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Race Meeting: 19/01/2025 (Sun)
11 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:30

Going Information

Sha Tin - Turf A Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6) GOOD TO FIRM(Race 7,8,9,10,11)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.71(as of 11:30 am)

Meeting Stewards

The Hon Martin Liao GBM GBS JP (Chairman)
The Hon Geoffrey Ma Tao Li GBM
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

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Race:1 (356) BEAT THE CLOCK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 DASHING DRAGON (J464) B Thompson Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by FUN N GLORY which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race.
1 2 BLAZING WIND (J157) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 I AM THE BOSS (H446) A Hamelin For some distance approaching the 250 Metres attempted a narrow run between DIVINE MOONLIGHT and FUN N GLORY. When FUN N GLORY (K Teetan) lay in slightly near the 250 Metres, I AM THE BOSS was checked when awkwardly placed close to the heels of FUN N GLORY and as a result lost ground. K Teetan was advised to exercise more care. However, the Stewards found that the run I AM THE BOSS was improving into was tight which contributed to the incident.
10 5 DIVINE MOONLIGHT (K119) B Shinn After the event, B Shinn stated that after obtaining the lead DIVINE MOONLIGHT, which was having its first race start, did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, would derive benefit from today’s race experience. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 6 FIT BEAUTY (J483) A Atzeni Throughout the event raced ungenerously and got its head up near the 1000 Metres when positioned close to TACTICAL COMMAND. Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, FIT BEAUTY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 7 MUSANG KING (K068) C L Chau (-2) Bumped at the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2 8 TOP DRAGON (J481) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 250 Metres was momentarily crowded between TALENTS SUPREMO and I AM THE BOSS which shifted out slightly. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 9 GREAT SPIRIT (J155) M F Poon Near the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of FIT BEAUTY. After the event, M F Poon stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to settle further back to obtain cover behind FIT BEAUTY. He added that in the Home Straight his mount ran on fairly and attempted to jump a section on the track near the 170 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 10 ALL EYES ON ME (J453) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
8 11 MEEPMEEP (H234) B Avdulla After the event, B Avdulla stated that his mount jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start blundered badly and as a consequence became unbalanced and lost ground. He added that MEEPMEEP settled further back in the field than had been intended but finished the race off reasonably well and he was not too disappointed with the performance of the horse. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 12 TACTICAL COMMAND (H197) A Badel After the event, A Badel stated that from a favourable barrier TACTICAL COMMAND was able to hold a more forward position than it did at its most recent start.
5 13 FUN N GLORY (G003) K Teetan Shifted in abruptly at the start. Near the 900 Metres was eased when crossed by DIVINE MOONLIGHT (B Shinn) which shifted in when not quite clear. B Shinn was advised to exercise more care.
4 14 TALENTS SUPREMO (H133) C Williams No report.
WV-A 4 CALIFORNIA BLITZ (J370) M Chadwick After arriving at the barriers was kicked by another runner. Acting on veterinary advice that CALIFORNIA BLITZ was not suitable to race, the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA BLITZ will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:2 (357) PENIAPHOBIA HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 SKY JOY (K026) C L Chau (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
9 2 SUNNY DARLING (J171) C Y Ho Approaching the 900 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by SPICY STANDARD which shifted in before being corrected by its rider B Avdulla. After the event, C Y Ho stated that despite riding his mount along in the early stages SUNNY DARLING did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. He said in a recent barrier trial on 10 January 2025 SUNNY DARLING had performed in a similar manner and, in his opinion, shows better pace when racing on the All Weather surface.
4 3 BEAUTY MISSILE (H123) A Hamelin Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
12 4 CHILL MASTER (J319) A Pouchin Jumped only fairly. Near the 750 Metres and again after the 600 Metres became unbalanced when racing tight to the inside of FLASH CURRENT. Near the 350 Metres was shifted to the outside of FLASH CURRENT to obtain clear running. Near the 200 Metres was steadied when unable to continue to proceed forward between SUNNY DARLING and FLASH CURRENT which shifted out.
8 5 FLASH CURRENT (J500) K C Leung Near the 800 Metres was briefly crowded by QUICK CONTRIBUTION which lay in. From the 400 Metres until the 50 Metres was badly held up for clear running.
14 6 NOBLE GO (K053) A Atzeni When commencing to give ground near the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded by FLASH CURRENT (K C Leung) which, after being held up behind SPICY STANDARD, then shifted in to obtain clear running to the inside of SPICY STANDARD as that runner also shifted in. K C Leung was reprimanded.
3 7 QUICK CONTRIBUTION (K112) H Bowman No report.
5 8 RAGING RAPIDS (J228) A Badel Near the 900 Metres was bumped when it shifted in.
10 9 SPICY STANDARD (J520) B Avdulla Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
11 10 VICTORY PATCH (J415) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
6 11 WITH A SMILE (K136) Z Purton Making the Home Turn was crowded for room by SKY JOY which, after being taken in slightly by NOBLE GO (A Atzeni), then shifted in and away from that runner slightly. A Atzeni was reprimanded. For some distance near the 450 Metres raced tight to the inside of SKY JOY which continued to lay in despite the efforts of its rider. Over the final 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running and as a result could not be ridden out over the concluding stages.
2 12 BIENVENUE (J490) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly. Near the 900 Metres was bumped by RAGING RAPIDS and as a result was steadied. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 13 LOVING VIBES (J359) K Teetan No report.
13 14 ORIENTAL TYCOON (J112) H T Mo (-2) Shifted out on jumping.

