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K Teetan reported that despite obtaining a comfortable lead his mount then did not finish the race off in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, failed to run out the 1650 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the 400 Metres until the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.

R Kingscote advised that he was instructed to have the horse ridden in a forward position. He said when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to make use of his mount to cross runners to his inside to avoid racing wide and without cover. Trainer D J Whyte confirmed the instructions and said he issued those instructions as the horse had been racing out of form when racing further back in the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

In the early stages lay out when racing keenly and for some distance near the 1300 Metres was steadied to avoid HAPPY ACTION. Making the turn near the 1400 Metres was steadied when crowded between HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER and HAPPY ACTION (A Atzeni) which, after initially shifting in, was then taken in by TEAM HAPPY (K Teetan). Both A Atzeni and K Teetan were reprimanded. Making the turn approaching the 700 Metres was crowded when racing tight between HAPPY ACTION and HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER which shifted out.

M F Poon reported that soon after straightening he had concerns with the action of FLYING SNIPER and as a result did not ride it out to the finish of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, FLYING SNIPER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A Atzeni pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 1400 Metres (see MAZING GRACE). Near the 1400 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters on several occasions and became unbalanced. A Atzeni stated that his mount did not appreciate racing on the All Weather surface for the first time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded approaching the 1400 Metres. Near the 1400 Metres shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of ORIENTAL SURPRISE. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, FLASH STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

On jumping shifted out despite the efforts of its rider and made contact with MAZING GRACE. From the 500 Metres until near the 250 Metres was held up for clear running.

Shortly after the start was hampered when placed in restricted room between FLYING SNIPER and HE WAS ME which shifted out slightly. M Chadwick reported that inside the final 100 Metres he had some difficulty riding his mount out fully when positioned close to KASA PAPA which shifted in.

Bumped approaching the 1400 Metres. Near the 1400 Metres was crowded and became unbalanced when FLASH STAR shifted out. Passing the 1300 Metres was steadied to avoid HE WAS ME (A Atzeni) which shifted in when not clear. A Atzeni was severely reprimanded. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Shortly after the start was bumped when tightened for room between MAZING GRACE and FLASH STAR. Crowded approaching the 1400 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Shortly after the start shifted in and bumped SO MY FOLKS. K Teetan reported that his mount lay out making the turn approaching the 600 Metres and failed to stretch out when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Trainer D J Whyte advised that he had instructed L Hewitson to have CONRAD THE GREAT ridden in a forward position from the inside barrier, however, he did not expect the horse to lead.

Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

At the 450 Metres made contact with RAGGA BOMB when endeavouring to improve between RAGGA BOMB and GLORIOUS ST PAUL’S. Near the 250 Metres shifted to the outside of NOISY BOY to secure clear running, however, a short distance later, was then steadied when disappointed for clear running between NOISY BOY and PRECISION HOPE. TURIN MASCOT was then obliged to shift to the outside of PRECISION HOPE approaching the 150 Metres to secure clear running.

C L Chau stated that he was instructed to endeavour to obtain a position with cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages and when the race was being run outside of standard time he allowed NOISY BOY to stride forward to attempt to avoid racing wide and without cover. He added when the pace of the event quickened he was obliged to remain racing wide and without cover for the remainder of the event. Trainer C H Yip confirmed the instructions were to ride NOISY BOY with cover as the horse did not finish its race off when ridden forward to lead at its previous race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

K Teetan advised that the intention was to race in a more forward position, however, FIREFOOT did not muster sufficient pace despite being ridden along in the early stages. He added that FIREFOOT was unsuited by settling back in the field and found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight from that position, particularly after being held up behind RAGGA BOMB for some distance after the 500 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of FIREFOOT was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, FIREFOOT 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.

Slow to begin.

Shortly after the start shifted out and made contact with BULL ATTITUDE. Near the 450 Metres was steadied when crowded between BULL ATTITUDE and FIREFOOT (K Teetan) which shifted out when awkwardly placed close to the heels of RAGGA BOMB which was commencing to give ground. K Teetan was reprimanded. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shortly after the start was bumped by SUPREME MASTERMIND. Passing the 1600 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid STORM RUNNER. Near the 700 Metres became awkwardly positioned close to PRECISION HOPE when endeavouring to obtain a position with cover behind that runner. Near the 450 Metres was bumped and became unbalanced when SUPREME MASTERMIND was taken out slightly. Lay out in the early stages of the Home Straight and near the 250 Metres L Hewitson was required to change his whip through to his left hand.

