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03 Nov - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 5 - ELEANOR HANDICAP
Sunday, November 03, 2024, Sha Tin, 15:00
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1400M
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J396  THRIVING BROTHERS  13/10/2024   97  THRIVING BROTHERS (J396) near the 500M was bumped - Race 097.
2 H403  RUN RUN TIMING  06/10/2024   82  RUN RUN TIMING (H403) crowded for room on jumping. After the race, rider reported that as a result of that incident his mount got further back in the field than was planned. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 082.
3 H124  MAJESTIC COLOUR  23/10/2024   125  MAJESTIC COLOUR (H124) near the 900M was steadied. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 125.
4 J420  MARKWIN  06/10/2024   80  MARKWIN (J420) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After passing the 400M was held up for clear running until near the 200M. After passing the 100M, when finishing off strongly, shifted out to obtain clear running and made contact with a runner. When questioned, rider explained that he had specific instructions to ride his mount with cover with a view to ensuring his mount could finish the race off strongly. He said entering the Home Straight near the 400M he was initially endeavouring to try and shift out to obtain clear running between runners, however, was unable to do so without causing interference to another runner in the process as he was not sufficiently clear. He further stated that after being held up for some distance he made the only other decision available to him which was to shift back in to secure a run inside. He added that he then had difficulty again inside the final 100M obtaining clear running between the eventual winner and the 3rd placegetter. Trainer confirmed the pre-race instructions. The Stewards, having the benefit of considering his explanation and reviewing the patrol films, were satisfied that his explanation for his decision-making in the early part of the Home Straight was reasonable in that instance - Race 080.
5 J440  CLASSIC CENTURY  13/10/2024   97  CLASSIC CENTURY (J440) shifted out near the 500M and was bumped - Race 097.
6 G112  LUCKY GOLD  08/09/2024   8  LUCKY GOLD (G112) near the 600M was steadied. The next day was reported to be lame in its left front leg. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 008.
7 J349  PATCH OF LUCKY  20/10/2024   113  PATCH OF LUCKY (J349) prior to the start being effected reared, got both front legs over the starting gates and also struck its head and sustained a small abrasion to its upper gum. Was examined by the vet who said that the horse was not suitable to race. Was withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on that advice. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 113.
8 J278  DRAGON JOY  20/10/2024   116  DRAGON JOY (J278) jumped only fairly and then was crowded. Then was shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier in the early stages - Race 116.
9 G078  CIRCUIT MIGHTY  28/09/2024   60  --
10 J131  CALIFORNIA MOXIE  20/10/2024   112  CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131) was slow to begin. When questioned regarding his riding out, rider stated that over the concluding stages his mount raced in restricted room between two runners, both of which shifted ground slightly. He said that resulted in him not being able to fully test his mount towards the finish. Finished 6th and rider was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race - Race 112.
11 H177  MASTER OF ALL  13/10/2024   97  MASTER OF ALL (H177) near the 900M was steadied away from a runner - Race 097.
12 H419  WINDICATOR FAMILY  14/07/2024   827  --
13 J098  TAKE ACTION  28/09/2024   59  TAKE ACTION (J098) shifted in at the start and was bumped. From the 400M until approaching the 300M was held up for clear running - Race 059.
14 J146  YODA'S CHOICE  13/10/2024   96  YODA'S CHOICE (J146) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 096.
Standby Horse
1 J176  YEE CHEONG RAIDER  20/10/2024   113  YEE CHEONG RAIDER (J176) was slow to begin - Race 113.
2 E413  YOU'REMYEVERYTHING  09/10/2024   90  --