RACE 6 (670)

Average to begin, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, challenged the leader turning in, took the lead 400M, peaked and headed approaching 100M, stayed on evenly to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact shortly after start, raced 2 wide, 4 lengths or so back, weakened 500M, eased thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned regarding her riding in the early and middle stages and in particular the fast sectionals she set, Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that her instructions were to settle in a prominent position but not necessarily to lead. She said after beginning very well and when she was positioned wide on the track making the first turn she rode her mount forward to cross those runners to avoid covering additional ground. She added near the 1200 Metres she was aware that the tempo she was travelling at was inside standard, however, was reluctant to restrain her mount as she was of the view that it was travelling comfortably. Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions were to go forward but the preference was to obtain cover. He stated that, in his opinion, Apprentice Yuen set too fast a tempo on the horse in the middle stages. The Stewards advised Apprentice Yuen that she should have made a greater effort in the middle stages to set a more sustainable pace and her riding was referred to the Riding Skills Panel for remedial training. Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact shortly after start, raced behind midfield on the inside, moved a bit closer along the rail on turn, finished off well to make frame.

Incident Report
Jumped very awkwardly. From the outside barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 300 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of FASHION LEGEND.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, hard ridden from 450M, kept on well in straight to take a place, not quite able to challenge.

Incident Report
Near the 450 Metres became unbalanced when improving into a run where there as not sufficient room to do so. L Hewitson was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 450 Metres (see SHOTGUN). Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from gate 12, raced towards rear on the inside, a bit closer on turn, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Was examined by the Veterinary Officer after arriving at the Start and passed suitable to race.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide behind midfield, bumped near 700M, angled out 450M, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 450 Metres was steadied away from SHOTGUN.

Out with rest, positioned 4-1/2L behind the leader on the inside, commenced move near 500M, showed very good response in straight, took the lead approaching 100M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Near the 450 Metres was steadied to avoid BLOSSOMY which shifted out.

Taken back from gate 9, raced at rear throughout, never a factor. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
Became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by BULL ATTITUDE near the 450 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, HINOKAMI KAGURA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Began well from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually close home.

Incident Report
No report.

Clean jump, raced better than midfield but trapped wide, no cover throughout, peaked on turn, weakened early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 1200 Metres was steadied to avoid the heels of LUCK IS BACK. Approaching the turn near the 700 Metres lay in and made contact with the running rail. Making the Home Turn was held up for a short distance when LUCK IS BACK commenced to give ground.

Jumped only fairly, raced in midfield, 2 wide, angled out after passing 550M, 4 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and shortly after was bumped by BULL ATTITUDE which shifted in. Near the 1500 Metres was steadied when crowded by BULL ATTITUDE (L Hewitson) which lay in. L Hewitson was advised to exercise more care. For some distance near the 1200 Metres was steadied when crowded by DAILY TROPHY (J Moreira) which shifted in. J Moreira was reprimanded. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped with them, raced towards rear on the outside, 7 to 8 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. R Kingscote stated that his mount never travelled at any stage of the event and failed to finish its race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of FASHION LEGEND, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FASHION LEGEND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rival turning in, headed near 400M, weakened final 300M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
L Hewitson (BULL ATTITUDE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 450 Metres he improved into a run between HINOKAMI KAGURA and SHOTGUN where there was insufficient room to do so, making contact with HINOKAMI KAGURA and consequently then shifted in across the running of SHOTGUN which was checked and lost its rightful running. L Hewitson was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 24 May 2026 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record. Apprentice P N Wong stated that her mount did not appreciate the kickback and after suffering severe interference near the 450 Metres then gave ground noticeably. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SHOTGUN, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SHOTGUN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.