Race:3 (358) HELENE PARAGON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 FLYING LUCK (J339) B Shinn Made contact with a rail on the way to the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 2 BALLISTIC WIN (J040) B Thompson Between the 500 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.
6 3 BRIGHT INHERITANCE (J215) H Bowman Jumped awkwardly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
10 4 MATSU VICTOR (H472) J McDonald When questioned, J McDonald stated that the instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said when MATSU VICTOR commenced well, he was caught wide in the early stages and initially endeavoured to obtain cover behind SMART BEAUTY. He said when unable to obtain cover and when the pace of the event was being run inside of standard time, he was obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 5 MASSIVE ACTION (E445) H T Mo (-2) No report.
3 6 MIGHTY STRENGTH (H450) M F Poon Shortly after the start raced tight to the inside of CHATER GOLD which lay in.
9 7 CELTIC TIMES (G230) K C Leung No report.
1 8 GOLD MASTER (J389) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
13 9 STORM RUNNER (J452) C L Chau (-2) No report.
11 10 CARRYON SMILING (J392) K De Melo After the event, K De Melo reported that the intention was to hold a slightly more forward position than at its previous race start. He said in the early stages when racing to the outside of STORM RUNNER and CELTIC TIMES, he was obliged to continue forward to cross those runners to avoid racing wide. He said as a result he was obliged to make some use of his mount to do so which caused CARRYON SMILING to race keenly in the early stages. Trainer W Y So confirmed the instructions issued.
8 11 CHATER GOLD (J004) C Williams Between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running.
4 12 MISTER DAPPER (H376) A Pouchin Jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start raced tight between FLYING LUCK and CARRYON SMILING which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2 13 SUNDAY'S SERENADE (J231) K Teetan Held up making the Home Turn. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 14 SMART BEAUTY (G477) Y L Chung (-3) No report.

