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Race Meeting: 20/05/2026 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

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

Meeting Stewards

Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi BBS JP (Chairman)
The Hon Mr Justice Thomas Au Hing Cheung JA
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)

Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi was Chairman except Race 1.
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Race:1 (705) CELOSIA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
3 1 HEROIC MASTER (G394) 3 A Badel No report.
9 2 CONSPIRATOR (K090) 2 E Brown Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 3 MAJESTIC DELIGHT (K189) 6 C L Chau (-2) Bumped at the start.
12 4 YOUNG STRIKER (K029) 4 C Y Ho Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid MAJESTIC DELIGHT (C L Chau) which shifted in when not clear. C L Chau was severely reprimanded.
8 5 COUNTRY DANCER (H436) 7 J Orman On jumping was crowded between MAJESTIC DELIGHT and SPICY SPANGLE, both of which shifted ground. J Orman stated that after being steadied to avoid YOUNG STRIKER near the 600 Metres his mount responded only fairly to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 6 HANDSOME BLOND (K241) 12 M Chadwick Made contact with a rail in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race. Slow to begin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 7 KING ALLOY (K099) 1 R Kingscote Leaving the 600 Metres was eased to avoid SPICY SPANGLE (H Bowman) which shifted in when not quite clear. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 8 SPICY SPANGLE (J087) 8 H Bowman Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 9 ISLAND BREEZES (J479) 10 L Ferraris From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
11 10 CIRCUIT VICTORY (H487) 9 K C Leung K C Leung reported that his saddle shifted back on jumping and as a result placed him at some disadvantage for the remainder of the event. Was left racing wide and without cover from the 600 Metres.
6 11 TAIHANG SCENERY (J314) 5 L Hewitson No report.
5 12 BRILLIANT FIRE (J441) 11 K Teetan No report.

