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Race Meeting: 01/07/2025 (Tue)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 16:00

Going Information

Sha Tin - Turf C Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)
Penetrometer Reading 2.73(as of 08:00 am) 2.73(as of 03:00 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)

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Race:1 (798) RACING GOES ON 1800M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 CHILLI BABA (G339) J Orman After the event J Orman explained that despite riding his mount along throughout the early and middle stages it did not respond to his efforts to hold a more forward position and failed to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 2 GO GO GO (H196) A Atzeni No report.
6 3 LEATHER MASTER (H034) A Badel Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 4 CHATEAU LE PECHE (H471) K C Leung Jumped only fairly.
13 5 FLYING SILVER (E478) Y L Chung (-2) No report.
10 6 U S S CONSTITUTION (H357) A Hamelin Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and was bumped.
5 7 SUPER HONG KONG (D241) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
11 8 STRONGEST BOY (H027) E C W Wong (-5) Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start blundered badly when crowded by SUPER HONG KONG which shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider K Teetan. Passing the 50 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running to the inside of LAPRAS and as a result was shifted to that runner’s outside to obtain clear running over the concluding stages.
8 9 TRADITION (J111) H T Mo (-2) Jumped only fairly. Trainer Y S Tsui advised that the intention was to ride the horse in a more forward position. After the event H T Mo stated that despite riding his mount along in the early stages it did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
2 10 MR ALADDIN (H386) M Chadwick Crowded shortly after the start by LEATHER MASTER. Trainer P C Ng confirmed that from a wide barrier the instructions were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 11 GOLD TACK (H106) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
9 12 LAPRAS (H374) M F Poon After the event M F Poon reported that after travelling comfortably in the lead his mount gave ground in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, did not run out the 1800 Metres of today’s race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 13 WINNING SEVEN (J005) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly. Shortly after the start was then steadied when crowded by LEATHER MASTER (A Badel) which shifted in. A Badel was advised to exercise more care. In the early stages raced keenly when being eased to obtain cover.
14 14 JOYFUL CHAMPION (G072) M L Yeung On jumping was bumped by U S S CONSTITUTION which shifted in. After the event M L Yeung reported that his mount may have come to the end of its preparation. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. <2/7/2025 Additional Veterinary Reports> JOYFUL CHAMPION, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. JOYFUL CHAMPION was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C W Chang this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, JOYFUL CHAMPION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:2 (799) WORLD-CLASS LEADERSHIP 1000M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 HEROIC MASTER (G394) E C W Wong (-5) After the event Apprentice E C W Wong could offer no explanation for his mount’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 2 MULTIDUTCH (K171) M Chadwick As the start was effected lunged forward, made contact with the left side of its barrier and as a result was very slow to begin. The barrier manners of MULTIDUTCH were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MULTIDUTCH will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial.
7 3 STRAIGHT TO GLORY (K340) J Orman Shifted out at the start, made contact with the right side of its barrier and lost ground.
13 4 EXTREME BOMB (K224) K De Melo Shortly after the start was severely checked when crowded between NOBLE DELUXE and SUPERB GUY.
11 5 HAPPY ACTION (K399) B Thompson As the start was effected lunged forward when MULTIDUTCH became fractious, resulting in HAPPY ACTION making contact with the front gates of the starting gates as it jumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 6 MING SUPREME (K430) Y L Chung (-2) Shifted in at the start and was bumped.
6 7 MR DESIRA (K411) H Bentley Lay in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. After the event H Bentley stated that his mount jumped awkwardly, travelled comfortably in the early and middle stages but did not finish the race off when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 8 ROBOT LUCKY STAR (K485) Z Purton No report.
12 9 SUPERB GUY (K323) A Atzeni Had its right hind plate refitted in the saddling stalls, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Shortly after the start was severely checked when crowded between EXTREME BOMB and BEAUTY THUNDER which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider A Badel after being bumped by MR DESIRA (H Bentley) which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. As the Stewards were satisfied that both A Badel and H Bentley had endeavoured to correct their mounts as soon as they shifted ground, no action was taken.
4 10 BEAUTY THUNDER (J299) A Badel On jumping was bumped by MR DESIRA which shifted out, resulting in BEAUTY THUNDER becoming unbalanced, shifting in and having to be corrected by its rider.
10 11 REWARDING BUDDY (J373) K C Leung No report.
2 12 RISING PHOENIX (J498) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
1 13 AMAZING GALAXY (J238) L Ferraris Sent for sampling post-race.
5 14 NOBLE DELUXE (K052) K Teetan On jumping was crowded and became unbalanced. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind ROBOT LUCKY STAR.

