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Race Meeting: 21/05/2025 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf C Course
Going:
GOOD TO FIRM(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.71(as of 05:40 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Mr Andrew W B R Weir BBS MBE JP (Chairman)
Mr Chew Fook Aun
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

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Race:1 (688) COCHRANE HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 JUMBO TREASURE (K249) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
8 2 RUN RUN SMART (K080) A Badel From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 3 BUNTA BABY (J465) L Ferraris Shortly after the start bumped with AUTUMN DELIGHT.
3 4 ENDUED (K033) H Bowman No report.
12 5 TOP TO SKY (K339) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
11 6 METAL KING (K135) C L Chau (-2) After the event C L Chau reported that his mount did not travel comfortably during the event and whilst the track was rated "Good to Firm”, it did not stretch out on the surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 7 NEW POWER (H325) M L Yeung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 8 EXCEED THE WISH (J480) L Hewitson Jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
9 9 IRON LEGION (J459) Y L Chung (-3) Near the 1000 Metres was eased when being crossed by JUMBO TREASURE (K C Leung) which shifted in when not quite clear. K C Leung was advised to exercise more care.
10 10 SHOTGUN (K111) M F Poon After the event M F Poon stated that from the inside barrier he was instructed to take up an on-pace position. He said his mount is still a little immature and this was the principal reason for its disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 11 AUTUMN DELIGHT (J090) E C W Wong (-7) Bumped shortly after the start.
7 12 NOBLE GO (K053) A Hamelin Jumped awkwardly. Making the Home Turn raced tight between METAL KING and AUTUMN DELIGHT, both of which shifted ground slightly.

