Sha Tin:
Race 9 - HKU FOUNDATION HANDICAP
Saturday, June 14, 2025, Sha Tin, 20:05
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1800M, Good
Prize Money: $2,050,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 G171  MONEY CATCHER  14/05/2025   676  --
2 K252  ENTHRALLED  25/05/2025   706  ENTHRALLED (K252) between the 450M and the 350M had difficulty obtaining clear running. After the event rider stated that with blinkers being applied for the first time he was instructed to hold a more forward position, similarly to the manner in which it barrier trialed on 16 May 2025. He added that his mount raced keenly in the early and middle stages of the event - Race 706.
3 G170  ROCKET SPADE  14/05/2025   676  ROCKET SPADE (G170) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings – Race 676.
4 J470  PACKING TURBINE  04/05/2025   648  PACKING TURBINE (J470) shifted out at the start and was bumped. After the event rider stated that the connections had asked him to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages and to make a run from the 600M. He said in accordance with the instructions he commenced a move from back in the field near the 600M which resulted in his mount having to make a wide run and being unable to finish the race off when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 648.
5 K129  WINNING WING  25/05/2025   706  WINNING WING (K129) making the Home Turn made contact with a runner. After the event rider stated that the intention was to settle in a more forward position but in the early stages he was caught wide and unable to comply with the instructions - Race 706.
6 K156  LIVEANDLETLIVE  25/05/2025   706  --
7 K385  GENTLEMEN LEGACY  31/05/2025   727  --
8 H383  JOY OF SPRING  04/06/2025   734  JOY OF SPRING (H383) jumped only fairly. Near the 1300M was steadied to avoid a runner when racing keenly - Race 734.
9 J053  STAR MAC  04/06/2025   734  STAR MAC (J053) jumped only fairly. Finished 7th and rider was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race - Race 734.
10 G223  ARIEL  31/05/2025   727  ARIEL (G223) had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the 300M - Race 727.
11 H137  PACKING HURRICANE  25/05/2025   706  --
12 K254  CHARITY TOGETHER  31/05/2025   727  CHARITY TOGETHER (K254) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Shifted out near the 500M and made contact with a runner - Race 727.
13 H450  MIGHTY STRENGTH  25/05/2025   706  MIGHTY STRENGTH (H450) making the Home Turn shifted out to improve and bumped. Near the 200M made contact with a runner when racing tight - Race 706.