Recap by phillip woo

Punted late You’remyeverything came with a withering run from the rear with one wider out to nail favourite Speedy Smartie in the final few metres for a fourth win at his 41st start. Speedy Smartie was knocked off late after claiming the lead 200m out following a wide trip sitting near the speed without cover from gate 10. It’s only a matter of time before he wins for first-season trainer Brett Crawford. Specked late Sonic Boom ran on well to finish a close third after a wide with cover trip settling behind midfield from gate 13. It was his best performance from eight starts over the Sha Tin 1,200m. Oriental Surprise ran on nicely to just miss a placing after a one-off trip from behind midfield. He was able to back up a third at his final start last season following a downgrade. Noble Deluxe gradually faded in the last 100m after dictating the pace from gate four. He should find his mark shortly in this grade.

Racing Incident Report

Horse No 1 FLYING AKEED (J471) H Bentley Jumped only fairly.

Raced keenly in the middle stages and near the 800 Metres was steadied away from ORIENTAL SURPRISE.

Horse No 2 COLONEL (D090) A Atzeni A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a minor laceration to the left hock.

Horse No 3 NOBLE DELUXE (K052) J Orman After the event J Orman stated that it was not the intention to lead but after his mount commenced well it showed sufficient pace to hold the lead without being unduly pressured to do so.

Horse No 4 ORIENTAL SURPRISE (K028) L Ferraris Jumped awkwardly.

Horse No 5 SUNNY DARLING (J171) B Avdulla Over the concluding stages was steadied when awkwardly placed close to SONIC BOOM which shifted in.

Horse No 6 BRILLIANT FIRE (J441) H Bowman Approaching the winning post could not be fully ridden out when placed in restricted room between SONIC BOOM and SPEEDY SMARTIE which shifted out slightly.

Horse No 7 BINGO BABE (K115) R Kingscote Shortly after the start was steadied when momentarily crowded between ORIENTAL SURPRISE and SPEEDY SMARTIE.

Horse No 9 SPEEDY SMARTIE (H108) K Teetan Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 10 THE CONCENTRATION (H465) M F Poon Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres.

After the event M F Poon reported that his mount was slow to begin and settled further back than intended.

He added THE CONCENTRATION finished the race off fairly in the Home Straight and would appreciate being stepped up in distance for its next race start.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Horse No 12 YOU’REMYEVERYTHING (E413) K C Leung From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Noted to have sustained a small laceration to the right front cannon.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 13 FAIRY HORSE (J144) E C W Wong Jumped awkwardly.