RACE 5 (174)

Began well from gate 1, positioned 1-1/2L behind the leader on the inside, same position on turn, kept on well until approaching final 50M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. M L Yeung was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on a number of occasions in the Home Straight. When questioned regarding the improved performance of the horse Trainer K H Ting stated that the horse, which was having its first race start for his stable had settled well after being transferred. He said, in his opinion, TEAM TEAM FOLKS was aided by the sheepskin cheek pieces being removed for tonight’s race and had pleased him leading into the race with two barrier trials, in particular its most recent trial on 18 October 2025. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, raced 3 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between MASTER PHOENIX which shifted out slightly and KING GLORIOSO which shifted in. Approaching the 700 Metres commenced to race keenly and was checked to avoid ALABAMA SONG. As a consequence ROBOT LUCKY STAR was shifted to the outside of ALABAMA SONG where it was forced to race wide and without cover thereafter. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, unable to obtain clear run early in straight, cleared 200M, finished off well to take a place.

Incident Report
Lay out in the Home Straight.

Taken back to race behind midfield on the outside, commenced move approaching 400M, 5 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, there to turn, peaked on run 200M, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was badly crowded for room between MASTER PHOENIX which shifted in slightly and MULTIDUTCH which shifted out abruptly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away from a wide draw, unable to slot in, trapped wide with no cover, 2 lengths or so back, dropped towards rear after passing 550M, emptied early in straight, eased thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3/4L turning in, kept on very well in straight, just held on.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 150 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between ALABAMA SONG which was giving ground and STAR FIGURE which shifted in.

Out in line, positioned 2 wide slightly better than midfield, peaked 350M, weakened gradually in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shifted in on jumping and made contact with STAR FIGURE. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race.

Shifted in at start, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out 350M, finished off strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance made contact with ALABAMA SONG due to both runners shifting ground. Near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid SILVER SPURS (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when not clear. Apprentice Wong was severely reprimanded and advised he must ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Throughout the early and middle stages raced keenly and got its head up for some distance near the 800 Metres when being crossed by MEGA BONUS. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, made some progress early in straight, no extra final 150M.

Incident Report
Shifted out abruptly at the start and bumped with MASTER PHOENIX when being corrected by its rider. In the early stages became unbalanced when racing tight to the inside of ROBOT LUCKY STAR and behind KING GLORIOSO. Crowded near the 100 Metres. Approaching the winning post MULTIDUTCH was again crowded by ALABAMA SONG which was racing tight to the inside of CIRCUIT GOGO. M Chadwick reported that the intention was to hold a more forward position but after his mount shifted out abruptly at the start he was unable to do so.

Taken back from gate 12, raced at tail, 9 lengths or so back in the middle stages, commenced move 400M, 6 lengths back turning in, taken wide in straight and finished off strongly to make frame, nearest finish.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance made contact with LEAN MASTER due to both runners shifting ground. For some distance approaching the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid LEAN MASTER. Near the 100 Metres raced tight to the inside of STAR FIGURE and as a consequence made contact with MULTIDUTCH. Raced tight over the concluding stages. B Avdulla stated that his mount, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley and is still inexperienced, was not entirely comfortable racing around the Happy Valley circuit and would derive benefit from tonight’s experience. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away, positioned 2 wide, 4 lengths or so back, same margin back turning in, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Raced wide and without cover until near the 700 Metres. Near the 700 Metres was hampered when taken wider by ROBOT LUCKY STAR.