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01 Oct - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 4 - CHONGQING HANDICAP
Wednesday, October 01, 2025, Sha Tin, 14:30
Turf, "A+3" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J060  DANCING CLASSICS  16/07/2025   843  DANCING CLASSICS (J060) after the event rider stated that the instructions were to go forward. He said on jumping his mount shifted in and made contact with a runner. He said as a consequence he then elected to ride the horse in a conservative manner from its wide barrier to avoid covering additional ground. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 843.
2 J444  DO YOUR PART  07/09/2025   5  DO YOUR PART (J444) began only fairly - Race 005.
3 K255  WARRIORS DREAM  08/06/2025   738  WARRIORS DREAM (K255) on jumping was bumped and became unbalanced. After the event rider reported that the instructions were to take up a more forward position than its previous starts. He said in the early and middle stages he was obliged to make use of his mount to endeavour to cross a runner and as a result his mount was forced to race wide and without cover until near the 600M. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 738.
4 K438  NYX GLUCK      --
5 K501  PRIDE BELIEVER      --
6 H442  AMAZING FUN  07/09/2025   4  --
7 K275  INCREDIBLE MOMENT  31/05/2025   719  INCREDIBLE MOMENT (K275) after the event rider stated that the intention was to lead. He said despite riding his mount along in the early stages it did not show sufficient pace to do so and when unable to cross a runner his mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added that in the Home Straight his mount was left without a finishing effort and raced greenly. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 719.
8 J515  GROOVY FEELING  14/09/2025   24  GROOVY FEELING (J515) crowded on jumping and became unbalanced. After the 400M had difficulty obtaining clear running and made contact with a runner on several occasions when it was being shifted out to improve into a tight run - Race 024.
9 K431  FLASH STAR  21/09/2025   39  FLASH STAR (K431) after the event rider stated that it was not the intention to lead. He said when his mount commenced well and other runners in the event did not show the intent to lead he continued forward to lead to avoid racing wide - Race 039.
10 J247  KING GLORIOSO  05/03/2025   477  KING GLORIOSO (J247) after the event, rider stated that the instructions were to obtain an on-pace position preferably with cover. He said when his mount jumped well it raced in a slightly more forward position - Race 477.
11 J315  LUCKY MAN  07/09/2025   5  LUCKY MAN (J315) shifted in at the start and then was bumped. After the event rider stated that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position. He said he was able to cross to race outside a runner in the early stages but in the Home Straight his mount did not finish the race off which he attributed to the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time. Trainer confirmed that he had given rider the option of holding an on-pace position. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Performance was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 005.
12 J523  CLUB ACE  14/09/2025   26  CLUB ACE (J523) after travelling a short distance shifted in, made contact with a runner and then was shifted behind that runner. After the event rider stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but his mount failed to show sufficient pace in the early stages to do so. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 026.
13 J368  REWARDING TWINKLE  01/07/2025   803  REWARDING TWINKLE (J368) shifted out at the start and made contact with a runner - Race 803.
14 J223  SUNNY Q  14/09/2025   24  SUNNY Q (J223) when questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight rider stated that after settling back in the field, soon after entering the Home Straight he improved to the outside of a runner to obtain clear running and followed the favourite into the event. He said near the 300M the favourite did not improve as he had expected which resulted in his mount being held up behind that runner for a short distance before shifting to its inside to secure a clear run. He added that approaching the 200M he elected to endeavour to improve between two runners as he was of the opinion that the favourite was not finishing the race off and he would be able to improve to the inside of that horse. He added that when the favourite unexpectedly maintained this position and the 8th placegetter then shifted out under pressure he was obliged to check his mount when disappointed for clear running between those two horses. He said a short distance later he was able to shift to the inside of the 8th placegetter where he secured clear running near the 100M and his mount finished the race off strongly. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by rider were reasonable in the circumstances - Race 024.
Standby Horse
1 K457  FORTUNE KINGO      --
2 H487  CIRCUIT VICTORY  07/09/2025   6  CIRCUIT VICTORY (H487) bumped shortly after the start. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 006.