RACE 5 (831)

Jumped well from a wide draw, sent forward to race prominently, shared lead turning in, kept on very well in straight, won by 2 lengths. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres L Hewitson dropped his left rein, resulting in GRACEFUL HEART shifting in before being corrected by Jockey Hewitson. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out in line, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, finished off well to take a place.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact at start, taken back to race 2 wide behind midfield, wider turning in, made good progress early in straight, peaked 100M, kept on same pace to the line. (Lame right front leg next day morning.)

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race. <6/7/2026 Additional Veterinary Reports> The Veterinary Officer reported that QUICK CONTRIBUTION was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, QUICK CONTRIBUTION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Shifted out at start and made contact, raced at rear on the outside, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame, nearest on line.

Incident Report
Shifted out abruptly at the start and made contact with LET’S HAVE FUN. Near the 800 Metres shifted out when being steadied to avoid WORD OF KINDNESS.

Jumped well from the widest draw, taken back to race 3 wide behind midfield, 4 lengths or so back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, shared lead with rival turning in, peaked and headed early in straight, weakened inside final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Moderately away, sat right behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed some response early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
For some distance approaching the 500 Metres raced keenly and was steadied away from M M CONCORD. For a short distance near the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Began awkwardly and made contact, taken back to race at tail, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
The tongue tie was replaced at the Start. Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with QUICK CONTRIBUTION. Making the Home Turn was unable to improve when positioned to the inside of ROBOT STAR. Near the 150 Metres was shifted to the outside of GOLDEN EMPIRE to continue into clear running.

Slightly slow out and crowded, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
On jumping was checked when crowded by ROBOT STAR which shifted out abruptly. B Avdulla stated that his intention was to hold a more forward position but after being checked at the start his mount settled further back in the field than intended.

Away with them, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Out with rest, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, 3 wide turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
J Orman stated that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Yielding” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted in at start and made contact, raced 3 wide with no cover, 2 lengths or so back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final 250M.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded start, raced 2 wide towards rear, there to turn, showed limited response early in straight, no clear run approaching 150M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
On jumping was crowded between LET’S HAVE FUN and DECISION LINK which shifted in. Near the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of DECISION LINK when DECISION LINK was giving ground. After being shifted to the outside of DECISION LINK, WORD OF KINDNESS then had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres.

Jumped with them, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened and eased thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
M F Poon reported that his mount did not travel well during the event and may not have appreciated the "Good to Yielding” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.