RACE 7 (656)

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, 6 to 7 lengths back on turn, failed to make any progress in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Hung in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.

Crowded start, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 5 lengths back, angled out 400M, slightly short of room early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped shortly after start, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, weakened final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 500M, commenced move 400M, finished off strongly to score.

Incident Report
A Hamelin pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 100 Metres (see ICONICAL). Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well, positioned 2 wide, 2 lengths or so back, there to turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked 100M, weakened gradually thereafter.

Incident Report
A Hamelin (JUMBO FORTUNE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he endeavoured to improve into a run between IVY LEAGUE and ICONICAL where there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in JUMBO FORTUNE then shifting in and crowding the running of ICONICAL, resulting in ICONICAL having to be checked and also ICONICAL shifting in, crowding LUCKY BANNER which was steadied to avoid ICONICAL. A Hamelin was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Saturday, 31 May 2025 and to expire on Thursday, 5 June 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his neutral race riding record. Over the final 50 Metres was held up for clear running and could not be fully tested.

Began only fairly, raced in midfield on the inside, angled out 350M, kept on well in straight to make frame without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide towards rear, commenced move after passing 500M, 5 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place.

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

Jumped with them, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, travelled keenly in the early stages, a length back on turn, showed good response in straight, took the lead approaching 150M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner close home.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Near the 100 Metres was steadied to avoid ICONICAL.

Taken back from gate 11, raced at rear on the inside, angled out after passing 400M, passed some tired runners in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and then became unbalanced when it made contact with LUCKY BANNER which shifted out. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When questioned K Teetan stated that making the Home Turn he was held up for clear running behind BUCEPHALAS. He said when that runner shifted away from the rail slightly he endeavoured to improve to its inside, however, near the 300 Metres was checked when disappointed for this run when BUCEPHALAS shifted back in. K Teetan was advised he must ensure that there is sufficient racing room when he is endeavouring to improve into a run. As a result CHILL MASTER did not obtain clear running until near the 250 Metres. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when crowded by LUCKY BANNER which shifted out and away from ICONICAL.

Began well, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on rail, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened final 100M.

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

Jumped only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, 5 lengths back, angled out approaching 350M, no clear run early in straight, cleared 150M, made some progress thereafter.

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

Incident Report
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, BUCEPHALAS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.