RACE 3 (191)

Jumped well from a wide draw, sent forward to race in 2nd, 3 wide in the early stages, 2 wide from 800M, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped heavily when crowded by CLUB ACE which shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. As a result PODIUM was taken in and made contact with ORIENTAL SURPRISE. C L Chau pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference after the 150 Metres (see SHOTGUN). Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. H Bowman was reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 220 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Clean jump, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner close home.

Incident Report
Near the 300 Metres was shifted to the outside of CLUB ACE to improve and as a result made contact with ORIENTAL SURPRISE. Approaching the 200 Metres shifted out and away from CLUB ACE and again made contact with ORIENTAL SURPRISE.

Began only fairly from gate 1, showed no early speed, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, no clear run 200M to 100M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start blundered and then shifted out and away from SONIC BOOM, resulting in LUCKY GENERATIONS being checked to avoid TELECOM POWER when it made contact with the hindquarters of TELECOM POWER.

Made contact shortly after start, raced behind midfield on the outside, travelled keenly in the early stages, 6 lengths back on turn, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start became badly unbalanced when bumped heavily by PODIUM. Near the 300 Metres was bumped by SONIC BOOM and taken wider. Bumped near the 200 Metres. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Began well, positioned 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, wider turning in, finished off strongly, led close home.

Incident Report
A Atzeni was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 150 Metres (see RUN RUN TIMING). Noted to have sustained a cut to its left hind leg after the race.

Taken back from gate 9, raced 2 wide towards rear, a bit closer on turn, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
B Avdulla reported that his mount hung in throughout the event and shortly after the start he was obliged to correct CLUB ACE when it shifted in abruptly. He added that again near the 150 Metres CLUB ACE shifted in which required him to stop riding and straighten his mount at that point.

Jumped with them, made contact shortly after start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
Severely checked after the 150 Metres (see SHOTGUN). A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped well, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground on turn, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was checked when crowded by CLUB ACE which shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider B Avdulla. C L Chau (PODIUM) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that after the 150 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of SUPER ELITE, resulting in LEGEND STAR being taken in onto SHOTGUN, contributing to both LEGEND STAR and SHOTGUN being severely checked. C L Chau was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 14 December 2025 at Sha Tin. In addition, C L Chau was fined $50,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his neutral race riding record. In this incident J Orman’s left foot was dislodged from his stirrup. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well from a wide draw, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield early, commenced move 500M, very wide turning in, made very good progress early in straight, peaked on run 100M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
A Atzeni (SUPER ELITE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 150 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in, crowding the running of LEGEND STAR, taking that runner across the running of RUN RUN TIMING, resulting in RUN RUN TIMING having to be checked and also contributing to SHOTGUN and LEGEND STAR being severely checked. A Atzeni was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 3 December 2025 at Happy Valley. In addition, Jockey Atzeni was fined $55,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his good race riding record. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, RUN RUN TIMING will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run near 250M, ran on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. K Teetan stated that from a wide barrier his instructions were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said COSMO NAVIGATOR failed to travel throughout the event and did not run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, COSMO NAVIGATOR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.