Race:4 (359) WAIKUKU HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
14 1 FUN TOGETHER (H041) L Ferraris After the event, L Ferraris stated that from a wide barrier he was obliged to make use of his mount to take up a position outside the lead. He said when placed under pressure in the Home Straight, under its top weight of 135 lbs, FUN TOGETHER did not respond to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 2 LESLIE (E471) J McDonald From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running.
10 3 SECOND TO NONE (H319) C Y Ho After the event, C Y Ho reported that despite riding his mount along in the early stages it failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position as instructed. 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, SECOND TO NONE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 4 FANTASTIC FUN (J364) B Shinn Bumped at the start.
2 5 BRILLIANT EXPRESS (J321) H Bowman Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 6 ETALON OR (J273) A Badel Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was bumped by WORLD HERO and became unbalanced.
8 7 TOP TIME (K006) K De Melo On jumping was crowded between FUN TOGETHER and LESLIE, both of which shifted ground. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
11 8 MR JUSTICE (K072) H Bentley Lay in near the 400 Metres, was bumped and became unbalanced.
5 9 STRATHPEFFER (H095) L Hewitson Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Near the 300 Metres was bumped and taken out by FORERUNNER which shifted out to improve.
1 10 FORERUNNER (G465) C Williams Near the 300 Metres shifted out and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 11 PATCH OF STARS (J343) K C Leung Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. PATCH OF STARS, which had been held up, was disappointed for clear running after the 400 Metres between STRATHPEFFER and MR JUSTICE which lay in. As a result, PATCH OF STARS made contact with MR JUSTICE and became unbalanced.
6 12 EURO ROCKS (H153) C L Chau (-2) Lay in shortly after the start and was bumped. After the 400 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of FUN TOGETHER. After the event, C L Chau confirmed that he was instructed to take up a forward position on his mount.
13 13 WORLD HERO (J413) A Pouchin Shortly after the start was bumped by EURO ROCKS which lay in before being corrected by its rider. When giving ground after the 200 Metres raced tight to the inside of FUN TOGETHER .
12 14 PERFECTO MOMENTS (J003) Y L Chung (-3) Shortly after the start was crowded between STRATHPEFFER which shifted out slightly and FANTASTIC FUN which shifted in after making contact with PATCH OF STARS. After the event, Y L Chung confirmed that from an inside barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position.

