RACE 3 (622)

Began well from gate 1, positioned 1 to 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, moved a bit closer along the rail on turn, hit the front 350M, kept on strongly to the line, won by 1-1/2L.

Incident Report
Crowded leaving the 1100 Metres. Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, raced slightly behind midfield on the outside, very wide turning in, weakened early in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 1000 Metres lay in and away from DO YOUR PART and as a result made contact with WIN SPEED. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 3 wide from 500M, one-paced in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres was badly held up for clear running when unable to improve between DEVILDOM and GOLDEN DARCI. Noted to have sustained abrasions to the right hind fetlock after the race.

Away well, positioned 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, 3 wide approaching 600M, hard ridden after passing 350M and made some progress, peaked 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Near the 950 Metres was eased when being crossed by DO YOUR PART.

Average to begin, raced in midfield on the inside, 2 wide turning in, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
After the event L Ferraris stated that whilst he had been instructed to hold a forward position he did not expect to lead. He said when caught wide in the early stages he allowed DO YOUR PART to go forward and race in the lead to avoid covering additional ground.

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, made good progress early in straight, peaked 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
After the event K Teetan reported that from the outside barrier his instructions were to obtain a midfield position. He said when caught wide in the early stages he elected to come back and race at the tail of the field to avoid covering additional ground.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, wider on turn, hard ridden 550M, made some progress early in straight, peaked on run 150M, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start.

Taken back from gate 11, raced at tail, 7 lengths in the middle stages, a bit closer on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
H Bentley (BLAZING BEAM) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 1100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PATCH OF STARS, resulting in PATCH OF STARS having to be steadied and taken in onto FORERUNNER, resulting in FORERUNNER being steadied and losing its rightful running. H Bentley was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Saturday, 10 May 2025 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record. Near the 300 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters by PANDA LEGEND.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced towards rear on the outside, a bit closer in the middle stages, 2-1/2L back turning in, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
H Bentley was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 1100 Metres (see FORERUNNER). Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind MONTA FRUTTA which was giving ground.

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

Began well, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, 3/4L back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 1000 Metres was bumped by SUPER EXPRESS.

Incident Report
Near the 350 Metres PANDA LEGEND (H T Mo) endeavoured to obtain a run between WIN SPEED and FORERUNNER when there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in PANDA LEGEND having to be checked near the 300 Metres, shifting out and making contact with FORERUNNER. H T Mo was reprimanded and advised he must ensure that there is comfortable racing room to improve into.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start.

Jumped well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 3/4L turning in, peaked and headed 350M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event A Badel stated that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position. He added as a result when his mount jumped only fairly he was obliged to make use of it in the early stages to comply with his instructions, but when unable to obtain a position closer to the rail MONTA FRUTTA raced wide and without cover before giving ground in the Home Straight. Trainer A S Cruz confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MONTA FRUTTA, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MONTA FRUTTA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.