RACE 4 (447)

Began smartly from the widest draw, tracked leaders, 3 wide, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, raced 3 wide towards rear, 2 wide on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared near 200M, made some progress thereafter until blocked final 50M.

Incident Report
H Bentley reported that his mount hung out throughout the event and in the Home Straight proved difficult to ride which resulted in it making contact with BABY SAKURA near the 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly from gate 1, raced better than midfield on rail, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
On jumping made contact with the right side of its starting gate and lost ground. Near the 800 Metres was bumped by KIAMA. Lay out when under pressure over the final 200 Metres.

Fast into stride, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, shared lead turning in, took the lead 300M, peaked and headed 100M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 800 Metres was steadied to obtain a position with cover behind ETERNAL RICHNESS. A short distance later BETTER AND BETTER was then steadied when crowded between ETERNAL RICHNESS and GOOD LUCK HAPPY (Z Purton) which shifted in. Z Purton was reprimanded. BETTER AND BETTER then raced keenly throughout the middle stages and near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid ETERNAL RICHNESS. Near the 300 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GOOD LUCK HAPPY when being shifted to the outside of that runner. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide behind midfield, found rail approaching 700M, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with ETERNAL RICHNESS. In the middle stages raced keenly. K Teetan reported that the instructions were to settle the horse where comfortable. He said when his mount commenced well he was able to hold a more forward position than it had at its previous race starts.

Moderately away, showed no early speed, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages and for some distance near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid QUICK MONEY. B Avdulla stated that the instructions were to hold a midfield position with cover. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions and stated he issued such instructions as SO MY FOLKS had not been finishing its races off when ridden forward and he was also of the view it was advantaged to settle back in the field and make a wide run in the Home Straight.

Jumped awkwardly, raced 3 wide slightly behind midfield, similar position on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared after passing 200M, finished off well to take a place.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 800 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by MASTER PHOENIX.

Jumped awkwardly and unbalanced, raced slightly behind midfield on the outside, 3-1/2L back, same margin back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, last turning in, unable to obtain clear run until approaching 150M, made good progress thereafter to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
Approaching the 800 Metres improved to the inside of BETTER AND BETTER. A short distance later BETTER AND BETTER shifted in when being steadied, resulting in MASTER PHOENIX being crowded in onto KIAMA, causing MASTER PHOENIX to become unbalanced when it made contact with KIAMA. Shifted out leaving the 600 Metres and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, wider on turn, hard ridden from 300M, took the lead 100M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner final 50M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Leaving the 600 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by MASTER PHOENIX which shifted out.

Commenced well, sent forward to take the lead, shared lead turning in, peaked and headed 300M, weakened inside final furlong. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Made contact with the left side of its starting gate on jumping, raced at rear on the inside, moved a bit closer after passing 1000M, 2 wide from 700M, no daylight early in straight, cleared 200M, closed off strongly to score.

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping.

Taken back from gate 13, raced towards rear on the outside, there to turn, made good progress in straight to make frame, nearest on line.

Incident Report
Z Purton reported that his mount raced keenly when obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added in the Home Straight his mount did not respond to his riding. Trainer A S Cruz advised that the horse had pleased him leading into the race and stated, in his opinion, GOOD LUCK HAPPY was disadvantaged by being obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GOOD LUCK HAPPY was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, GOOD LUCK HAPPY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. <20/2/2026 Additional Veterinary Reports>GOOD LUCK HAPPY, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. GOOD LUCK HAPPY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A S Cruz this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left hind leg. As previously advised, GOOD LUCK HAPPY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

Away well, raced 3 wide slightly better than midfield, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped on jumping. H Bowman stated that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight his mount did not respond and when he was concerned there was something amiss with the horse from the 200 Metres he eased it down over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SUPERB BOY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.