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Race Meeting: 13/10/2024 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:40

Going Information

Sha Tin - Turf A+3 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 11:35 am)

Meeting Stewards

Dr Henry H L Chan (Chairman)
The Hon Madam Justice Susana Maria D’Almada Remedios
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

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Race:1 (93) SWIMMING 1200M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 (Restricted) 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 PATCH OF COSMO (J357) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly. Between the 400 Metres and the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running between NORTHERN FIRE BALL and ETALON OR. In this incident, PATCH OF COSMO shifted out and made contact with ETALON OR on a number of occasions. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 2 SANTORINI (J076) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman stated that his mount was able to lead the event without being pressured and failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. He said he could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 3 RUN YES RUN (J264) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick stated that he had anticipated CIRCUIT JOLLY continuing forward to cross SANTORINI which would allow his mount to obtain a position one-off. He said when CIRCUIT JOLLY remained racing to the outside of SANTORINI, RUN YES RUN was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and this was the reason for its failure to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 4 BABY SATELLITE (J262) A Hamelin Shortly after the start became unbalanced when crowded between SMILING EMPEROR and CIRCUIT JOLLY which shifted out. Leaving the 800 Metres when reluctant to hold its position to the inside of PATCH OF COSMO was steadied when racing tight to the inside of that runner.
3 5 CIRCUIT JOLLY (J506) Z Purton Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Near the 170 Metres jumped a mark on the track.
5 6 ETALON OR (J273) A Badel Shifted in at the start, was bumped on the hindquarters and as a result became unbalanced. On a number of occasions between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres was bumped by PATCH OF COSMO. Prior to declaring weighed-in, the Stewards gave consideration if there were grounds for a protest/objection against PATCH OF COSMO being declared the winner on behalf of the connections of ETALON OR due to contact being made on a number of occasions between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres. As the Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds due to both runners shifting ground and when connections did not lodge a protest/objection, weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge.
2 7 JUNEAU PRIDE (J443) B Avdulla On jumping was bumped heavily by ETALON OR which shifted in, resulting in JUNEAU PRIDE becoming unbalanced. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 8 KA YING ATTACK (J391) M F Poon (-2) For a short distance approaching the 250 Metres lay in and was held up behind SANTORINI.
6 9 NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488) Y L Chung (-3) Fractious in the gates after being loaded. Was removed from the barriers, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Before being allowed to race again, NORTHERN FIRE BALL will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test and a warning was placed on its barrier manners. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
7 10 TOP TIME (K006) K De Melo In the early part of the Home Straight lay in and proved difficult to ride out.
8 11 CASHISCASH (J369) K Teetan From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When being shifted across behind runners in the early stages commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid PATCH OF COSMO which shifted out slightly.
10 12 SMILING EMPEROR (J371) H Bentley Shortly after the start was bumped.
9 13 CONCORDE STAR (J344) K C Leung No report.

