RACE 9 (267)

Taken back from a wide draw, raced towards rear on the inside, 7 lengths or so back, angled out after passing 500M, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. For a short distance was held up for clear running on the Home Turn. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, in touch, 2 wide, there to turn, took the lead near 250M, kept on strongly to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced in midfield, 3 wide, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and was bumped by SWIFT ASCEND. Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind SWIFT ASCEND.

Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the right side of its barrier, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 500M, 4 lengths back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, 2-3/4L back turning in, finished off well to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped on jumping, raced behind midfield on the outside, 6 lengths back turning in, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Shifted in at start and made contact, raced at rear on the outside, 7 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, taken wide in straight and made very good progress, nearest finish.

Incident Report
In the Home Straight lay in and near the 150 Metres was positioned close to the heels of GOLDEN LUCK which shifted out slightly.

Away well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, challenged the leader turning in, took the lead early in straight, peaked and headed 250M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Near the 450 Metres was severely checked to avoid the fallen JOYFUL HUNTER and as a result was eased down from the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start, raced at tail, 8 lengths back turning in, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 450 Metres was severely checked to avoid the fallen JOYFUL HUNTER and as a result was eased down from the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out 550M, 5 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 450 Metres was severely checked to avoid the fallen JOYFUL HUNTER, resulting in its rider Z Purton being placed at a disadvantage when the horse’s bridle was displaced. As a result, SUPER INFINITY took no further part in the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. <16/12/2024 Additional Veterinary Report> SUPER INFINITY, which was severely checked near the 450 Metres, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. SUPER INFINITY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer M Newnham this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER INFINITY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Fast into stride, tracked leaders, 3 wide, found rail near 1000M, sat right behind the leader in the middle stages, peaked early in straight, weakened 250M, eased final 150M. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
J McDonald (SWIFT ASCEND) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 450 Metres he directed his mount out to the outside of CHARMING BABE when not clear of LUCKY ARCHANGEL, resulting in SWIFT ASCEND making heavy contact with LUCKY ARCHANGEL and taking that horse across the running of JOYFUL HUNTER, resulting in JOYFUL HUNTER falling and L Hewitson being dislodged. Jockey Hewitson was transported to hospital for treatment. J McDonald was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Thursday, 26 December 2024 and to expire on Thursday, 16 January 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (7 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey McDonald was fined $60,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 3 and the consequences grade 5 and also considered his very good race riding record. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. <16/12/2024 Additional Veterinary Report> JOYFUL HUNTER, which fell near the 450 Metres, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was found to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. JOYFUL HUNTER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K W Lui this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, JOYFUL HUNTER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.