RACE 6 (156)

Moderately away, raced better than midfield on the inside, dropped to midfield in the back straight, 5 lengths back turning in, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
Making the Home Turn was hampered when taken wider. Sent for sampling post-race.

Shifted out shortly after start and bumped, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, dropped towards rear in the back straight, 7 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
On a number of occasions passing the 100 Metres made contact with FORTUNE STAR due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
Slow to begin. Lay in in the early stages of the Home Straight.

Average to begin, taken back to race at tail, commenced move near 1000M, took the lead 850M, led by 1-1/4L turning in, kept on very well in straight, won by 3-1/2L.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. On a number of occasions passing the 100 Metres made contact with SUNDAY’S SERENADE due to both runners shifting ground. L Ferraris was reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 200 Metres. He was also reprimanded in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on two occasions near the 150 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
No report.

Incident Report
Approaching the 300 Metres was checked to avoid YOUNG FIGHTER when that runner hung out making the Home Turn.

Bumped shortly after start, raced at rear throughout, never a factor. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Making the Home Turn was hampered and carried wider by YOUNG FIGHTER which hung out.

Incident Report
When questioned R Kingscote stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. He said in the early stages he was obliged to make use of his mount to cross runners to his inside and when caught in a three wide position he continued to ride his mount forward near the 1500 Metres to encourage KINGDOM OF RICHES to cross to the rail. He said as a consequence the pace of the event in the early stages was quicker than he had anticipated. He added that making the Home Turn his mount hung out and as a result ran wide on the turn. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued.

Incident Report
Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race

Slowly away, raced behind midfield on the inside, moved a bit closer after passing 800M, 2 wide on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After improving to the inside of KINGDOM OF RICHES near the 300 Metres was then steadied when crowded by KINGDOM OF RICHES which shifted in when giving ground.

Out with rest, raced in midfield, dropped towards rear 800M, positioned 7 lengths behind the leader on turn, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 400 Metres CALIFORNIA MOXIE (Y L Chung) endeavoured to improve to the inside of BRIGHT MORTAR when there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in CALIFORNIA MOXIE being checked away from BRIGHT MORTAR. After the 300 Metres CALIFORNIA MOXIE, which had improved to the inside of BRIGHT MORTAR, was then checked when BRIGHT MORTAR was carried in by KINGDOM OF RICHES (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when giving ground. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care. Jockey Chung was advised that he should ensure there is sufficient room for him to improve when taking runs. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained an abrasion to the left front leg.

Began well from gate 1, took the lead, led by 3/4L in the early stages, headed near 850M, 1-1/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
When questioned Apprentice E C W Wong stated that prior to the start being effected he looked behind to seek assistance from the starting gate handler and shortly after, the start was effected which resulted in him becoming badly unbalanced and KINGDOM OF RICHES jumping awkwardly. Apprentice Wong was reminded of his obligations under Rule 103 to report any occurrence in a race that may affect the performance of his horse. When questioned regarding his riding and in particular the fast early pace set, Apprentice Wong stated that whilst he was aware that the pace of the event was inside of standard time his mount was racing too keenly and despite his efforts to set a more sustainable pace KINGDOM OF RICHES did not respond to his efforts to do so. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KINGDOM OF RICHES, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KINGDOM OF RICHES will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments. <6/11/2025 Additional Veterinary Report> KINGDOM OF RICHES, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. KINGDOM OF RICHES was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C S Shum this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, KINGDOM OF RICHES will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments before being allowed to race again.