JOYFUL PROSPERITY (H213): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. VOLCANIC SPARK (H388): No report. SERANGOON (H296): Shortly after the start raced tight to the inside of GOOD GOOD. For some distance after the 600 Metres raced tight between KASA PAPA and MANAGEMENT FOLKS which shifted to the outside of MIGHTY STRENGTH to improve. MIGHTY STRENGTH (H450): Sent for sampling post-race. MISSION STRIKE (J377): Jumped only fairly. After the event, L Ferraris stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early stages. He added in the Home Straight MISSION STRIKE lay in and proved reluctant to shift to the outside of FIREFOOT when endeavouring to obtain a narrow run between FIREFOOT and ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT. He said after making contact with ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT, MISSION STRIKE continued to lay in and was reluctant to improve between runners and finished the race off only fairly. In this incident, L Ferraris dropped his right rein for a number of strides. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. ACE WAR (J509): After the event, H Bowman stated that when caught wide and without cover in the early stages his mount raced keenly. He said near the 1200 Metres he allowed ACE WAR to stride forward where it obtained a position outside the lead passing the 1000 Metres. He added due to the manner in which it raced in the early stages ACE WAR was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. AFFORDABLE (J242): Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. The performance of AFFORDABLE was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, AFFORDABLE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on AFFORDABLE at the request of Trainer D A Hayes. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. GALE SAGA (J152): No report. ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT (J524): On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by FIREFOOT which shifted out. Near the 300 Metres bumped with MISSION STRIKE. After the event, B Thompson stated that from a wide barrier the intention was to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said when ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT commenced well and he saw an opportunity to hold a more forward position he elected to allow the horse to continue forward to take up a position behind the lead in the early stages. FIREFOOT (J183): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. GOOD GOOD (J224): After the event, B Avdulla reported that his mount obtained a favourable position throughout the early and middle stages of the event but failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Trainer J Size advised the he had been satisfied with the horse leading into today’s race but having regard to its performance it would now receive a let-up before its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GOOD GOOD was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, GOOD GOOD will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. KASA PAPA (G312): Bumped at the start. Approaching the 500 Metres was bumped by SERANGOON and became unbalanced. YOUTH POWER (H358): D McDonogh was severely reprimanded for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. In assessing penalty the Stewards were satisfied that his actions had not affected his finishing position in the race. After the event, D McDonogh confirmed that from the inside barrier the instructions were to lead the event. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions as YOUTH POWER had a tendency to race keenly at its previous race starts and he was of the opinion that it may settle better in front. MANAGEMENT FOLKS (E496): Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Before being allowed to race again, MANAGEMENT FOLKS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. For some distance approaching the 500 Metres shifted to the outside of MIGHTY STRENGTH to obtain clear running and as a result raced tight. Sent for sampling post-race.

FAST NETWORK (J358): Jumped only fairly and was bumped by MID WINTER WIND. Sent for sampling post-race. BOTTOMUPTOGETHER (J316): Sent for sampling post-race. MID WINTER WIND (K208): Jumped only fairly, shifted in and dipped shortly after the start when it made contact with FAST NETWORK. After the event, L Ferraris reported that after settling back in the field he placed his mount under pressure in the early part of the Home Straight. He added under pressure MID WINTER WIND lay in and finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WHIZZ KID (E392): No report. SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092): No report. HARMONY N BLESSED (E061): After obtaining a position behind BOTTOMUPTOGETHER near the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly, resulting in HARMONY N BLESSED then being obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter. STELLAR EXPRESS (J186): No report.

