Sha Tin:
Race 5 - HO CHUNG HANDICAP
Sunday, December 29, 2024, Sha Tin, 15:00
Turf, "B+2" 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 H147  GALVANIC  06/11/2024   160  GALVANIC (H147) after being crossed near the 1300M commenced to race keenly and was shifted out to avoid heels. After the event, rider stated that his mount raced too keenly in the early stages and as a consequence was left without a finishing effort. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 160.
2 J325  MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE  04/12/2024   236  MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE (J325) jumped only fairly - Race 236.
3 J477  NEWBORN MIRACLE  15/12/2024   261  --
4 J370  CALIFORNIA BLITZ      --
5 J481  TOP DRAGON      --
6 K073  LUCKY BLESSING  08/12/2024   240  --
7 H063  TRAVEL GOLF  11/12/2024   257  TRAVEL GOLF (H063) over the concluding stages was steadied. After the event, rider reported that his mount hung in throughout the event - Race 257.
8 J044  FOXHUNTER KING  20/10/2024   113  FOXHUNTER KING (J044) shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. After the event, rider stated that his mount raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event and came under pressure from the 600M before giving ground in the Home Straight. After the race was examined by the vet who revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 113.
9 J490  BIENVENUE  08/12/2024   241  BIENVENUE (J490) shortly after the start was steadied when crowded. Near the 1000M was steadied away from a runner when racing keenly - Race 241.
10 J406  GOOD PROSPECT  27/11/2024   217  GOOD PROSPECT (J406) approaching the 250M had difficulty obtaining clear running. Near the 200M was then shifted out to secure clear running - Race 217.
11 H343  SEA SAPPHIRE  27/11/2024   217  SEA SAPPHIRE (H343) jumped awkwardly. In the early stages raced keenly when being shifted behind a runner to obtain cover. After the event, rider stated that with the horse having its first start for trainer, he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said in the Home Straight his mount finished the race off only fairly. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 217.
12 G003  FUN N GLORY  20/11/2024   198  FUN N GLORY (G003) near the 600M made contact with the running rail - Race 198.
13 J259  CAMP FIRE  20/11/2024   197  CAMP FIRE (J259) shifted in on jumping and was bumped. In the early stages got its head up and raced keenly when being shifted across behind runners to obtain cover from a wide barrier. Near the 100M was steadied when disappointed for clear running – Race 197.
14 H317  DAN ATTACK  11/12/2024   251  DAN ATTACK (H317) in the middle stages raced keenly - Race 251.
Standby Horse
1 J547  HE WAS YOU  15/12/2024   261  HE WAS YOU (J547) shortly after the start was checked when crowded. When under pressure in the Home Straight lay in and raced greenly and passing the 150M was held up for clear running - Race 261.
2 J539  KING PROFIT  08/12/2024   242  KING PROFIT (J539) for some distance near the 200M was taken in - Race 242.