41 Race 9 - HKJC World Pool Grand Handicap (1100m) Wiggum 10/03/2025 MORPSlow to begin. Grand Larceny 15/10/2025 CAUL Hung in under pressure in the straight and was held up for clear running from the 400m. Continued to hang in under pressure and proved difficult to move to the outside of a runer to secure clear running and as a result was awkwardly placed on the heels of that horse until passing the 100m. Miss Icelandic 14/06/2025 SANH Near the 100m was momentarily tightened for room between Stoli Bolli 23/10/2025 GEEL From the 400m had difficulty obtaining clear running until shifting out. When questioned, rider Blake Shinn reported he had been given no specific instructions and after not beginning well, he was happy to maintain a position behind the eventual leader, Naval Academy. Further, when questioned as to whether there was an opportunity to shift to the inside of Naval Academy on straightening, Rider B Shinn reported that he had not considered this at the time, as he felt he was always going to obtain a position to Naval Academy’s outside in the straight. Fission 26/09/2025 M V Shifted in on jumping away, making contact. Near the 700m was eased when awkwardly placed close to heels. Held up from the 300m and went to the line not being fully tested. Yaldi (NZ) 29/10/2025 BDGO Began awkwardly. Balastier 7/09/2025 BDGO Raced keenly in the lead. Sweethearted 26/04/2025 MORPJAA and shortly after lost its position when tightened by other runners. Sparkling 31/05/2025 CAUL Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Gracie’s Rain 17/05/2025 FLEM Began awkwardly Latin Lover (IRE) 17/10/2025 PAKM Change of tactics – To be ridden further back. Slow to begin and was then hampered by Codigo, which shifted out. Settled at the rear. When questioned regarding the improved performance trainer Angus Townley explained the gelding appreciated a drop back in distance, ridden towards the rear of the field and the softer track conditions. Just Like Gaby 15/10/2025 CAUL Approaching the winning post raced in restricted room when crowded by another runner. Actuality 12/10/2025 SEYM Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Haraldus 18/06/2025 SANH Fractious in the barriers. Began awkwardly and lost ground (3L). Near the 200m was awkward on heels. From the 150m until passing the 100m was then in restricted room. Flux 19/10/2025 HSHMRaced three wide without cover throughout. Imminance 26/10/2025 SALE Change of tactics - If begins well to be ridden more forward. Settled in a handy position Explore the 2025 Melbourne Cup Carnival Map Here
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