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Race Meeting: 04/01/2026 (Sun)
11 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:30

Going Information

Sha Tin - MIXED - Turf C Course / AWT
Going:
[Turf] GOOD(Race 1,2,5,6,7,8,10,11)
[All Weather Track] GOOD(Race 3,4,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 11:30 am)
Clegg Hammer Reading 9.48(as of 08:00 am) 9.58(as of 11:30 am)

Meeting Stewards

Mr John Lo (Chairman)
Mr Kenneth Lam Sze Ken
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)

Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth acted for Mr John Lo as Chairman for Race 9.
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Race:1 (314) TAI LAM HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
5 1 RATTAN GALAXY (K143) 5 Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
3 2 STERLING WONGCHOY (H273) 6 H Bowman Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
6 3 TELECOM POWER (J332) 8 H Bentley Bumped at the start. Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 150 Metres.
14 4 ONE AND ONLY (K273) 1 B Avdulla A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 5 REWARDING TWINKLE (J368) 2 K C Leung Raced keenly in the middle stages. Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind SMART ENGINEER. When SMART ENGINEER shifted out near the 300 Metres, REWARDING TWINKLE shifted to that runner’s inside to obtain clear running.
7 6 WISEMAN (K211) 4 D B McMonagle Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
2 7 GALE SAGA (J152) 11 K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
9 8 GOOD PROSPECT (J406) 14 L Ferraris L Ferraris stated that the instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said the horse jumped only fairly and did not travel well throughout the early stages and as a consequence GOOD PROSPECT settled back in the field. He added in the Home Straight GOOD PROSPECT finished the race off only fairly and it was noted to have its tongue over the bit after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 9 VON BAER (K198) 9 C L Chau (-2) A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, VON BAER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
13 10 SUPER PACE (K349) 7 D Probert Bumped at the start.
12 11 SMART ENGINEER (K244) 13 R Kingscote R Kingscote stated that he was given the option of taking up a more forward position from a wide barrier as the horse had not been performing well when ridden back in the field. He said when SMART ENGINEER jumped well he elected to go forward on the horse in accordance with his instructions. Trainer K W Lui confirmed the instructions issued.
8 12 SOMETHING JONAH (K024) 3 J Orman Near the 1000 Metres raced tight between REWARDING TWINKLE and SUPER PACE.
10 13 CASA LEGEND (G126) 12 M F Poon Jumped only fairly.
1 14 THE CONCENTRATION (H465) 10 M Guyon After being crossed by SUPER PACE near the 1000 Metres raced keenly for some distance thereafter. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:2 (315) TSAM CHUK WAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
1 1 SIGHT HERMOSO (L003) 7 B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
11 2 TURQUOISE VELOCITY (K533) 11 M L Yeung On jumping made heavy contact with LUCKY SECRET and became unbalanced. M L Yeung stated that his mount became stirred up behind the starting gates due to the delay when TOP MAESTRO was withdrawn. He said his mount travelled only fairly during the race and under its top weight of 135 lbs found it difficult to finish the race off when under pressure in the Home Straight. Trainer K W Lui stated that the horse had pleased him leading into the race and concurred with the views of Jockey Yeung that the pre-race manners of the horse had affected its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TURQUOISE VELOCITY, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, TURQUOISE VELOCITY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 3 JUSTIFYING (K027) 5 H Bowman H Bowman stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily throughout the early stages. He said when he asked the horse for an effort leaving the 200 Metres it lay in and did not finish the race off thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 4 ZETA HEDGE (K295) 9 E C W Wong (-5) Jumped awkwardly. Apprentice E C W Wong reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the event and changed stride on a number of occasions before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 5 COMET RADIANCE (L067) 8 Y L Chung (-2) No report.
3 6 LIVE WIRE (L142) 14 Z Purton Over the concluding stages had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the inside of LAHORE. When questioned regarding his riding from near the 300 Metres Z Purton stated that after being crossed by LAHORE in the early stages he elected to shift to that runner’s outside where he was positioned between LAHORE and the favourite TURQUOISE VELOCITY. He said near the 300 Metres he elected to shift in slightly to follow TURQUOISE VELOCITY as he felt that runner would provide him with the opportunity to improve into the event. He said when TURQUOISE VELOCITY shifted in slightly leaving the 300 Metres and did not respond to its rider’s efforts to improve, he then was required to steady and shift back to the outside of TURQUOISE VELOCITY to obtain clear running. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Purton were reasonable in the circumstances.
10 7 LUCKY PLUS (L018) 1 K Teetan No report.
12 8 LUCKY SECRET (L073) 12 A Atzeni Bumped heavily at the start and became unbalanced.
9 9 SUPREME VOYAGER (L043) 13 J Orman Shortly after the start was bumped by LUCKY SECRET. Near the 300 Metres SIGHT HERMOSO improved to the outside of LIVE WIRE when that runner shifted in whilst following TURQUOISE VELOCITY. When TURQUOISE VELOCITY then commenced to give ground, LIVE WIRE (Z Purton) shifted out, resulting in SIGHT HERMOSO being taken out onto SUPREME VOYAGER which was steadied. Z Purton was advised to exercise more care. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race.
