The racing incident report details multiple instances of bumping and interference among the horses during the race, particularly near the 900-metre mark. Notable incidents include Horse No. 1 ELEGANT LIFE and Horse No. 11 SPORTIC WARRIOR being involved in bumping, with SPORTIC WARRIOR also causing unbalance to Horse No. 2 HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER. Horse No. 3 ISLAND BREEZES was crowded and steadied due to shifting runners, with jockey K Teetan advised to exercise more care despite correcting his mount. Horse No. 5 SPICY SPANGLE was checked after being crowded by Horse No. 6 KING ALLOY, whose jockey R Kingscote was reprimanded for careless riding near the 200 metres.
Several horses, including ALWAYS MY FOLKS (No. 8) and MACANESE MASTER (No. 9), experienced bumping near the final stages of the race, with both No. 1 ELEGANT LIFE and No. 9 MACANESE MASTER sent for post-race sampling. Veterinary inspections following the race revealed no significant findings for the horses checked. The report also highlights jockeys’ strategic decisions, such as M L Yeung on Horse No. 12 CAMP FIRE riding conservatively to avoid covering extra ground amid the race dynamics. Overall, the report emphasizes the importance of maintaining clear distances and careful riding to minimize interference during the race.
