RACE 1 (714)

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out approaching 600M, 3 lengths or so back turning in, finished off strongly, won by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Crowded start, raced slightly better than midfield on the outside, moved closer turning in, took the lead 300M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner on line.

Incident Report
Crowded at the start by HARRY’S HERO which was taken out. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out with rest, positioned slightly better than midfield on the inside, angled out after passing 500M, kept on well in straight to take a place, always held.

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a narrow run between JOLLY JUMPER and PERFECTO MOMENTS. Sent for sampling post-race.

Commenced well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 2 wide turning in, no daylight until final 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.

Made contact shortly after start, raced at rear, 2 wide, angled out after passing 500M, 6 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
On jumping was taken out by PANDA LEGEND and as a result made contact with PERFECTO MOMENTS. Raced keenly in the middle stages.

Away with them, raced behind midfield on the outside, very wide turning in, finished off evenly. (Lame right front leg next day morning.)

Incident Report
Approaching the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid PANDA LEGEND. <26/5/2026 Additional Veterinary Report> The Veterinary Surgeon reported that POWER SUMMIT was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, POWER SUMMIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide towards rear, similar position on turn, angled out early in straight, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
In the early stages raced keenly. For some distance near the 1100 Metres was steadied away from POWER SUMMIT. Approaching the 1000 Metres IRON LEGION, which continued to race keenly, was then steadied when crowded by POWER SUMMIT which was taken in by PANDA LEGEND (A Atzeni) when that runner shifted in whilst not clear. A Atzeni was reprimanded. Y L Chung stated that after jumping only fairly and then being steadied when crowded between HAPPY ALLIANCE and GENERAL SMART which shifted out slightly, his mount settled further back than instructed.

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the outside, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Began fairly, showed no early speed, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 250M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 350 Metres hung in and proved reluctant to shift to the outside of HAPPY ALLIANCE to obtain clear running.

Moderately away from gate 13, raced 2 wide, 2-1/2L back, moved closer turning in, showed some response early in straight, peaked on run 250M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
H Bowman could offer no excuse for the horse weakening in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of JOLLY JUMPER, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, JOLLY JUMPER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Moderately away, raced at rear on the outside, no cover for the majority of the race, 5 lengths or so back turning in, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Began smartly from the widest draw, raced prominently on the outside, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 300M. (Irregular heart rhythm.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Apprentice P N Wong stated that with the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time she was obliged to make use of her mount to hold a position outside the lead. She said as a consequence ORIENTAL SURPRISE was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, ORIENTAL SURPRISE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped well from a wide draw, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, peaked and headed 300M, weakened gradually thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.) (Roarer.)

Incident Report
Apprentice H Y Yuen could offer no excuse for the horse’s performance. Trainer P C Ng stated that, in his opinion, the horse was disadvantaged by having to work in the early stages to obtain the lead. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be "roarer” which had previously been reported. The performance of FRANTANCK was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, FRANTANCK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped only fairly, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter, unacceptable performance.

Incident Report
The performance of HAPPY ALLIANCE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY ALLIANCE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. L Ferraris was warned in relation to using his whip on a horse that was out of contention. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.