7 11 ZOUPER FELLOW (K284) 6 L Ferraris Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
2 12 LAHORE (K043) 10 A Badel A Badel stated that he was given no specific instructions but when his mount commenced well he was able to hold an on-pace position. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 13 CONSPIRATOR (K090) 3 L Hewitson Jumped only fairly. Held up for clear running between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres.
6 14 GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP (K106) 2 C L Chau (-2) Was struck by TOP MAESTRO when that runner became fractious in the starting gates, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
WV-A 10 TOP MAESTRO (K578) D B McMonagle After being placed in the starting gates became fractious, reared and became cast. Acting on veterinary advice that the horse was not suitable to race it was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, TOP MAESTRO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:3 (316) TAI MONG TSAI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
4 1 VULCANUS (J150) 9 H Bowman On jumping was hampered when taken wider by SO MY FOLKS. Approaching the 300 Metres shifted out and bumped GOKO WIN.
2 2 ONE MAN SHOW (K409) 1 K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
11 3 GOKO WIN (H069) 12 L Hewitson Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped by VULCANUS. L Hewitson stated that the instructions were to endeavour to find a position with cover. He said in the early stages he rode his mount forward to attempt to comply with his instructions but when unable to cross runners to his inside he was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
12 4 FRANCIS MEYNELL (J394) 3 A Atzeni Jumped awkwardly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 5 MY TRIUMPH (K558) 11 K Teetan Leaving the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between SWAGGER BRO and GOKO WIN (L Hewitson) which shifted out after being bumped slightly by VULCANUS. L Hewitson was advised to exercise more care.
10 6 NOTTHESILLYONE (J383) 5 L Ferraris L Ferraris stated that instructions were to lead the event. He said when his mount jumped only fairly it did not show sufficient pace to cross LEAN MASTER and as a result he was obliged to hold a position outside of that runner. He added in the Home Straight NOTTHESILLYONE did not respond to his riding and, in his opinion, races better when able to dictate in the lead. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued and concurred with the views of Jockey Ferraris that the horse is best suited when racing in front. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of NOTTHESILLYONE, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, NOTTHESILLYONE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 7 LEAN MASTER (H134) 4 H Bentley No report.
6 8 SWAGGER BRO (K089) 7 B Avdulla No report.
3 9 SO MY FOLKS (K456) 8 D B McMonagle Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
1 10 BRIGHT MORTAR (K333) 2 Y L Chung (-2) Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 11 CIRRUS SPEED (K279) 10 M F Poon Jumped only fairly and then was checked when crowded between MY TRIUMPH and VULCANUS which was taken out by SO MY FOLKS. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 12 NO OTHER CHOICE (K049) 6 A Badel Jumped awkwardly. In the Home Straight lay out and proved difficult to ride.
WV NEW POWER (H325) --- NEW POWER, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 3.1.26 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (left front ligament injury). Before being allowed to race again, NEW POWER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:4 (317) TAI MONG TSAI HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
5 1 DAY DAY VICTORY (J423) 8 A Badel No report.
8 2 DAILY TROPHY (H283) 4 E C W Wong (-5) No report.
6 3 BEAUTY THUNDER (J299) 2 Z Purton No report.
10 4 HINOKAMI KAGURA (H384) 10 M Chadwick M Chadwick reported that his mount was disadvantaged by racing very wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a consequence was not able to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 5 SUPREME SEA (L088) 3 L Hewitson Jumped only fairly. Shifted out at the 400 Metres and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 6 THUNDER PRINCE (K017) 6 H Bowman Shortly after the start was bumped by TAI VICTORY which was taken out.
9 7 VIRTUOUS PHANTOM (K147) 1 R Kingscote Slow to begin.
12 8 KOLACHI (J395) 11 D Probert Near the 500 Metres was steadied when crowded between HINOKAMI KAGURA which shifted in slightly and GLACIATED which shifted to the outside of DAILY TROPHY to improve. The performance of KOLACHI, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KOLACHI 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.
2 9 MONTA FRUTTA (H455) 7 Y L Chung (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
7 10 GLACIATED (K272) 12 M Guyon Blundered on jumping, became unbalanced and lost ground. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid HINOKAMI KAGURA.
11 11 TAI VICTORY (K124) 5 H T Mo (-2) Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between THUNDER PRINCE and DAILY TROPHY (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted out. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded. Near the 350 Metres rider H T Mo dropped his whip. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 12 JUICY DRAGON (K405) 9 C Y Ho Was obliged to race wide and without cover from the 600 Metres. Near the 400 Metres was bumped by SUPREME SEA which shifted out to improve.

