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Race Meeting: 23/03/2025 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 13:00

Going Information

Sha Tin - Turf A Course
Going:
GOOD TO FIRM(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 12:00 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth (Chairman)
Mr David Ho BBS JP
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 Jackson Woo Ka Biu acted for Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth as Chairman for Race 7.
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Race:1 (524) LUGER HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
14 1 TURIN WARRIOR (G150) K C Leung After travelling a short distance lay out and made contact with STORM RUNNER. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 2 FORERUNNER (G465) W Buick On jumping was crowded by DRALA and ALWAYS MY FOLKS, both of which shifted ground. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Briefly held up behind THE HEIR near the 400 Metres. Between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Passing the 200 Metres was shifted to the inside of ICONICAL to secure clear running. Then over the final 50 Metres could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to CASHISCASH.
5 3 THE HEIR (H459) J Moreira Approaching the 400 Metres was held up when positioned close to the heels of TURIN WARRIOR.
10 4 TOP DRAGON (J481) H Bentley Near the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by FORTUNE BOY. After the event, H Bentley stated that from a wide barrier his instructions were to find a position midfield with cover if possible. He said when TOP DRAGON was caught wide and without cover in the early stages he was obliged to restrain his mount to race towards the rear of the field to avoid covering additional ground. He added that under pressure in the Home Straight TOP DRAGON responded only fairly to his riding and he attributed it to the horse settling further back in the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TOP DRAGON was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, TOP DRAGON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
1 5 SUPER EXPRESS (K245) R Moore For some distance in the early part of the Home Straight lay in and was held up when reluctant to shift to the outside of CASHISCASH. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 6 JOYFUL TREASURE (J496) C Soumillon Jumped only fairly. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
3 7 FORTUNE BOY (K098) K Teetan No report.
2 8 ZETTA FORCE (J546) C L Chau (-2) After the event, C L Chau stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position. He said from barrier 1 ZETTA FORCE jumped well and travelled strongly in the early stages due to it not racing since 31 January 2025. He said as a consequence his mount raced more forward than had been intended. Sent for sampling post-race.
13 9 ALWAYS MY FOLKS (J345) B Thompson Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
8 10 ICONICAL (J504) A Atzeni From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 200 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when endeavouring to improve to the outside of SUPER EXPRESS.
7 11 DRALA (J376) R Kingscote Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by CASHISCASH which shifted out. R Kingscote was issued with a warning for presenting to scale to weigh out with the incorrect saddle cloth number.
12 12 STORM RUNNER (J452) M F Poon After travelling a short distance was bumped by TURIN WARRIOR which lay out despite the efforts of its rider. After the 400 Metres was hampered when bumped by THE HEIR (J Moreira) which shifted to the outside of TURIN WARRIOR to improve. J Moreira was advised to exercise more care.
4 13 SHINE BRIGHT (H385) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly. Near the 100 Metres K De Melo dropped his whip.
6 14 CASHISCASH (J369) P N Wong (-10) No report.

Race:2 (525) RAPPER DRAGON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 HEALTHY HAPPY (D435) P N Wong (-10) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her instructions were to lead. She said after beginning only fairly and when the pace of the early stages was run inside of standard time HEALTHY HAPPY did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of HEALTHY HAPPY was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, HEALTHY HAPPY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2 2 YOUNG CHAMPION (J195) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For a short distance near the 1000 Metres raced keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from PACKING HERMOD. Near the 900 Metres raced tight to the inside of HEALTHY HAPPY. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of PACKING HERMOD. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 3 PACKING HERMOD (J277) J Moreira Sent for sampling post-race.
5 4 CHIU CHOW SPIRIT (H175) K C Leung Leaving the 1100 Metres was eased to avoid DANCING CODE (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when not clear. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded.
3 5 DIVANO (J142) R Moore No report.
4 6 DANCING CODE (G365) E C W Wong (-7) When questioned regarding his riding, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that instructions were to hold a midfield position with cover. He said at the start DANCING CODE jumped well and when he observed the expected leader in the race HEALTHY HAPPY to not show early speed he elected to allow DANCING CODE to cross runners to his inside to avoid racing wide. He said after crossing CHIU CHOW SPIRIT near the 1100 Metres DANCING CODE raced keenly and despite his efforts ran inside of standard time between the 1200 Metres and the 400 Metres of the event. He added that although he was aware DANCING CODE was setting a fast pace he felt in the circumstances he had made sufficient effort to set a more sustainable pace but did not want to apply further pressure as DANCING CODE is light-mouthed and may have over-reacted to further pressure. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued and expressed satisfaction with Apprentice Wong’s decision to go forward when caught wide in the early stages. He added whilst he recognized that DANCING CODE did have a light mouth, he agreed with the Stewards that he felt in the circumstances Apprentice Wong could have made a greater effort to reduce the pace in the middle stages to allow DANCING CODE the opportunity to finish the race off.
6 7 SNOWFIELD (K251) M F Poon Jumped only fairly, blundered shortly after the start and lost ground.
7 8 OUTGATE (H113) A Badel No report.

