RACE 1 (398)

Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 2 wide from 600M, 2-1/2L back turning in, no clear run early in straight, cleared 150M, finished off strongly to score.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide after passing 850M, angled out 400M, very wide into straight, finished off strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
Near the 1500 Metres was bumped by SMASHING EXPRESS which shifted in. Briefly held up for clear running after the 400 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped well from the widest draw, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the first two close home.

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, raced in 2nd early, 2 wide, allowed rival to cross 900M, sat 1-1/2L behind the leader in the middle stages, found rail approaching 650M, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight to make frame.

Incident Report
Near the 1400 Metres shifted out when being corrected by its rider K Teetan, resulting in SUPERB MOVE then racing wide and without cover until near the 1200 Metres.

Shifted in at start and made contact, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide from 600M, closer on turn, very wide into straight, made some progress early in straight, peaked 100M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Shifted in near the 1500 Metres and was bumped. After the 100 Metres was steadied to avoid PODIUM (M F Poon) which shifted in when not quite clear. M F Poon was advised to exercise more care.

Began well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, commenced move after passing 550M, 3 wide turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 50M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event, Z Purton stated that his instructions were to obtain cover as SUPER BABY had been racing out of form when it led its last two starts. He added when the pace of the event increased approaching the 500 Metres when RUNNING AHEAD moved forward, SUPER BABY was not suited by having to be ridden along at that stage. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact shortly after start, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, taken wide in straight and made some progress.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start raced in restricted room between SUPERB MOVE and PARTY WARRIOR. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of A Badel, 7th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race.

Out with rest, raced better than midfield on the outside, moved closer after passing 1150M, 2nd in the middle stages, peaked early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
When caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward and obtain a position outside the lead near the 950 Metres.

Moderately away, raced towards rear on the outside, sent forward after passing 700M, a length back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M. (Bled.) (Lame right front leg next day.)

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Shifted in near the 200 Metres and was bumped. When questioned regarding his riding from the 700 Metres when he commenced a forward move, L Hewitson stated that his instructions were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said after following SMASHING EXPRESS near the 700 Metres RUNNING AHEAD commenced to race keenly which resulted in him having to shift out and away from SMASHING EXPRESS. He said as he did so RUNNING AHEAD continued to race keenly which resulted in him commencing a forward move shortly after. He added as he approached RED MAVERICK to his inside near the 600 Metres, that runner shifted out, resulting in RUNNING AHEAD being obliged to race four wide and without cover thereafter when his mount did not show enough speed to cross that runner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, RUNNING AHEAD will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. <6/2/2025 Additional Veterinary Report>RUNNING AHEAD, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was found to have bled from both nostrils. RUNNING AHEAD was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer T P Yung this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, RUNNING AHEAD will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

Jumped well, raced better than midfield on the inside, dropped towards rear 650M, 3 lengths back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.) (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
After the event, K H Chan stated that his mount would be better suited by being ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, YOU’REMYEVERYTHING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped awkwardly and made contact, raced at rear, 8 lengths or so back, a bit closer after passing 600M, very wide into straight, made no impression in the run home.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Jumped only fairly, positioned 2 wide in midfield, commenced move after passing 600M, very wide turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. Shifted out near the 600 Metres to commence a forward move and raced wide and without cover thereafter. Lay in in the early part of the Home Straight and near the 200 Metres was bumped by RUNNING AHEAD which shifted in slightly.