Race:5 (318) BROADWOOD HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
2 1 MONARCH COUNTY (J421) 1 H Bowman Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind ABSOLUTE HONOUR. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 CITY THUNDER (J173) 9 Z Purton No report.
1 3 GALLANT EPOCH (J451) 7 M Guyon Passing the 250 Metres rider M Guyon dropped his whip. Sent for sampling post-race.
14 4 WORLD HERO (J413) 12 L Hewitson L Hewitson stated that after obtaining a position outside the lead, when he placed the horse under pressure in the Home Straight it gave ground noticeably. He added when he was concerned there was something amiss he desisted from riding his mount out over the final 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of WORLD HERO was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, WORLD HERO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 5 JUSTIFY YOURSELF (J386) 13 C L Chau (-2) No report.
13 6 LUCKY FIELD (K292) 8 M F Poon Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 7 SMILING FALCON (K459) 10 H Bentley Jumped only fairly.
11 8 LUCKY MAN (J315) 14 B Avdulla B Avdulla reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 9 MAZING GRACE (K166) 3 R Kingscote Jumped only fairly and then was bumped at the start.
6 10 ONE LOVE (K584) 4 M L Yeung Jumped only fairly and then was bumped at the start.
10 11 GOOD CHAP (J499) 2 L Ferraris Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the right side of its starting gate and lost ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 12 HAPPY BUDDIES (K344) 5 K C Leung No report.
3 13 ABSOLUTE HONOUR (K260) 6 A Atzeni No report.
8 14 TOP TO SKY (K339) 11 K Teetan No report.
WV JOLLY BRILLIANT (K498) M Chadwick Withdrawn on 2.1.26 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetence) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter WORLD HERO. Before being allowed to race again, JOLLY BRILLIANT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:6 (319) THE PO LEUNG KUK CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec2) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
14 1 LUCKY XANDER (K407) 10 M F Poon Shifted out on jumping and bumped INVICTUS DRAGON. For some distance near the 1000 Metres raced keenly when attempting to obtain cover behind FIGHT TIME.
3 2 MR COOL (K184) 7 Z Purton Bumped shortly after the start. Briefly held up on the Home Turn. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488) 5 K C Leung No report.
2 4 FLOW WATER FLOW (K562) 4 H Bowman When questioned regarding his riding H Bowman stated that the intention was to hold a handy position behind the leaders from a favourable barrier and with the horse stepping up to 1400 Metres. He said FLOW WATER FLOW jumped reasonably well but in the early stages was positioned to the inside of DASHING MAURISON which was being ridden hard to hold a more forward position. He said when the pace of the event was being run inside of standard time he would have had to make use of his mount in the early stages to hold a more forward position and as he was concerned this would result in FLOW WATER FLOW racing keenly, particularly having regard to its inexperience and having its first race start at Sha Tin, he elected to allow DASHING MAURISON to cross his mount near the 1100 Metres. He said whilst he had not expected this would result in his mount settling at the rear of the field he felt this was the best option for the horse to allow it to race where comfortable and have a good opportunity to finish the race off in the Home Straight. He added throughout the middle stages FLOW WATER FLOW travelled well and after shifting to the outside upon entering the Home Straight the horse ran on well under riding. Trainer J Size stated that whilst he had expected FLOW WATER FLOW to hold a more forward position, given the horse is lightly raced and does not have an established racing pattern he was comfortable with Jockey Bowman’s decision to allow the horse to settle towards the rear of the field. After considering his explanation and taking into account the sectional times of the event and the relative inexperience of the horse, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Bowman were reasonable in the circumstances. Sent for sampling post-race.
13 5 DERRYNBLUE (K539) 8 L Ferraris No report.
11 6 EXCELLENT BOY (K435) 1 E C W Wong (-5) A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 7 LUCK SMILES (K530) 2 J Orman Raced greenly when placed under pressure in the Home Straight and was held up for clear running over the final 100 Metres behind INVICTUS DRAGON. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 8 MADE FOR LIFE (L005) 13 B Avdulla Jumped awkwardly. Near the 450 Metres was bumped by POSITIVE SMILE (M L Yeung) when that runner shifted to the outside of INVICTUS DRAGON to obtain clear running. As a result MADE FOR LIFE became unbalanced, shifted out and made contact with FIGHT TIME. M L Yeung was advised to exercise more care. B Avdulla reported that the instructions were to go forward. He said when his mount jumped awkwardly it did not show sufficient early speed to obtain a more forward position and in the Home Straight did not respond to his riding. He added, in his view, the horse may be better suited by being ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 9 VIVA FIRECRACKER (L065) 14 A Atzeni Jumped awkwardly.
9 10 INVICTUS DRAGON (K318) 11 C Y Ho Bumped on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
1 11 POSITIVE SMILE (J467) 3 M L Yeung Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 DASHING MAURISON (K374) 6 R Kingscote Bumped shortly after the start.
5 13 DIRIYA (K282) 12 M Guyon Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.
