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Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was checked to avoid WELL ENOUGH. Near the 400 Metres was steadied to avoid JUMBO STEPS.

Shortly after the start was crowded by HAPPY PROMISE which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.

Apprentice P N Wong pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 1400 Metres (see MISSION GIANT). Apprentice Wong could offer no excuse for her mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded approaching the 1400 Metres. E C W Wong (I AM BACK) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1300 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of JUMBO STEPS, resulting in JUMBO STEPS having to be checked. E C W Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 and to expire on Thursday, 5 November 2026 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Wong was fined $50,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very poor race riding record. Approaching the 400 Metres raced tight between GLORIOUS JOURNEY and I AM BACK which was giving ground. Near the 400 Metres was checked to avoid MISSION GIANT which lost ground when being checked. K C Leung advised that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position as connections were of the opinion there was a lack of pace engaged in the event. Trainer P C Ng confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded shortly after the start. Apprentice P N Wong (VIVA GRACIOUSNESS) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1400 Metres she allowed her mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of I AM BACK, resulting in I AM BACK being taken in onto JUMBO STEPS and forcing JUMBO STEPS across the running of MISSION GIANT which was checked. Apprentice Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 8 November 2026 and to expire on Thursday, 12 November 2026 on which day she may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered her good race riding record. When commencing to give ground near the 400 Metres was checked when crowded between GLORIOUS JOURNEY (C Y Ho) which shifted in slightly and ACE (Z Purton) which shifted to the outside of VIVA GRACIOUSNESS. Both Jockeys Ho and Purton were advised to exercise more care. In assessing the incident the Stewards found that the fact that MISSION GIANT was under pressure and giving ground at this point had contributed to the severity of the interference. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, MISSION GIANT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Crowded approaching the 1400 Metres. E C W Wong pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 1300 Metres (see JUMBO STEPS). Jockey Wong stated that from his wide barrier he was instructed to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said when his mount commenced well and raced keenly he was obliged to allow it to stride forward. He said I AM BACK continued to race keenly in the early and middle stages before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of I AM BACK, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, I AM BACK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Near the 950 Metres shifted out and made contact with RUNJEET.

Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the left side of the starting gate. Near the 450 Metres was steadied when racing tight to the inside of GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP (Z Purton) which was being ridden along to hold its position to the inside of ICONICAL (L Hewitson). Both Jockeys Purton and Hewitson were advised to exercise more care. L Ferraris could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shortly after the start was eased to avoid VERBIER which shifted out slightly. K C Leung reported that he was instructed to take up a midfield position preferably with cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages he endeavoured to restrain his mount to obtain cover but ALWAYS MY FOLKS raced too keenly and as a consequence was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Approaching the 200 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between AUTUMN VIBES and ICONICAL, both of which shifted ground slightly. As a result NOBLE FANS was held up for clear running until near the 150 Metres.

Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Near the 950 Metres was hampered when crowded between ICONICAL and GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP which shifted out after being corrected by its rider Z Purton. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with RUNJEET and as a result became unbalanced. Held up for clear running making the Home Turn. Over the final 50 Metres lay in when racing tight to the inside of GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP. Sent for sampling post-race.

When questioned Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that her instructions were to go forward and lead. She said although URANUS STAR commenced well she was obliged to make use of the horse in the early stages to cross LUCK IS BACK and LUCKY MY WAY. She said approaching the first turn she then attempted to restrain URANUS STAR after crossing to the rail, however, URANUS STAR commenced to race keenly. She said although she was aware that URANUS STAR was racing well inside standard time she was unable to set a slower pace due to the manner in which the horse was racing. She added after entering the Home Straight URANUS STAR gave ground due to racing too keenly. After considering her explanation the Stewards were satisfied that Apprentice Yuen was riding to instructions in the early stages and that URANUS STAR would not respond to her efforts to set a slower pace during the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped only fairly, shifted out and made contact with AESTHETICISM. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

Crowded at the start. Bumped near the 500 Metres. R Kingscote stated that his mount weakened noticeably in the Home Straight and would appreciate a surface with more give in it. The performance of RISING FROM EAST, which had finished tailed out on two previous occasions, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, RISING FROM EAST will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in two consecutive barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

M F Poon confirmed the instructions were to endeavour to hold a midfield position with cover. He said when caught wide from the outside barrier he was obliged to settle towards the back of the field to ensure that his mount obtained cover.

After travelling a short distance was steadied when crowded between MATZDEN and LIGHTNESS OF BEING (Y L Chung) which shifted in. Approaching the 1000 Metres MASTER RESOLUTE was then steadied to avoid LIGHTNESS OF BEING which shifted in when not sufficiently clear. Y L Chung was advised to exercise more care in respect of both incidents.

Near the 200 Metres was eased to avoid VIRTUS GLORY (Apprentice H Y Yuen) which shifted in before being corrected. Apprentice Yuen was advised to exercise more care and in similar circumstances to straighten her mounts sooner than what she did on this occasion.