YIU CHEUNG VICTORY (J529): No report. VICTOR THE RAPID (J393): On jumping was bumped by JUBILANT WINNER which shifted out. Near the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by ROBOT KNIGHT. SEA EMERALD (J518): Approaching the 400 Metres was eased and shifted to the outside of KA YING GLORY to obtain clear running when KA YING GLORY hung out. BLAZING BEAM (K103): Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Under pressure in the Home Straight raced greenly and lay in. FORTUNE STAR (K003): No report. JUBILANT WINNER (J346): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Bumped near the 500 Metres when it shifted out to improve. Approaching the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by SEA EMERALD. Over the final 200 Metres lay in under pressure, resulting in its rider B Thompson having to correct his mount on a number of occasions. KA YING GLORY (K247): When questioned Z Purton stated that after being placed in the starting gates his mount became stirred up and was fractious. He said KA YING GLORY jumped reasonably well and was able to hold an on-pace position in the early stages. He said approaching the first turn near the 900 Metres he endeavoured to obtain a position with cover behind JUMBO TREASURE and as he did so KA YING GLORY hung out badly and made the first turn wider. He added from this point KA YING GLORY continued to hang out and shifted a number of horses wider making the Home Turn before weakening in the Home Straight. Trainer D A Hayes advised that KA YING GLORY had pleased him leading into today’s race and he had expected it to run well. He said, in his opinion, KA YING GLORY raced on the wrong lead leg which resulted in it hanging out and racing in an uncompetitive manner thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”. The racing manners and performance of KA YING GLORY were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KA YING GLORY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. MAGIC COMBO (K213): No report. RUNJEET (K276): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. JUMBO TREASURE (K249): Trainer W K Mo confirmed that with the horse stepping up in distance and having sheepskin cheek pieces applied he had instructed Jockey K C Leung to go forward and lead if he was able to do so. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPER SICARIO (K306): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1000 Metres got its head up and became unbalanced when being steadied away from YIU CHEUNG VICTORY. SUPER SICARIO then continued to race keenly in the middle stages. Leaving the 600 Metres was eased when momentarily crowded by RUNJEET which lay in and away from DEVILDOM. LOVING VIBES (J359): Sent for sampling post-race. ROBOT KNIGHT (H464): Raced wide and without cover throughout the event and near the 900 Metres was hampered when taken wider by KA YING GLORY which hung out. Near the 500 Metres was bumped when taken wider by JUBILANT WINNER which shifted to the outside of SEA EMERALD to improve. Approaching the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by JUBILANT WINNER. DEVILDOM (H445): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

TOP PEAK (H441): After the event, C L Chau stated that from the inside barrier he was asked to ride the horse where comfortable as at its pervious race starts it had not finished the race off when ridden forward from wide barriers. He added as a result TOP PEAK settled in a midfield position where it travelled comfortably. SKY CAP (K125): No report. TACTICAL COMMAND (H197): Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, D McDonogh stated that he was obliged to settle back in the field from his wide barrier and in the Home Straight TACTICAL COMMAND finished the race off only fairly, however, he was not too disappointed with its effort over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WITH A SMILE (K136): Sent for sampling post-race. DASH (K250): Bumped at the start. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. DASHING PAL (K045): After the event, M F Poon reported that his mount, which was wearing a norton bit for the first time, did not appear to race comfortably with that gear and he recommended to connections to experiment with a gear change prior to its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race. DO YOUR PART (J444): Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with BIENVENUE. LITTLE PARADISE (K246): Sent for sampling post-race. TRULY FLUKE (K270): Bumped at the start. WINNING MACHINE (K239): No report. BEAUTY MISSILE (H123): After the event, A Hamelin reported that from an inside barrier he was instructed to hold a handy position. He said when his mount commenced well he was able to obtain a position behind the lead without being pressured to do so. Sent for sampling post-race. BIENVENUE (J490): Jumped only fairly and shortly afterwards was steadied when crowded between WITH A SMILE and DO YOUR PART which jumped awkwardly and shifted in. For some distance near the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving between SKY CAP and WITH A SMILE, both of which shifted ground slightly. COSMIC SPURS (J380): Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. HAPPY FOR ALL (H181): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 100 Metres was shifted to the inside of SKY CAP in an attempt to obtain clear running but shortly afterwards was steadied when disappointed between TOP PEAK and SKY CAP which shifted in, resulting in HAPPY FOR ALL not being able to be fully tested to the finish of the event. Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY FOR ALL will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