4 14 FIGHT TIME (H409) 9 K Teetan Near the 450 Metres was hampered when bumped by MADE FOR LIFE. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Race:7 (320) LEIGHTON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
1 1 SAGACIOUS LIFE (K507) 3 Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
2 2 SOLEIL FIGHTER (J127) 1 H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
8 3 LO RIDER (K161) 5 H Bentley Had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the 200 Metres.
10 5 YOUNG CHAMPION (J195) 8 K Teetan Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 400 Metres was bumped by DARYL FLASH which shifted to the outside of SAGACIOUS LIFE. K Teetan stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result could not run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 6 WINFIELD (K446) 4 L Hewitson Jumped awkwardly. Making the first turn near the 900 Metres lay in towards the running rail and became unbalanced. L Hewitson stated that after leading the event his mount gave ground in the Home Straight and would derive a fitness benefit from today’s first up performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 7 CHIU CHOW SPIRIT (H175) 9 M Guyon Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was bumped by YOUNG CHAMPION and as a result was steadied to avoid DARYL FLASH. Approaching the 700 Metres made contact with TOP DRAGON and was taken wider when TOP DRAGON improved into a tight run between DARYL FLASH and CHIU CHOW SPIRIT. Near the 450 Metres was bumped by TOP DRAGON when it prevented TOP DRAGON from shifting out.
3 8 TOP DRAGON (J481) 7 A Atzeni Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 700 Metres raced in restricted room between DARYL FLASH and CHIU CHOW SPIRIT. Approaching the 400 Metres was disappointed for clear running between YOUNG CHAMPION and CHIU CHOW SPIRIT. For a short distance near the 200 Metres was held up for clear running.
6 9 KARMA (G392) 6 M L Yeung Near the 700 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from LO RIDER. Between the 350 Metres and the 100 Metres was held up for clear running.
5 10 WINDLORD (L184) 2 M Chadwick Slow to begin.
7 11 DARYL FLASH (L168) 10 M F Poon Near the 400 Metres made contact with YOUNG CHAMPION when being shifted to the outside of SAGACIOUS LIFE.
WV 4 VOYAGE SAMURAI (J026) K C Leung Withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, VOYAGE SAMURAI will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:8 (321) THE BAUHINIA SPRINT TROPHY (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Group Three 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
7 1 BEAUTY WAVES (H294) 7 A Badel No report.
4 2 WUNDERBAR (H411) 2 H Bowman When questioned H Bowman stated that with the expected fast pace of the event he had been requested to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages to allow it to finish the race off strongly in the Home Straight. He added in accordance with those instructions, on jumping he elected to improve behind the leading division where his mount travelled well before finishing the race off strongly when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Trainer J Size confirmed the instructions issued.
3 3 INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301) 6 J Orman No report.
5 4 MAGIC CONTROL (J333) 3 C L Chau No report.
8 5 VICTOR THE WINNER (G404) 9 K C Leung No report.
2 6 COLOURFUL KING (K227) 4 Z Purton Jumped awkwardly. When questioned Z Purton stated that whilst the intention was to settle back in the field, in the early stages he had endeavoured to hold a position to the inside of VICTOR THE WINNER as he was concerned had he shifted to the outside rail he would have been following horses that would not provide him with the opportunity to improve into the race. He said in the early stages when positioned to the outside of WUNDERBAR that horse shifted out and when he was unable to prevent WUNDERBAR from taking his mount towards the outside rail he was obliged to race behind WE ARE HERO and CHATEAUNEUF. He said from the 500 Metres he was badly held up for clear running behind those runners until near the 200 Metres when he was able to secure a narrow run between CHATEAUNEUF and WE ARE HERO which shifted in. He added when WE ARE HERO then shifted back out COLOURFUL KING became unbalanced when crowded between CHATEAUNEUF and WE ARE HERO for some distance near the 150 Metres before finishing the race off well thereafter. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Purton were reasonable in the circumstances. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 7 LADY'S CHOICE (H155) 1 M F Poon Jumped only fairly.
10 8 BABY CRYSTAL (H081) 8 M L Yeung Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 9 CHATEAUNEUF (J219) 11 H Bentley Near the 200 Metres COLOURFUL KING improved into a narrow run between CHATEAUNEUF and WE ARE HERO which lay in. A short distance later WE ARE HERO (Apprentice E C W Wong) was then shifted to the outside of BABY CRYSTAL to find clear running, resulting in COLOURFUL KING being crowded out onto CHATEAUNEUF which was steadied near the 150 Metres. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and advised he must ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. 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, CHATEAUNEUF will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
1 10 STELLAR EXPRESS (J186) 5 A Atzeni A Atzeni was fined the sum of $3,000 for returning to scale 2 lbs overweight. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 11 WE ARE HERO (G207) 10 E C W Wong Had difficulty obtaining clear running near the 200 Metres. Raced tight between BABY CRYSTAL and COLOURFUL KING approaching the 150 Metres.