C Y Ho reported that the intention was to hold a more forward position, however, after FLOWING RICHES jumped awkwardly, this prevented him from being able to ride in accordance with his instructions and as a result settled further back. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of C Y Ho, 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.

No report.

Shortly after the start was bumped by ARMOUR WAR EAGLE and became unbalanced. A Badel reported that he was instructed to endeavour to obtain a position with cover. He said from the outside barrier he was caught wide in the early stages and when the early stages of the event were being run outside of standard time his mount commenced to race keenly. He said he therefore elected to stride forward and obtained a position outside the leaders albeit wide and without cover. He added that as a result BETTER AND BETTER was not able to finish the race off in the Home Straight and would be better suited being ridden more conservatively. Trainer F C Lor confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between ARMOUR WAR EAGLE and VIEW OF COSMOS which shifted out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

When questioned C Y Ho stated that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride ANOTHER WORLD conservatively. He said in the early stages he was able to shift his mount in behind runners and settle at the rear of the field. When questioned regarding his riding on the Home Turn and the early part of the Home Straight and if there was an opportunity to shift to the outside sooner than what he did, Jockey Ho stated that when he observed LUCKY BID shift out his intention was to improve between LUCKY BID and KYOTO SPRING, however, when LUCKY BID then shifted back in, ANOTHER WORLD was then disappointed for this run. He added he became held up for some distance thereafter before shifting to the outside of LUCKY BID near the 250 Metres where he was able to secure clear running. Trainer C H Yip confirmed the instructions were to ride the horse in a conservative manner to offset the outside barrier. He added that he also asked Jockey Ho to endeavour to look for inside runs in the Home Straight to save ground.

Near the 1300 Metres was hampered and taken wider by CALIFORNIA STAR.

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, NIGHT PUROSANGUE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

From the 400 Metres until the 300 Metres was held up before shifting to the outside of JOLTIN to secure clear running. R Kingscote reported that he was issued with no specific instructions as to where to position his mount. He said from his wide barrier he observed several runners to his inside attempting to maintain their positions and rather than risk continuing to be caught wide he elected to restrain his mount near the 1300 Metres where he obtained a position with cover at the rear of the field. Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions issued.

Shortly after the start was crowded between JOLTIN and EXCELLENCE VALUE which shifted out and away from NIGHT PUROSANGUE.

Jumped awkwardly. Making the turn near the 700 Metres lay out and made contact with CALIFORNIA STAR.

Apprentice P N Wong stated that she was instructed to endeavour to obtain a midfield position with cover if possible. She said from her wide barrier she endeavoured to comply with her instructions, however, when unable to obtain cover she was then left racing wide and without cover for the remainder of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

C L Chau reported that from the 500 Metres he became concerned there was something amiss with the horse and as a result he elected not to continue to pressure his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of WOLF COMING, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, WOLF COMING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.

Jumped awkwardly. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 800 Metres was awkwardly placed behind WOLF COMING and shifted out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped awkwardly. Near the 800 Metres when endeavouring to obtain a position behind TROPHY RAIDER was checked when TROPHY RAIDER shifted out slightly. J Orman stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover from the 800 Metres and this was the only reason he could offer for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

M L Yeung could offer no explanation for his mount weakening in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. The performance of NOBLE DELUXE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, NOBLE DELUXE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

L Hewitson advised that his instructions were to hold a forward position. He said just prior to the start being effected LOVING VIBES lunged forward and after then being crowded at the start his mount lost ground and settled further back than intended.

Shortly after the start was bumped by STRAIGHT TO GLORY. Apprentice H Y Yuen reported that her mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover throughout the event and as a result was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

K Teetan reported that his mount came under pressure from the 600 Metres and weakened noticeably in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of RED SEA was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, RED SEA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Shortly after the start was bumped by ALL ROUND WINNER. Lay out making the Home Turn. C Y Ho stated that he was instructed to ride his mount conservatively from his wide barrier. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions and advised he issued these instructions to offset the wide barrier.

M Chadwick could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

No report.

Held up on the Home Turn.

Began awkwardly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. An inquiry into the reasons for SUPREME AGILITY being checked near the 350 Metres was adjourned until the Happy Valley racemeeting on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Approaching the 100 Metres shifted to the inside of ALL ROUND WINNER to continue into clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when MIGHTY STEED shifted out.