Race:2 (689) D'AGUILAR HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 CONFRINGO (J322) K C Leung From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
5 2 SMILING EMPEROR (J371) H Bentley Shortly after the start made contact with MILES AWAY when crowded by APOLAR FIGHTER which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. In the early stages raced keenly and making the turn near the 1200 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from MILES AWAY.
6 3 APOLAR FIGHTER (J169) Y L Chung (-3) Shifted in at the start, made contact with SMILING EMPEROR and became unbalanced when being corrected by its rider. Leaving the 1200 Metres was steadied to avoid SMILING EMPEROR which shifted in after being steadied away from MILES AWAY. Near the 600 Metres was bumped by U S S CONSTITUTION.
2 4 WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) M F Poon Near the 1400 Metres was steadied away from STERLING WONGCHOY. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 5 U S S CONSTITUTION (H357) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 600 Metres was steadied when disappointed for running between PERFECT PEACH and APOLAR FIGHTER and as a result made contact with APOLAR FIGHTER.
7 6 NINJA DERBY (H339) M Chadwick No report.
9 7 VERBIER (J187) L Ferraris After the event L Ferraris stated that just prior to the start being effected his mount lunged forward and as a result jumped only fairly. He said as a consequence he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to obtain the lead and this left VERBIER without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 8 PERFECT PEACH (E488) C L Chau (-2) Approaching the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of MEDIC ELITE to continue into clear running.
1 9 STERLING WONGCHOY (H273) H Bowman Noted to have sustained a wound to the left hind fetlock after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 10 MILES AWAY (J221) B Thompson Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters by SMILING EMPEROR and became unbalanced.
3 11 COOL BLUE (H011) A Atzeni No report.
8 12 MEDIC ELITE (G129) M L Yeung Near the 1400 Metres was steadied when crowded by WINDICATOR FAMILY which was taken in by STERLING WONGCHOY (H Bowman). H Bowman was severely reprimanded. After the event M L Yeung stated that from barrier 1 he was obliged to make some use of his mount in the early stages to hold an on-pace position, particularly with the race being run slightly inside of standard time. He said in the Home Straight MEDIC ELITE responded to his riding only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:3 (690) GLENEALY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 THESIS (H111) J Orman Jumped only fairly. Leaving the 1200 Metres was steadied to avoid GALLANT CROWN. Bumped near the 100 Metres. After the event J Orman reported that his mount raced "flat” tonight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 2 WRITTEN CASA (J305) Z Purton When questioned Z Purton stated that with his mount stepping up in distance he was instructed to hold a handy position. He said WRITTEN CASA travelled satisfactorily during the early and middle stages of the event, came under pressure from the 400 Metres and failed to finish the race off. He added that, in his view, WRITTEN CASA may not have run out the 1650 Metres of tonight’s event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 3 TURIN WARRIOR (G150) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between FLYING WROTE and GALLANT CROWN, both of which shifted ground. Held up for clear running making the Home Turn and near the 300 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between THESIS and FLYING WROTE. TURIN WARRIOR was then shifted to the inside of THESIS where it secured clear running approaching the 200 Metres. Near the 100 Metres improved into a narrow run between THESIS and LESLIE which shifted out and as a result made contact with THESIS. After the event L Ferraris stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but his mount settled further back in the field after being crowded at the start.
6 4 FLYING WROTE (J290) H Bowman On jumping was crowded by SOARING BRONCO which shifted out abruptly. Near the 800 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of THESIS when FLYING WROTE commenced to race keenly as CALIFORNIA MOXIE improved to its outside. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 5 FIGOPUMPKIN (K137) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
5 6 LESLIE (E471) M F Poon No report.
3 7 CELESTIAL PATCH (K151) A Hamelin From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
2 8 SOARING BRONCO (J162) K C Leung Shifted out abruptly at the start and was bumped. Raced keenly in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 9 OWNERS' PRAISE (H047) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event H Bentley expressed concern with his mount’s action as it gave ground quickly over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 10 GALLANT CROWN (D359) M L Yeung No report.
1 11 CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131) Y L Chung (-3) Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 LUCKY BANNER (G354) A Atzeni A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:4 (691) GLENEALY HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 SUPREME AGILITY (J267) J Orman Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 2 MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360) H Bowman H Bowman, the rider of 5th placegetter, MIGHTY COMMANDER, pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 100(2) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. H Bowman was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Saturday, 28 June 2025 and to expire on Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty the Stewards were satisfied that his actions had compromised the horse’s finishing position. When questioned H Bowman stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but his mount was bumped at the start and as a result he elected to obtain a trailing position behind JUMBO FORTUNE. He added that in the early stages MIGHTY COMMANDER raced keenly and approaching the 1000 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from SIMPLE HEDGE. After the race an endoscopic examination was conducted on MIGHTY COMMANDER at the request of Trainer C Fownes. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, MIGHTY COMMANDER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 3 SIMPLE HEDGE (H237) A Badel Jumped only fairly. Between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres was held up for clear running between DRAGON STAR and ATOMIC BEAUTY. After the event A Badel stated that whilst his mount was held up in the Home Straight, in his opinion, it would appreciate being stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 4 STORMI (K084) C L Chau (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Leaving the 150 Metres was shifted to the outside of MIGHTY COMMANDER to continue into clear running.
4 5 DASHING DRAGON (J464) B Thompson From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 6 RED MAJESTY (E028) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
10 7 DRAGON STAR (H128) K Teetan After the event K Teetan stated that his mount enjoyed a good run during the event, however, finished the race off in a one-paced manner in the Home Straight and he could offer no explanation for its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. <22/5/2025 Additional Veterinary Report>After the race, DRAGON STAR was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. DRAGON STAR was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer Y S Tsui this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to have sustained a left front tendon injury. Before being allowed to race again, DRAGON STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
12 8 DEAL COMPLETED (J378) H T Mo (-2) Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the right side of its barrier. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 9 ATOMIC BEAUTY (H066) A Atzeni Bumped on jumping.
8 10 JUMBO FORTUNE (G195) A Hamelin Approaching the 200 Metres was checked when disappointed for clear running between COSMO NAVIGATOR and DRAGON STAR, both of which shifted ground slightly. As a result JUMBO FORTUNE shifted in, made contact with COSMO NAVIGATOR and did not obtain clear running until near the 100 Metres.
1 11 TO INFINITY (G277) L Hewitson On jumping was bumped by MIGHTY COMMANDER which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 12 COSMO NAVIGATOR (H156) Y L Chung (-3) After the event Y L Chung stated that with his mount stepping up in distance tonight he was instructed to settle where comfortable. He said when COSMO NAVIGATOR jumped well and raced keenly he allowed it to stride forward and lead.

