RACE 2 (406)

Away well, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept to inside after straightening and finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from gate 9, raced 2 wide at rear, commenced move 400M, very wide turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
On jumping shifted out, made heavy contact with GIMME FIVE and became unbalanced. C Y Ho was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 300 Metres (see LOVING VIBES). Near the 200 Metres bumped with GIANT BALLON due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race.

Commenced well, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, 2 to 3 lengths back turning in, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped and taken wider by JOLLY COMPANION. Near the 200 Metres bumped with JOLLY COMPANION due to both runners shifting ground. Z Purton stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. Trainer D J Whyte confirmed the instructions issued as he was of the opinion there was not strong pace in the race.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run until final 100M, made no progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Leaving the 900 Metres got its head up when being shifted in to obtain a position with cover behind VICTOR THE RAPID. For a short distance near the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running between VICTOR THE RAPID and GIMME FIVE.

Began well, raced 2 wide, a length or so back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, no daylight early in straight, made good progress final 200M to take 2nd, no threat to the winner. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping. H Bowman stated that throughout the middle stages his mount was disadvantaged when LOVING VIBES gave ground in front when it was steadied and raced ungenerously. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, kept on very well in straight and scored.

Incident Report
C Y Ho (JOLLY COMPANION) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 300 Metres he shifted his mount out when insufficiently clear of GIANT BALLON, resulting in GIANT BALLON being taken out across the running of LOVING VIBES, resulting in LOVING VIBES having to be checked. C Y Ho was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 11 February 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. When questioned M Guyon stated that in the early stages he was able to hold a position behind FLASH STAR. He said near the 800 Metres when GIANT BALLON improved to his outside he raced in restricted room for a short distance to the inside of that runner and when he was aware JOLLY COMPANION was positioned to his inside he was obliged to remain racing one-off. He said as he had expected FLASH STAR to continue forward and lead he did not contest the position behind that runner and as a consequence GIANT BALLON was able to cross to obtain a trailing position behind FLASH STAR. He said when FLASH STAR then remained racing one-off the rail this resulted in LOVING VIBES racing keenly and shifting out and being obliged to race further back as a consequence. After considering his explanation the Stewards advised Jockey Guyon that in the circumstances he had made an error of judgement by not attempting to hold his position to the inside of GIANT BALLON to avoid losing ground in the middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, unable to obtain clear run in straight.

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced 2 wide in midfield, travelled keenly in the middle stages, 3 lengths or so back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M.

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

Jumped with them, raced towards rear on the outside, slightly improved on turn, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
In the Home Straight lay in when placed under pressure and approaching the 200 Metres shifted in and made contact with GIMME FIVE. R Kingscote advised that from the outside barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. He said FLASH STAR then raced too keenly in the lead before giving ground in the Home Straight. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions and advised that he issued those instructions as he felt there was not strong pace in the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well, raced prominently on the outside, a length back turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked 100M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
On jumping shifted out and made heavy contact with FATAL BLOW. As a result GIMME FIVE became unbalanced, shifted in and made further contact with JOLLY COMPANION. Near the 200 Metres was bumped by FLASH STAR.

Away with them, trapped 4 wide in midfield, no cover throughout, weakened early in straight when hard run took toll. (Roarer.) (Mucus.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. After travelling a short distance was eased when racing in restricted room between PRIDE BELIEVER and MAJESTIC LIFE. Making the first turn got its head up when being eased to avoid POWER SUMMIT which shifted out slightly. Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, NAMJONG KINGDOM will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.