Race:2 (94) ATHLETICS AND JUDO 1200M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 CANDLELIGHT DINNER (J468) K Teetan After the event, K Teetan stated that with blinkers on CANDLELIGHT DINNER raced keenly in the lead before failing to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 2 CAPTAIN WIN (E466) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.
3 3 ENTERPRISE ATTACK (H340) A Hamelin No report.
7 4 POLARIS (J404) P N Wong (-10) Near the 750 Metres was shifted to the outside of SUPER FORTUNE when positioned close to that runner’s heels.
1 5 SAVVY BRILLIANT (J437) Z Purton Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 6 SUPER FORTUNE (G065) M F Poon (-2) No report.
6 7 GALVANIC (H147) M L Yeung For a short distance near the 200 Metres M L Yeung was restricted in using his whip when it became caught in the tail of SAVVY BRILLIANT.
4 8 SUPER INFINITY (J320) L Hewitson When questioned regarding his riding, L Hewitson stated that his instructions were to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages and anticipated taking up a position behind midfield. He said SUPER INFINITY was slow to begin and as a consequence settled further back than intended. When questioned regarding the tactics he adopted in the middle stages and as to whether there was an opportunity to improve to the inside of CAPTAIN WIN sooner than he did, L Hewitson stated that his plan was to follow CAPTAIN WIN during the event as he felt the horse had previously shown the ability to improve into the event on the Home Turn. He said after the 600 Metres he remained racing behind CAPTAIN WIN, anticipating that runner would improve into the event, however, when it did not do so, he then shifted to its inside near the 500 Metres to commence to improve. He added after improving to the inside of CAPTAIN WIN and commencing to make ground, he then shifted SUPER INFINITY out to obtain clear running after the 350 Metres where it commenced to run on well. He further stated that after racing in restricted room between CAPTAIN WIN and ENTERPRISE ATTACK approaching the 300 Metres, SUPER INFINITY finished the race off well. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions were to ride SUPER INFINITY patiently, however, did not anticipate the horse settling at the rear of the field. Whilst the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Hewitson were reasonable in the circumstances, they agreed with his assessment that he, in the circumstances, should have shifted to the inside of CAPTAIN WIN sooner than what he did to allow SUPER INFINITY to commence to improve into the race. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:3 (95) THE HONG KONG, CHINA'S PARIS 2024 OLYMPIC TEAM CELEBRATION CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 3 2000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 ENSUED (H452) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
3 2 AWESOME FLUKE (J050) A Atzeni No report.
9 3 PACKING HURRICANE (H137) E C W Wong (-7) In the early stages raced keenly. After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that after being taken three wide near the 1100 Metres he was obliged to race without cover thereafter. He said as a result PACKING HURRICANE was obliged to make a long sustained run in the middle stages of the event and as a consequence was left without a finishing effort. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 4 SUPREME AGILITY (J267) H Bowman Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between ENSUED and WINNING DRAGON (B Avdulla) which shifted out to improve into clear running, resulting in WINNING DRAGON making contact with SUPREME AGILITY and crowding that runner. B Avdulla was reprimanded.
1 5 WINNING DRAGON (E461) B Avdulla Between the 300 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 6 UNIVERSAL HORIZON (G360) C Y Ho A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 7 EIGHTEEN CARAT (J104) A Badel Jumped only fairly. After the event, A Badel advised that from his inside barrier he was instructed to ride his mount where comfortable but not lead the event. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions and said such instructions were issued as he felt it was advantageous to race off the pace having regard to the manner in which the earlier races of today’s racemeeting had been run. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 8 BRIGHT INHERITANCE (J215) M Chadwick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 9 BEAUTY LIVE (G057) Y L Chung (-3) From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:4 (96) BADMINTON AND CYCLING 1400M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 JOYFUL LIFE (H426) H Bowman On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie applied to JOYFUL LIFE was replaced. K C Leung (SUPER WISE DRAGON) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of JOYFUL LIFE, resulting in JOYFUL LIFE having to be checked. K C Leung was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 30 October 2024 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record. After the event, H Bowman stated that, from his wide barrier, he was given no specific instructions where to settle other than not to pressure his mount in the early stages. He said due to the pace of the event being run inside of standard time, JOYFUL LIFE settled further back than what it had at its previous race starts, however, he was able to find a midfield position one-off.
3 2 SUPER WISE DRAGON (G475) K C Leung Near the 1100 Metres was steadied when crowded by MANYTHANKS FOREVER which was taken in by FIRE BALL (Y L Chung). Y L Chung was advised to exercise more care. K C Leung pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference over the concluding stages (see JOYFUL LIFE).
2 3 YODA'S CHOICE (J146) M F Poon (-2) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 4 NOBLE WIN (H195) H Bentley Jumped awkwardly, then bumped with SO AWESOME and lost ground.
11 5 SO AWESOME (D258) C Y Ho Bumped at the start. Between the 250 Metres and the 100 Metres was held up for clear running.
1 6 CHARMANDER (G437) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
10 7 WINNING SEVEN (J005) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly. In the early stages over-raced and for some distance near the 1000 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from MEDIC ELITE.
4 8 YOUTH POWER (H358) M L Yeung No report.
14 9 ASIAN ONE (E400) M Chadwick Jumped only fairly.
6 10 MANYTHANKS FOREVER (J065) K De Melo No report.
9 11 FIRE BALL (D087) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
13 12 BEAT HOLLOW (G414) P N Wong (-10) After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that she was obliged to make use of her mount in the early stages to cross and lead and as a result BEAT HOLLOW did not respond strongly to her riding when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 13 CHEER FOR SOUTH (H178) C L Chau (-2) Lay in in the Home Straight and near the 200 Metres was eased when racing in restricted room between MANYTHANKS FOREVER and SUPER WISE DRAGON which shifted in slightly. C L Chau, who weighed in at 122 lbs, was fined the sum of $3,000 for returning to scale 2 lbs overweight.
12 14 MEDIC ELITE (G129) K Teetan For some distance near the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running between JOYFUL LIFE and CHEER FOR SOUTH.
WV CHILLI BABA (G339) --- CHILLI BABA, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 12.10.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (swollen right front leg). Before being allowed to race again, CHILLI BABA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:5 (97) FENCING 1200M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 AWESOME TREASURE (E435) P N Wong (-10) Sent for sampling post-race.
7 2 CAPITAL LEGEND (G333) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
3 3 THRIVING BROTHERS (J396) Z Purton Near the 500 Metres was bumped by LOVING VIBES. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 4 CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (G451) M Chadwick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the first turn near the 800 Metres was shifted out when awkwardly placed on the heels of CAPITAL LEGEND.
