RACE 2 (48)

Average to begin, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off well to make frame without threatening. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Briefly crowded near the 900 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres was steadied when crowded by SKY SONG which was taken in by WOODFIRE CHAMP (M L Yeung) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. M L Yeung was reprimanded. In assessing the incident, the Stewards also found that SPEEDY CHARIOT had lay out during the incident and contributed to the interference. M L Yeung pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 900 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of SKY SONG, taking SKY SONG in across the running of SPEEDY CHARIOT which was checked. M L Yeung was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 16 October 2024 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 8 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
M L Yeung pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 900 Metres (see SPEEDY CHARIOT). After the event, M L Yeung stated that he was not instructed to lead, but after commencing well and when caught wide in the early stages, he elected to allow WOODFIRE CHAMP to stride forward and lead the event.

Jumped with them, raced in midfield on the outside, very wide into straight, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping.

Began well, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, angled out approaching 400M, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between CHEER FOR SOUTH and DAN ATTACK, both of which shifted ground. Making the Home Turn raced tight to the inside of SPEEDY CHARIOT as it endeavoured to improve into a narrow run to that runner’s inside.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the Home Turn was held up for clear running before being shifted to the inside of TATTENHAM near the 300 Metres.

Began well from gate 1, positioned 1-1/4L behind the leader, there to turn, kept on well in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Over the concluding stages raced in restricted room between WIND SPEEDER and DAN ATTACK.

Jumped well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, peaked on turn, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. After travelling a short distance was steadied when crowded between SKY SONG and HERO WARRIOR, both of which shifted ground slightly. BEAU GOSSE then over-raced in the early and middle stages and for some distance after the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid DAN ATTACK. After the event, C L Chau stated that his mount finished the race off in a one-paced manner 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. Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. In the Home Straight lay in. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Taken back from gate 7, raced towards rear, 2 wide, 6 lengths or so back on turn, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made good progress in straight to take a place.

Incident Report
After the event, H Bentley reported that his intention was to hold a more forward position, but ALLOY KING failed to show sufficient pace to do so and as a result settled further back than intended. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length, travelled well to turn, kept on strongly in straight, easily scored.

Incident Report
No report.