RACE 7 (25)

Began well from a wide draw, trapped 4 wide with in midfield in the early stages, found a 3 wide spot near 750M, 2 lengths or so back turning in, showed limited response early in straight, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Moderately away, raced 2 wide behind midfield, 4 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, no clear run until 200M, weakened gradually thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when reluctant to shift to the inside of ALSONSO. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped with them, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths back, there to turn, no clear run early in straight, made no progress thereafter.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start.

Began well, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/4L in the middle stages, peaked and headed 300M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced behind midfield on the outside, 3 lengths or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Shifted out at the start and was bumped.

Away well, positioned a length behind the leader on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run until near 200M, kept on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by LIGHTNESS OF MUSIC which shifted in.

Made contact at start, sent forward to race prominently, 2 wide, there to turn, took the lead approaching 300M, kept on well but unable to hold off the winner late.

Incident Report
Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race.

Jumped well from gate 11, tracked leaders, 3 wide, no cover throughout, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance Z Purton stated that his mount was able to hold the lead in the early stages but came under pressure a long way from the finish before giving ground over the concluding stages. Trainer W Y So stated that the horse had pleased him leading into the race although, in his opinion, its barrier trial on 2 September 2025 was slightly below expectation. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of LIGHTNESS OF MUSIC, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, LIGHTNESS OF MUSIC will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no daylight early in straight, cleared near 200M, finished off very strongly, led close home.

Incident Report
Bumped at the start.

Bumped start, positioned 3 wide slightly behind midfield, 3 lengths or so back, similar position on turn, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
On jumping was bumped by THE ALL OUT which shifted out.

Moderately away from gate 1, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, unable to obtain clear run until approaching 100M, closed off well to take a place, no threat to the first two.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped by LUCKY EIGHT which shifted out. After the event B Avdulla stated that approaching the 400 Metres he was obliged to check to avoid COLOURFUL KNIGHT when that runner did not improve into the race. He said after this incident MAJESTIC EXPRESS did not fully stretch out and when not in a competitive position he did not continue to ride it out to the finish of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, MAJESTIC EXPRESS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.