Race:3 (800) UNCOMPROMISING INTEGRITY 1400M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 FORTUNATE SON (J446) Z Purton Leaving the 500 Metres was eased when briefly held up behind LUCKY YEAR. Near the 50 Metres made contact with LAKESHORE HERO due to both runners shifting ground. After the event Z Purton stated that his mount would be benefited by being stepped back up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 2 SPIRIT OF PEACE (K007) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 FLAGSHIP WARRIOR (G452) A Hamelin From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 700 Metres commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied to avoid GLORIOUS RYDER. FLAGSHIP WARRIOR then continued to race keenly and near the 500 Metres again shifted out when being steadied away from BOWSER.
10 4 MIGHTY STEED (J384) A Atzeni Bumped at the start. Approaching the 1000 Metres raced keenly and was steadied when being crossed by MAGIC COMBO. Near the 350 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of MAGIC COMBO when MAGIC COMBO shifted out slightly. After the event A Atzeni reported that his mount jumped only fairly and as a result settled further back than anticipated. He added in the Home Straight the horse was unable to make up any appreciable ground when placed under pressure. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 5 BOWSER (H460) K Teetan After the event K Teetan stated that his mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the race and as a result was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. <2/7/2025 Additional Veterinary Reports> BOWSER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. BOWSER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P F Yiu this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, BOWSER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2 6 CHINA WIN (K395) M F Poon Jumped only fairly. Briefly held up for clear running approaching the 400 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 7 GLORIOUS RYDER (K290) K C Leung No report.
7 8 LUCKY YEAR (K443) B Thompson Bumped at the start.
4 9 BULL ATTITUDE (K305) L Ferraris Kicked a rail at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. After the event L Ferraris stated that from a wide barrier he was provided with the option of taking up a forward position and lead if the circumstances permitted. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued.
3 10 SILVER UP (J078) M L Yeung From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the finish raced tight between SPIRIT OF PEACE and CHINA WIN.
5 11 HANDSOME BOMB (H402) M Chadwick No report.
11 12 LAKESHORE HERO (J288) K De Melo Near the 50 Metres made contact with FORTUNATE SON due to both runners shifting ground. After the event K De Melo reported that his mount made a respiratory noise after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, LAKESHORE HERO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
13 13 MAGIC COMBO (K213) H T Mo (-2) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
9 14 HE WAS ME (J535) Y L Chung (-2) No report.

