RACE 1 (111)

Shifted out at start, raced better than midfield on the inside, easy run to turn, angled out 450M, took the lead approaching 200M, kept on strongly to the line, easily scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began fairly, raced 2 wide at rear, angled out 650M, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home to take 2nd, no threat to the winner. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
When questioned, M F Poon stated that his instructions were to ride his mount where comfortable but ensured that he obtained cover. He said CASA LEGEND began only fairly and when caught to the outside of E TALENT he was of the opinion had he elected to go forward this would have resulted in CASA LEGEND racing wide and without cover. He said as a consequence he elected to allow CASA LEGEND to race towards the rear of the field where it was able to obtain cover. He added his decision to do so was also influenced by the fact that CASA LEGEND had won on 15 June 2024 when ridden in a similar position towards the rear of the field. Trainer C W Chang confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, raced 2 to 3 wide with cover towards rear, moved a bit closer on turn, very wide into straight, finished off well to take a place without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 500M, kept on well in straight to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Slow to begin.

Moderately away from gate 11, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide turning in, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from a wide draw, raced prominently on the outside, challenged the leader turning in, peaked on run 250M, weakened gradually inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, B Thompson reported that from the outside barrier the intention was to take up a position forward of midfield. He said when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to allow MERCHANT PRINCE to stride forward and race outside the lead to avoid racing wide.

Slightly inconvenienced at start, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out approaching 500M, showed limited response early in straight, not enough room near 200M, ran on evenly to the line. (Roarer.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start by YOUTH POWER which shifted out. Near the 1200 Metres, after improving to the inside of BEAU GOSSE, then had to be steadied when crowded by BEAU GOSSE which was racing tight to the inside of RED MAVERICK (Y L Chung). Y L Chung was advised to exercise more care. After the event, A Atzeni stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily in a midfield position, but after being briefly held up in the early part of the Home Straight and again near the 200 Metres NOBLE WIN finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

Bumped start, sent forward to take the lead, challenged by rival turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping.

Bumped start, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground throughout, made minor progress early in straight, peaked 200M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly, shifted out and bumped with PRECISION GOAL. After the event, C L Chau could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start, raced at rear on the outside, 9 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Apprentice P N Wong was warned in relation to using the whip on her mount when it was out of contention.

Taken back from gate 12, raced in midfield on outer, no cover for the majority of the race, peaked and crowded early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
When giving ground near the 350 Metres was steadied when crowded between PAKISTAN FRIEND and MISTER FOX (A Badel) which shifted out. A Badel was advised to exercise more care. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.