RACE 1 (805)

Began well from a wide draw, tracked leaders, 3 wide, same position on turn, hit the front 150M, kept on strongly to the line and scored. (Lame right front leg next day morning.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. <29/6/2026 Additional Veterinary Report> The Veterinary Officer reported that CIRCUIT VICTORY was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, CIRCUIT VICTORY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Began well from gate 12, taken back to race towards rear on the outside, very wide turning in, made very good progress in straight to take 2nd, nearest finish.

Incident Report
Near the 800 Metres was hampered when taken wider by AUTUMN VIBES. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, there to turn, made some progress in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Making the turn near the 800 Metres got its head up when momentarily crowded by SONIC BOOM when that runner shifted in before being corrected by its rider M Chadwick. As the Stewards were satisfied that the racing manners of ALWAYS FLUKE were the principal reason for the incident no action was taken. Sent for sampling post-race.

Commenced well, raced better than midfield on the outside, there to turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Lay out in the Home Straight.

Began well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, there to turn, took the lead early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Noted to have blood in the mouth after the race.

Jumped with them, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Slow to begin, raced at rear on the outside, 5 lengths back turning in, no clear run early in straight, made good progress final 200M to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
Slow to begin. Leaving the 800 Metres was eased to avoid LAKESHORE HERO which was being shifted in to obtain cover. Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside to improve. Lay in over the final 250 Metres when under pressure.

Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
In the early stages lay out and leaving the 1000 Metres was eased to avoid DASH which was racing tight to the inside of ALWAYS FLUKE (J Orman). J Orman was advised to exercise more care.

Began only fairly, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, not enough room early in straight, showed limited response thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 800 Metres was hampered when taken wider by HEROIC MASTER which lay out.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made no impression in straight.

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

Slow to begin, raced 2 wide towards rear, 3 to 4 lengths back turning in, unable to obtain clear run early in straight, made no progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Slow to begin. Leaving the 700 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from WINNING DIAMOND. Near the 250 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between WINNING DIAMOND and MULTIDUTCH, both of which shifted ground slightly. TAIHANG SCENERY then had some difficulty obtaining clear running for a short distance thereafter.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made no progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 900 Metres lay in and made contact with the running rail. Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that her mount jumped awkwardly and lost ground. She said as a result SOLAR RIVER settled further back in the field than intended and was not suited by racing in this position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Slightly slow out, raced 3 wide behind midfield, difficult to settle in the early stages, 3 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. K Teetan stated that his mount raced ungenerously and did not settle throughout the middle stages. He said as a result his mount failed to finish the race off in the Home Straight. Trainer B Crawford advised that the horse had pleased him leading into the race and he had no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of AUTUMN VIBES was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, AUTUMN VIBES will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Began smartly, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well to turn, peaked and headed 400M, weakened thereafter. (Irregular heart rhythm.)

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, NO OTHER CHOICE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.