Race:4 (801) SERVING THE COMMUNITY 1200M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 WONDERSTAR (J531) J Orman Sent for sampling post-race.
6 2 LUNAR DASH (K334) Z Purton After the event Z Purton stated that his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight when under pressure and made a respiratory noise. Trainer M Newnham could offer no explanation for the horse’s performance but would now give the horse a break for the remainder of this racing season. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 3 BROWNNEEDSFURTHER (K325) B Avdulla In the early stages raced keenly. Near the 300 Metres shifted in and made contact with SMART ENGINEER. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
9 4 DIRIYA (K282) E C W Wong (-5) On jumping was crowded between WONDERSTAR and MIRACLE FIGHTER which shifted in. DIRIYA was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 5 HERO SPARK (K221) K C Leung Jumped only fairly. In the early stages raced ungenerously and making the first turn hung out. B Thompson (TURF PHOENIX) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of HERO SPARK, resulting in HERO SPARK losing its running and being checked. In accordance with previous practices, B Thompson was fined the sum of $20,000 in lieu of a one-day suspension. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 1 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his good race riding record.
5 6 LUCKY ARCHANGEL (E385) M F Poon Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
4 7 MIRACLE FIGHTER (K182) Y L Chung (-2) Shifted in on jumping and was bumped.
10 8 SMART ENGINEER (K244) M Chadwick Bumped near the 300 Metres.
12 9 JUDY'S GREAT (J016) H Bentley Just prior to entering the track slipped over, resulting in its rider H Bentley being dislodged. JUDY’S GREAT was examined by the Veterinary Officer immediately after the incident and again upon arrival at the starting gates and passed suitable to race. Bumped shortly after the start. After the event H Bentley stated that his mount felt free in its action whilst proceeding to the Start and during the race but the horse did not appreciate the track conditions which, whilst still rated as "Good”, had effects of some light rain which had fallen during the meeting. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 10 TURF PHOENIX (J294) B Thompson B Thompson pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 100 Metres (see HERO SPARK).
3 11 AUTUMN DELIGHT (J090) A Atzeni Shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped.
2 12 CALIFORNIA BLITZ (J370) A Hamelin Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:5 (802) THE HONG KONG REUNIFICATION CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 2 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 TAJ DRAGON (H164) E C W Wong (-5) Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded between BRILLIANT EXPRESS and SWIFT ASCEND (M Chadwick) which shifted out and away from LO RIDER which shifted out. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care.
4 2 HEALTHY HAPPY (D435) K Teetan No report.
5 3 YOUNG CHAMPION (J195) B Avdulla Approaching the 300 Metres improved into a narrow run between HEALTHY HAPPY and GUSTOSISIMO and as a result made contact with the hindquarters of GUSTOSISIMO. YOUNG CHAMPION then raced tight to the inside of GUSTOSISIMO until near the 100 Metres.
1 4 LIGHT YEARS CHARM (K130) Z Purton Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 5 SOLEIL FIGHTER (J127) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly. Near the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between SWIFT ASCEND which shifted in before being corrected by its rider M Chadwick and LO RIDER (H Bentley) which shifted out to improve when not quite clear. H Bentley was advised to exercise more care.
3 6 GUSTOSISIMO (J303) Y L Chung (-2) Bumped on the hindquarters by YOUNG CHAMPION near the 300 Metres. As a result GUSTOSISIMO then lay in for some distance thereafter.
7 7 CHIU CHOW SPIRIT (H175) K C Leung No report.
11 8 SWIFT ASCEND (H395) M Chadwick On jumping made contact with HEALTHY HAPPY, shifted in and then bumped with TAJ DRAGON. After the event M Chadwick stated that the instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said when his mount commenced well it settled in a more forward position in the early stages. He added approaching the first turn he was obliged to make use of his mount to cross SOLEIL FIGHTER to avoid racing wide and as a consequence in the Home Straight SWIFT ASCEND did not respond to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 9 TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122) M F Poon After the event M F Poon stated that his mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the event when runners to his inside held their position. He said this was the principal reason for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
