RACE 11 (707)

Jumped well, raced in 2nd, a length behind the leader, easy run to turn, kept on well in straight to take a place, always just held.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader on the inside, 2 wide turning in, no clear run early in straight, made minor progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out after passing 700M, 2 to 3 lengths back turning in, kept on evenly in straight.

Incident Report
Raced tight approaching the 900 Metres.

Average to begin, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, not enough room early in straight, cleared 150M, finished off strongly to score by a neck.

Incident Report
Crowded at the start.

Moderately away, raced towards rear on the outside, 4-1/2L back turning in, one-paced in the run home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 400 Metres was held up for clear running behind SOUTH STAR.

Crowded on jumping, raced in midfield on the outside, moved a bit closer turning in, made some progress early in straight, peaked 200M, ran on evenly to the line. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Crowded on jumping, raced at tail, 7 lengths back, moved a bit closer along the rail on turn, made some headway in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 900 Metres raced tight to the inside of SOUTH STAR which in turn was positioned tight to the inside of SUPER EXPRESS which lay in away from KING OF DUBAI.

Bumped shortly after start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 4 lengths or so back turning in, kept on same pace in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Approaching the 200 Metres was eased and shifted to the outside of MASTER CHAMPION to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when held up between KA YING SUPERB and AKASHVANI. After the event B Thompson stated that his mount was slow to begin and as a result settled further back than what had been anticipated. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted in abruptly at start and made contact, sent forward to take the lead, led by a length turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 100M, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Slow to begin.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the right side of its barrier, resulting in its rider K C Leung also making contact with the barrier structure and becoming unbalanced. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was badly held up for clear running.

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 wide turning in, no clear run early in straight, cleared 200M, made some progress thereafter.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well, raced in 3rd, 1-1/2L back, same margin back on turn, showed good response in straight, took the lead 100M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner close home. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event J McDonald stated that with blinkers being applied for the first time today and his mount up in distance he was asked to take up a forward position. He added when ANODE was unable to cross runners to its inside it raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event before being left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ANODE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ANODE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. After the event H Bentley stated that from a wide barrier he was asked to take up a forward position. He said he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to comply with his instructions and as a result KING OF DUBAI gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KING OF DUBAI, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KING OF DUBAI will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. <26/5/2025 Additional Veterinary Report> KING OF DUBAI, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. KING OF DUBAI was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer M Newnham this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right hind leg. As previously advised, KING OF DUBAI will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.