RACE 8 (541)

Commenced well, raced 2 wide slightly behind midfield, 3 wide after entering the back straight, hard ridden from 500M, very wide turning in, made some progress early in straight, no extra final 150M. (Blood in trachea.)

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. When questioned regarding the horse’s improved performance as compared to its last start on 26 February 2025, Trainer Y S Tsui stated that on that occasion TELECOM FIGHTERS was disadvantaged after making contact with the running rail near the 350 Metres and as a result gave ground thereafter. He said tonight TELECOM FIGHTERS was able to lead the event and run the middle stages outside of standard time which allowed it to finish the race off in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced 3 wide better than midfield, moved closer after passing 1200M, raced in 2nd from 1050M, 2 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, positioned 2 wide, 1-1/2L back in the early stages, 2 to 3 lengths from 800M, 3 wide turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, weakened gradually close home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
For some distance near the 1200 Metres raced keenly when being steadied away from NEVER PETER OUT.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced 2 wide towards rear, 8-1/2L back turning in, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly, positioned 4 lengths behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide after passing 450M, not enough room early in straight, made good progress thereafter to take a place.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from a wide draw, raced 3 wide with cover in midfield, no cover on turn, showed limited response early in straight, one-paced thereafter.

Incident Report
Held up making the Home Turn.

Bumped start, trapped wide in midfield, peaked on turn, weakened 500M, eased early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

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

Bumped start, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide, 6 lengths or so back, 3 wide after entering the back straight, same margin back on turn, taken wide in straight and made good progress to make frame.

Incident Report
No report.

Made contact at start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide turning in, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong, eased close home.

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

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at tail, 9 lengths or so back turning in, made very good progress in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
When giving ground near the 350 Metres was eased when crowded between TURIN MASCOT and ALLCASH which shifted out. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that ARIEL did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. She said after the pace steadied in the middle stages, when it increased from the 800 Metres ARIEL was unable to finish the race off thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ARIEL, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, ARIEL will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, raced towards rear on the inside, 7 to 8 lengths back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, no clear run 150M, eased thereafter.

Incident Report
After the event, H Bentley stated that after jumping only fairly his mount settled slightly further back than intended. He said with the pace of the event being run outside of standard time in the middle stages FIGHTING MACHINE found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped start, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, led by 2 lengths turning in, kicked clear early in straight, ran on strongly to the line and scored.

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