Jumped only fairly and then raced tight to the inside of MASTER PHOENIX which shifted in. Making the Home Turn became unbalanced when racing tight to the inside of FLYING TING LOK. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when held up behind LIGHTNESS OF BEING.

On jumping was checked when crowded by HARVEST MOON which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider.

Y L Chung stated that the instructions were to be midfield. He said when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to continue forward and lead the event to avoid covering additional ground.

Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was steadied to avoid MASTER RESOLUTE which shifted out and away from MATZDEN. Approaching the 200 Metres improved into a run between SHOW ME YOUR LOVE and HARVEST MOON (A Atzeni) which shifted in when racing greenly. As a result FREE PONY was then checked when crowded by HARVEST MOON. A Atzeni was reprimanded and advised he must make a greater effort to prevent his mounts from shifting ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted out shortly after the start and made contact with FLOW RIDER. Near the 550 Metres was steadied to avoid KING ALLOY when obtaining a position with cover. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

H Bentley stated that the intention was to be more forward but his mount failed to show sufficient pace. He said in the Home Straight LEAN FLYER failed to respond to his riding and was disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of LEAN FLYER was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, LEAN FLYER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 100 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between MASTER CHAMPION and FLOW RIDER which shifted in and made contact with SYNERGY IN ACTION.

M L Yeung stated that he had to make use of his mount to cross runners to his inside in the early stages and after being pressured in the lead KING ALLOY was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.

No report.

Shortly after the start made contact with SIGHT HERMOSO. After travelling a short distance made contact with GLOWING PRAISES due to both runners shifting ground. A Badel stated that he was unable to cross runners to his inside in the early stages and as a consequence his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event where it hung out. Trainer C Fownes advised the horse had pleased him leading into the race and stated that LOVE TOGETHER was disadvantaged by being caught wide and the manner in which it raced throughout the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Lay in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. B Avdulla reported that after settling back in the field and the early and middle stages of the race being run outside of standard time his mount finished the race off reasonably well and he was satisfied with its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

After being crossed by TOP TO SKY near the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied to avoid TOP TO SKY. When under pressure near the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between HEALTHY HEALTHY and MALPENSA, both of which shifted ground. Z Purton stated that his mount, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley, raced ungenerously and would derive benefit from tonight’s experience on the Happy Valley circuit. Trainer D A Hayes stated that he had expected the horse to perform well, particularly as it had previously trialed at Happy Valley. He said subsequent to the comments of Jockey Purton he would now look to start the horse at Sha Tin at its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shortly after the start was checked when crowded by LUCKY RIVER which jumped awkwardly and then shifted in.

When questioned Z Purton stated that it was not the intention to lead. He said after riding his mount along in the early stages to hold an on-pace position ROYAL BLITZ commenced to race keenly and as a result he was obliged to allow it to stride forward to lead. He added that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight his mount did not respond to his riding. He said when he was concerned there was something amiss with the horse he did not ride it out over the final 150 Metres. Trainer D J Whyte stated that the horse, in his opinion, was not suited by being ridden in the lead. He added that at its next race start the horse will be ridden in a more conservative manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ROYAL BLITZ was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, ROYAL BLITZ will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Jumped awkwardly, resulting in its rider B Avdulla becoming unbalanced. LUCKY RIVER then shifted in and made contact with PERFECT GENERAL. B Avdulla reported that, in his opinion, the horse, which was racing first up, would derive a fitness benefit from tonight’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Over the concluding stages raced tight to the inside of PERFECT GENERAL which shifted in slightly.

Jumped only fairly. Near the 1000 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid LEADING AGILITY which shifted in. As a result SMART OINK shifted out, resulting in it making contact with DUKE ATREIDES. Raced wide and without cover, and lay out on the Home Turn before giving ground in the Home Straight.

Near the 1000 Metres was hampered when taken wider by SMART OINK which shifted out.

Raced wide and without cover until near the 750 Metres. L Hewitson stated that the intention was to go forward and attempt to lead. He said HIGHLAND RAHY jumped only fairly and despite being ridden along in the early stages did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.

When questioned regarding his riding making the Home Turn and in the early stages of the Home Straight and as to whether there was an opportunity to follow POPE CODY, C L Chau stated that after being positioned to the outside of POPE CODY his intention was to follow I CAN and FORZA TORO into the event. He said when FORZA TORO did not improve as he had expected this resulted in EMBRACES being held up for clear running until near the 250 Metres. He added whilst an opportunity presented to follow POPE CODY his instructions were to come to the outside and this was the main reason why he did not elect to follow POPE CODY. Trainer W K Mo confirmed the instructions were to make a run to the outside in the Home Straight.

Jumped only fairly. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of E C W Wong, 6th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race. Jockey Wong stated that his instructions were to hold a handy position with cover. He said his mount raced keenly throughout the event and as a result was left racing wide and without cover from the 750 Metres.