Race:3 (526) SKY DARCI HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 DH 1 ANOTHER ZONDA (K176) J Orman Near the 600 Metres became unbalanced when racing tight between LESLIE and SMART FIGHTER. Held up making the Home Turn. Over the concluding stages became unbalanced when racing in restricted room between SMART FIGHTER (K Teetan) and LESLIE, both of which shifted ground slightly. K Teetan was advised to exercise more care.
3 2 SPIRIT OF PEACE (K007) R Moore As the start was effected knuckled over badly, resulting in its rider R Moore becoming badly unbalanced in the saddle and SPIRIT OF PEACE losing significant ground. As SPIRIT OF PEACE had finished 3rd in the event, acting under the provisions of Rule 12(19) which says no horse which is declared 1st, 2nd, 3rd or 4th shall be so declared a non-runner, the Stewards could not consider the horse had been denied a fair start and weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. Before being allowed to race again, SPIRIT OF PEACE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 3 HAROLD WIN (J280) C L Chau (-2) Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 DH 4 SMART FIGHTER (H278) K Teetan Over the concluding stages became unbalanced after initially shifting in slightly and making contact with ANOTHER ZONDA and then racing tight to the inside of SPIRIT OF PEACE which shifted in.
8 5 LEAN MASTER (H134) P N Wong (-10) No report.
4 6 LESLIE (E471) K C Leung Jumped only fairly. In the middle stages raced keenly. Leaving the 300 Metres was crowded between KINGLY DEMEANOR and DOUBLE WIN. Near the 50 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of HAROLD WIN and as a result could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event.
1 7 SKY DEEP (K041) A Hamelin Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 8 FLYING AMANI (K152) M F Poon From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
14 9 DOUBLE WIN (H382) M Chadwick Leaving the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between LESLIE which, after improving to the outside of KINGLY DEMEANOR, was taken out slightly by that runner and CIRCUIT MIGHTY (A Atzeni) which shifted in when laying in. A Atzeni was reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they commence to shift ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 10 HAPPY SHOOTER (J427) H Bentley Leaving the 300 Metres became held up behind ISLAND BREEZES and as a result could not be ridden out for the remainder of the event.
12 11 ISLAND BREEZES (J479) J Moreira Jumped only fairly. After the event, J Moreira stated that his mount did not travel well during the event, failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and gave ground over the final 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 12 LUCKY SAM GOR (K114) L Ferraris No report.
11 13 CIRCUIT MIGHTY (G078) A Atzeni Near the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded between LESLIE and ANOTHER ZONDA which was taken in by SMART FIGHTER (K Teetan). K Teetan was advised to exercise more care. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
9 14 KINGLY DEMEANOR (H486) B Thompson Approaching the 150 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between ISLAND BREEZES and LUCKY SAM GOR, both of which shifted ground. KINGLY DEMEANOR was then held up behind LUCKY SAM GOR for a short distance thereafter.

