RACE 5 (769)

Began well from gate 9, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Commenced well, positioned 3-1/2L behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide from 650M, same margin back turning in, taken wide in straight and finished off strongly to take 2nd, nearest on line.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 2 lengths back, there to turn, kept on well early in straight, no extra final 100M.

Incident Report
On jumping made contact with FATAL BLOW due to both runners shifting ground.

Moderately away, positioned 2 wide in midfield, commenced move 750M, raced 3 wide, a length or so back on turn, peaked early in straight, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Leaving the 1600 Metres was bumped by ABSOLUTE AWAKENED. From the 800 Metres made a forward move when unable to cross runners to its inside and was obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped awkwardly, taken back to race behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Leaving the 1500 Metres was momentarily crowded by ABSOLUTE AWAKENED which was taken in by YOUNG BRAVO when that runner shifted in before being corrected by its rider. J Orman (YOUNG BRAVO) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1200 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of ABSOLUTE AWAKENED, resulting in YOUNG BRAVO making contact with ABSOLUTE AWAKENED which was taken in across the running of RED BRICK WARRIOR which was checked. J Orman was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced towards rear, 6 lengths or so back on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, moved a bit closer after passing 700M, 3 wide on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Leaving the 1600 Metres was steadied when crowded between DECISION LINK which was taken out slightly by STURDY RUBY and YOUNG BRAVO which shifted in. Near the 1200 Metres was crowded when contacted by YOUNG BRAVO which shifted in.

Bumped start, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping made contact with GENERAL REDWOOD due to both runners shifting ground. C L Chau reported that after holding an on-pace position his mount did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well from gate 1, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
A Badel stated that his mount would be better suited over a longer distance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 3 wide behind midfield early, 2 wide after entering the back straight, 6 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped by BLAZING BEAM which shifted in. J Orman pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 1200 Metres (see RED BRICK WARRIOR). J Orman could offer no explanation for his mount’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact shortly after start, taken back to race at rear on the outside, last turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Throughout the early and middle stages raced keenly. For some distance near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from YOUNG BRAVO. The performance of BLAZING BEAM, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BLAZING BEAM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.