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31 May - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 11 - MA LIU SHUI HANDICAP
Saturday, May 31, 2025, Sha Tin, 17:50
Turf, "B" Course, 1600M, Good
Prize Money: $2,050,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 H461  WINNING GOLD  18/05/2025   687  WINNING GOLD (H461) after the event rider advised that the instructions were to obtain a midfield position. He said when caught wide in the early stages he elected to continue forward and race outside the lead to avoid covering additional ground. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 687.
2 H122  TOURBILLON PRINCE  18/05/2025   687  TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122) near the 1400M became unbalanced when it shifted in towards the running rail. When questioned rider stated that the instructions were to lead if circumstances permitted. She said her mount jumped only fairly and she then rode it along to comply with the instructions. She said when positioned to the inside of a runner in the early stages she was reluctant to continue to urge her mount forward as she was concerned that her mount may commence to race keenly and for that reason she held her mount together and allowed that runner to cross in the early stages. After considering her explanation and taking into account the sectional times of the race which showed the early and middle stages were run outside of standard time, rider was advised that, in the opinion of the Stewards, she had made an error of judgement in that she did not ride her mount in a more decisive manner to comply with the instructions to lead. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 687.
3 J200  NEVER PETER OUT  10/05/2025   665  NEVER PETER OUT (J200) after the event rider stated that the instructions were to attempt to find cover. He said when caught wide and without cover in the early stages his mount raced too keenly and as a result did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 665.
4 K385  GENTLEMEN LEGACY  10/05/2025   666  GENTLEMEN LEGACY (K385) the tongue tie was replaced at the Start. Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the barriers. Was examined by the vet and passed suitable to race. Near the 100M shifted to the inside of a runner to continue into clear running - Race 666.
5 G223  ARIEL  10/05/2025   665  --
6 H135  YOUNG BRILLIANT  13/04/2025   590  YOUNG BRILLIANT (H135) 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 590.
7 H433  MAGNIFICENT NINE  18/05/2025   687  MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433) raced keenly in the early stages - Race 687.
8 J015  FIGHTING MACHINE  10/05/2025   665  FIGHTING MACHINE (J015) shortly after the start was crowded - Race 665.
9 J339  FLYING LUCK  13/04/2025   590  FLYING LUCK (J339) shifted in at the start and made contact with a runner. Bumped near the 300M. Passing the 100M made contact with that runner. Over the final 50M was taken out - Race 590.
10 K286  LEGENDARY YEARS  07/05/2025   657  LEGENDARY YEARS (K286) jumped awkwardly and made contact with the left side of its starting gate. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 657.
11 K009  PRESTIGE RICKY  10/05/2025   666  PRESTIGE RICKY (K009) near the 100M was momentarily crowded - Race 666.
12 J170  ILLUMINOUS  09/02/2025   413  --
13 K254  CHARITY TOGETHER  07/05/2025   657  CHARITY TOGETHER (K254) jumped only fairly, shifted in and then was steadied - Race 657.
14 E467  ORIENTAL SMOKE  18/05/2025   681  ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467) when questioned regarding his riding over the concluding stages rider stated that when he felt the horse had a comfortable margin over the second placegetter, he did not continue to ride it out over the concluding stages. He said as he did so his mount came back underneath him quicker than he had anticipated and he agreed with the Stewards that in the circumstances he should have continued to encourage his mount to the finish to ensure the horse’s placing was not compromised - Race 681.