Sha Tin:
Race 5 - PROSPERITY HANDICAP
Friday, January 31, 2025, Sha Tin, 14:35
Turf, "B+2" Course, 1400M, Good
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 G192  PHOENIX LIGHT  01/01/2025   312  PHOENIX LIGHT (G192) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 312.
2 J513  CHARMING BABE  05/01/2025   327  CHARMING BABE (J513) jumped awkwardly - Race 327.
3 E471  LESLIE  19/01/2025   359  LESLIE (E471) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 400M and the 200M was held up for clear running - Race 359.
4 J321  BRILLIANT EXPRESS  19/01/2025   359  BRILLIANT EXPRESS (J321) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 359.
5 H477  SUPER GOLDI  22/12/2024   280  SUPER GOLDI (H477) jumped awkwardly. For some distance after the 300M had difficulty obtaining clear running when it was shifted out - Race 280.
6 K041  SKY DEEP  05/01/2025   326  SKY DEEP (K041) when questioned, rider stated that the instructions were to hold a forward position but preferably with cover. He said when his mount jumped well he was obliged to go forward and cross runners to his inside which resulted in his mount racing in a more forward position than what he had anticipated. When questioned regarding his riding out, rider stated that when his mount shifted in near the 200M it took some time to respond to his efforts to correct. He said as a result passing the 100M his mount shifted out which presented a run to the inside for the eventual winner. The Stewards were satisfied that rider was riding in a manner to look after the safety of his fellow rider - Race 326.
7 J514  MAX QUE  01/01/2025   311  MAX QUE (J514) in the Home Straight lay out under pressure. For some distance after the 200M had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving between two runners. After the event, rider reported that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages as when his mount was having its first race start it did not appreciate racing in a more forward position. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 311.
8 J471  FLYING AKEED  05/01/2025   326  FLYING AKEED (J471) on jumping was steadied when crowded - Race 326.
9 J415  VICTORY PATCH  19/01/2025   357  --
10 J546  ZETTA FORCE  26/12/2024   292  ZETTA FORCE (J546) shortly after the start was checked when crowded. Crowded near the 1000M. After the race an endoscopic exam was conducted at trainer's request and that exam showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 292.
11 C531  HARMONY N HOME  26/12/2024   290  --
12 K073  LUCKY BLESSING  12/01/2025   340  LUCKY BLESSING (K073) approaching the 450M was hampered when taken wider - Race 340.
13 H066  ATOMIC BEAUTY  08/01/2025   333  ATOMIC BEAUTY (H066) had its left hind plate refitted in the holding stables, was examined by the vet and passed suitable to race. Shifted in at the start and was bumped - Race 333.
14 G112  LUCKY GOLD  29/12/2024   300  --
Standby Horse
1 J502  OCEAN IMPACT      --
2 J288  LAKESHORE HERO  08/01/2025   332  LAKESHORE HERO (J288) after the 200M was bumped heavily and became unbalanced - Race 332.