Race:2 (706) DANDELION HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
5 1 IVY LEAGUE (H116) 4 B Avdulla Raced keenly in the middle stages. Making the Home Turn was held up for clear running between BEAUTY GEMINI and BULL ATTITUDE when both runners commenced to give ground. Near the 250 Metres IVY LEAGUE, which continued to be held up for clear running, then improved into a run between BEAUTY GEMINI and BULL ATTITUDE when there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in BEAUTY GEMINI becoming unbalanced when contacted on the hindquarters by IVY LEAGUE. Whilst the Stewards accepted that the principal reason for the interference was due to BEAUTY GEMINI and BULL ATTITUDE giving ground B Avdulla was advised to exercise more care.
2 2 GLORIOUS JOURNEY (J137) 3 C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.
9 3 NEVER TOO SOON (E434) 10 H Bowman Bumped shortly after the start. H Bowman stated that with the early and middle stages of the event being run inside of standard time his mount did not travel well and was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 4 VERY GRATEFUL (K396) 8 K C Leung Had its left front plate refitted at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped. K C Leung stated that with his mount stepping up in distance he was asked to race in a handy position.
10 5 THE ABSOLUTE (H438) 1 L Ferraris Slow to begin. Approaching the 1500 Metres was steadied to avoid AESTHETICISM when racing keenly.
6 6 AESTHETICISM (H289) 2 C L Chau (-2) No report.
8 7 DAILY ACCLAIM (L273) 6 J Moreira Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between VIVACIOUS WIN and BULL ATTITUDE.
3 8 TURIN WARRIOR (G150) 11 E Brown From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
12 9 BEAUTY GEMINI (L129) 9 Y L Chung (-2) Shortly after the start made contact with VERY GRATEFUL which shifted out. When giving ground near the 250 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Y L Chung stated that the instructions were to go forward and lead with his mount stepping up in distance. He said after obtaining the lead BEAUTY GEMINI raced too keenly and would not settle despite his efforts to do so. He said as a consequence BEAUTY GEMINI gave ground in the Home Straight when it ran inside of standard time throughout the early and middle stages of the event. Noted to have lost its right hind plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 10 VIVACIOUS WIN (K223) 5 Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
11 11 BULL ATTITUDE (K305) 7 L Hewitson L Hewitson stated that the instructions were to go forward as connections were of the opinion there was a lack of pace engaged in the race. He said when BEAUTY GEMINI showed superior speed he raced to that runner’s outside but BULL ATTITUDE was unable to respond to his riding in the Home Straight, particularly due to the early and middle stages of the event being run inside of standard time. He added, in his opinion, the horse would be better suited when being ridden with cover. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 12 TO INFINITY (G277) 12 A Badel From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:3 (707) DENDROBIUM HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
10 1 COPARTNER FLEET (K342) 10 H Bowman Lay in in the early stages of the Home Straight and near the 150 Metres shifted in. H Bowman pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 150 Metres (see STORMY KNIGHT). A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 2 VULCANUS (J150) 2 H T Mo (-2) On jumping shifted out and made heavy contact with CHEAHA. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 3 CHEAHA (K567) 3 Y L Chung (-2) Bumped heavily at the start.
3 4 GEORGIAN SIGMA (L007) 4 M F Poon Bumped near the 600 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 5 FREE PONY (K229) 6 M L Yeung On jumping made contact with STORMY KNIGHT due to both runners shifting ground. Shortly after the start was then crowded by CAPTAIN LINK which shifted out. Crowded near the 1000 Metres by CAPTAIN LINK. Held up for clear running on the Home Turn. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 6 LIVE WIRE (L142) 11 Z Purton No report.
7 7 HEROIC VANGUARD (L180) 12 A Badel From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 200 Metres and the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.
2 8 BROWNNEEDSFURTHER (K325) 8 J Orman Approaching the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid COPARTNER FLEET which shifted in. Approaching the 200 Metres was hampered when taken wider by CHEAHA which shifted out and away from CAPTAIN LINK. J Orman stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position. He said when BROWNNEEDSFURTHER jumped only fairly it settled further back in the field than what had been intended. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 9 LEGEND STAR (K271) 1 L Hewitson Checked near the 150 Metres. L Hewitson stated that his mount failed to finish the race off in the Home Straight but could offer no excuse for the performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 10 CAPTAIN LINK (K515) 5 J Moreira Approaching the 1000 Metres, when racing keenly, shifted in when being steadied to avoid CHEAHA.
11 11 STORMY KNIGHT (L062) 7 B Avdulla On jumping made contact with FREE PONY due to both runners shifting ground. H Bowman (COPARTNER FLEET) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 150 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of STORMY KNIGHT, resulting in STORMY KNIGHT being checked and taken in onto LEGEND STAR, also resulting in LEGEND STAR having to be checked. H Bowman was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.
9 12 VIGOR ELLEEGANT (J375) 9 M Chadwick Shortly after the start was eased when crowded by COPARTNER FLEET which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Near the 600 Metres was bumped by GEORGIAN SIGMA which shifted out slightly. M Chadwick stated that his instructions were to go forward. He said after commencing only fairly he rode his mount along in accordance with his instructions but was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
WV KING CANNON (K543) R Kingscote Withdrawn on 19.5.26 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter CAPTAIN LINK. Before being allowed to race again, KING CANNON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:4 (708) DANDELION HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
8 1 ANOTHER ZONDA (K176) 11 M Chadwick M Chadwick stated that his mount did not travel well throughout the event and was obliged to race wide and without cover until near the 800 Metres before being unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 2 LUCK IS BACK (J398) 7 J Orman Jumped awkwardly and then was steadied to avoid OUR LUCKY GLORY which shifted out. Raced keenly for some distance near the 1100 Metres. Near the 700 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of LUCKY TOGETHER.
3 3 FLYING FORTUNE (L057) 4 C Y Ho Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Approaching the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid DECISION LINK when that runner shifted out slightly. Over the concluding stages lay in and made contact with COLOURFUL GAN, resulting in its rider C Y Ho having difficulty in riding his mount out to the finish of the race.
9 4 LUCKY TOGETHER (L079) 10 K C Leung Approaching the 1400 Metres ANOTHER ZONDA (M Chadwick) improved to the inside of OUR LUCKY GLORY, resulting in LUCKY TOGETHER then racing in restricted room to the inside of ANOTHER ZONDA. When OUR LUCKY GLORY then shifted in slightly ANOTHER ZONDA shifted in onto LUCKY TOGETHER, resulting in LUCKY TOGETHER having to be checked. M Chadwick was severely reprimanded and advised in similar circumstances he would be expected to ensure that there is sufficient room when improving to the inside of other runners. Near the 1100 Metres was steadied to avoid NORTHERN BEAST when racing keenly. Near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid FLYING FORTUNE. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 5 COLOURFUL GAN (L054) 8 B Avdulla Shortly after the start became unbalanced when crowded between LUCK IS BACK and FORTUNE STAR which shifted in. Held up for clear running on the Home Turn. Over the concluding stages made contact with FLYING FORTUNE when that runner lay in.
5 6 FORTUNE STAR (K003) 9 H Bowman Shifted in shortly after the start and made contact with COLOURFUL GAN.
10 7 SURE JOYFUL (G125) 12 C L Chau (-2) C L Chau reported that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position. He said SURE JOYFUL was obliged to race wide for the majority of the event when unable to hold a more forward position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 8 DECISION LINK (K416) 1 J Moreira Approaching the 150 Metres shifted in and bumped OUR LUCKY GLORY. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 9 LEAPING STAR (L189) 2 H Bentley Near the 1100 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid DECISION LINK.
2 10 NORTHERN BEAST (H233) 3 M F Poon Jumped only fairly. Near the 1100 Metres was steadied to avoid FLYING FORTUNE when racing keenly. From the 800 Metres commenced a forward move and then was obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 11 BLAZING BEAM (K103) 5 R Kingscote R Kingscote stated that with his mount stepping up in distance he was instructed to hold a handy position. He said when caught wide in the early stages he elected to allow the horse to stride forward and lead to avoid covering additional ground. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 12 OUR LUCKY GLORY (G292) 6 K Teetan Bumped near the 150 Metres.
WV RAGGA BOMB (K162) Z Purton Withdrawn on 18.5.26 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter LUCK IS BACK. Before being allowed to race again, RAGGA BOMB will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:5 (709) THE EWO CHALLENGE TROPHY (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
11 1 GIANT SPIRIT (L169) 2 H T Mo (-2) No report.
1 2 TYCOON RESOURCES (L234) 5 Y L Chung (-2) After being placed in the starting gates reared and got its head over the front of the starting gate for a short period of time. Was removed from the barriers, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Briefly crowded near the 600 Metres by SUPER SIXTY which lay in. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 3 BEAUTY THUNDER (J299) 9 A Badel Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
7 4 BEAUTY SHOW (L260) 7 Z Purton Z Purton could offer no explanation for his horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 5 WINNING MONEY (J116) 10 L Ferraris Bumped on jumping. L Ferraris stated that from his wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. Trainer K W Lui confirmed the instructions issued.
5 6 FLYING TING LOK (K228) 12 P N Wong (-7) No report.
2 7 GRAND NOVA (J323) 8 H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
6 8 HARMONY FIRE (E175) 11 E Brown Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with WINNING MONEY.
9 9 SUPER SIXTY (J071) 6 J Moreira Jumped awkwardly. Near the 600 Metres lay in towards TYCOON RESOURCES and as a result rider J Moreira was obliged to correct his mount at that point. Between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of HARMONY FIRE.
10 10 BITS SUPERSTAR (J362) 1 C L Chau (-2) Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to BEAUTY SHOW. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 11 ZEPHYR (K414) 4 L Hewitson Jumped only fairly. Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid TYCOON RESOURCES. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 12 HAPPY UNITED (H208) 3 H Bentley No report.

