RACE 1 (147)

Clean jump, sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, kept on very well in straight and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 9, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 3 wide from 500M, finished off well to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
Approaching the winning post lay in and was steadied away from the heels of KINGLY DEMEANOR. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly, positioned 2 wide, 5 lengths or so back, commenced move after passing 750M, very wide into straight, kept on well in straight to take a place without threatening the first two.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 800 Metres was briefly crowded to the inside of PAKISTAN FRIEND. After the 500 Metres was bumped by PAKISTAN FRIEND which shifted out and away from E TALENT.

Moderately away from gate 12, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, same position on turn, peaked early in straight, ran on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, M Chadwick advised that he was instructed to take up a forward position. Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions issued.

Out with rest, raced behind midfield on the outside, very wide turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked on run 200M, weakened gradually final 150M.

Incident Report
Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping. Passing the 400 Metres A Badel dropped his whip.

Slowly away, raced 2 wide at rear, 4 lengths or so back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight.

Incident Report
Slow to begin.

Jumped only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out 600M, 3 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight. (Lame right front leg next day morning.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 170 Metres was shifted to the inside of TURTLE AGAIN to continue into clear running. <4/11/2024 Additional Veterinary Reports>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that SUNNY BABY was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, SUNNY BABY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 4 lengths back, angled out 600M, wide into straight, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped after the 500 Metres. After the event, Z Purton could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight.

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

Shifted out at start and bumped, raced 3 wide at rear, angled out after passing 550M, very wide into straight, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, M F Poon stated that, in his opinion, the horse may not have run out the 1800 Metres of today’s event. Trainer C W Chang confirmed that he had been pleased with the work of CASA LEGEND leading into today’s event and agreed with Jockey Poon that CASA LEGEND did not run out the 1800 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of CASA LEGEND was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, CASA LEGEND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Crowded on jumping, raced 3 wide better than midfield, no cover throughout, peaked 450M, weakened early in straight.

Incident Report
On jumping was crowded between HARRY’S HERO and CASA LEGEND which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.