4 5 ENDEARED (H161) H Bowman Near the 500 Metres was bumped and taken wider. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
10 6 WRITTEN CASA (J305) A Hamelin Near the 500 Metres was bumped and taken wider by CLASSIC CENTURY which shifted out to improve.
5 7 CLASSIC CENTURY (J440) L Ferraris Shifted out near the 500 Metres and was bumped.
13 8 DRALA (J376) K Teetan No report.
12 9 LOVING VIBES (J359) C Y Ho After the event, C Y Ho stated that it was not his intention to hold a forward position, but after jumping only fairly, he rode his mount along in an endeavour to hold a competitive position. He said after improving to the outside of CLASSIC CENTURY and then THRIVING BROTHERS, he was obliged to continue to improve forward to avoid racing wide. He said as a consequence LOVING VIBES settled more forward than anticipated. He added that his mount raced greenly and on the Home Turn shifted out and away from REWARDING TWINKLE and made contact with THRIVING BROTHERS. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 10 REWARDING TWINKLE (J368) C L Chau (-2) Jumped only fairly.
2 11 MASTER OF ALL (H177) M L Yeung Near the 900 Metres was steadied away from AWESOME TREASURE (Apprentice P N Wong) which, after shifting in to the lead when not quite clear, then eased the pace. Apprentice Wong was advised in similar circumstances she must ensure that she is sufficiently clear of runners to her inside before she eases the pace of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 12 RUN RUN COOL (E322) L Hewitson After the 450 Metres was shifted to the outside of WRITTEN CASA to secure clear running and then raced tight between WRITTEN CASA and CAPITAL LEGEND for some distance thereafter.
9 13 CIRCUIT MAXIMUS (J347) M F Poon (-2) Jumped only fairly. After the 200 Metres was shifted to the outside of REWARDING TWINKLE to continue into clear running.
6 14 GANGNAM STAR (H326) A Badel For some distance approaching the 900 Metres raced ungenerously when racing tight to the inside of CAPITAL LEGEND. After the event, A Badel reported that his mount resented racing amongst horses and in the Home Straight responded only fairly to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:6 (98) SAILING 1600M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
13 1 TRUE GENIUS (J073) K Teetan The performance of TRUE GENIUS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TRUE GENIUS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
3 2 CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418) B Avdulla Bumped on the hindquarters near the 800 Metres and became unbalanced.
11 3 PHANTOM CYCLONE (J271) C L Chau (-2) Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start.
5 4 DEVAS TWELVE (H435) Z Purton Checked near the 800 Metres. When questioned regarding his riding near the 50 Metres, Z Purton stated that after riding his mount along in the Home Straight, approaching the 50 Metres he felt both CHATER GOLD and CALIFORNIATOTALITY shift ground slightly and when he was concerned this may result in his mount being crowded for room, out of precaution he decreased his vigour for a short distance. He said once he was satisfied his mount would continue to be afforded with clear running, he then was able to resume riding DEVAS TWELVE out to the finish of the event. The Stewards were satisfied with the explanation provided by Jockey Purton.
1 5 FAMILY JEWEL (J390) H Bowman Jumped awkwardly. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running near the 350 Metres before being shifted to the inside to obtain clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 6 ACCOLADE START (H331) K De Melo After the event, K De Melo reported that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to cross and race outside the lead. He said in the Home Straight ACCOLADE START did not fully stretch out which he attributed to the "Good to Firm” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ACCOLADE START, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ACCOLADE START will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 7 PRINCIPLED (J206) M Chadwick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
4 8 COMING PATCH (G222) C Y Ho From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 9 SATIRICAL GLORY (H073) L Hewitson After the event, L Hewitson stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to cross to the lead and this resulted in SATIRICAL GLORY not finishing the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 10 GALLANT HERO (E480) L Ferraris Slow to begin. After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount hung in throughout the event, but after the 800 Metres with more severity. He added in the Home Straight he was concerned there may be something amiss with his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GALLANT HERO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GALLANT HERO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 11 MIDORI BURLY (J083) A Badel For some distance near the 800 Metres was steadied away from ACCOLADE START when racing keenly.
7 12 DARCI JOY (E161) A Atzeni No report.
6 13 SOARING BRONCO (J162) M F Poon (-2) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2 14 CHATER GOLD (J004) H Bentley Near the 800 Metres was checked when crowded between CALIFORNIATOTALITY and DEVAS TWELVE which shifted out after being checked to avoid MIDORI BURLY when that runner was steadied away from ACCOLADE START. The Stewards found both the racing manners of DEVAS TWELVE and MIDORI BURLY were the cause of the interference, particularly due to the pace steadying at that stage, and therefore no action was taken. H Bentley was warned in relation to using his whip above shoulder height over the concluding stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:7 (99) THE SHA TIN TROPHY (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Group Two 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 VOYAGE BUBBLE (E436) A Atzeni Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 2 BEAUTY ETERNAL (H008) Z Purton After the event, Z Purton stated that his mount was able to lead in the early stages without being pressured, but gave ground in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, would derive benefit from today’s first up performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 3 BEAUTY JOY (E058) M Chadwick For a short distance near the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.
1 4 GALAXY PATCH (H399) C Y Ho Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 5 RED LION (H115) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman stated that his mount travelled well throughout the race, initially responded to his riding in the early part of the Home Straight and, in his opinion, would derive benefit from today’s first up performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 6 STRAIGHT ARRON (G435) B Avdulla No report.
3 8 CHANCHENG GLORY (H212) L Hewitson No report.
9 9 LA CITY BLANCHE (G371) Y L Chung No report.
7 10 THE GOLDEN SCENERY (E379) K Teetan Leaving the 1400 Metres was eased to avoid BEAUTY ETERNAL which shifted in before being corrected by its rider Z Purton. Approaching the 200 Metres was steadied to avoid VOYAGE BUBBLE when STRAIGHT ARRON was taken out by BEAUTY JOY (M Chadwick) which shifted out. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care.
WV 7 HAPPY TOGETHER (G446) A Badel Withdrawn on 12.10.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (heart abnormality). Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY TOGETHER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. <17/10/2024 13 October 2024 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 7 (99)> Confirmed on specialist advice to be displaying an irregular heart rhythm after the pre-race veterinary inspection. As previously advised, HAPPY TOGETHER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