6 10 LO RIDER (K161) H Bentley Shifted in at the start, made contact with GUSTOSISIMO and became unbalanced. Shortly after the start LO RIDER was then steadied to avoid GUSTOSISIMO when racing tight to the inside of TAJ DRAGON which shifted in after making contact with SWIFT ASCEND. Between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of YOUNG CHAMPION.
9 11 BRILLIANT EXPRESS (J321) A Badel After the event A Badel stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and did not travel well throughout the race before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 12 MICKLEY (K082) B Thompson Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:6 (803) CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT 1400M HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 BEAUTY GLORY (E459) Y L Chung (-2) Bumped on the hindquarters soon after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 2 SOLID WIN (J225) A Atzeni No report.
7 3 BRIGHT DAY (J530) J Orman No report.
11 4 KNOW AT HEART (K108) K Teetan After being crossed by SOMETHING JONAH near the 1000 Metres then commenced to race keenly, got its head up and shifted out when being steadied away from SOMETHING JONAH near the 900 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 5 SIMPLE HEDGE (H237) B Thompson Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running when improving between RUN RUN TIMING and SOMETHING JONAH.
9 6 EMBLAZON (K122) K C Leung After the event K C Leung reported that his instructions were to settle in a midfield position. He said from a wide barrier when his mount commenced well he committed to holding an on-pace position.
5 7 INNO SUPER (K319) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly. Near the 150 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by JOLLY JUMPER which shifted in before being corrected by its rider A Badel.
12 8 SMILING ONE (K336) H Bentley Slow to begin. Noted to have lost its right hind plate after the race.
13 9 KA YING RADIANCE (K134) Z Purton After the event Z Purton stated that when asked for an effort in the Home Straight his mount did not stretch out and he had some concerns with its action. Trainer D A Hayes stated that KA YING RADIANCE raced wide throughout the event and he would now give the horse a break for the remainder of this racing season. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 10 MEANINGFUL DRAGON (H453) A Hamelin Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 11 JOLLY JUMPER (K110) A Badel No report.
4 12 REWARDING TWINKLE (J368) M Chadwick Shifted out at the start and made contact with BEAUTY GLORY.
14 13 SOMETHING JONAH (K024) M F Poon After the event M F Poon stated that he was instructed to hold a position forward of midfield as SOMETHING JONAH had been racing disappointingly when settling back at its most recent starts.
10 14 RUN RUN TIMING (H403) K De Melo After the event K De Melo stated that his mount did not travel well throughout the race and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WV GOLDEN BRILLIANT (K347) --- GOLDEN BRILLIANT, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 30.6.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, GOLDEN BRILLIANT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:7 (804) THE GUANGDONG-HONG KONG CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 3 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 WHIZZ KID (E392) H Bentley No report.
1 2 WE ARE HERO (G207) E C W Wong (-5) Jumped awkwardly and then was crowded by ALSONSO which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 3 LA FORZA (J285) Z Purton After the event Z Purton expressed satisfaction with his mount’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 4 DREAM WINNER (H308) L Ferraris No report.
3 5 FAST RESPONDER (J295) M Chadwick Jumped awkwardly and shortly after was then steadied when crowded by WE ARE HERO which was taken in by ALSONSO. Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres.
4 6 MAJESTIC EXPRESS (J244) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
10 7 SUPER FORTUNE (G065) Y L Chung (-2) After travelling a short distance Y L Chung was required to regather his left rein. After the event Y L Chung stated that his instructions were to lead. He said when his mount jumped only fairly and made contact with the right side of its barrier SUPER FORTUNE did not show sufficient pace to do so and this was the principal reason for the horse not finishing the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 8 SUNNY DA BEST (J118) A Atzeni After the event A Atzeni could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, SUNNY DA BEST will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 9 ACE CHAMPION (K379) K C Leung Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
9 10 GAZELEY (K253) K De Melo Jumped only fairly and then soon after the start made contact with ACE CHAMPION which shifted out.
8 11 SMART AVENUE (K474) K Teetan Approaching the 50 Metres was held up for clear running when improving into a narrow run between MAGIC HALLOW and SUPER FORTUNE.
2 12 ALSONSO (J405) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
12 13 MAGIC HALLOW (J329) M L Yeung No report.