Race:4 (527) PING HAI STAR HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 ENJOY GOLF (J222) H Bowman Jumped awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race.
13 2 YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (H379) C Soumillon Jumped awkwardly. After the event, C Soumillon reported that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 3 PARTERRE (E234) J Moreira No report.
4 4 AHREN (K183) C L Chau (-2) Leaving the 800 Metres was eased when it lay in towards YEE CHEONG SPIRIT when that runner shifted to the outside of KING SHOW. Near the 100 Metres C L Chau dropped his left rein for a number of strides. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 5 QUICK CONTRIBUTION (K112) B Avdulla Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out to the finish when racing in restricted room between PARTERRE and ENJOY GOLF, both of which shifted ground slightly. Near the 200 Metres was eased when crowded between PARTERRE and TEAM HAPPY which shifted in and away from ENJOY GOLF.
14 6 HAPPY BOYS (J545) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly.
8 7 MAJESTIC DELIGHT (K189) R Kingscote Jumped only fairly.
10 8 SIGHT DREAMER (J542) R Moore From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, R Moore reported that his mount lay out throughout the middle stages and near the 800 Metres was steadied when it shifted out towards ELEGANT LIFE.
6 9 ELEGANT LIFE (J366) J Orman No report.
9 10 KING SHOW (K047) K Teetan In the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 900 Metres was steadied away from ENJOY GOLF. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. For some distance near the 150 Metres then raced tight between TEAM HAPPY and GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY which lay in.
12 11 AMAZING RUN (H401) C Williams Jumped awkwardly and lost ground and was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier. Near the 350 Metres was briefly held up for clear running between MAJESTIC DELIGHT and KING SHOW. Over the final 150 Metres AMAZING RUN then did not secure clear running and as a result could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 12 TEAM HAPPY (J218) A Atzeni After the 200 Metres shifted in and away from ENJOY GOLF and made contact with QUICK CONTRIBUTION.
1 13 LUCKY PLANET (H235) M Chadwick Sent for sampling post-race.
5 14 GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY (K002) M F Poon Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres.

Race:5 (528) AMBITIOUS DRAGON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 STAR MAC (J053) B Avdulla No report.
10 2 POPE CODY (K313) J Orman Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 3 TAMRA BLITZ (G237) H Bowman A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, TAMRA BLITZ will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2 4 ARMOUR WAR EAGLE (J039) L Hewitson When questioned, L Hewitson stated that after the blindfold was removed from the horse in the starting gates it was given full opportunity to jump but reared as the start was effected. He said as a result ARMOUR WAR EAGLE settled back in the field. When questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the Home Straight, L Hewitson stated that when following EVERYONE’S STAR he elected to remain racing behind that runner as he was of the opinion that he would not be able to secure clear running between POPE CODY and TAMRA BLITZ. He said when POPE CODY commenced to give ground near the 300 Metres he was able to improve to that runner’s inside and obtain clear running to the outside of EVERYONE’S STAR near the 200 Metres where ARMOUR WAR EAGLE finished the race off well. Having considered his explanation in respect of his riding in the Home Straight the Stewards were satisfied that the option that Jockey Hewitson had taken was reasonable in the circumstances. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 5 RAGGA BOMB (K162) D McDonogh Bumped at the start. In the middle stages raced keenly. For some distance near the 500 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from SUNNYVALE and hung out making the Home Turn.
6 6 EVERYONE'S STAR (K172) J Moreira After being crossed by SOLID IMPACT near the 800 Metres raced keenly for some distance thereafter. After the event, J Moreira stated that the instructions were to obtain a position midfield with cover. He said after commencing well and when caught wide in the early stages he elected to continue to improve forward to avoid covering additional ground. He said as a result EVERYONE’S STAR raced in a more forward position than intended.
9 7 SOLID IMPACT (E447) A Badel After the event, A Badel confirmed that from the outside barrier his instructions were to take up a forward position due to the perceived lack of early pace in the event. Trainer D J Hall confirmed the instructions and the reasons as to why such instruction were issued.
13 8 SMART TRIO (J538) B Thompson Hung out making the Home Turn.
1 9 ENDEARED (H161) C Williams Sent for sampling post-race.
7 10 BEAUTY VIVA (K155) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was crowded by TAMRA BLITZ which shifted in slightly. Despite being ridden along in the early stages BEAUTY VIVA then did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. Near the 200 Metres was held up for clear running when endeavouring to obtain a narrow run between SOLID IMPACT and EVERYONE’S STAR.
5 11 MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360) R Kingscote Bumped at the start.
12 12 SUNNYVALE (K036) M Chadwick No report.
3 13 BEAUTY GLORY (E459) Y L Chung (-3) No report.

