RACE 9 (239)

Bumped start, positioned 2 wide, 5 lengths or so back, commenced move 400M, showed very good response in straight, hit the front 150M, kept on very well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
Near the 1600 Metres was checked and shifted to the inside of STUNNING PEACH when that runner lost ground. When questioned, H Bowman stated that the intention was to ride MOMENTS IN TIME conservatively in the early stages as the horse had a tendency to race keenly in its most recent race starts. He said as the start was effected MOMENTS IN TIME shifted in abruptly and made contact with STAR CONTACT and then shortly after was steadied when crowded to the inside of FLAMINGO TRILLION which shifted in. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions as MOMENTS IN TIME had raced disappointingly when ridden in a forward position in its most recent starts when it raced keenly. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened and eased thereafter. (Blood in trachea.) (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Began only fairly, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground throughout, no clear run early in straight, weakened quickly final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
In the early stages raced tight between STUNNING PEACH and MOMENTS IN TIME. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out approaching 350M, no clear run early in straight, made minor progress thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Fast into stride, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, peaked early in straight, headed 200M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, commenced move 450M, very wide into straight, finished off strongly to take 2nd.

Incident Report
After the event, C Y Ho reported that he was instructed to settle his mount where comfortable but after jumping well KARMA raced in a more forward position than it had at its most recent starts. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Reared as stalls opened and lost ground, raced at rear on the inside, 6 lengths or so back on turn, angled out 350M, very wide into straight, bumped 300M, finished off well to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
On jumping was checked when crowded between STAR CONTACT which was taken in and STUNNING PEACH which was taken out slightly by KARMA.

Bumped on jumping, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out 400M, bumped and unbalanced early in straight, made minor progress inside final furlong.

Incident Report
When questioned, Z Purton stated that after being shifted in behind MR ASCENDENCY, STUNNING PEACH reacted adversely and, in his opinion, attempted to jump a section on the track at the 1600 Metres. He said as a result STUNNING PEACH lost ground when it became badly unbalanced. He added when placed under pressure in the Home Straight STUNNING PEACH became held up for clear running behind RED HARE KING for some distance after the 300 Metres and approaching the 150 Metres was obliged to steady his mount when disappointed for clear running between RED HARE KING and FLAMINGO TRILLION when both runners shifted ground slightly. He said as a result his mount lost momentum when it could not be tested for some distance thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of STUNNING PEACH were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, STUNNING PEACH will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial amongst other runners. In addition, before STUNNING PEACH is permitted to race at Happy Valley again, it will also be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial at Happy Valley. Sent for sampling post-race. <5/12/2024 Additional Veterinary Report> After the race, STUNNING PEACH was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. STUNNING PEACH was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer A S Cruz this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, the racing manners of STUNNING PEACH were considered unacceptable and the horse will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial amongst other runners before being allowed to race again. STUNNING PEACH will now also be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Bumped start, raced in midfield on the inside, 3-1/2L back, 2 wide from 400M, no clear run early in straight, cleared 200M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
Held up making the Home Turn. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to MR ASCENDENCY.

Shifted out at start and bumped, positioned 1 out 1 back, 3 wide turning in, took the lead 200M, peaked and headed 150M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, 3 wide turning in, not enough room near 250M, ran on evenly thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.