RACE 5 (510)

Fast into stride, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 450M, wider turning in, made minor progress in the run home.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was checked when badly crowded between KING MILES and PRESTIGE ALWAYS which shifted out and away from SUGAR SUGAR when that runner shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, raced towards rear on the inside, 6 lengths or so back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped shortly after start, raced better than midfield but trapped 3 wide, travelled keenly, moved closer after passing 700M, no cover throughout, made some progress early in straight, peaked 100M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced slightly behind midfield on the outside, 3-1/2L back turning in, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 100M, kept on very well to the line.

Incident Report
C L Chau reported that after being bumped heavily shortly after the start, when a number of runners to his inside showed superior pace, he elected to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages to obtain cover. <12/3/2026 Additional Veterinary Report> The Veterinary Surgeon reported that KING MILES was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, KING MILES will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Began well, showed no early speed, raced at rear on the outside, 8 lengths or so back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start made contact with VULCANUS due to both runners shifting ground. Z Purton stated that his mount finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, was reluctant to race in amongst other horses. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, BIENVENUE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly, positioned a length behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, hard ridden early in straight, checked near 200M, peaked 100M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
B Avdulla stated that his mount found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight after settling further back in the field than he had intended. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 2-1/2L back turning in, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
Shifted out shortly after the start and made heavy contact with KING OF FIGHTERS. Approaching the 1000 Metres raced keenly when being steadied to allow SIGHT HERMOSO to cross. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began smartly from gate 11, raced prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, kept on well in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the race an endoscopic examination was conducted on IGOT at the request of Trainer C H Yip. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, IGOT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped well from the widest draw, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, stayed on evenly to take a place.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start made contact with BIENVENUE due to both runners shifting ground. Approaching the 300 Metres was eased to avoid KING MILES which shifted out to improve.