Race:5 (360) SEASONS BLOOM HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 BEAUTY GLORY (E459) Y L Chung (-3) Sent for sampling post-race.
13 2 JOLLY RULER (E346) J McDonald Approaching the 1000 Metres was taken wider by CIRCUIT MAXIMUS which shifted out when being corrected by its rider. After the event, J McDonald stated that the instructions were to hold a forward position, however, JOLLY RULER raced wide and without cover for the majority of the race and as a result gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 3 GALVANIC (H147) B Shinn Between the 350 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running. When being shifted to the outside of JOLLY RULER near the 200 Metres made contact with GALE SAGA.
1 4 MR ENERGIA (J239) Z Purton From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of SMILING COLLECTOR. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 5 PATCH OF TIME (H483) K Teetan Bumped at the start.
14 6 SPORTIC WARRIOR (J385) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by PATCH OF TIME which shifted in after being bumped by NOBLE FANS. After the event, A Atzeni reported that when he felt there may be something amiss with his mount in the Home Straight he eased it down from the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SPORTIC WARRIOR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SPORTIC WARRIOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
12 7 NOBLE FANS (K038) B Avdulla Shifted out near the 450 Metres and was bumped. Near the 250 Metres was steadied when crowded between GALE SAGA (C L Chau) which shifted in slightly and GALVANIC (B Shinn) which shifted out when improving to the outside of JOLLY RULER. C L Chau was advised to exercise more care. B Shinn was severely reprimanded. After the event, B Avdulla could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 8 SMILING COLLECTOR (G128) H Bentley No report.
4 9 JUMBO FORTUNE (G195) M F Poon No report.
9 10 GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY (K002) C Y Ho From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
11 11 LUCKY IMPACT (J337) K C Leung Lay out in the Home Straight and proved difficult to ride out.
7 12 GALE SAGA (J152) C L Chau (-2) Near the 450 Metres was bumped when taken wider by NOBLE FANS which shifted out to improve. Bumped near the 200 Metres.
5 13 BEAUTIFUL WIN (J250) K De Melo Slow to begin. After the event, K De Melo reported that his mount lay out in the Home Straight and as a result he pulled his whip through to his left hand near the 250 Metres.
10 14 CIRCUIT MAXIMUS (J347) H T Mo (-2) After the event, H T Mo stated that the horse had a tendency of being slow to begin in its recent starts and for this reason sheepskin cheek pieces were added to its gear. He said CIRCUIT MAXIMUS jumped well today and when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to continue forward to avoid covering additional ground. He said as a consequence CIRCUIT MAXIMUS raced in a more forward position than anticipated. Noted to be lame in its right front leg after the race. Before being allowed to race again, CIRCUIT MAXIMUS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
WV SHAMUS STORM (K031) A Atzeni Withdrawn on 18.1.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (heart irregularity) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter SPORTIC WARRIOR. Before being allowed to race again, SHAMUS STORM will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:6 (361) THE CENTENARY SPRINT CUP (Sec1) Group One 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 KA YING RISING (J062) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
8 2 VICTOR THE WINNER (G404) K C Leung No report.
2 3 HELIOS EXPRESS (H302) H Bowman From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 4 HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE (H093) J McDonald Bumped at the start.
4 5 INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301) B Avdulla From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres was held up for clear running.
5 6 LUCKY WITH YOU (E356) A Atzeni No report.
7 7 BEAUTY WAVES (H294) B Shinn A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 8 MAGIC CONTROL (J333) C Williams Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped by HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE which shifted out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:7 (362) SOUND PRINT HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 SUPERB BOY (G335) H Bowman Near the 50 Metres was steadied when crowded between LIGHT YEARS CHARM which shifted out slightly and made contact with SUPERB BOY and GRACIOUS EXPRESS which, after being initially bumped by EVERYONE’S STAR, was then taken in by that runner when EVERYONE’S STAR shifted in and away from ARMOUR WAR EAGLE when that runner became badly unbalanced.
5 2 GRACIOUS EXPRESS (J188) J McDonald Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres was bumped on a number of occasions as LIGHT YEARS CHARM endeavoured to obtain clear running to its inside. Near the 50 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by EVERYONE’S STAR.