Race:9 (322) TAI TONG SHAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
2 1 SWIFT ASCEND (H395) 2 H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
12 2 DRAGON FOUR SEAS (J317) 7 C L Chau (-2) C L Chau reported that his mount failed to stretch out which he attributed to the horse racing on the All Weather surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of DRAGON FOUR SEAS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DRAGON FOUR SEAS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 3 MUST GO (J133) 1 D B McMonagle No report.
7 4 SUPER JOY N FUN (J164) 12 A Badel When commencing to give ground near the 150 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded between BLAZING WIND and HERBAL STAR which lay out. A Badel advised that the horse was obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 5 VICTORY SKY (J540) 3 Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
9 6 ARIEL (G223) 6 R Kingscote No report.
3 7 BLAZING WIND (J157) 11 M Guyon On jumping became unbalanced when it bumped with GOOD LUCK BABE due to both runners shifting ground.
10 8 FUN N FUN TOGETHER (J232) 4 M F Poon Shifted out at the start and was bumped. M F Poon stated that whilst the horse was able to lead the race it did not travel strongly and when under pressure in the Home Straight raced "flat”. Trainer F C Lor stated that after jumping awkwardly Jockey Poon had to make some use of the horse in the early stages to hold the lead and also, in his opinion, was not assisted by being pressured in the lead by VICTORY SKY, particularly with the middle stages being run slightly inside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 9 ARMOUR WAR EAGLE (J039) 5 A Atzeni On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by FUN N FUN TOGETHER which shifted out. Near the 1100 Metres got its head up when being shifted behind FUN N FUN TOGETHER.
11 10 GIANT LEAP (J143) 9 K Teetan Bumped after travelling a short distance. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
8 11 GOOD LUCK BABE (K016) 10 Y L Chung (-2) On jumping became unbalanced when it bumped with BLAZING WIND due to both runners shifting ground. After travelling a short distance became unbalanced when it made contact with GIANT LEAP.
6 12 HERBAL STAR (L053) 8 H T Mo (-2) Near the 50 Metres was accidentally struck across its head by the whip of M Guyon, rider of BLAZING WIND. Lay out under pressure in the Home Straight.

