RACE 3 (389)

Began well, positioned 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, 3 wide turning in, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was bumped by D STAR which shifted in slightly. For a short distance near the 350 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, one-paced in straight.

Incident Report
Lay in over the concluding stages. After the event, K Teetan stated that his instructions were to take up a more forward position than its most recent start. He said after commencing well SUNDAY’S SERENADE was able to hold a position behind the lead. Trainer J Richards confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions on the basis that there did not appear to be strong pace in the race. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began smartly from a wide draw, raced slightly better than midfield on the outside, no cover on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
No report.

Began fairly, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no daylight early in straight, cleared 200M, kept on well to the line, bumped close home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Began well from a wide draw, raced in midfield on the outside, 3 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place, bumped close home.

Incident Report
When the pace steadied near the 700 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from SILVER UP. For a short distance after the 400 Metres was held up for clear running. Near the 100 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between ORIENTAL SMOKE and SUNDAY’S SERENADE which lay in. As a result, SWEET SMILE was held up for clear running between the 100 Metres and the 50 Metres.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 100M, one-paced thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Average to begin, positioned 2 wide, a length or so back, found rail 900M, saved ground on turn, took the lead approaching 200M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner close home.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. K C Leung (ONLY U) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he shifted ONLY U to the inside of SILVER UP where there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in ONLY U shifting in and crowding the running of FOREVER FOLKS which was checked and lost its rightful running. K C Leung was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 19 February 2025 and to expire on Monday, 24 February 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Leung was fined $110,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 1 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very poor race riding record.

Jumped only fairly and blundered shortly after the start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, found rail after passing 900M, saved ground on turn, unable to obtain clear run until final 100M, finished off strongly to score by a neck.

Incident Report
Raced keenly in the middle stages and after the 900 Metres was steadied away from SUNDAY’S SERENADE.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Held up for clear running behind SILVER UP near the 400 Metres. A short distance later was shifted to the inside of SILVER UP when there was not sufficient room and was checked. K C Leung was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 300 Metres (see FOREVER FOLKS).

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide towards rear, angled out 500M, 4 lengths or so back turning in, made little progress in straight.

Incident Report
Lay in when under pressure in the Home Straight. After the event, A Atzeni stated that his instructions were to hold a more forward position but despite riding his mount along in the early stages it failed to show sufficient pace to do so.

Crowded start, raced at rear, 5 to 6 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, sent forward to race prominently on the outside, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Kicked a rail in the saddling stalls, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. When giving ground in the Home Straight lay in. After the event, L Ferraris could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.

Jumped well from gate 1, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, peaked and headed approaching 200M, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Near the 350 Metres was steadied when crowded between CIRCUIT MIGHTY and SUNSTRIDER (H Bowman) which shifted out to improve. H Bowman was severely reprimanded. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.