14 3 PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300) B Shinn Jumped only fairly. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned behind ARMOUR WAR EAGLE and CHAIN OF GOLD. After the event, B Shinn stated that his mount raced "flat” today. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 4 WINNING GOLD (H461) K De Melo No report.
8 5 CHAIN OF GOLD (J138) C Williams Near the 150 Metres became held up for clear running behind GRACIOUS EXPRESS and after being shifted to the outside of that runner after the 100 Metres was then checked when ARMOUR WAR EAGLE shifted in abruptly.
2 6 RISING FROM ASHES (G209) A Hamelin Crowded near the 1000 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 7 LIVEANDLETLIVE (K156) Y L Chung (-3) Shortly after the start was momentarily crowded by ARMOUR WAR EAGLE which shifted in. Near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid FIND MY LOVE. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 8 EVERYONE'S STAR (K172) K C Leung From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid ARMOUR WAR EAGLE. Near the 50 Metres shifted in and away from ARMOUR WAR EAGLE and made contact with GRACIOUS EXPRESS.
3 9 LIGHT YEARS CHARM (K130) Z Purton Near the 50 Metres became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters. When questioned, Z Purton stated that making the Home Turn he had observed GRACIOUS EXPRESS come under pressure and lay out slightly. He said as a result when his mount had been held up for clear running he endeavoured to improve into a narrow run between SUPERB BOY and GRACIOUS EXPRESS and as a result made contact with GRACIOUS EXPRESS between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres. He further stated that near the 300 Metres when GRACIOUS EXPRESS shifted out slightly he then again endeavoured to obtain clear running between SUPERB BOY and GRACIOUS EXPRESS but was prevented from doing so when both runners shifted ground which resulted in his mount being held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and near the 150 Metres when it shifted to the inside of SUPERB BOY. Whilst the Stewards accepted that Z Purton was riding in a competitive manner, he was asked to exercise more care in similar circumstances and not to attempt to force running for a prolonged distance. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 10 NAMJONG KINGDOM (K015) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly.
6 11 FIND MY LOVE (H110) A Pouchin Near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from PATCH OF COSMO.
1 12 PATCH OF COSMO (J357) M Chadwick Near the 1300 Metres, when racing keenly, was eased to avoid SUPERB BOY which shifted in. Near the 1000 Metres was eased when racing tight to the inside of GRACIOUS EXPRESS. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 13 ARMOUR WAR EAGLE (J039) L Hewitson Shifted in at the start and was bumped. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1000 Metres was checked to avoid THUNDER BLINK which was taken out by RISING FROM ASHES when that runner was taken out by LIGHT YEARS CHARM (Z Purton). Z Purton was advised to exercise more care. L Hewitson pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 150 Metres whilst riding his mount along he endeavoured to obtain a run to the inside of RISING FROM ASHES when there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in ARMOUR WAR EAGLE having to be checked away from RISING FROM ASHES and shortly after he endeavoured to shift his mount to the outside of RISING FROM ASHES to improve between PATCH OF COSMO and RISING FROM ASHES where there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in ARMOUR WAR EAGLE striking the heels of RISING FROM ASHES, blundering and almost falling and also resulting in CHAIN OF GOLD, which was racing to the inside of EVERYONE’S STAR, being checked and PRESTIGE ALWAYS, which was following ARMOUR WAR EAGLE having to be checked. L Hewitson was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 and to expire on Monday, 17 February 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Hewitson was fined $40,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 3 and the consequences grade 3 and also considered his very good race riding record. When questioned regarding his riding making the Home Turn and the reason he elected to improve to the inside of LIVEANDLETLIVE, L Hewitson stated that at its previous race start ARMOUR WAR EAGLE had improved down the outside and, in his opinion, its run ended as it was exposed too early in the Home Straight. He said today his instructions were to endeavour to save the horse up for a run later in the Home Straight and if possible to make ground in between runners. He said as a result making the Home Turn he elected to improve to the inside of LIVEANDLETLIVE but near the 350 Metres became held up behind PATCH OF COSMO. He said as a result he was obliged to steady his mount until he improved into a narrow run to the inside of PATCH OF COSMO approaching the 200 Metres. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued and stated that since he took over the training of the horse this season its best runs had been when ridden in this manner.
13 14 THUNDER BLINK (J019) M F Poon Crowded near the 1000 Metres.