Race:6 (529) FAY FAY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 HAPPY DAILY (E294) C Soumillon Near the 450 Metres MISTER DAPPER (B Avdulla), which was racing keenly, became positioned close to the heels of DEAL COMPLETED when that runner commenced to give ground. When DEAL COMPLETED then shifted out slightly making the Home Turn MISTER DAPPER improved to the inside of that runner and shortly after raced in restricted room between DEAL COMPLETED and THUNDER BLINK which shifted out slightly. A short distance later MISTER DAPPER was then taken to the fence by DEAL COMPLETED, resulting in HAPPY DAILY having to be severely checked and GALE SAGA, which was following HAPPY DAILY, also being checked. As the Stewards were satisfied that B Avdulla had not intentionally positioned his mount to the inside of DEAL COMPLETED and that MISTER DAPPER had improved to the inside of that runner due to it travelling keenly and DEAL COMPLETED initially shifting out as it made the Home Turn, no action was taken. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 2 TIMES TABLE (J230) B Thompson Jumped only fairly and from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 DH 3 BEATO (H090) Y L Chung (-3) Jumped only fairly.
1 4 MASTER TRILLION (J442) J Moreira On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by DEAL COMPLETED which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 5 THUNDER BLINK (J019) C L Chau (-2) No report.
8 6 ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467) C Williams Shifted in at the start, made contact with the right side of its barrier and became unbalanced.
2 7 SKY VINO (K054) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman stated that the intention was to hold an on-pace position but his mount did not show sufficient pace to do so and as a result he held a handy position with cover when unable to take up a more forward position. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 8 LUCKY FIONN (J047) A Atzeni A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 9 DEAL COMPLETED (J378) D McDonogh Shifted out at the start and was bumped. After the event, D McDonogh stated that his instructions were to ride his mount along in the early stages to hold a forward position. The performance of DEAL COMPLETED, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DEAL COMPLETED will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
11 10 MISTER DAPPER (H376) B Avdulla After the event, B Avdulla stated that after being badly held up on the Home Turn and then being crowded to the inside of DEAL COMPLETED near the 450 Metres MISTER DAPPER did not finish the race off thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 11 GALE SAGA (J152) J Orman Shortly after the start became unbalanced when crowded between FIGHT TIME and MASTER TRILLION. Near the 450 Metres was checked away from HAPPY DAILY.
13 12 CELTIC TIMES (G230) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages having its first run for Trainer K L Man.
3 DH 13 SPECIAL HEDGE (H354) K C Leung No report.
9 14 FIGHT TIME (H409) M F Poon Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Race:7 (530) THE BMW HONG KONG DERBY 2025 (Sec1) 4 Year Olds 2000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 RUBYLOT (H412) B Avdulla Bumped at the start. The Stewards inquired into an incident which occurred in the middle stages where RUBYLOT was positioned tight to the inside of NOISY BOY. After taking evidence from B Avdulla and C Soumillon, rider of NOISY BOY, the Stewards were satisfied that whilst NOISY BOY had kept RUBYLOT tight during the middle stages of the event, Jockey Soumillon had not ridden outside the requirement of the Rules, however, he was advised, wherever possible, he should ensure that runners positioned to his inside have comfortable racing room. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 2 MY WISH (J256) L Ferraris Trainer M Newnham confirmed that from the outside barrier the instructions were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 JOHANNES BRAHMS (K014) A Atzeni Near the 350 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between RUBYLOT and NOISY BOY. Near the 200 Metres was shifted to the inside of CALIFORNIATOTALITY to continue into clear running.
