RACE 6 (339)

Taken back from a wide draw, raced in midfield on the outside, no cover for the majority of the race, hard ridden approaching 350M, kept on well in straight to take a place without threatening.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, raced prominently on the outside, 1/2L back turning in, hit the front 300M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.

Shifted in at start and bumped, positioned 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. R Kingscote (LUCK IS BACK) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1400 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of VOLCANIC SPARK, resulting in VOLCANIC SPARK having to be checked. R Kingscote was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.

Began only fairly, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made minor progress early in straight, peaked 200M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
On jumping was crowded between KASA PAPA and AUDACIOUS PURSUIT, both of which shifted ground.

Made contact shortly after start, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run until approaching final 100M, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, raced 3 wide in midfield early, 2 wide behind midfield from 900M, angled out 600M, 3 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 1400 Metres was steadied when crowded. Held up for clear running between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres and when placed under pressure thereafter lay in.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 wide from 550M, kept on well in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Between the 350 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running.

Crowded shortly after start, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, a bit closer on turn, 2 wide after passing 500M, no clear run early in straight, kept on evenly thereafter.

Incident Report
Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres. 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, PACKING HURRICANE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Incident Report
Approaching the 1400 Metres was steadied when crowded. Between the 450 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running. Approaching the 250 Metres was steadied when it improved into a tight run to the inside of SUPER GOLDENDRAGON which lay in under pressure. A Atzeni stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but after jumping only fairly and being bumped at the start his mount settled further back in the field than intended. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Incident Report
L Ferraris stated although he was asked to ensure that his mount commenced well it was not his intention to lead. He said once OUR LUCKY GLORY jumped well it raced keenly in the early stages and this resulted in him allowing the horse to improve to the front.

Shifted out at start and made contact, raced at rear on the outside, 6 lengths or so back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Shifted out at start and bumped, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, peaked and headed 300M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. R Kingscote pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 1400 Metres (see VOLCANIC SPARK). A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, LUCK IS BACK will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Bumped start, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
A Badel stated that, in his opinion, the horse was disadvantaged by the early and middle stages of the race being run inside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on outer, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of FLOOF, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FLOOF will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.