RACE 7 (290)

Bumped start, raced in midfield on the inside, angled out after passing 450M, 3 lengths or so back turning in, finished off very strongly to score.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. L Hewitson pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 1000 Metres (see THE ALL OUT). Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed no response early in straight, eased final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start made contact with SWEET BRIAR due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out with rest, raced behind midfield on the outside, very wide turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance was hampered when crowded between GENIUS BABY and REWARDING BUDDY which shifted out.

Jumped awkwardly, raced 2 wide better than midfield, carried out 450M, very wide turning in, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance bumped with FORTUNE WHISKEY and became unbalanced.

Jumped with them, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, 3/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well, raced 3 wide behind midfield early, 2 wide from 700M, angled out 400M, very wide turning in, made very good progress in straight to be nearest on line. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Fast into stride, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 75M, ran on evenly to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Near the 150 Metres was shifted to the outside of GLORY CLOUD to continue into clear running.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, showed limited response early in straight, blocked near 100M, eased thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance was checked to avoid GENIUS BABY when that runner was taken out. H Bowman was fined the sum of $10,000 for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 3 consecutive strides near the 150 Metres.

Bumped start, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover throughout, very wide turning in, one-paced in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Approaching the 1000 Metres was bumped heavily on the hindquarters, resulting in JOLLY COMPANION becoming unbalanced. H Doyle stated that after being heavily contacted on the hindquarters making the first turn she felt there may be something amiss with the horse and as a consequence she was reluctant to fully test it thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, travelled keenly in the early stages, found rail near 700M, saved ground on turn, made some progress in straight, no threat to the first few.

Incident Report
Lay out making the first turn. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, GLORY CLOUD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced 2 wide at rear, 7 lengths or so back turning in, made some progress early in straight, blocked approaching 150M, cleared 100M, finished off well to take a place.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start made contact with REWARDING BUDDY due to both runners shifting ground. H Bentley stated that his mount jumped awkwardly, made contact with AWESOME TREASURE and lost ground. He said despite riding his mount along in the early stages SWEET BRIAR did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.

Slowly away, raced at tail, 8 lengths back, same margin back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
L Hewitson (AWESOME TREASURE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1000 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of THE ALL OUT, resulting in THE ALL OUT having to be restrained to avoid the heels of AWESOME TREASURE, shifting out and making contact with JOLLY COMPANION, resulting in THE ALL OUT having to be checked. L Hewitson was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Thursday, 1 January 2026 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.