RACE 2 (288)

Taken back from gate 9, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, made very good progress in straight to take a place, nearest finish. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced behind midfield on the inside, 4 lengths or so back, saved ground on turn, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. After travelling a short distance was bumped by KA YING RESILIENCE which shifted in and away from LEAN MASTER.

Bumped start, raced 3 wide in midfield early, 2 wide from 900M, 3 lengths back turning in, finished off well to take 2nd without threatening the winner.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start.

Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the outside, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 4 lengths or so back, there to turn, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with HAPPY TANGO. When questioned, B Avdulla stated that his instructions were to endeavour to lead and obtain a position on the rail as PARENTS’ LOVE races best in this position. He said in the early stages when unable to cross NOTTHESILLYONE he elected to race outside that horse but in the Home Straight PARENTS’ LOVE hung in and proved difficult to ride out. He added that over the concluding stages when he was concerned that PARENTS’ LOVE may shift in and crowd the running of NOTTHESILLYONE he was obliged to stop riding and straighten his mount to avoid causing interference. He said as a consequence he was unable to ride PARENTS’ LOVE out to the finish of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact at start, raced towards rear on the outside, 5 lengths back, very wide into straight, finished off well to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Quickly into stride, took the early lead, headed approaching 900M, 2nd on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened and eased final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. After the event, Y L Chung stated that the instructions were to hold a more forward position but despite riding his mount along in the early stages HAPPY TANGO did not show sufficient pace to do so.

Began well from gate 1, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground on turn, angled out 350M, made some progress early in straight, peaked 100M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
After the event, A Pouchin reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a consequence gave ground when under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact at start, raced at rear on the inside, 5 lengths or so back, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well from a wide draw, sent forward to race prominently, took the lead approaching 900M, led by 3/4L turning in, peaked and headed 200M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, got its head up, shifted in and made contact with BEAUTY THUNDER. A short distance later, CHILL MASTER was then checked when crowded between BEAUTY THUNDER and BITS SUPERSTAR which raced tight to the inside of SUPER SIXTY. Near the 800 Metres, when racing keenly, was checked when it improved close to the heels of WISDOM STAR. Making the turn after the 600 Metres was steadied when it lay out towards BEAUTY THUNDER. After the event, M F Poon reported that his mount, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong, raced greenly throughout the race.

Away with them, raced in 3rd, 2 wide, same position on turn, hit the front 200M, kept on strongly to the line, won by 2 lengths.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. When questioned, Z Purton stated that his mount jumped only fairly and as a result he rode it along in the early stages to hold a forward position. He said throughout the early and middle stages KA YING RESILIENCE was not comfortable racing between CLUB ACE and LEAN MASTER and was under pressure throughout these sections of the race. He said on the Home Turn KA YING RESILIENCE failed to respond to his riding and gave ground from that point onwards. Trainer D A Hayes stated that he had been pleased with KA YING RESILIENCE in the lead up to tonight’s race and in particular the horse had barrier trialed well on 16 December 2024. He added that he had expected KA YING RESILIENCE to perform well but agreed with Jockey Purton that KA YING RESILIENCE was not comfortable racing in amongst other horses but also would be better suited over 1200 Metres at Happy Valley where there is usually less pressure in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KA YING RESILIENCE was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, KA YING RESILIENCE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.