RACE 5 (133)

Began only fairly, raced at tail, 6-1/2L back, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie applied to SMART FIGHTER was refitted. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, made some progress in straight.

Incident Report
A Badel pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 1000 Metres (see GOLDEN DARCI). Sent for sampling post-race.

Severely checked shortly after start, raced behind midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared 150M, finished off well to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped heavily and unbalanced at start, raced 2 wide in midfield, raced tight near 600M, checked 400M, made no progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
A Badel (TACTICAL COMMAND) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1000 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of GOLDEN DARCI, resulting in GOLDEN DARCI having to be checked away from the heels of TACTICAL COMMAND. A Badel was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 13 November 2024 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.

Made contact shortly after start, unable to slot in, raced 4 wide better than midfield, no cover throughout, very wide into straight, peaked early in straight, one-paced thereafter.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between INVINCIBLE DELIGHT which was taken out slightly by GIMME FIVE and TACTICAL COMMAND (A Badel) which shifted in. A Badel was reprimanded. When questioned, H Bowman stated that his mount, which was racing in blinkers for the first time, commenced to race keenly in the early stages after obtaining a position with cover behind INVINCIBLE DELIGHT. He said as a consequence he was obliged to check to avoid the heels of INVINCIBLE DELIGHT approaching the 1000 Metres, shifted out and made the first turn wider.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced 2 wide at rear, 6 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, taken wide in straight and finished off strongly to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
Brushed a running rail in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 3 wide with cover, 2 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 3 wide with cover behind midfield, there to turn, very wide into straight, made minor progress in the run home.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Badly crowded shortly after start, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept to inside after straightening and finished off evenly.

Incident Report
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of GIMME FIVE, Z Purton stated that with the pace of the event being run slightly inside of standard time in the early stages, his mount was under pressure to hold its on-pace position. He said when SMART FIGHTER shifted away from the rail near the 500 Metres, GIMME FIVE commenced to improve into the event and then was awkwardly placed close to SMART FIGHTER, resulting in him having to steady his mount. He said after this GIMME FIVE did not respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GIMME FIVE was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, GIMME FIVE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Commenced well, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, there to turn, closed off well to take 2nd. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was hampered when tightened for room.

Shifted out abruptly on jumping, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L, travelled comfortably to turn, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
After the event, M L Yeung confirmed that from his wide barrier he was requested to take up a forward position and ride his mount in a similar manner when successful in a barrier trial on 5 October 2024. Trainer K L Man confirmed the instructions and the reason why such instructions were issued.

Made contact shortly after start, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, 1/2L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Withdrawn on raceday morning after sustaining a wound to the head whilst being transported to the course. Before being allowed to race again, DAY DAY VICTORY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.