RACE 11 (485)

Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, angled out 550M, took the lead 300M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced towards rear on the outside, 6 to 7 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
On jumping shifted out and became unbalanced when it made contact with ALL OUT FOR SIX. Near the 400 Metres and again near the 350 Metres was bumped by HEALTHY HAPPY and became unbalanced. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, raced slightly better than midfield on the outside, there to turn, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually close home.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped on jumping, raced in midfield on the inside, angled out 500M, finished off well to take 2nd.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced in midfield on the outside, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Noted to have blood at the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. On jumping was crowded between JUNEAU PRIDE and BEAUTY ETERNAL, both of which shifted ground. M Chadwick stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position. He said from its wide barrier ALL OUT FOR SIX jumped well and then raced keenly in the early stages. He said as a result he was obliged to lead on ALL OUT FOR SIX but the horse refused to settle throughout the early and middle stages and as a result ran inside of standard time despite his efforts to set a more sustainable pace.

Shifted out at start and bumped, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, angled out 450M, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear throughout, never a factor. (See Racing Incidents.) (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
Near the 400 Metres was shifted to the outside of EMBLAZON to improve and as a result made contact with JUNEAU PRIDE. A short distance later HEALTHY HAPPY was crowded between JUNEAU PRIDE and EMBLAZON which was taken out by GUSTOSISIMO. In this incident HEALTHY HAPPY again made contact with JUNEAU PRIDE. Over the concluding stages had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned between GUSTOSISIMO and JUNEAU PRIDE.

Began only fairly, raced 2 wide at rear, 6 to 7 lengths back turning in, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. B Avdulla stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position. He said from the outside barrier he was obliged to settle back in the field to ensure he obtained a position with cover closer to the rail.

Jumped well from a wide draw, raced 3 wide, a length or so back, moved a bit closer after passing 1200M, 2 wide from 1000M, 1/2L back turning in, peaked 300M, weakened gradually final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Began smartly from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, peaked and headed 300M, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
After travelling a short distance was crowded for room between JUNEAU PRIDE and HEALTHY HAPPY which shifted out slightly. M F Poon reported that he had concerns with his mount’s action during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, MR ASCENDENCY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped well from gate 13, taken back to race 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 450M, 5 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place.

Incident Report
L Hewitson stated that his mount jumped only fairly and when the pace of the event was run inside of standard time in the early stages he elected to take a position with cover. He added that the horse failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, is better suited on the All Weather surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Withdrawn on 28.2.26 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (swollen both front legs). Before being allowed to race again, MID WINTER WIND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.