BEAUTY ETERNAL (H008): Jumped only fairly. Near the 900 Metres was checked to avoid CHANCHENG GLORY. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BEAUTY JOY (E058): B Avdulla pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 1300 Metres (see LA CITY BLANCHE). Near the 900 Metres was contacted on the hindquarters, taken wider and became badly unbalanced. After the event, B Avdulla stated that it was not his intention to take up a forward position. He said when BEAUTY JOY commenced to race keenly near the 1200 Metres he allowed it to stride forward to avoid having to restrain his mount unnecessarily. GALAXY PATCH (H399): Jumped only fairly. Near the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from MOMENTS IN TIME. When questioned Z Purton stated that after entering the Home Straight he had expected RED LION to continue to improve into the race and as a result he attempted to obtain clear running between RED LION and MOMENTS IN TIME which he had expected to commence to give ground. He said when RED LION did not improve as he had expected and MOMENTS IN TIME shifted in slightly, he was obliged to check his mount to avoid RED LION and as a result GALAXY PATCH was held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres. He added leaving the 300 Metres he directed his mount to the inside of HAPPY TOGETHER where it secured clear running. Z Purton was advised to exercise more care and to ensure that there is sufficient racing room when he is improving into similar positions. Sent for sampling post-race. CHANCHENG GLORY (H212): J Orman (RED LION) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 900 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of NIMBLE NIMBUS, resulting in NIMBLE NIMBUS being taken out across the running of CHANCHENG GLORY, resulting in CHANCHENG GLORY being checked when crowded between NIMBLE NIMBUS and BEAUTY JOY and also BEAUTY JOY being contacted on the hindquarters and becoming unbalanced. J Orman was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 16 April 2025 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ENSUED (H452): Near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid BEAUTY ETERNAL. HAPPY TOGETHER (G446): For some distance approaching the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a doubtful run between RED LION and BEAUTY JOY and as a result made contact with RED LION. HAPPY TOGETHER did not obtain clear running until after the 300 Metres. For a short distance approaching the 150 Metres raced tight between RED LION and BEAUTY JOY which shifted out slightly and as a result made contact with RED LION. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race. RED LION (H115): J Orman pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 900 Metres (see CHANCHENG GLORY). Passing the 400 Metres HAPPY TOGETHER endeavoured to obtain clear running between RED LION and BEAUTY JOY when there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in HAPPY TOGETHER making contact with RED LION and RED LION becoming unbalanced as its rider J Orman endeavoured to hold its position. A Badel, rider of HAPPY TOGETHER, was reprimanded and advised he must ensure that there is sufficient racing room where he is improving. A short distance later HAPPY TOGETHER was taken out when BEAUTY JOY shifted out before being corrected by its rider, resulting in HAPPY TOGETHER making further contact with RED LION. Bumped approaching the 150 Metres. STRAIGHT ARRON (G435): Sent for sampling post-race. LA CITY BLANCHE (G371): B Avdulla (BEAUTY JOY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1300 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of LA CITY BLANCHE, resulting in LA CITY BLANCHE striking the heels of BEAUTY JOY and blundering badly. B Avdulla was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 at Happy Valley. In addition, Jockey Avdulla was fined $60,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 1 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his neutral race riding record. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MOMENTS IN TIME (H474): Jumped only fairly. NIMBLE NIMBUS (E249): No report. SUNLIGHT POWER (H244): In the middle stages raced keenly. Lay in in the early part of the Home Straight when being shifted to the outside of CHANCHENG GLORY to obtain clear running.

HORSEPOWER (J431): Near the 150 Metres lay out and made contact with STAR PERFORMER which shifted in slightly. After the event, M Chadwick stated that whilst he was able to obtain cover during the race behind CIRCUIT JOLLY he was of the opinion that HORSEPOWER was disadvantaged by having no runner positioned to his inside as he believes HORSEPOWER races best when able to improve between runners as it did at its most recent start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PACKING BOLE (H246): Blundered on jumping. FAST RESPONDER (J295): Jumped awkwardly. Near the 250 Metres became unbalanced when crowded for room between FLYING TING LOK and AURORA PATCH (M F Poon) which shifted out. M F Poon was reprimanded. In this incident FAST RESPONDER lay out and away from AURORA PATCH and contributed to the interference. When questioned regarding his riding in the early stages J Orman stated that he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages as FAST RESPONDER had not finished the race off when ridden on the pace at its last start. He said near the 700 Metres when positioned to the outside of FLYING TING LOK he allowed LA FORZA to cross his mount to comply with his instructions and also to provide FAST RESPONDER with a horse to follow into the race. SUPER FORTUNE (G065): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LA FORZA (J285): Sent for sampling post-race. MARVEL AND GOLD (K109): Shortly after the start raced tight between STAR PERFORMER and PACKING BOLE which shifted out. After the event, Y L Chung stated that his mount did not respond to his riding in the early stages and became detached from the field. He added that MARVEL AND GOLD would be suited by being stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FLYING TING LOK (K228): No report. STAR PERFORMER (K207): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start between MARVEL AND GOLD and AURORA PATCH which shifted in slightly. Bumped near the 150 Metres. AURORA PATCH (K097): No report. CIRCUIT JOLLY (J506): Bumped at the start. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that CIRCUIT JOLLY had sustained a bone injury to its left hind fetlock. Before being allowed to race again, CIRCUIT JOLLY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. NORTHERN BEACHES (H266): Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with CIRCUIT JOLLY. CARROLL STREET (D489): Withdrawn on 28.3.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind). Before being allowed to race again, CARROLL STREET will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

