RACE 7 (270)

Jumped well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 lengths back on turn, finished off well to make frame.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader, peaked on turn, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Kicked a rail whilst parading, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, peaked on turn, weakened and eased inside final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly and made contact, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide after passing 800M, moved closer 600M, 2-1/2L back turning in, finished off well to score.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact at start, took the lead, led by 3/4L, challenged by rival on turn, peaked and headed approaching 150M, weakened and eased thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped awkwardly, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground to turn, angled out 400M, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid SOMELOVEFROMABOVE.

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out after passing 500M, 4 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 750 Metres was steadied away from THE PERFECT MATCH. L Ferraris stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages, similar to the manner in which it has been ridden from wide barriers in the past on the turf.

Began well from a wide draw, raced 2 wide in midfield, moved closer after passing 750M, 3 wide turning in, showed good response in straight, took the lead 150M, peaked and headed 50M, ran on evenly.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 1000 Metres was checked when crowded by EXCEED THE WISH which was taken in by MEOWTH (C L Chau). C L Chau was severely reprimanded and advised he must ensure that he leaves sufficient racing room for runners to his inside. In considering the incident the Stewards took into account the evidence of Jockey H Bowman who said that when his mount commenced to be crowded for room it hung out across the heels of EXCEED THE WISH and contributed to the interference. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 150 Metres was eased when disappointed for clear running between SOMELOVEFROMABOVE and GOKO WIN which shifted in slightly. Z Purton reported that his mount raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages of the event and refused to settle. He added that when GOKO WIN lost ground near the 1000 Metres BIG RETURN became badly unbalanced when being severely checked to avoid GOKO WIN. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide towards rear, commenced move approaching 800M, very wide on turn, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from gate 12, raced at tail, made progress on outer after entering the back straight, peaked on turn, weakened final 400M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
M Chadwick stated that he could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. Trainer C Fownes advised that the horse had pleased him since its last start win on 26 November 2025 and could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start, raced in 2nd, 3/4L back, pressed leader on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, got its head up and lost ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.