RACE 9 (53)

Away with them, raced slightly better than midfield, 3 wide, hampered near 800M, 2 to 3 lengths back turning in, weakened early in straight, eased thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Noted to have sustained a minor abrasion to the left hind leg after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.

Shifted out at start, showed no speed, raced at rear on outer, 6 to 7 lengths back turning in, failed to close off in straight.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Made contact shortly after start, raced 2 wide towards rear, found rail near 500M, 7 lengths back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight. (Roarer.)

Incident Report
Held up for a short distance near the 300 Metres. After the event L Hewitson reported that his mount lay in over the final 200 Metres.

Began smartly, raced in 2nd, travelled well to turn, took the lead early in straight, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and made contact with BRILLIANT EXPRESS.

Jumped well from gate 10, raced slightly behind midfield on outer, 4 lengths or so back turning in, made very good progress in straight to take 2nd, nearest finish.

Incident Report
Shifted in on jumping and made contact with the right side of the starting gate. Shortly afterwards was then steadied when crowded by HARMONY N BLESSED which shifted out abruptly after jumping awkwardly.

Made contact shortly after start, raced 3 wide with cover slightly behind midfield, similar position on turn, made no impression in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by MID WINTER WIND which shifted out.

Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, kept on same pace to the line.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, challenged by rival early in straight, headed 300M, kept on well, lost 2nd close home.

Incident Report
After the event H Bowman stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and this was the reason that it was unable to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Out in line, raced 2 wide in midfield, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened gradually thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

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

Taken back to race at rear, 6 lengths or so back turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame, no threat to the first few. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
After the event K Teetan confirmed that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages as connections were of the opinion the horse would not show sufficient pace to hold an on-pace position. He added that his mount hung out near the 600 Metres.

Shifted out at start, unable to slot in, raced slightly better than midfield on outer, 3 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. After the event M Chadwick stated that when DANCING CODE and HARMONY N BLESSED showed superior pace in the early stages he was obliged to take up a position with cover. He added that his mount performs best when able to dictate in front. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be displaying an airway abnormality pending further assessment. <12/11/2025 28 September 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 9 (53)> A further assessment of the respiratory condition did not reveal any significant findings.