Race:6 (710) DENDROBIUM HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
3 1 ARGENTO OCEAN (K322) 12 B Avdulla Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
6 2 MEOWTH (J487) 10 L Ferraris No report.
2 3 SUPERB KING (K479) 3 H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
9 4 EVERSTAR (K264) 7 J Orman Lay out making the first turn. Raced keenly in the middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”.
1 5 THE HEIR (H459) 4 J Moreira Shortly after the start made contact with VIRTUS GLORY when taken out slightly by SUPERB KING. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 6 VIRTUS GLORY (L298) 5 E Brown Shortly after the start raced tight between FATAL BLOW and THE HEIR which shifted out.
5 7 FATAL BLOW (J484) 6 C L Chau (-2) Near the 900 Metres was momentarily crowded by MEOWTH which was taken in by ARGENTO OCEAN which shifted in before being corrected by its rider B Avdulla.
11 8 THUNDER PRINCE (K017) 1 Z Purton Making the Home Turn commenced to hang out when racing tight to the inside of VIRTUS GLORY. As a result THUNDER PRINCE was then checked to avoid VIRTUS GLORY and then shifted out abruptly. Z Purton stated that his mount had not raced in a similar manner previously and he could offer no explanation as to why it did so. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of THUNDER PRINCE were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, THUNDER PRINCE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 9 STARRY SHOW (L074) 9 H Bentley Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Leaving the 1000 Metres got its head up when being steadied to obtain a position behind EVERSTAR.
7 10 GOR GOR (K104) 11 C Y Ho Jumped only fairly.
12 11 FALCON HUNTER (K503) 2 A Badel Lay out on the Home Turn. A Badel stated that with blinkers being applied for the first occasion his mount raced keenly and as a result did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 12 YEUX DE LIFELINE (K455) 8 K Teetan Jumped only fairly and then shortly after was bumped by STARRY SHOW which shifted in. Making the Home Turn shifted out and away from FALCON HUNTER and as a result was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FATAL BLOW.