10 4 STUNNING PEACH (J301) K Teetan No report.
7 5 BUNDLE AWARD (K020) B Thompson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 6 PACKING ANGEL (J454) J Moreira No report.
8 7 MICKLEY (K082) R Moore No report.
14 8 NOISY BOY (J536) C Soumillon When questioned, C Soumillon stated that his instructions were to find cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages he was unable to comply with his instructions and as a result NOISY BOY was obliged to race wide and without cover until near the 800 Metres. He added that due to the wide run in the early stages and the fact that the horse had a hard run at its most recent start on 2 March 2025, NOISY BOY gave ground under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 9 CAP FERRAT (K021) C Williams Sent for sampling post-race.
9 10 STEPS AHEAD (J263) L Hewitson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between RUBYLOT which shifted out slightly and JOHANNES BRAHMS (A Atzeni) which, after being disappointed for clear running between RUBYLOT and NOISY BOY, was then shifted to the inside of RUBYLOT to obtain clear running. A Atzeni was advised to exercise more care. STEPS AHEAD then raced tight between MICKLEY and JOHANNES BRAHMS until near the 150 Metres when it shifted to the inside of MICKLEY to obtain clear running.
11 11 CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418) J Orman A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 12 MARKWIN (J420) W Buick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, W Buick reported that his mount made a respiratory noise when placed under pressure on the Home Turn before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 13 LO RIDER (K161) H Bowman No report.
12 14 BEAUTY ALLIANCE (J260) A Badel Bumped at the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:8 (531) FURORE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 LADY'S CHOICE (H155) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
9 2 NUCLEOZOR (K285) C Soumillon Near the 250 Metres bumped with FRANCIS MEYNELL.
3 3 MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE (J325) R Moore When questioned, R Moore stated that the intention was from an outside barrier was to ride MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE in a conservative manner. He said today MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE was reluctant to jump and as a result settled at the tail of the field. He added that MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE travelled satisfactorily during the event and as he was positioned back in the field he elected to take an inside run making the Home Turn and in the early part of the Home Straight. He added after being briefly held up near the 200 Metres MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE finished the race off well. He said, in his opinion, MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE may be better suited with a gear change for its next race start. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 4 PAKISTAN LEGACY (J363) J Moreira Sent for sampling post-race.
4 5 RIGHTEOUS ARION (H059) A Badel No report.
11 6 BRIGHT DAY (J530) M F Poon No report.
10 7 FRANCIS MEYNELL (J394) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. In the early stages raced keenly and got its head up when being crossed by RIGHTEOUS ARION. Approaching the 300 Metres was taken wider by BALLISTIC WIN which shifted out to improve. Near the 250 Metres bumped with NUCLEOZOR. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 8 CRIMSON FLASH (K173) L Hewitson Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
12 9 SPEEDY TRIDENT (K230) K De Melo Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
8 10 WARRIORS DREAM (K255) K Teetan Blundered on jumping and then shortly after became unbalanced when bumped by SPEEDY TRIDENT which shifted out slightly.
5 11 BALLISTIC WIN (J040) B Thompson Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a tight run between RIGHTEOUS ARION and FRANCIS MEYNELL.
6 12 GOKO WIN (H069) M Chadwick No report.

