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Raced wide and without cover until near the 800 Metres.

Jumped only fairly and then raced tight between CIRCUIT DUFFY and SOARING BRONCO which shifted out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Shortly after the start became unbalanced when bumped with PERFECT PAIRING.

Shortly after the start made contact with TO INFINITY. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by WINDICATOR FAMILY which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. Held up making the Home Turn. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, TELECOM POWER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

For some distance approaching the 1000 Metres raced keenly when being steadied to avoid TO INFINITY. Continued to race keenly in the middle stages.

Bumped shortly after the start.

From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres was held up for clear running. Over the final 100 Metres could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to COUNTRY PRIDE. On pulling up M L Yeung was dislodged. Jockey Yeung was examined by the Chief Medical Officer and passed fit to fulfil his remaining engagements.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Bumped on jumping. A Atzeni stated that his mount came under pressure near the 500 Metres as he endeavoured to improve to the outside of BITS SUPERSTAR. He added that when COUNTRY PRIDE then improved to his outside his mount did not respond thereafter before giving ground in the Home Straight. Trainer J Richards stated that the horse had pleased him leading into tonight’s race but could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing run. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MATZDEN was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, MATZDEN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

No report.

Bumped at the start. After travelling a short distance was eased when tightened between MATZDEN and BITS SUPERSTAR which shifted out and away from GOOD LUCK BABE.

E C W Wong stated that his mount failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the Home Straight and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Made contact with a rail on entering the track, was examined by the Veterinary Officer at the Start and passed suitable to race. Sent for sampling post-race.

Briefly held up on the Home Turn. Between the 250 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Approaching the 1400 Metres was steadied to avoid CASA ROCHESTER when being shifted behind CASA ROCHESTER.

Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped by MEGA MASTERMIND which shifted in. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. B Avdulla stated that, in his opinion, MEGA MASTERMIND is better suited when being able to dictate in the lead. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Near the 1400 Metres was steadied to avoid MEGA MASTERMIND (B Avdulla) which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. B Avdulla was reprimanded. Near the 200 Metres was directed to the inside of MEGA MASTERMIND to continue into clear running. Over the final 100 Metres was held up for clear running when improving into a narrow run between DECISION LINK and SURE JOYFUL. Sent for sampling post-race.

For a short distance near the 300 Metres was held up for clear running. Near the 200 Metres was eased when disappointed for clear running between LUCKY TOGETHER and AMAZING GAZE which shifted in.

Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was steadied to avoid AMAZING GAZE when taken in by RAINBOW SEVEN. Approaching the finishing line E C W Wong dropped his right rein.

Jumped only fairly. K C Leung reported that his mount raced keenly during the early stages and would derive a fitness benefit from tonight’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Jumped awkwardly and then was steadied to avoid CALIFORNIA MOXIE which shifted out.

On jumping was bumped by LUCKY XANDER which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Trainer W Y So confirmed that M Chadwick was given the option to take up a forward position, particularly when the expected leader of the race LEADING DRAGON was withdrawn.

E C W Wong reported that over the concluding stages his mount shifted in towards BROWNNEEDSFURTHER which required him to stop riding and straighten and as a result he could not ride his mount out to the finish of the event.

Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by BROWNNEEDSFURTHER which shifted in. Near the 900 Metres shifted in and away from BROWNNEEDSFURTHER and as a result was steadied to avoid PODIUM. CHANCHENG SPARKLE then raced keenly in the middle stages and was steadied away from BROWNNEEDSFURTHER for some distance near the 700 Metres. Between the 300 Metres and the 100 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

No report.

Shifted out at the start and was bumped. M F Poon reported that he was instructed to lead the event and settle in the same position as it did when it barrier trialed on 1 September 2026. Trainer K H Ting confirmed the instructions issued.

No report.

From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the middle stages raced keenly.

Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Approaching the 1500 Metres was steadied to avoid VERMILION TEMPEST when being shifted behind VERMILION TEMPEST to obtain cover. C L Chau reported that the intention was to hold a more forward position but his mount did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to do so.

H Bentley could offer no explanation for his mount’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Over the concluding stages was eased to avoid GAZELEY (M Chadwick) which shifted in. M Chadwick was reprimanded.

K Teetan stated that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead by LUCK IS BACK and as a result was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. He added that VIVA FIRECRACKER would derive a fitness benefit from tonight’s performance. Trainer A S Cruz stated the horse had pleased him leading into tonight’s race and agreed with the explanation offered by Jockey Teetan. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. The performance of VIVA FIRECRACKER, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, VIVA FIRECRACKER 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.

