momentarily lost his grip of the whip before re-gathering it.
A veterinary inspection of JUN GONG and WAH MAY BABY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GRIFFINDOR, AMAZINGLY and SEMPITERNAL were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (232) AMERICA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

NEW DEERFIELD was withdrawn on 9.12.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore fetlock) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter ULTIMATE WINNERS (C K Tong). Before being allowed to race again, NEW DEERFIELD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
As the start was effected, ULTIMATE WINNERS stood flat-footed and lost a considerable amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, ULTIMATE WINNERS will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial.
OVETT (R Moore) began awkwardly, resulting in its rider becoming unbalanced.
LONDON WALK also began awkwardly.
Shortly after the start, LONDON WALK momentarily raced in restricted room between TWIN DELIGHT and GORGEOUS DEBUT which shifted in.
Also shortly after the start, BESPOKE COLLARS was bumped by LUCKY DAY which shifted out.
From the outside barrier, REGENCY HO HO was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
When being steadied to obtain cover approaching and passing the 900 Metres, ALL GREAT FRIENDS got its head up when proving difficult to settle.
After the 800 Metres, SUPREME FALCON was left racing wide and without cover.
Passing the 500 Metres, BESPOKE COLLARS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LUCKY DAY.
In the early part of the Straight, PEACE ON EARTH got its head on the side and lay in and then approaching the 100 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GORGEOUS DEBUT when reluctant to shift to the outside of that horse.
Approaching the 250 Metres, REGENCY HO HO was shifted out away from the heels of GLORY SUNSHINE to obtain clear running.
LONDON WALK was unable to obtain clear running over the final 100 Metres and consequently was not able to be properly tested.
Right on the finishing line, OVETT raced tight inside ALL GREAT FRIENDS which shifted in.
A veterinary inspection of BESPOKE COLLARS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
TWIN DELIGHT and REGENCY HO HO were sent for sampling.