Race:9 (532) WERTHER HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 INVINCIBLE SHIELD (K168) R Moore Bumped at the start. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 950 Metres shifted out when being steadied to avoid FREE PONY. INVINCIBLE SHIELD continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 2 SUPER LEGENDS (H364) C Soumillon Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and was bumped. When questioned, C Soumillon stated that the instructions from an awkward barrier were to endeavour to find cover. He said SUPER LEGENDS jumped awkwardly and became unbalanced and as a result his mount was positioned midfield in the early stages. He said when MAGNIFIQUE held its position to his inside he elected to endeavour to follow that runner but when caught wide to the outside of BASIC INSTINCT he was obliged to come further back to comply with his instructions to find cover. He added when placed under pressure in the Home Straight SUPER LEGENDS finished the race off well. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions issued and emphasised that he required Jockey Soumillon to obtain cover to avoid racing wide.
2 3 TRIUMPHANT MORE (J489) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
6 4 MAGNIFIQUE (K141) B Avdulla On jumping was bumped by SUPER LEGENDS which shifted in. When questioned, B Avdulla stated that his instructions were to take up a forward position. He said MAGNIFIQUE, which had been unusually fractious in the barriers, was hampered at the start when it made contact with SUPER LEGENDS. He said in the early stages he was obliged to make use of MAGNIFIQUE to go forward and comply with his instructions and the horse did not show its usual speed in the early stages. He added in the Home Straight MAGNIFIQUE immediately came under pressure and when SUPER INFINITY and INVINCIBLE SHIELD shifted ground slightly near the 200 Metres his mount did not respond to his riding and gave ground from that point. Trainer D J Hall advised that MAGNIFIQUE had pleased him leading into today’s race and in particular had barrier trialed well at Sha Tin on 11 March 2025. He added that he had expected MAGNIFIQUE to perform well today and could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MAGNIFIQUE was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, MAGNIFIQUE 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.
10 5 WAVE GARDEN (K209) L Hewitson No report.
4 6 SUPER INFINITY (J320) H Bentley No report.
12 7 BASIC INSTINCT (K289) K De Melo No report.
8 8 FREE PONY (K229) C L Chau (-2) No report.
3 10 MAJESTIC EXPRESS (J244) C Williams Bumped at the start. In the middle stages raced keenly. Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres.
11 11 CALL TO COMMAND (J243) M F Poon No report.
9 12 LEGENDARY IMPACT (K035) K Teetan No report.
7 13 AURIO (K056) A Atzeni From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When questioned regarding his riding, A Atzeni stated that the intention was to settle back in the field as is its usual racing pattern. He said making the Home Turn he considered shifting to the outside of CALL TO COMMAND to secure clear running. He added when he was of the opinion CALL TO COMMAND would give ground he elected to improve to that runner’s inside and follow FREE PONY. He said when LEGENDARY IMPACT then shifted out he was disappointed for clear running between that runner and CALL TO COMMAND and as a result was held up until near the 300 Metres. The Stewards advised Jockey Atzeni that, in their opinion, he would have been better suited by being shifted to the outside of CALL TO COMMAND on entering the Home Straight to provide his mount with clear and uninterrupted running.
9 LIGHTNESS OF BEING (K159) Y L Chung (-3) Withdrawn on 22.3.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind). Before being allowed to race again, LIGHTNESS OF BEING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:10 (533) DESIGNS ON ROME HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 SENOR TOBA (G103) C Soumillon Jumped only fairly.
14 2 MONDIAL (K206) L Ferraris L Ferraris pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 1600 Metres (see PACKING HURRICANE). After the event, L Ferraris advised that with blinkers being applied today he was instructed to take up a more forward position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 3 PRAY FOR MIR (J245) M Chadwick No report.
3 4 WINNING GOLD (H461) D McDonogh Between the 450 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running.
9 5 LUPO SOLITARIO (J495) J Orman No report.
2 6 ENTHRALLED (K252) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
4 7 PACKING HURRICANE (H137) K Teetan L Ferraris (MONDIAL) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 1600 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PACKING TURBINE, resulting in PACKING TURBINE being taken in onto MIDORI GIANT and causing PACKING HURRICANE to be checked. After assessing the carelessness grade 1 and the consequences grade 2 and having regard to his excellent race riding record, the Stewards determined the appropriate penalty to be a reprimand. After the event, K Teetan advised the intention was to hold a more forward position but after jumping only fairly and his mount being crowded near the 1600 Metres it settled further back in the field than intended.
11 8 SKY HEART (J092) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman reported that his mount blundered near the 1200 Metres and he was not then satisfied with its action thereafter. He added after placing SKY HEART under pressure in the early part of the Home Straight, when he was concerned that his mount was not responding and there may be something amiss with SKY HEART, he then eased it down from the event over the final 300 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The Stewards determined that before being allowed to race again, SKY HEART will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.
12 9 LIVEANDLETLIVE (K156) Y L Chung (-3) After the event, Y L Chung advised that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead by PRAY FOR MIR and as a result did not finish the race off when asked for an effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 10 WINNING WING (K129) H T Mo (-2) When questioned, H T Mo stated that his instructions were to hold a handy position with cover. He said in the early stages his mount was hampered when PACKING HURRICANE shifted out slightly which resulted in WINNING WING settling further back than intended. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, H T Mo stated that near the 400 Metres he endeavoured to obtain clear running between PACKING HURRICANE and SOLID WIN, however, when SOLID WIN shifted in slightly, he was obliged to check his mount near the 300 Metres when disappointed for this run. He added near the 200 Metres he then directed his mount to the outside of SOLID WIN but again was obliged to check his mount passing the 200 Metres which resulted in WINNING WING losing significant momentum and becoming unbalanced before being able to obtain clear running near the 100 Metres where it finished the race off reasonably well. The Stewards advised Jockey Mo that in the early part of the Home Straight he had been positioned too close to the heels of PACKING HURRICANE and he should ride his mounts with better judgement in future. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 11 PACKING TURBINE (J470) A Atzeni Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 12 SOLID WIN (J225) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. After the 1600 Metres was steadied to avoid WINNING WING.
13 13 STELLAR GRANDE (J189) B Thompson No report.
8 14 MIDORI GIANT (K095) M F Poon For some distance near the 1600 Metres raced tight to the inside of PACKING TURBINE.
JOY OF SPRING (H383) A Badel Withdrawn on 20.3.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter SKY HEART. Before being allowed to race again, JOY OF SPRING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

