RACE 4 (408)

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
Trainer P C Ng confirmed that from a wide barrier he had instructed A Atzeni to take up a forward position. 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
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 200 Metres was struck across the head by the whip of J Orman, rider of YOUNG BRAVO. Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 200 Metres and the 150 Metres. Near the 150 Metres made contact with YOUNG BRAVO when being shifted to the outside of KINGLY DEMEANOR to obtain clear running. 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
No report. <5/2/2026 Additional Veterinary Report> The Veterinary Officer reported that HAKKA RADIANCE was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, HAKKA RADIANCE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. H Bowman was reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 200 Metres.

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

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
Near the 650 Metres was bumped by OCEAN IMPACT which shifted in. Bumped near the 150 Metres. J Orman was reprimanded for using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on two occasions near the 150 Metres.

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
Jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Bumped near the 650 Metres.

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
No report.

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

Incident Report
Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when racing in restricted room between YOUNG BRAVO and SMART CITY. When questioned Z Purton stated that throughout the event his mount did not appreciate racing inside CAN’T GO WONG and as a result travelled only fairly. When questioned regarding his riding approaching the 300 Metres and the reason he shifted to the inside of CAN’T GO WONG Jockey Purton stated that his mount was under pressure at this point and when he observed SMART CITY shifting to the outside of STORM RUNNER he was of the opinion the run to the outside of CAN’T GO WONG would close and for this reason he elected to shift to the inside of CAN’T GO WONG to continue into clear running. He added in the Home Straight AMAZING GAZE responded only fairly to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

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 awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. K Teetan stated that from an inside draw he had been instructed to ride the horse in a slightly more conservative manner in the early stages than its previous race starts as the horse had trialed well on 26 January 2026 when ridden in this manner. He said after being crossed by HAKKA RADIANCE in the early stages FLOOF settled further back than intended when HAKKA RADIANCE did not take up a more forward position as he had anticipated.

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

Incident Report
L Ferraris could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. Trainer C Fownes advised that the intention is to now retire the horse from racing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. 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
Jumped only fairly and was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.