Race:8 (805) RIDING HIGH TOGETHER 1600M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 MR COOL (K184) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
12 2 VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (J079) M Chadwick On jumping was bumped on the hindquarters.
7 3 WINNING DATA (H230) E C W Wong (-5) No report.
9 4 WITHOUT DELAY (K262) K Teetan Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by SOARING BRONCO which shifted out. Leaving the 150 Metres made contact with CALIFORNIA SUN due to both runners shifting ground, resulting in WITHOUT DELAY becoming unbalanced.
11 5 GALLANT EPOCH (J451) K De Melo Near the 400 Metres was bumped by PEARL OF PANG’S which shifted out to improve, resulting in GALLANT EPOCH becoming slightly unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 6 CALIFORNIA SUN (J129) Y L Chung (-2) Leaving the 150 Metres made contact with WITHOUT DELAY due to both runners shifting ground.
6 7 QUICK CONTRIBUTION (K112) M F Poon Bumped at the start. Near the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a narrow run between WINNING DATA and STAR BROSE.
8 8 SOARING BRONCO (J162) B Avdulla Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid MR COOL. Trainer P C Ng confirmed that the instructions from a wide barrier were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages.
3 9 STAR BROSE (J463) Z Purton Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.
13 10 SIGHT SUPREME (J258) A Hamelin Held up for some distance near the 400 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 11 HAPPY UNIVERSE (J533) H Bentley No report.
14 12 MR JUSTICE (K072) H T Mo (-2) Bumped on jumping by QUICK CONTRIBUTION and became unbalanced. The performance of MR JUSTICE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. As this was the second consecutive occasion that the horse had finished tailed out, MR JUSTICE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in consecutive barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be making an abnormal respiratory noise.
5 13 SPECIAL HEDGE (H354) A Badel No report.
1 14 PEARL OF PANG'S (J447) K C Leung Shifted out near the 400 Metres and made contact with GALLANT EPOCH. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:9 (806) SPORTSMANSHIP 1200M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 SAVVY BRILLIANT (J437) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly. Over the concluding stages had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a narrow run between BUNDLE OF CHARM and GOKO WIN and made contact with GOKO WIN in this incident.
6 2 INFINITE RESOLVE (K369) L Ferraris No report.
2 3 BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
4 4 YOUNG SUPERSTAR (J400) Y L Chung (-2) Was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event when unable to cross runners to its inside in the early stages.
10 5 OTOKOMAE (K495) M Chadwick Crowded shortly after the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 6 PAKISTAN LEGACY (J363) J Orman Sent for sampling post-race.
9 7 TIN FOOK (K167) K Teetan Shortly after the start raced tight between MATTERS MOST and OTOKOMAE.
7 8 FLYING KNIGHT (K370) K C Leung From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
12 9 FRANCIS MEYNELL (J394) M F Poon After the event M F Poon reported that his mount was unsuited by being positioned to the inside of YOUNG SUPERSTAR throughout the early and middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 10 GOKO WIN (H069) K De Melo After the event K De Melo reported that approaching the winning post he was obliged to stop riding when he received a call from A Atzeni, the rider of SAVVY BRILLIANT, when SAVVY BRILLIANT was improving into a narrow run to the inside of GOKO WIN and making contact with that runner.
11 11 STAR GLOW (J429) B Thompson No report.
8 12 MATTERS MOST (K154) E C W Wong (-5) In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid FRANCIS MEYNELL. After the event Apprentice E C W Wong could offer no excuse for his mount’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:10 (807) BETTER FUTURE 1600M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 WINNING GOLD (H461) J Orman Near the 150 Metres was checked when crowded between GOOD LUCK BABE which shifted out slightly after being bumped by GLORIOUS SUCCESS and FLYING LUCK (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in as it hung in. After considering the evidence Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and advised whilst the Stewards were satisfied that he had made an endeavour to prevent his mount from shifting in, in the circumstances he should have made a greater effort to avoid crowding the running of WINNING GOLD.
5 2 EXCELLENCE VALUE (K093) Z Purton Slow to begin. Near the 100 Metres Z Purton was obliged to correct his mount when it shifted in towards SUPREME MASTERMIND.
1 3 YUEN LONG ELITE (J272) M L Yeung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 4 FLYING LUCK (J339) E C W Wong (-5) Sent for sampling post-race.
7 5 MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433) B Avdulla After the event B Avdulla reported that his mount enjoyed a comfortable run during the race but did not respond to his riding 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.
12 6 EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (H170) B Thompson After the event B Thompson reported that his mount raced too keenly in the middle stages and came under pressure prior to entering the Home Straight before giving ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
14 7 FIVEFORTWO (K381) K C Leung Jumped only fairly and then raced tight between FLYING LUCK and GOOD LUCK BABE. The performance of FIVEFORTWO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FIVEFORTWO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 8 KINGDOM OF RICHES (K079) H T Mo (-2) After the event H T Mo reported that it was not the intention to lead but his mount raced keenly in the early stages and led without him pressuring the horse to do so. He said due to the manner in which KINGDOM OF RICHES raced it set a faster tempo in the early stages than he had intended. The performance of KINGDOM OF RICHES, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KINGDOM OF RICHES will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 9 SUPREME MASTERMIND (K387) A Badel Slow to begin. Approaching the 100 Metres was checked when crowded between EXCELLENCE VALUE and FRANTANCK which was taken out by WINNING GOLD which shifted out after being checked.
3 10 GLORIOUS SUCCESS (K062) K Teetan Approaching the 150 Metres was shifted to the outside of YUEN LONG ELITE to obtain clear running and made contact with GOOD LUCK BABE. After the event K Teetan stated that the instructions were to hold a more forward position but his mount did not show sufficient pace to do so despite riding it along in the early stages.
4 11 GOOD LUCK BABE (K016) Y L Chung (-2) Made contact with a rail when entering the track, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passe suitable to race. Approaching the 150 Metres was bumped by GLORIOUS SUCCESS.
10 12 KA YING SUPERB (J091) M F Poon Approaching the 500 Metres raced tight between GOOD LUCK BABE and WINNING GOLD which lay in.
11 13 FRANTANCK (H429) A Atzeni Raced keenly after being crossed by KA YING SUPERB near the 1200 Metres. Approaching the 100 Metres was hampered and taken out by WINNING GOLD.
6 14 ILLUMINOUS (J170) K De Melo Jumped only fairly. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.