Race:10 (323) PAK TAM CHUNG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
9 1 POWER KOEPP (E301) 6 H Bowman No report.
4 2 LIFELINE EXPRESS (H439) 5 D B McMonagle No report.
1 3 LOYAL BRIGHT (K574) 1 K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
10 4 E HO HO (L119) 4 C Y Ho C Y Ho reported that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position, similar to the horse’s most recent barrier trial on 15 December 2025.
3 5 GALACTIC VOYAGE (K514) 11 C L Chau (-2) Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving between IGOR STRAVINSKY and FIND MY LOVE.
7 6 IGOR STRAVINSKY (K086) 7 A Atzeni Shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped. A Atzeni stated that the instructions were to go forward. He said when the horse jumped only fairly and he was of the opinion his mount would be caught wide and without cover he elected to come back to obtain a trailing position behind POWER KOEPP. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 7 FLYING FORTUNE (L057) 9 A Badel Kicked a rail behind the barriers, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between LUCKY EIGHT and TAOGETHER which shifted out.
2 8 GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY (K002) 2 M L Yeung Sent for sampling post-race.
5 9 LUCKY EIGHT (G204) 10 M F Poon Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
11 10 STARRY SHOW (L074) 3 K Teetan No report.
8 11 TAOGETHER (K520) 8 M Chadwick Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Shortly after the start became unbalanced when bumped by IGOR STRAVINSKY which shifted out.
6 12 FIND MY LOVE (H110) 12 H Bentley From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:11 (324) TAI TONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
5 1 EVERYONE'S STAR (K172) 4 Z Purton Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Held up making the Home Turn and near the 450 Metres was steadied to avoid LOVERO. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 POPE CODY (K313) 11 J Orman Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters by SERAPH GABRIEL and became unbalanced, resulting in its rider J Orman having to stop riding and straighten his mount. In the Home Straight lay in and near the 150 Metres was corrected by its rider J Orman. J Orman stated that his instructions were to endeavour to hold a midfield position. He said when caught wide early he elected to come back to race towards the rear of the field to avoid covering additional ground.
11 3 SERAPH GABRIEL (L108) 6 A Atzeni When the pace steadied after the 800 Metres raced keenly. Near the 450 Metres EVERYONE’S STAR (Z Purton) was steadied and shifted to the outside of LOVERO to avoid that runner. As a consequence WUKONG JEWELLERY and WINNING GOLD were taken wider, resulting in SERAPH GABRIEL being steadied when crowded between WINNING GOLD and POPE CODY. Z Purton was advised to exercise more care. Near the 300 Metres, when positioned tight between POPE CODY and WINNING GOLD, was again steadied when crowded by WINNING GOLD (D Probert) which shifted out. D Probert was reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst not clear. A Atzeni stated that after being crowded near the 450 Metres and again near the 300 Metres his mount lost ground and became unbalanced. He said as a consequence SERAPH GABRIEL took some time to rebalance before finishing the race off reasonably well over the final 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 4 MORGAN SUCCESS (K203) 12 L Hewitson Near the 300 Metres raced tight between LEGEND WINNER and NOVA KNIGHT which shifted out when giving ground. L Hewitson stated that with blinkers being applied for the first time today he was asked to take up a forward position, particularly as connections felt there was not much pace in the race.
13 5 WINNING GOLD (H461) 14 D Probert Jumped awkwardly and became unbalanced. Was left racing very wide and without cover from the 800 Metres. Bumped near the 450 Metres.
3 6 LEGEND WINNER (L032) 3 L Ferraris No report.
7 7 PANACEA (K256) 1 M F Poon Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Leaving the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between MORGAN SUCCESS and BUCEPHALAS (M Chadwick) which shifted in. M Chadwick was reprimanded. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 8 SMART AVENUE (K474) 2 K Teetan Jumped awkwardly. When the pace steadied after the 800 Metres raced keenly. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 9 LOVERO (H451) 7 H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.
12 10 WUKONG JEWELLERY (K314) 10 M Guyon Near the 450 Metres was taken wider and bumped with WINNING GOLD. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. M Guyon reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and hung out before failing to run on in the Home Straight.
9 11 HARMONY GALAXY (J266) 5 R Kingscote Between the 350 Metres and the 150 Metres was badly held up for clear running.
6 12 VERMILION TEMPEST (L093) 9 A Badel Jumped only fairly.
8 13 BUCEPHALAS (K096) 8 M Chadwick Noted to have lost its right hind plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 14 NOVA KNIGHT (K518) 13 Y L Chung (-2) Y L Chung stated that with sheepskin cheek pieces being applied for the first time today his mount raced keenly when caught wide in the early stages. He said as a consequence he allowed the horse to stride forward and lead near the 1100 Metres to avoid covering additional ground and as a result NOVA KNIGHT settled more forward than intended.

