RACE 9 (364)

Incident Report
On arrival at the Start, it was noted that BUNDLE AWARD had lost its left front plate. This plate was refitted. BUNDLE AWARD was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Near the 500 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded between UP WITH CHARM and MIDORI FUJI which shifted out to improve. Sent for sampling post-race.

Fast into stride, took the early lead, headed near 900M, allowed rival to cross approaching 750M, sat right behind the leader on turn, not enough room early in straight, ran on evenly thereafter.

Incident Report
When being shifted across behind runners in the early stages, SKY TRUST became unbalanced when it lowered its head. After the event, H Bowman reported that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions as SKY TRUST had performed well previously when being ridden in this manner and also in its most recent barrier trial conducted on 3 January 2025. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, unable to slot in, raced in midfield on the outside, no cover throughout, dropped towards rear 500M, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide slightly better than midfield, there to turn, finished off well to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide towards rear, 6 lengths back turning in, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Moderately away, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start.

Jumped well from a wide draw, raced prominently, took the lead near 900M, found rail approaching 750M, led by 1/2L turning in, peaked and headed 300M, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. When finishing the race off well was steadied approaching the winning post to avoid WINNING WING which shifted in slightly. When questioned, A Atzeni stated that his mount, which was having its second race start, raced keenly and when positioned to the inside of SEASONS WIT near the 800 Metres, he elected to restrain his mount when SPANISH FLAME was reluctant to hold its position to the inside of SEASONS WIT.

Began smartly from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 750M, showed very good response in straight, took the lead 300M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and then bumped with KA YING SUPERB. From the 400 Metres to the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Again approaching the 150 Metres became held up for clear running behind KA YING SUPERB which was giving ground and as a result could not be tested until near the 50 Metres.

Crowded start, raced at rear, 7 lengths back, same margin back on turn, made no impression in straight. (Lost right front plate.)

Incident Report
After the event, C Y Ho stated that the instructions were to find cover on his mount as connections were looking to have the horse to settle with a view to stepping it up in distance for its next race start. He said in the early stages after being crossed, PACKING POWER did not appreciate racing behind other runners and then in the Home Straight lay in whilst giving ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off strongly to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Shifted in abruptly at start, raced prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, showed some response early in straight, peaked 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 4 lengths back, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (Bled.)

Incident Report
No report.

Blundered badly shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, hard ridden from 600M, 6-1/2L back turning in, made minor progress in the run home.

Incident Report
No report.