Sha Tin:
Race 5 - THE BEIJING CLUBHOUSE CUP (HANDICAP)
Sunday, May 18, 2025, Sha Tin, 15:10
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1000M
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J042  FUN ELITE  30/04/2025   638  --
2 H442  AMAZING FUN  15/09/2024   24  AMAZING FUN (H442) after the event, rider stated that despite riding his mount along in the early stages, it was not able to take up a more forward position which resulted in the horse being crossed by a runner in the early stages. He said throughout the middle stages of the event his mount was disadvantaged when positioned behind that runner because of his mount not being able to improve into the event. He added however in the Home Straight his mount did not respond to his riding. Trainer agreed with rider that the horse was disadvantaged when unable to improve in the middle stages whilst behind that runner. He added that the horse had pleased him leading into the race and had displayed no signs of any lameness. Following the race found that horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Performance compared to its previous win was considered to be disappointing. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 024.
3 G394  HEROIC MASTER  02/04/2025   557  HEROIC MASTER (G394) bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Near the 700M was steadied when crowded. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 557.
4 J060  DANCING CLASSICS      --
5 K318  INVICTUS DRAGON      --
6 K071  LEADING ARTICLE  19/02/2025   442  LEADING ARTICLE (K071) when commencing to finish the race off well was disappointed for clear running near the 100M and as a result could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event - Race 442.
7 J522  WATCH THE FORT      --
8 J019  THUNDER BLINK  20/04/2025   602  THUNDER BLINK (J019) on jumping became unbalanced when it shifted in and made contact with a runner. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 602.
9 J412  NEW ASIA GREAT  15/06/2024   751  NEW ASIA GREAT (J412) was fractious in the barriers, then jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Barrier manners were considered unacceptable. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial - Race 751.
10 K066  BEAUTY FORMULA  09/03/2025   487  BEAUTY FORMULA (K066) noted to have blood at the mouth on arrival at the Start was examined by the vet and passed suitable to race. After the event, rider stated that his mount hung out throughout the race and proved difficult to control. Racing manners were considered unacceptable. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong - Race 487.
11 J479  ISLAND BREEZES  10/05/2025   660  ISLAND BREEZES (J479) after the event rider reported that his mount did not travel strongly throughout the event and, in his opinion, would be better suited by being stepped up in distance for its next race start. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 660.
12 J234  FORTUNE RACER  09/10/2024   88  FORTUNE RACER (J234) Jumped only fairly. Making the Home Turn raced tight to the inside of a runner - Race 088.
13 K052  NOBLE DELUXE  13/04/2025   582  NOBLE DELUXE (K052) shifted in on jumping and was bumped. After the 400M dipped. Near the 250M was steadied when crowded. After the event, rider reported that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position in behind the leaders. He said when his mount jumped well and showed good pace it was left racing without cover after being crossed by a runner. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 582.
14 K115  BINGO BABE  13/04/2025   582  BINGO BABE (K115) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 582.
Standby Horse
1 E336  CHEVAL VALIANT  10/05/2025   660  CHEVAL VALIANT (E336) over the concluding stages was steadied when crowded - Race 660.
2 K269  GLORIOUS KINGDOM      --