RACE 3 (487)

Began well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.

Out with rest, sat right behind the leader on the inside, same position on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 150M.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped by AKASHVANI which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths or so back, angled out approaching 500M, no daylight early in straight, cleared 250M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between SURUGA BAY and ISLAND BUDDY which shifted in slightly. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was bumped by SUNNY DARLING which shifted out. Between the 450 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of FLASH CURRENT.

Average to begin, raced 3 wide with cover slightly behind midfield, wider turning in, made some progress in straight to make frame.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well from gate 10, tracked leaders, 3 wide, there to turn, showed very good response in straight, hit the front 150M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
After the event, K De Melo stated that under pressure in the Home Straight ALWAYS FLUKE hung in and proved difficult to ride out. <10/3/2025 Additional Veterinary Report> The Veterinary Officer reported that ALWAYS FLUKE was lame in its left hind leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, ALWAYS FLUKE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Bumped start and unbalanced, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, weakened early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.) (Irregular heart rhythm.)

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped. When questioned, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her instructions were to hold an on-pace position or lead if possible. She said in the early stages when she observed a number of runners to her outside go forward she elected to allow ISLAND BUDDY to cross her mount leaving the 1000 Metres. She said shortly afterwards SUNNY DARLING commenced to race keenly and as a result she was obliged to shift to the outside of ISLAND BUDDY to avoid that runner’s heels which resulted in SUNNY DARLING making contact with COMMANDING MISSILE and SUNNY DARLING then being obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter when it improved to the outside of SEA EMERALD. When questioned if there was an opportunity to hold a position to the inside of ISLAND BUDDY, Apprentice Wong agreed with the Stewards that in retrospect this would have been a better option for her.

Slightly slow out, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground throughout, made no progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. After the event, K Teetan stated that his mount was disadvantaged when it settled behind midfield with the early and middle stages of the event being run outside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, 5 lengths or so back turning in, passed some tired runners in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Knuckled over on jumping and shortly afterwards was crowded by COMMANDING MISSILE which shifted out.

Commenced well, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, kept on well in straight but unable to hold off the winner final 150M.

Incident Report
Noted to have blood at the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. After the event, D McDonogh stated that his mount hung out throughout the race and proved difficult to control. The racing manners of BEAUTY FORMULA were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY FORMULA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced towards rear on the outside, very wide turning in, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 900 Metres SUNNY DARLING (Apprentice P N Wong) commenced to race keenly after being crossed by ISLAND BUDDY. As a result, SUNNY DARLING was shifted to the outside of ISLAND BUDDY to avoid that runner’s heels and as a result made contact with COMMANDING MISSILE which became unbalanced. COMMANDING MISSILE was then steadied to obtain cover behind SUNNY DARLING to avoid racing wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.