Race:5 (692) THE SPORTS CLUB DIAMOND JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 HAPPY UNITED (H208) Y L Chung (-3) Sent for sampling post-race.
6 2 SERGEANT PEPPER (E432) K C Leung Near the 500 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid HAPPY UNITED.
4 3 HARMONY FIRE (E175) E C W Wong (-7) On jumping was crowded between HAPPY BOYS and SAVVY TWINKLE, both of which shifted ground slightly.
5 4 MAJESTIC DELIGHT (K189) H Bowman No report.
8 5 SZERYNG (K317) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event K Teetan reported that his mount raced greenly, lay in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight and proved difficult to ride out.
1 6 LEAN MASTER (H134) H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.
11 7 LA MOMENTO (J476) M Chadwick Bumped at the start.
3 8 SPICY SPANGLE (J087) A Hamelin Jumped only fairly and then was steadied when crowded between VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE and HAPPY UNITED. Leaving the 600 Metres was steadied when crowded between LA MOMENTO which shifted out slightly and HARMONY FIRE which shifted in.
12 9 VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE (J216) J Orman Bumped at the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea and also found the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 10 HAPPY BOYS (J545) L Hewitson On jumping became unbalanced when it bumped with HARMONY FIRE. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 400 Metres was steadied to avoid SERGEANT PEPPER when racing tight to the inside of SZERYNG.
9 11 SAVVY TWINKLE (K067) Z Purton Bumped at the start. Near the 50 Metres, when giving ground, was steadied to avoid DAY DAY VICTORY (A Badel) which shifted in. A Badel was advised to exercise more care. When questioned Z Purton stated that from a wide barrier he was obliged to make use of his mount to take up a position outside the lead. He said this was the principal reason for the horse performing disappointingly as compared to its last start on 23 April 2025 when it enjoyed a better run from an inside barrier on that occasion. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, SAVVY TWINKLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race.
7 12 DAY DAY VICTORY (J423) A Badel A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
WV PLENTIFUL (G400) A Atzeni Withdrawn on 19.5.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter MAJESTIC DELIGHT. Before being allowed to race again, PLENTIFUL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:6 (693) COCHRANE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 THRIVING BROTHERS (J396) M Chadwick Bumped near the 600 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 2 SUPER SIXTY (J071) E C W Wong (-7) Near the 300 Metres was steadied to avoid PRIME MORTAR when disappointed for clear running to the inside of PRIME MORTAR when PRIME MORTAR lay in despite the efforts of its rider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 3 PRIME MORTAR (G328) Y L Chung (-3) Lay in in the early part of the Home Straight and near the 300 Metres was corrected by Y L Chung. After the event Y L Chung stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said when PRIME MORTAR was obliged to race wide and without cover it raced too keenly and was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. Trainer A S Cruz confirmed the instructions issued.
2 4 CANDLELIGHT DINNER (J468) J Orman Sent for sampling post-race.
5 5 GAMEPLAYER ELITE (H356) L Hewitson In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 800 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from MY INTELLIGENT.
3 6 LOVING VIBES (J359) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
8 7 NEBRASKAN (J304) H Bowman Near the 600 Metres bumped with THRIVING BROTHERS. After the event H Bowman stated that his mount finished the race off in a one-paced manner and would appreciate being stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 8 GALLANT REX (K243) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
12 9 GLORIOUS RYDER (K290) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 10 LEGEND STAR (K271) A Badel No report.
4 11 DRACO (J115) K C Leung Jumped awkwardly. In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 700 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from NEBRASKAN.
11 12 MY INTELLIGENT (G031) M L Yeung Held up making the Home Turn. After the event M L Yeung reported that his mount jumped only fairly and as a consequence settled slightly further back than anticipated. He added in the middle stages when he was of the opinion that the pace steadied MY INTELLIGENT then commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from SUPER SIXTY and did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:7 (694) WYNDHAM HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 SUGAR SUGAR (G016) E C W Wong (-7) Jumped only fairly.
1 2 HARMONY N BLESSED (E061) L Ferraris Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 3 BEAUTY INFINITY (H377) H Bowman Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
11 4 VIEW OF THE WORLD (J348) K Teetan Shortly after the start was bumped.
2 5 KING MILES (J158) Z Purton Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 6 VICTORY SKY (J540) K C Leung Jumped only fairly.
5 7 ANOTHER ZONDA (K176) C L Chau (-2) Atter the event C L Chau reported that from an inside barrier he was obliged to race along the rail. He added, in his opinion, the surface was inferior in this position and this was the reason for the horse finishing the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 8 BEAUTY GLORY (E459) Y L Chung (-3) Shortly after the start was bumped. After the event Y L Chung stated that the instructions were to hold a more forward position. He said BEAUTY GLORY jumped only fairly and despite being ridden along did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
10 9 DENFIELD (G471) M F Poon From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 10 LO PAN SPIRIT (J233) H Bentley The tongue tie was replaced on arrival at the Start. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event H Bentley stated that after settling back in the field his mount found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight. Trainer K H Ting confirmed that from the outside barrier he had instructed H Bentley to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 11 O'LINER (H264) L Hewitson In the Home Straight lay in under pressure.
