RACE 9 (474)

Began well from gate 1, raced slightly behind midfield, nearer to the middle track, 3 to 4 lengths back at 400M, hard ridden 300M but showed no response, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. B Avdulla pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 200 Metres (see SHARPEN BRIGHT). Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping, always outpaced and behind.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly, raced towards rear on the stands' side, moved closer in the middle stages, unable to obtain clear run until final 100M, finished off strongly to take 2nd. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
B Avdulla (ENTHRALLED) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 200 Metres he shifted his mount to the outside of DEFINITIVE when not clear of SHARPEN BRIGHT, resulting in SHARPEN BRIGHT having to be steadied to avoid the heels of ENTHRALLED. B Avdulla was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record.

Moderately away, raced better than midfield, hard ridden approaching 350M, kept on well to take a place without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, sent forward to race prominently, a length or so back at 400M, peaked on run 250M, weakened gradually final furlong.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped by ENTHRALLED. In the early stages raced keenly. Near the 1500 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from THE BEST PEACH.

Fast into stride, tracked leaders on the stands' rail, ridden after passing 400M but not enough room, weakened gradually from 250M, inconvenienced 150M, eased final 100M.

Incident Report
After the event, C Williams stated that the intention was to find cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages and when the pace of the event eased after the 1600 Metres he allowed MIDORI GIANT to stride forward to avoid covering additional ground. He added, in his opinion, this may not have suited the horse. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. Sent for sampling post-race.

Stumbled as stalls opened and missed break, raced at rear throughout, never a factor. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Slowly away, raced towards rear of the main group, 6 lengths back at 400M, made no progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind TALENTS AMBITION.

Began only fairly, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the stands' side, no clear run until final 200M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Over the final 100 Metres was held up for clear running between TALENTS AMBITION and SPANISH FLAME.

Jumped well, positioned a length behind the leader on the stands' side, hard ridden after passing 400M, kept on well until approaching 100M, weakened gradually close home.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Slightly slow out, raced towards rear, made no progress final 400M.

Incident Report
After the event, T Marquand stated that his mount enjoyed a comfortable run during the race but did not finish the race off when under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded shortly after start, raced behind midfield, kept on same pace final 400M.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was badly crowded on jumping between PRAY FOR MIR and THE BEST PEACH, both of which shifted ground. When the pace steadied near the 1500 Metres raced keenly for some distance thereafter. In the Home Straight hung in and proved difficult to ride out.

Commenced well, positioned 2 to 3 lengths behind the leader, 2 away from the stands' rail, hard ridden from 300M but only showed limited response, weakened gradually final 100M. (Lame right front leg next day.)

Incident Report
Withdrawn on 1.3.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind). Before being allowed to race again, ROMANTIC THOR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Average to begin sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, hard ridden after passing 250M, showed very good response, easily scored, impressive.

Incident Report
Withdrawn on 27.2.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (fever). Before being allowed to race again, FAMILY JEWEL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.