RACE 7 (675)

Away well, raced 2 wide better than midfield, dropped to midfield 600M, checked near 400M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
M F Poon was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference making the first turn near the 1000 Metres (see SOLAR RIVER). Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide from 700M, 3-1/2L back turning in, made good progress in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start. Steadied to avoid SOLAR RIVER making the first turn. Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away from the widest draw, raced in midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer after passing 800M, found a 2 wide spot 600M, 2 lengths back turning in, kept on well in straight to take a place.

Incident Report
Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Bumped at the start. M F Poon (HAYDAY) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that making the first turn near the 1000 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of SOLAR RIVER, resulting in SOLAR RIVER having to be checked to avoid HAYDAY. M F Poon was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 28 May 2025 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record.

Began well, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Out in line, raced towards rear on the inside, crowded and made contact near 600M, saved ground on turn, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped by RUN YES RUN. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Average to begin, raced behind midfield on the inside, 2 wide approaching 700M, wider turning in, made no progress in straight.

Incident Report
Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind GLORY B.

Began well from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, 3 lengths or so back on turn, angled out 350M, finished off evenly.

Incident Report
In the early stages got its head up and raced ungenerously when being shifted across behind runners. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of A Badel, 7th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race.

Taken back to race behind midfield on the outside, 6 lengths or so back, a bit closer on turn, very wide into straight, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
No report.

Out with rest, sent forward to take the lead, travelled comfortably in the middle stages, kept on well in straight to hold off the challengers.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly.

Jumped with them, sent forward to race in 2nd, 2 wide, 1/2L back on turn, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
Shortly after the start was crowded by SWEET BRIAR. Approaching the 200 Metres was eased and shifted to the outside of SWEET BRIAR to continue into clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped shortly after start, raced at rear on the inside, inconvenienced near 600M, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced at rear on the outside, commenced move 400M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame, nearest on line.

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped by GREAT SPIRIT and became unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.