RACE 4 (711)

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened 150M, eased final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Away well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1-1/2L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, weakened final 100M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shortly after the start raced tight to the inside of O’LINER which shifted in and away from SWEET BRIAR despite the efforts of its rider. Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 350 Metres raced tight to the inside of ISLAND BUDDY when that runner shifted in and away from ALWAYS MY FOLKS. When questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the Home Straight H Bowman stated that THUNDER PRINCE commenced to run on strongly after straightening. He said his initial intention was to improve between O’LINER and GENIUS BABY, however, when he observed GENIUS BABY commence to shift out he was of the opinion that run would close and as his mount was travelling strongly he elected to immediately shift to the outside of O’LINER with a view to following BITS SUPERSTAR into the race. He said after being steadied and shifted to the outside of O’LINER he was unable to continue out as he had ISLAND BUDDY positioned to his outside which resulted in THUNDER PRINCE being held up for clear running until near the 200 Metres after which it finished the race off well when improving to the inside of BITS SUPERSTAR. After considering his explanation the Stewards were satisfied that the tactics adopted by Jockey Bowman in the Home Straight were reasonable in the circumstances. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, positioned 2 lengths behind the leader, saved ground on turn, kept on well in straight to take 2nd, no threat to the winner.

Incident Report
Was left racing wide and without cover from the 750 Metres.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the outside, 7 lengths back turning in, made good progress in straight without threatening.

Incident Report
No report.

Jumped well, raced in 2nd, 1-1/2L back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, peaked 200M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when racing tight between BITS SUPERSTAR and ALWAYS MY FOLKS. Sent for sampling post-race.

Crowded start, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Slow to begin. Leaving the 150 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running between GENIUS BABY and O’LINER.

Jumped well, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, finished off well to take a place.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the left side of its barrier and as a result jumped only fairly.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground, positioned 5 lengths behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, made some progress early in straight, peaked 150M, ran on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres was shifted to the outside of ALWAYS MY FOLKS to continue into clear running. COUNTRY DANCER then raced tight between ALWAYS MY FOLKS and SWEET BRIAR over the final 150 Metres. Over the concluding stages COUNTRY DANCER could not be ridden out when it continued to race tight between ALWAYS MY FOLKS and SWEET BRIAR.

Shifted in at start and bumped, raced 2 wide at rear, 7 to 8 lengths back turning in, one-paced in the run home.

Incident Report
After the event K C Leung stated that with the horse dropping down in grade it did not appreciate carrying 133 lbs and as a result found it difficult to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Commenced well, raced behind midfield on outer, 5 lengths or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, kept on same pace to the line. (See Racing Incidents.) (Lame right front leg next day morning.)

Incident Report
No report.

Away with them, raced 2 wide better than midfield, travelled well to turn, showed good response in straight, took the lead 150M, kept on strongly to the line and scored.

Incident Report
After the event Y L Chung stated that his mount hung out throughout the race and gave ground when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.<29/5/2025 Additional Veterinary Reports>O’LINER, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. O’LINER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Richards this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, O’LINER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide towards rear, 6 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
No report.