Race:7 (711) HYACINTH HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
6 1 SKY VINO (K054) 1 J Moreira No report.
4 2 RIDING TOGETHER (K081) 10 L Ferraris Near the 700 Metres L Ferraris adjusted his left stirrup iron. After passing the 200 Metres lay in under pressure, obliging its rider to stop riding and straighten his mount on two occasions. L Ferraris stated after jumping awkwardly and then being crowded shortly after the start by WIN METHOD which shifted out he was unable to hold a more forward position as instructed.
9 3 LOVERO (H451) 3 Z Purton After the 500 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of MAGNEMITE as MAGNEMITE commenced to give ground. LOVERO then raced tight between MAGNEMITE and VIOLET STAR for some distance thereafter. Z Purton could offer no excuse for the horse’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. Trainer B Crawford stated that whilst the horse settled slightly further back than intended he could offer no explanation for its failure to finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 4 POWER OF VITAM (L171) 6 J Orman Sent for sampling post-race.
3 5 DO YOUR PART (J444) 11 C L Chau (-2) Shortly after the start was bumped by RIDING TOGETHER. A short distance later DO YOUR PART became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by RIDING TOGETHER.
10 6 ANOTHER WORLD (K005) 7 C Y Ho Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
11 7 HOTT SHOTT (L147) 5 K C Leung K C Leung reported that he was asked to hold an on-pace position but HOTT SHOTT failed to run out tonight’s 1650 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 8 CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131) 2 A Badel Passing the 1200 Metres was momentarily crowded by VIOLET STAR which shifted in.
5 9 CASA ROCHESTER (J494) 12 M F Poon Jumped awkwardly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For a short distance near the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of HOTT SHOTT.
12 10 MAGNEMITE (K549) 8 M Chadwick The performance of MAGNEMITE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MAGNEMITE 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 found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
1 11 VIOLET STAR (L149) 4 K Teetan Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 WIN METHOD (K406) 9 L Hewitson Shifted out shortly after the start and made contact with RIDING TOGETHER. L Hewitson could offer no excuse for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:8 (712) VIOLET HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
6 1 ALL OUT FOR SIX (L193) 6 E Brown Bumped shortly after the start. Leaving the 600 Metres raced in restricted room between TELECOM FIGHTERS and GIANT BALLON which shifted to the outside of SKY CAP. As a result ALL OUT FOR SIX made contact with TELECOM FIGHTERS.
4 2 CHATEAUNEUF (J219) 1 L Ferraris Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 3 GIANT BALLON (K451) 2 Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
7 4 A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) 9 B Avdulla Jumped only fairly. Over the concluding stages was steadied to avoid SKY CAP. B Avdulla reported that near the 550 Metres he dropped his whip.
10 5 KING MILES (J158) 5 P N Wong (-7) On jumping blundered badly, resulting in its rider Apprentice P N Wong becoming unbalanced and KING MILES losing ground. Near the 1000 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from STORMING DRAGON. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 6 FLYING WROTE (J290) 8 C L Chau (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
3 7 STORMING DRAGON (J237) 3 A Badel No report.
12 8 TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482) 12 H T Mo (-2) Bumped after the 600 Metres. H T Mo reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and with the early and middle stages being run inside of standard time his mount was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 9 SKY CAP (K125) 10 J Moreira No report.
11 10 BLUE ILLUSION (K468) 4 M F Poon No report.
8 11 GRIT SPIRIT (L116) 11 M Chadwick Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 12 SUNNY DA BEST (J118) 7 H Bentley Jumped only fairly. Making the turn near the 1000 Metres was taken wider by KING MILES.