12 12 TAI VICTORY (K124) A Badel From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:8 (695) ON LAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 DH 1 SKY TRUST (J161) H Bowman From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When questioned regarding his riding making the Home Turn and the reason he improved to the inside of EMBRACES, H Bowman stated that after following EMBRACES during the race, when that runner shifted out near the 400 Metres it did not improve into the event as he had anticipated it would. He said as a result he allowed SKY TRUST to improve to the inside of EMBRACES as he was of the opinion that he was required to start to improve into the event. He said after riding his mount along in the early part of the Home Straight and improving to the inside of KOLACHI, his mount then became held up for a short distance near the 200 Metres behind KING OF FIGHTERS before improving to that runner’s outside. After considering his explanation, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Bowman were reasonable in the circumstances. H Bowman, the rider of 4th placegetter (dead heat), SKY TRUST, was found guilty of a charge under Rule 100(2) in that he failed to ride his mount out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. After considering matters in relation to penalty including that SKY TRUST had dead-heated with SUPER UNICORN for 4th placing, the Stewards issued a penalty of one Hong Kong racemeeting. H Bowman was suspended from riding in races for the racemeeting to be conducted on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 at Happy Valley.
9 2 A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) A Atzeni On jumping was crowded by GOOD LUCK BABE which shifted in. After the event A Atzeni stated that after settling back in the field his mount finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight which he attributed to the horse being up in weight as a result of its last two wins and also did not appreciate racing in between horses in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 3 EMBRACES (J276) C L Chau (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. C L Chau was fined the sum of $10,000 for using his whip arm in a manner where it was raised above shoulder height on a number of occasions over the concluding stages. Having regard to his record in respect to similar offences he was placed on notice that should he continue to offend in a similar way more significant penalties would be applied. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 4 STAR CONTACT (E472) B Thompson Sent for sampling post-race.
7 5 DRAGON JOY (J278) J Orman For some distance after the 1500 Metres made contact with STAR CONTACT as that runner attempted to obtain a position closer to the rail.
6 6 KING OF FIGHTERS (K174) Z Purton Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between A AMERIC TE SPECSO and PRESTIGE ALWAYS which shifted out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 7 PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300) K C Leung After the event K C Leung reported that he was instructed to hold a midfield position. He said when his mount commenced well and when caught wide in the early stages he elected to allow PRESTIGE ALWAYS to stride forward to cross DRAGON JOY to avoid covering additional ground. He added as a consequence his mount settled more forward than what had been intended.
12 8 KOLACHI (J395) M Chadwick Shortly after the start was bumped. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid STAR CONTACT.
8 9 STURDY RUBY (H207) A Badel A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 10 GOOD LUCK BABE (K016) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
4 DH 11 SUPER UNICORN (H481) M F Poon Shortly after the start was bumped. In the early stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from DRAGON JOY.
11 12 HAROLD WIN (J280) M L Yeung After the event M L Yeung stated that his mount, in his opinion, did not run out a strong 1650 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:9 (696) WYNDHAM HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 HAPPY FAT CAT (G166) A Hamelin After the event A Hamelin stated that with his mount being up in weight tonight he was unable to lead the event when SUPERB CAPITALIST set a strong pace in the early stages. He added in the Home Straight HAPPY FAT CAT did not respond to his riding and gave ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 2 SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092) Y L Chung (-3) After the event Y L Chung stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to cross to lead and as a result SUPERB CAPITALIST was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 3 POWER KOEPP (E301) A Badel Near the 400 Metres was eased and shifted to the outside of SOVEREIGN FUND to commence a forward move. Over the final 100 Metres lay in under pressure and approaching the winning post made contact with SOVEREIGN FUND. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 4 NUCLEOZOR (K285) J Orman No report.
8 5 SUPERB BOY (G335) H Bowman When questioned regarding the performance of SUPERB BOY H Bowman stated that the horse is better suited when it is able to either dictate in the lead or race without having its momentum haltered. He said after allowing the expected leader HAPPY FAT CAT to cross his mount in the early stages SUPERB BOY was then disadvantaged when HAPPY FAT CAT did not improve into the race and this was, in his opinion, the reason why his mount did not run on strongly in the Home Straight. He added in the circumstances he was not too disappointed with the horse’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 6 ROMANTIC SON (J537) L Ferraris Jumped awkwardly. For a short distance near the 300 Metres was held up for clear running. Near the 100 Metres was disappointed for clear running between SUPERB CAPITALIST and DRAGON FOUR SEAS which shifted in slightly.
6 7 EASON (G061) A Atzeni No report.
9 8 THE RED HARE (K312) K C Leung Jumped only fairly and shortly afterwards became unbalanced and lost ground.
1 9 DRAGON FOUR SEAS (J317) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
10 10 GOLDEN RISE (H242) B Thompson No report.
5 11 EVERSTAR (K264) M F Poon Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
3 12 SOVEREIGN FUND (J402) K Teetan The tongue tie was replaced on arrival at the Start. Shortly after the start bumped with EVERSTAR which shifted in. Prior to declaring weighed-in the Stewards gave consideration if there were sufficient grounds for a protest/objection due to POWER KOEPP shifting in over the concluding stages and making contact with SOVEREIGN FUND. When Jockey K Teetan declined to lodge a protest/objection and the Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds to do so weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. A Badel, the rider of POWER KOEPP, was advised to exercise more care and to stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground and initiate contact with another runner. He was also warned about using the whip in a forehand manner forward of the saddle on one occasion over the concluding stages.