General

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of CRYSTAL POWERFUL, ACE TALENT, DIAMOND SOARS, GOOD LUCK WIN, COURIER MAGIC, GAMEPLAYER ELITE, CLUB ACE, GREAT SPIRIT, FIND MY LOVE, NEBRASKAN, VIVA GRACIOUSNESS, HIGHLAND RAHY, INTREPID WINNER, MR COOL, GLORY B, TACTICAL COMMAND, KING OF FIGHTERS, HAPPY FAT CAT, LUCKY EIGHT, BEAUTY INFINITY, FALLON and BEAUTY ALLIANCE (12.3.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 9
LIGHTNESS OF BEING on 22.3.25 on veterinary advice

Race 10
JOY OF SPRING on 20.3.25 on veterinary advice

2. Reprimands

Race 2
Apprentice E C W Wong (DANCING CODE) for shifting in leaving the 1100 Metres

Race 3
A Atzeni (CIRCUIT MIGHTY) for shifting in leaving the 300 Metres

Race 10
L Ferraris (MONDIAL) for careless riding leaving the 1600 Metres

3. Warnings

Race 1
R Kingscote (DRALA) for presenting to scale to weigh out with the incorrect saddle cloth number
J Moreira (THE HEIR) for shifting out after the 400 Metres

Race 3
K Teetan (SMART FIGHTER) for shifting in near the 150 Metres and again over the concluding stages

Race 7
C Soumillon (NOISY BOY) re his riding in the middle stages
A Atzeni (JOHANNES BRAHMS) for shifting in near the 300 Metres

Race 9
A Atzeni (AURIO) re his riding on entering the Home Straight
Race 10
H T Mo (WINNING WING) re his riding in the early part of the Home Straight

4. Barrier Trials

Race 1
TOP DRAGON (disappointing performance)

Race 2
HEALTHY HAPPY (disappointing performance)

Race 3
SPIRIT OF PEACE (barrier manners)

Race 6
DEAL COMPLETED (unacceptable performance)

Race 9
MAGNIFIQUE (disappointing performance)

Race 10
SKY HEART (concern with action)

5. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
TOP DRAGON

Race 2
HEALTHY HAPPY

Race 5
TAMRA BLITZ

Race 6
DEAL COMPLETED

Race 9
MAGNIFIQUE
LIGHTNESS OF BEING

Race 10
SKY HEART
JOY OF SPRING

6. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 6.