KA YING RISING (J062): Sent for sampling post-race. CALIFORNIA SPANGLE (E314): After the event, B Avdulla reported that his mount responded only fairly in the Home Straight after leading and he had some concerns with the manner in which it finished the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA SPANGLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HELIOS EXPRESS (H302): Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race. LUCKY WITH YOU (E356): No report. MAGIC CONTROL (J333): After the event, H Bentley stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early stages, however, approaching the Home Turn commenced to race keenly. He said in the Home Straight MAGIC CONTROL did not respond to his riding which he attributed to the horse not running out the 1200 Metres in Group 2 company. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. COPARTNER PRANCE (H408): Raced keenly in the middle stages after being crossed by KA YING RISING. GORGEOUS WIN (J008): No report.

CAPITAL LEGEND (G333): Approaching the 100 Metres was eased when momentarily crowded between CALIFORNIA BLITZ and BLING BLING GENIUS (K Teetan) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. K Teetan was reprimanded. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight and the reason he elected to take a run to the inside of HAPPY UNIVERSE, H Bowman stated that after being taken wider near the 600 Metres when HAPPY UNIVERSE commenced to improve, CAPITAL LEGEND came under pressure and was responding only fairly to his riding at that point. He said after following HAPPY UNIVERSE into the Home Straight he elected to improve to that runner’s inside to avoid having to make more use of CAPITAL LEGEND to continue to shift out. He added CAPITAL LEGEND commenced to finish the race off reasonably well approaching the 100 Metres before being briefly crowded and its momentum haltered for a short distance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ENDUED (K033): Bumped shortly after the start. Approaching the 1300 Metres shifted in, made contact with WROTE A NEW PAGE and got its head up when being steadied by its rider. ENDUED then continued to race keenly in the early and middle stages. SOUTH STAR (K153): Trainer F C Lor advised that the instructions were to hold a midfield position but SOUTH STAR began well and was able to hold an on-pace position without having to make too much use of the horse to do so. Sent for sampling post-race. RICH HORSE (J191): Near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid THE AUSPICIOUS when racing keenly. MAX QUE (J514): Jumped awkwardly. In the early stages got its head up and raced keenly when being shifted behind runners from the outside barrier. After the event, L Ferraris stated that from the outside barrier he was obliged to settle back in the field. He said when the pace in the early stages of the race was run inside of standard time his mount did not travel well and did not finish off when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. VIRTUOUS PHANTOM (K147): Jumped only fairly. After the event, D McDonogh advised that in the Home Straight he was concerned with the action of the horse in front and as a result near the 150 Metres he eased it down from the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, VIRTUOUS PHANTOM will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WROTE A NEW PAGE (K226): Shortly after the start was bumped by ENDUED which shifted in and away from HE WAS YOU. Bumped approaching the 1300 Metres. Approaching the 200 Metres rider C L Chau fumbled his whip and after his whip accidentally made contact with K C Leung, rider of ONLY U, he was able to regather it a short distance after. CALIFORNIA BLITZ (J370): Briefly crowded approaching the 100 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BLING BLING GENIUS (J397): No report. THE AUSPICIOUS (K004): No report. HAPPY UNIVERSE (J533): Sent for sampling post-race. DRACO (J115): No report. ONLY U (J037): Jumped only fairly. HE WAS YOU (J547): After the event, A Badel confirmed that his instructions were to lead the event, similar to the manner in which it barrier trialed on 21 March 2025 where it led and won.