General

1. Additions to Racing Incidents Report of 18 May 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting

Race 7 (684)
BRIGHT DAY – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
WARRIORS DREAM – Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Race 8 (685)
REGENCY WIN WIN - Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of JOLLY JUMPER, LAPRAS, ALSONSO, MOON ROCKET, FLASH CURRENT, RIDING TOGETHER, CHARMING STEED, FASHION LEGEND, MEEPMEEP, PATCH OF STARS, LUCKY FIONN, LITTLE PARADISE, SEA SAPPHIRE, DRAGON AIR FORCE, CHILL KAKA, JUNEAU PRIDE, LIGHT YEARS CHARM, CALL ME GLORIOUS, AHREN, FAST NETWORK, BOTTOMUPTOGETHER and LADY’S CHOICE (10.5.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 5
PLENTIFUL on 19.5.25 on veterinary advice

2. Fine

Race 8
C L Chau (EMBRACES): $10,000 for raising his whip arm above shoulder height

3. Severe Reprimand

Race 2
H Bowman (STERLING WONGCHOY) for shifting in near the 1400 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 1
K C Leung (JUMBO TREASURE) for shifting in near the 1000 Metres

Race 5
A Badel (DAY DAY VICTORY) for shifting in near the 50 Metres

Race 9
A Badel (POWER KOEPP) for shifting in over the concluding stages and for using the whip in a forehand manner forward of the saddle

5. Suspensions

Race 4
H Bowman (MIGHTY COMMANDER) for a breach of Rule 100(2) (from Saturday. 28 June 2025 until Wednesday, 2 July 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

Race 8
H Bowman (SKY TRUST) for a breach of Rule 100(2) (Wednesday, 4 June 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

6. Stewards’ Inquiry

Race 9

7. Irregular Heart Rhythm

Race 5
VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE (2nd time)

8. Barrier Trials

Race 5
VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE (heart irregularity)

9. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 4
MIGHTY COMMANDER

Race 5
VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE
SAVVY TWINKLE
PLENTIFUL

10. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 5.