General

1. Addition to Racing Incidents Report of 28 June 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 9 (795)

HANDSOME BLOND - Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of LIGHTNESS OF MUSIC, AMAZING GALAXY, STORM RUNNER, GOLDEN FAIRY, IGOR STRAVINSKY, LO PAN SPIRIT, MUSTER DAPPER, FORTUNE BOY, BLAZING WUKONG, INVINCIBLE IBIS, SZERYNG, HAPPY TOGETHER, PACKING HERMOD, COPARTNER PRANCE, DO YOUR PART, FUN TOGETHER, THE AUSPICIOUS, BEAUTY JOY, CAP FERRAT, CALIFORNIATOTALITY, BUNDLE OF CHARM, SUPER INFINITY, JUMBO TREASURE, ATULLIBIGEAL, MORGAN SUCCESS, FLYING FORTRESS and SUPER EXPRESS (22.6.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 6
GOLDEN BRILLIANT (standby runner) on 30.6.25 on veterinary advice

2. Fine

Race 4
B Thompson (TURF PHOENIX): $20,000 for careless riding near the 100 Metres

3. Reprimand

Race 10
Apprentice E C W Wong (FLYING LUCK) for shifting in near the 150 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 1
A Badel (LEATHER MASTER) for shifting in shortly after the start

Race 5
M Chadwick (SWIFT ASCEND) for shifting out near the 150 Metres
H Bentley (LO RIDER) for shifting out near the 200 Metres

5. Irregular Heart Rhythms

Race 3
LAKESHORE HERO

Race 7
SUNNY DA BEST

6. Barrier Trials

Race 2
MULTIDUTCH (barrier manners)

Race 3
LAKESHORE HERO (heart irregularity)

Race 7
SUNNY DA BEST (heart irregularity)

Race 8
MR JUSTICE (unacceptable performance)


Race 10
EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (unacceptable performance)
FIVEFORTWO (unacceptable performance)
KINGDOM OF RICHES (unacceptable performance)

7. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 3
LAKESHORE HERO

Race 6
GOLDEN BRILLIANT

Race 7
SUNNY DA BEST

Race 8
MR JUSTICE

Race 10
EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS
FIVEFORTWO
KINGDOM OF RICHES

8. Rolling Arrangement

Rolling after Race 5 was cancelled due to weather condition.