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01 Dec - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 3 - CARNARVON HANDICAP
Sunday, December 01, 2024, Sha Tin, 14:00
All Weather Track, 1200M
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 H428  FANCY STAR  10/07/2024   818  FANCY STAR (H428) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 818.
2 J101  FUNG  20/11/2024   197  FUNG (J101) for some distance after the 500M raced tight and was bumped - Race 197.
3 H144  SONIC BOOM  23/10/2024   125  SONIC BOOM (H144) after the event, rider stated that the instructions were to ensure that his mount maintained a comfortable rhythm throughout the event and not to unnecessarily restrain it. He said although his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event, it did so as he was riding to the instructions issued. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 125.
4 D186  STRIVE FOR GLORY  23/10/2024   126  STRIVE FOR GLORY (D186) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 126.
5 J150  VULCANUS  09/11/2024   166  VULCANUS (J150) held up making the Home Turn and for some distance after the 400M was steadied when disappointed for clear running. When questioned, rider stated that the instructions were to hold a midfield position from a wide barrier. He said from the 1000M he felt the pace of the event increased which resulted in his mount losing touch with the leading division. He said he was reluctant to place too much pressure on his mount at that point as his mount was stepping up in distance for the event and that may have impacted upon its ability to run out a strong 1650M. He added after being held up for clear running in the early part of the Home Straight his mount was able to finish the race off well. After considering his explanation and the sectional times of the event, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by rider were reasonable in the circumstances - Race 166.
6 G051  GORGEOUS VITALITY  06/11/2024   158  GORGEOUS VITALITY (G051) after the event, rider confirmed that from an inside barrier he was requested to take up a forward position on the horse. Noted to have sustained a small wound to the left front leg - Race 158.
7 G181  SPEEDSTAR  06/11/2024   157  --
8 H353  HIGH RISE POWER  23/10/2024   122  HIGH RISE POWER (H353) as the start was effected, simultaneously became fractious, jumped awkwardly and lost ground. After the 900M was bumped and became unbalanced. After the event, rider stated that his mount was disadvantaged when it lost ground on jumping and that was the main reason for its disappointing performance. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 122.
9 G384  RATTAN WORLD  06/11/2024   157  RATTAN WORLD (G384) after the event, rider reported that his mount did not travel well at any stage of the event and raced in a disappointing manner. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 157.
10 G250  DOUBLE SHOW  30/10/2024   142  DOUBLE SHOW (G250) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, rider reported that with the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time, his mount was under pressure throughout that stage of the race and was disappointing in the Home Straight when it only responded fairly to his riding. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. - Race 142.
11 E321  EXCELLENT DADDY  06/11/2024   159  --
12 H476  PATCH OF WATCH  06/11/2024   158  --
Standby Horse
1 G470  NICE BIRDIE  13/11/2024   176  NICE BIRDIE (G470) bumped at the start. After the event, rider reported that his mount was disadvantaged by the pace of the race being run inside of standard time throughout the early stages. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings – Race 176.
2 H295  JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP  20/11/2024   195  JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP (H295) shortly after the start was bumped. Passing the 50M was checked to avoid a runner. After the event, rider reported that after settling back in the field his mount was under pressure from the 600M and in the Home Straight was unable to make up any ground. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 195.