PACKING POWER (J284): Leaving the 1000 Metres, when racing ungenerously, blundered. C L Chau pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference over the concluding stages (see CHATEAUNEUF). CHATEAUNEUF (J219): K Teetan was fined the sum of $2,000 for failing to present himself in the Parade Ring by the required time. Bumped at the start. C L Chau (PACKING POWER) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of CHATEAUNEUF, resulting in CHATEAUNEUF having to check when it lost its rightful running. C L Chau was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 20 April 2025 and to expire on Thursday, 24 April 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Chau was fined $30,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his poor race riding record. KA YING VICTORY (H287): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. After the event, M F Poon confirmed that his instructions were to lead the event and ride his mount in a similar manner to when it was successful in a barrier trial on 11 March 2025. BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. CROSSBORDERPEGASUS (K008): H Bowman was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 1000 Metres (see SUNNY DA BEST). Hung in in the Home Straight and proved difficult to ride out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. SUNNY DA BEST (J118): H Bowman (CROSSBORDERPEGASUS) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1000 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of SUNNY DA BEST, contributing to SUNNY DA BEST having to be checked when crowded for room by CROSSBORDERPEGASUS. H Bowman was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 20 April 2025 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record. After the event, Z Purton stated that although his mount was interfered with near the 1000 Metres it finished the race off only fairly when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. AERIS NOVA (J534): Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race. FORTUNE SUPERNOVA (K287): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Lay in when placed under pressure in the early part of the Home Straight. MOJAVE DESERT (J330): After the event, L Ferraris stated that his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and over the concluding stages he was concerned there may be something amiss with MOJAVE DESERT. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MOJAVE DESERT was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, MOJAVE DESERT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. CALL ME GORGEOUS (K091): Between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. SAL (K267): Shortly after the start got its head up and became unbalanced when bumped by KA YING VICTORY which shifted in.

SKY TRUST (J161): In the early part of the Home Straight lay in when being shifted to the outside of ACROSS DA UNIVERSE to obtain clear running. CHARMING LEGEND (K127): When questioned H Bowman stated that from a wide barrier he was given the instructions to endeavour to obtain a midfield position with cover if possible. He said although CHARMING LEGEND began well, when YUEN LONG ELITE showed good pace to his inside, he endeavoured to obtain a midfield position as instructed. He said when caught wide in the Back Straight and CHARMING LEGEND was racing keenly he elected to restrain his mount further to obtain cover behind SKY TRUST in order to encourage his mount to settle. He said as a result CHARMING LEGEND was positioned at the rear of the field although it settled once it obtained cover. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, H Bowman stated that after placing his mount under full pressure near the 450 Metres CHARMING LEGEND responded well to his riding and when he was satisfied that CHARMING LEGEND was at its top he used the whip sparingly as it continued to respond to his hands and heels riding. Trainer C S Shum was contacted in relation to the instructions issued. Mr Shum confirmed that connections had requested the horse be ridden in a midfield position in the early stages as CHARMING LEGEND had not finished the race off at its previous race start when ridden in a forward position due to it racing too keenly. After considering his explanation, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Bowman were reasonable in the circumstances. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SUPERB KID (H298): Shortly after the start was crowded by SUGAR BALL which shifted in and away from ANOTHER WORLD. SPICY GOLD (H440): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433): No report. STORMING DRAGON (J237): Jumped only fairly. YUEN LONG ELITE (J272): After the event, M L Yeung stated that from a wide barrier his instructions were to hold a handy position. He said after riding his mount along in the early stages to comply with his instructions, he was caught wide and as a result he elected to continue forward and cross to the lead to avoid covering additional ground. Sent for sampling post-race. ANOTHER WORLD (K005): Sent for sampling post-race. AUTOMATED (K177): No report. WITHOUT DELAY (K262): No report. ACROSS DA UNIVERSE (J328): Approaching the 200 Metres shifted out and away from AUTOMATED, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten. SUGAR BALL (H394): Bumped shortly after the start and shifted in.