Race:9 (713) THISTLE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
3 1 BOTTOMUPTOGETHER (J316) 6 L Ferraris No report.
10 2 STORM RIDER (J027) 11 Z Purton No report.
11 3 COLOURFUL KING (K227) 12 E Brown From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. E Brown stated that after settling back in the field his mount initially responded to his riding in the early stages of the Home Straight but finished the race off only fairly over the final 200 Metres. Trainer D Eustace stated that with the early stages being run inside of standard time COLOURFUL KING found it difficult to make up ground carrying 134 lbs. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 4 SKY TRUST (J161) 3 J Moreira Jumped only fairly and was then bumped shortly after the start. Near the 200 Metres was inconvenienced when taken in by GLOWING PRAISES which shifted in before being corrected by its rider Apprentice P N Wong.
9 5 EMBLAZON (K122) 1 C L Chau (-2) Bumped on jumping. C L Chau stated that his mount did not appreciate racing towards the inside where he felt the going was inferior. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 6 REGAL GEM (K258) 7 K C Leung No report.
2 7 RISING FORCE (K236) 8 R Kingscote Sent for sampling post-race.
1 8 VICTOR THE WINNER (G404) 9 Y L Chung (-2) When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer P C Ng stated that the horse was advantaged by commencing well and being able to obtain the lead. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 9 SIGHT HERMOSO (L003) 4 K Teetan K Teetan stated that his mount jumped only fairly and settled back in the field. He said when asked for an effort in the Home Straight SIGHT HERMOSO failed to respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. Trainer J Size stated that, in his opinion, the horse had reached the end of its preparation and it would now be spelled. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SIGHT HERMOSO, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, SIGHT HERMOSO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
4 10 GENEVA (J114) 5 M F Poon Near the 200 Metres was momentarily crowded by SKY TRUST.
5 11 TURQUOISE VELOCITY (K533) 10 M L Yeung Jumped only fairly. M L Yeung stated that his mount, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley, was uncomfortable on the turns and would derive benefit from tonight’s race experience.
7 12 GLOWING PRAISES (L223) 2 P N Wong (-7) Bumped at the start by EMBLAZON which shifted out.

General

1. Whip Rule Offences – 17 May 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting

Race 1 (694)
L Ferraris (HAILTOTHEVICTORS) was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion after the 200 Metres.

Race 5 (698)
The explanation provided by L Ferraris, rider of ISLAND BUDDY, in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion near the 50 Metres was accepted.

Race 8 (701)
A Badel (ROMANTIC FANTASY) was warned for using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion near the 50 Metres.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of SHARP PLANET, SPICE BAG, NORTHERN FIRE BALL, MATZDEN, SUPERB GUY, JOLLY JUMPER, MASTER PAYMENT, ONESHOT, CAP LINER, FLASHING FIGHTER, REAL GENTLEMAN, GROUPER, INVICTUS DRAGON, LUCKY MAN, SUPER DRAGON, LUCKY YEAR, VICTOR SUPREME, BLING BLING GENIUS, EFFORTLESS WIN, SPICY STANDARD, THRIVING BROTHERS, STRAIGHT TO GLORY, LOOKING BRIGHT, LUCKY CANDY, AMAZING PARTNERS, SMART AVENUE, CRIMSON FLASH, PATCH OF STARS and HOT DELIGHT (9.5.26) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 3
KING CANNON on 19.5.26 on veterinary advice

Race 4
RAGGA BOMB on 18.5.26 on veterinary advice

2. Severe Reprimands

Race 1
C L Chau (MAJESTIC DELIGHT) for shifting in near the 600 Metres

Race 4
M Chadwick (ANOTHER ZONDA) for shifting in approaching the 1400 Metres

3. Warnings

Race 1
H Bowman (SPICY SPANGLE) for shifting in leaving the 600 Metres

Race 2
B Avdulla (IVY LEAGUE) for improving into a run when there was not sufficient room near the 250 Metres

General
L Ferraris (HAILTOTHEVICTORS) for using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion after the 200 Metres
A Badel (ROMANTIC FANTASY) for using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion near the 50 Metres

4. Suspension

Race 3
H Bowman (COPARTNER FLEET) for careless riding near the 150 Metres (Wednesday, 10 June 2026 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

5. Barrier Trials

Race 6
THUNDER PRINCE (racing manners)

Race 7
MAGNEMITE (unacceptable performance)

Race 9
SIGHT HERMOSO (disappointing performance)

6. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 3
KING CANNON

Race 4
RAGGA BOMB

Race 6
THUNDER PRINCE

Race 7
MAGNEMITE

Race 9
SIGHT HERMOSO

7. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 5.