Race:8 (363) THE STEWARDS' CUP (Sec1) Group One 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 VOYAGE BUBBLE (E436) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
8 2 CALIFORNIA SPANGLE (E314) B Avdulla After the event, B Avdulla reported that after having a comfortable run in the lead his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 3 BEAUTY ETERNAL (H008) Z Purton No report.
4 4 BEAUTY JOY (E058) K C Leung In the early stages raced ungenerously and got its head up. Near the 800 Metres again got its head up when being steadied away from CHANCHENG GLORY.
2 5 GALAXY PATCH (H399) B Shinn Jumped only fairly. Held up for a short distance near the 400 Metres. Lay in over the final 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 6 CHANCHENG GLORY (H212) C Y Ho Near the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid VOYAGE BUBBLE. For some distance after the 100 Metres was taken in by GALAXY PATCH (B Shinn) and near the 50 Metres was steadied away to avoid GALAXY PATCH. B Shinn was reprimanded.
3 7 RED LION (H115) H Bowman No report.
7 8 PATCH OF THETA (H485) K Teetan Raced keenly in the middle stages.

Race:9 (364) MR VITALITY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 PACKING POWER (J284) C Y Ho After the event, C Y Ho stated that the instructions were to find cover on his mount as connections were looking to have the horse to settle with a view to stepping it up in distance for its next race start. He said in the early stages after being crossed, PACKING POWER did not appreciate racing behind other runners and then in the Home Straight lay in whilst giving ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 2 SEASONS WIT (H223) B Shinn Jumped awkwardly and then bumped with KA YING SUPERB. From the 400 Metres to the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Again approaching the 150 Metres became held up for clear running behind KA YING SUPERB which was giving ground and as a result could not be tested until near the 50 Metres.
2 3 SKY TRUST (J161) H Bowman When being shifted across behind runners in the early stages, SKY TRUST became unbalanced when it lowered its head. After the event, H Bowman reported that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions as SKY TRUST had performed well previously when being ridden in this manner and also in its most recent barrier trial conducted on 3 January 2025. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 4 BUNDLE AWARD (K020) J McDonald On arrival at the Start, it was noted that BUNDLE AWARD had lost its left front plate. This plate was refitted. BUNDLE AWARD was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Near the 500 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded between UP WITH CHARM and MIDORI FUJI which shifted out to improve. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 5 SPANISH FLAME (K013) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly. When finishing the race off well was steadied approaching the winning post to avoid WINNING WING which shifted in slightly. When questioned, A Atzeni stated that his mount, which was having its second race start, raced keenly and when positioned to the inside of SEASONS WIT near the 800 Metres, he elected to restrain his mount when SPANISH FLAME was reluctant to hold its position to the inside of SEASONS WIT.
13 6 EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (H170) C L Chau (-2) No report.
3 7 SOLID IMPACT (E447) A Badel No report.
11 8 LOST CHILD (G461) C Williams Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.
6 9 ROMANTIC SON (J537) Z Purton Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 10 NEW FOREST (K094) L Hewitson No report.
14 11 UP WITH CHARM (K139) A Pouchin No report.
5 12 WINNING WING (K129) H T Mo (-2) No report.
12 13 MIDORI FUJI (J432) B Thompson No report.
7 14 KA YING SUPERB (J091) M Chadwick Bumped at the start.

Race:10 (365) ABLE FRIEND HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 2000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 SENOR TOBA (G103) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
3 2 STUNNING PEACH (J301) Z Purton No report.
4 3 MICKLEY (K082) H Bowman Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the right side of its barrier. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 4 WINNING DRAGON (E461) B Avdulla After the event, B Avdulla reported that near the 150 Metres his mount shifted out and as a result he was obliged to stop riding and straighten it. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 5 BRAVEHEARTS (H389) M F Poon At declaration time L Ferraris was erroneously declared as the rider of BRAVEHEARTS. The Stewards acceded to a request by Trainer M Newnham soon after declarations to replace Jockey Ferraris with Jockey M F Poon as Jockey Poon had been engaged to ride the horse. For this error, Mr Newnham was fined the sum of $5,000.
13 6 ROMANTIC THOR (K012) J McDonald After the event, J McDonald could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ROMANTIC THOR was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, ROMANTIC THOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 7 THE BEST PEACH (H139) B Thompson Shortly after the start was bumped.
12 8 CAMBRIDGE (K085) B Shinn No report.
14 9 NATURAL STORM (C461) A Hamelin Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. The performance of NATURAL STORM, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, NATURAL STORM 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.
11 10 NOBLE PURSUIT (H324) C Williams On jumping was bumped on the hindquarters. 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, NOBLE PURSUIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
1 11 NOISY BOY (J536) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 NAVAL FORCE (K158) K Teetan Jumped awkwardly.
10 13 SAMARKAND (H070) L Hewitson No report.
7 14 SUPREME AGILITY (J267) A Badel From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:11 (366) AEROVELOCITY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 LADY'S CHOICE (H155) J McDonald Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 2 DREAM WINNER (H308) L Ferraris Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
11 3 INVINCIBLE SHIELD (K168) C Y Ho Near the 300 Metres was momentarily crowded between VICTORY SKY and STORMING DRAGON, both of which shifted ground slightly. After the event, C Y Ho reported that he was not given any specific instructions. He said when unable to obtain cover INVINCIBLE SHIELD raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 4 HOLMES A COURT (J511) A Pouchin No report.
5 5 STORMING DRAGON (J237) B Shinn On jumping was bumped by DREAM WINNER which shifted out. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 6 MAJESTIC EXPRESS (J244) B Avdulla No report.
12 7 SUNNYVALE (K036) K De Melo Near the 100 Metres raced tight to the inside of DREAM WINNER which shifted in when giving ground.
1 9 PRINCE OF PORTY (H009) M F Poon Sent for sampling post-race.
9 10 TIMES TABLE (J230) B Thompson On jumping was checked when crowded between FUN ELITE which was taken out by LADY’S CHOICE and AURIO which shifted in abruptly.
7 11 AURIO (K056) C Williams After being placed into the starting gates reared, was removed and passed suitable to start. Before being allowed to race again, AURIO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Shifted in abruptly on jumping and was bumped. Making the Home Turn was held up for clear running behind HOLMES A COURT. Leaving the 400 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of HOLMES A COURT to obtain clear running.
6 12 FUN ELITE (J042) L Hewitson Crowded at the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 13 VICTORY SKY (J540) K C Leung From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 14 MEOWTH (J487) M Chadwick Near the 500 Metres was eased to avoid PRINCE OF PORTY when PRINCE OF PORTY shifted out to improve. After the event, M Chadwick reported that his mount failed to travel after crossing HOLMES A COURT in the middle stages and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
WV-A 8 HALO OF SUCCESS (K133) A Atzeni Reared after being placed into the starting gates and struck its head. Acting on veterinary advice that HALO OF SUCCESS was not suitable to race, the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. The Stewards ruled that HALO OF SUCCESS will be required to attend barrier practice to the satisfaction of the Starter prior to performing satisfactorily in a barrier trial and being subjected to an official veterinary examination before allowed to race again.