No report.

Crowded on jumping by CLASS which shifted in. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped awkwardly and then shortly after the start was checked when crowded between CASA BUDDY and SUPERB KING which was taken out by SECRET INGREDIENT. Approaching the 250 Metres was steadied when unable to continue to improve to the outside of SUPERB KING.

Leaving the 100 Metres was eased when racing in restricted room between SUPERB KING which shifted in slightly and GEORGIAN SIGMA which shifted out.

Bumped shortly after the start.

Shifted out at the start and made contact with SUPERB KING when being corrected by its rider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded near the 750 Metres. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that HARMONY FIRE was lame in its right front leg after the race. Before being allowed to race again, HARMONY FIRE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shortly after the start became unbalanced when bumped by DOUBLE ALPHA which shifted in slightly. Near the 750 Metres was steadied when crowded by FLYING TING LOK which was taken in by GEORGIAN SIGMA (A Atzeni) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. A Atzeni was reprimanded. Was left racing wide and without cover from the 550 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY UNITED will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Lay in over the concluding stages and approaching the winning post made contact with the running rail.

Approaching the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when unable to improve between PRESTIGE ALWAYS and CALIFORNIA BLITZ which shifted out. As a result FLYING WROTE then shifted to the outside of PRESTIGE ALWAYS to continue into clear running.

Shifted in slightly near the 550 Metres, was bumped and became unbalanced. Over the concluding stages raced tight to the inside of DARYL FLASH which shifted in and as a result could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event.

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

From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped only fairly. Near the 550 Metres became unbalanced when it bumped with SYMBOL OF STRENGTH which shifted in slightly.

Prior to declaring weighed-in the Stewards gave consideration as to whether the horse had been afforded a fair start. After taking evidence from Jockey K C Leung, Trainer M Newnham and Starter Mr A Speechley the Stewards found that POWER KOEPP lowered its head just as the start was being effected, resulting in POWER KOEPP being slow to begin. As the Stewards were satisfied that the Starter could not have reasonably anticipated this occurrence the horse was declared a runner. A warning was placed on the barrier manners of POWER KOEPP. Near the 550 Metres was steadied to avoid PASS LINE. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

No report.

Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. E C W Wong stated that from a wide barrier he was obliged to settle further back in the field than anticipated. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ANODE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Leaving the 1000 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid THRIVING BROTHERS. STRAIGHT TO GLORY continued to race keenly in the middle stages. Approaching the 250 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between THRIVING BROTHERS and STORMING DRAGON. As a result STRAIGHT TO GLORY was shifted to the inside of STORMING DRAGON to obtain clear running.

C Y Ho stated that in the early stages he was obliged to make use of his mount to obtain a position to the outside of HARMONY N BLESSED and as a result SKY CAP was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Making the turn near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid HARMONY N BLESSED (L Ferraris) which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. L Ferraris was advised to exercise more care. J Orman stated that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position from barrier 1. He said STAR RISE, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley, did not appreciate racing on the tight circuit. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. <24/9/2026 Additional Veterinary Reports>STAR RISE, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. STAR RISE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer D J Hall this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, STAR RISE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

C L Chau reported that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer Y S Tsui confirmed the instructions issued.

Leaving the 300 Metres was eased to avoid DANICA’S CHOICE which shifted in to secure clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when improving close to LEADING AGILITY.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

From the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by LEADING AGILITY. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.

Approaching the 1300 Metres was crowded by WITHOUT COMPARE. A Atzeni stated that his mount, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley, did not travel throughout the event and failed to run on in the Home Straight. The performance of KA YING GENERATION was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, KA YING GENERATION will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Raced keenly throughout the early stages. Approaching the 1400 Metres improved close to LO RIDER and as a result was checked to avoid LO RIDER. In this incident WITHOUT COMPARE shifted in and made contact with KA YING GENERATION. WITHOUT COMPARE continued to race keenly throughout the middle stages. J Orman stated that his mount changed stride throughout the event and was unable to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

E C W Wong stated that his mount failed to travel throughout the event and did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight but he could offer no excuse for the performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped only fairly.

Leaving the 300 Metres became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by KEEFY. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

M Chadwick reported that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position, preferably with cover. He said WINDLORD raced too keenly in the early stages and as a result he was obliged to lead. Sent for sampling post-race.

Leaving the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between CHINA WIN and WINDLORD (M Chadwick) which shifted out. M Chadwick was reprimanded and advised he must make a greater effort to straighten his mounts. In this incident KEEFY made contact with CHINA WIN.

No report.