Sha Tin:
Race 3 - SHA TIN HOI HANDICAP
Saturday, May 31, 2025, Sha Tin, 13:30
Turf, "B" Course, 1200M, Good
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J089  LUCKY SYMPHONY  04/05/2025   641  --
2 K277  BETTER AND BETTER  04/05/2025   641  BETTER AND BETTER (K277) jumped only fairly. Over the concluding stages made contact with a runner due to both runners shifting ground. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 641.
3 K282  DIRIYA  27/04/2025   621  DIRIYA (K282) bumped on jumping. Between the 400M and the 300M was held up for clear running behind a runner - Race 621.
4 J311  HAPPY PARK  10/05/2025   664  HAPPY PARK (J311) approaching the 800M was steadied. After the event rider stated that his mount did not travel well during the event and he was disappointed with its finishing effort in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 664.
5 K275  INCREDIBLE MOMENT  14/05/2025   674  INCREDIBLE MOMENT (K275) approaching the 50M shifted out when racing greenly and as a result was steadied. The Stewards attributed the racing manners of the horse to be the principal reason for the horse being steadied - Race 674.
6 K146  LUCKY MY WAY  27/04/2025   621  LUCKY MY WAY (K146) jumped awkwardly and then shortly after the start was crowded. Approaching the 300M was disappointed for clear running to the inside of a runner. Approaching the 150M was steadied to avoid that runner. Prior to declaring weighed-in the Stewards gave consideration if there were grounds for a protest/objection on behalf of the horse against the 2nd placegetter being declared 2nd placegetter due to incidents that occurred approaching the 300M and approaching the 150M. When the Stewards were satisfied there were not sufficient grounds having regard to the margin of 1 ¼ lengths between the two horses at the finish weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge - Race 621.
7 K040  PRESTIGE HALL      --
8 K280  SMART FAT CAT      --
9 H028  KA YING WARRIOR  04/05/2025   641  KA YING WARRIOR (H028) jumped awkwardly, got its head up and became unbalanced - Race 641.
10 J523  CLUB ACE  18/05/2025   683  CLUB ACE (J523) near the 100M was steadied. After the event rider reported that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise during the race. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 683.
11 J181  ACE POWER  07/05/2025   655  ACE POWER (J181) bumped on jumping. Leaving the 900M shifted out and away from a runner and was steadied. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 655.
12 J238  AMAZING GALAXY  27/04/2025   621  --
13 K213  MAGIC COMBO  10/05/2025   663  --
14 K101  VIEW ALL THINGS  23/04/2025   615  VIEW ALL THINGS (K101) bumped shortly after the start. Was left racing wide and without cover from the 700M. After the event rider stated that his mount, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley, hung out making the first turn and as a result ran wide when being steadied away from a runner. Racing manners were considered unacceptable. Has since performed satisfactorily in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 615.
Standby Horse
1 K347  GOLDEN BRILLIANT      --
2 K231  STAR SATYR  14/05/2025   677  STAR SATYR (K231) near the 100M was steadied and shifted to the outside of a runner to obtain clear running - Race 677.