General

1.

After the running of Race 7, the track classification was officially changed from "Good” to "Good to Firm”. This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective. As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 7 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm”.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of CERVIN, PEGASUS GENERAL, PODIUM, GOLDEN RISE, FORTUNE WHISKEY, MIGHTY COMMANDER, THE AZURE, NINJA DERBY, BEAUTY LIGHT, JUDY’S GREAT, CIRCUIT DUFFY, HAPPY SOUL, SPIRIT OF PEACE, FIREFOOT, AMAZING AWARD, HAPPY TOGETHER, MOMENTS IN TIME, HELENE FEELING, ETERNAL FORTUNE, SPICY GOLD, SPEED DRAGON, CALIFORNIATOTALITY and SUPER UNICORN (8.1.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 1
CALIFORNIA BLITZ at barriers on veterinary advice

Race 5
SHAMUS STORM on 18.1.25 on veterinary advice

Race 11
HALO OF SUCCESS at barriers on veterinary advice

2. Fines

Race 7
L Hewitson (ARMOUR WAR EAGLE): $40,000 for careless riding near the 150 Metres

Race 10
Trainer M Newnham (BRAVEHEARTS): $5,000 for a declaration error

3. Severe Reprimand

Race 5
B Shinn (GALVANIC) for shifting out near the 250 Metres

4. Reprimands

Race 2
K C Leung (FLASH CURRENT) for shifting in near the 300 Metres
A Atzeni (NOBLE GO) for shifting in making the Home Turn

Race 8
B Shinn (GALAXY PATCH) for shifting in near the 50 Metres

5. Warnings

Race 1
K Teetan (FUN N GLORY) for shifting in near the 250 Metres
B Shinn (DIVINE MOONLIGHT) for shifting in near the 900 Metres

Race 5
C L Chau (GALE SAGA) for shifting in near the 250 Metres

Race 7
Z Purton (LIGHT YEARS CHARM) for attempting to shift out in the early part of the Home Straight
Z Purton (LIGHT YEARS CHARM) for shifting out near the 1000 Metres

6. Suspension

Race 7
L Hewitson (ARMOUR WAR EAGLE) for careless riding near the 150 Metres (from Wednesday, 12 February 2025 until Monday, 17 February 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

7. Bleeder

Race 1
FIT BEAUTY

8. Irregular Heart Rhythm

Race 5
SHAMUS STORM

9. Stalls Test

Race 11
AURIO (barrier manners)

10. Barrier Trials

Race 1
FIT BEAUTY (bleeder)

Race 5
SPORTIC WARRIOR (unacceptable performance)
SHAMUS STORM (heart irregularity)

Race 10
ROMANTIC THOR (disappointing performance)
NATURAL STORM (unacceptable performance)

Race 11
HALO OF SUCCESS (barrier manners)

11. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
CALIFORNIA BLITZ
FIT BEAUTY

Race 4
SECOND TO NONE

Race 5
SPORTIC WARRIOR
CIRCUIT MAXIMUS
SHAMUS STORM

Race 10
ROMANTIC THOR
NATURAL STORM
NOBLE PURSUIT

Race 11
HALO OF SUCCESS

12. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 5.