General

1.

Races 3 to 6 were each put back 5 minutes.

2. 1 January 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 7 (309)

The Stewards today interviewed Jockeys J Orman, rider of THE LION KING, and L Ferraris, rider of GLORIASTAR, in relation to GLORIASTAR obtaining a position with cover approaching the first turn and then THE LION KING being able to improve three deep when GLORIASTAR shifted out on the Home Turn. J Orman stated that approaching the first turn when following KINGLY DEMEANOR he elected to allow his mount to shift to the rail when GLORIASTAR improved to his outside and applied some pressure to his mount. He said his decision to shift to the rail was also influenced by the fact that he was able to follow FRANTANCK and improve his position slightly as he did so and to provide his mount with an uninterrupted run. He added making the Home Turn he was able to shift to the outside of KINGLY DEMEANOR to obtain clear running as he felt GLORIASTAR was not travelling well enough to hold its position at that stage. L Ferraris stated that approaching the first turn he was looking to obtain cover behind KINGLY DEMEANOR and as a result turned his horse’s head in to endeavour to influence THE LION KING to the rail. He said after obtaining a position behind KINGLY DEMEANOR his mount came under pressure from the 500 Metres and he was unable to prevent THE LION KING from shifting out on the Home Turn.

3. Whip Rule Offences – 1 January 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting

The following jockey was found to be in breach of Rule 100(3)(ii)(a) for using the whip on consecutive occasions:-
Race 8 (310)
K C Leung (AERIS NOVA) – 2 consecutive strides near the 200 Metres – Reprimand

4. Addition to Racing Incidents Report of 1 January 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting

Race 9 (311)
MIGHTY COMMANDER – Held up for clear running between the 450 Metres and the 150 Metres.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 2
TOP MAESTRO at barriers on veterinary advice

Race 3
NEW POWER (standby runner) on 3.1.26 on veterinary advice

Race 5
JOLLY BRILLIANT on 2.1.26 on veterinary advice

Race 7
VOYAGE SAMURAI on raceday morning on veterinary advice

2. Fine

Race 8
A Atzeni (STELLER EXPRESS): $3,000 for returning to scale 2 lbs overweight

3. Reprimands

Race 4
Apprentice E C W Wong (DAILY TROPHY) for shifting out shortly after the start

Race 8
Apprentice E C W Wong (WE ARE HERO) for shifting out at the 200 Metres

Race 11
D Probert (WINNING GOLD) for shifting out near the 300 Metres
M Chadwick (BUCEPHALAS) for shifting in leaving the 200 Metres

General
K C Leung (AERIS NOVA) for using the whip on two consecutive occasions near the 200 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 2
Z Purton (LIVE WIRE) for shifting out near the 300 Metres

Race 3
L Hewitson (GOKO WIN) for shifting out leaving the 300 Metres

Race 6
M L Yeung (POSITIVE SMILE) for shifting out near the 450 Metres

Race 11
Z Purton (EVERYONE’S STAR) for shifting out near the 450 Metres

5. Bleeder

Race 1
VON BAER

6. Barrier Trials

Race 1
VON BAER (bleeder)

Race 2
TURQUOISE VELOCITY (disappointing performance)
TOP MAESTRO (barrier manners)

Race 3
NOTTHESILLYONE (disappointing performance)

Race 4
KOLACHI (unacceptable performance)

Race 5
WORLD HERO (unacceptable performance)

Race 9
DRAGON FOUR SEAS (unacceptable performance)

7. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
VON BAER

Race 2
TURQUOISE VELOCITY
TOP MAESTRO

Race 3
NOTTHESILLYONE
NEW POWER

Race 4
KOLACHI

Race 5
WORLD HERO
JOLLY BRILLIANT

Race 7
VOYAGE SAMURAI

Race 8
CHATEAUNEUF

Race 9
DRAGON FOUR SEAS

8. Rolling Arrangement

The track was not rolled today.