RACE 8 (482)

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
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
Bumped on jumping. R Kingscote stated that whilst he expected to hold a forward position he was given the option of obtaining cover if circumstances permitted. He said when PAKISTAN LEGACY showed the intent to lead the event he allowed that runner to cross him and obtain a position with cover behind that horse. Assistant Trainer H F Yiu representing Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions and stated that at its last start on 25 January 2026 the horse was disadvantaged by taking on for the lead and as a result he had given Jockey Kingscote the option to ride it with cover. Sent for sampling post-race.

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

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Briefly held up near the 350 Metres.

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
Bumped on jumping. For some distance passing the 400 Metres made contact with LUCY IN THE SKY when AURIO prevented LUCY IN THE SKY from shifting out. Sent for sampling post-race.

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
No report.

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
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 750 Metres got its head up when being steadied to avoid GENEVA.

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

Incident Report
No report.

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

Incident Report
No report.

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

Incident Report
Passing the 400 Metres endeavoured to obtain clear running between SUPERB KING and AURIO when there was not sufficient room to do so. As a result LUCY IN THE SKY made heavy contact with AURIO for some distance thereafter and near the 350 Metres was checked when disappointed for clear running. M Guyon was advised to ensure that there is sufficient racing room when improving into runs. LUCY IN THE SKY was then shifted to the inside of SUPERB KING and near the 150 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between SUPERB KING and GENEVA (H Bowman) which shifted out. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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
Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start became unbalanced when crowded between GENEVA which was taken out by WUKONG JEWELLERY and ARMOUR WAR EAGLE which shifted in. Raced keenly in the middle stages. M F Poon was fined the sum of $5,000 in relation to using his whip on a horse which was clearly out of contention.

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

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