RACE 3 (113)

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
Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
On jumping was checked when crowded between POCHETTINO which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider and FOXHUNTER KING. After the event, A Badel stated that his mount became held up for clear running after the 400 Metres behind JUMBO FORTUNE and as a result he was obliged to shift FIGHT TIME to the outside where it obtained clear running near the 250 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

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

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

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
No report.

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
After the 150 Metres lay out and became awkwardly placed on the heels of BALLISTIC WIN.

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
Lay in in the Home Straight, resulting in its rider M Chadwick having to stop riding and straighten near the 200 Metres.

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

Incident Report
Slow to begin.

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
Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by HANDSOME BOMB which shifted out.

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
Shifted out at the start and was bumped on the hindquarters. After the event, A Atzeni stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily in the lead. He added in the Home Straight HANDSOME BOMB responded to his riding initially, but its run ended near the 150 Metres where it commenced to give ground and performed in a similar manner at its first up run on 15 September 2024. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

Incident Report
After the event, A Hamelin could offer no explanation for his mount’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. Trainer P F Yiu stated that, in his opinion, MIGHTY STRENGTH is still immature and this may have been the reason for it performing below expectation as compared to its previous race starts. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MIGHTY STRENGTH was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, MIGHTY STRENGTH will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between FOXHUNTER KING and BALLISTIC WIN which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.

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

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. After the event, M L Yeung stated that his mount raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event and came under pressure from the 600 Metres before giving ground 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, FOXHUNTER KING will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion that SUPER TAICHI had bled, the horse is permanently barred from any further racing.

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
Prior to the start being effected reared, got both front legs over the starting gates and also struck its head and sustained a small abrasion to its upper gum. Acting on veterinary advice that the horse was not suitable to race, it was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, PATCH OF LUCKY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.