Race:8 (100) ROWING AND TABLE TENNIS 1400M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 STELLAR SWIFT (J139) H Bowman Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 2 SUNNY DA BEST (J118) A Atzeni Approaching the 150 Metres shifted in abruptly before being corrected by its rider. After the event, A Atzeni stated that his intention was to hold a more forward position, however, SUNNY DA BEST failed to show sufficient pace to do so despite his efforts. He added when caught wide in the early stages he attempted to find cover, but after being crossed by STRATHPEFFER was obliged to race very wide and without cover from the 1000 Metres when his mount was taken wider by JUBILANT WINNER. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 3 I AM THE BOSS (H446) M L Yeung Near the 100 Metres, when commencing to give ground, was eased when momentarily crowded between TEAM HAPPY and DOUBLE WIN which shifted out. After the event, M L Yeung confirmed that from an inside barrier he was instructed to take up a more forward position today.
12 4 LIGHTNING BOLT (G130) M F Poon (-2) Jumped awkwardly and then was crowded shortly after the start.
13 5 CELTIC TIMES (G230) K Teetan No report.
10 6 RED ACLAIM (J017) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 150 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by SUNNY DA BEST which shifted in.
2 7 JUBILANT WINNER (J346) Z Purton Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 8 DOUBLE WIN (H382) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly. Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres and again was unable to obtain clear running between the 100 Metres and the 50 Metres when positioned behind DRAGON FOUR SEAS.
6 9 HAPPY DAILY (E294) C Y Ho No report.
3 10 DRAGON FOUR SEAS (J317) K C Leung After the event, K C Leung confirmed that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position but preferably with cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to allow his mount to stride forward and lead the event to avoid racing wide.
7 11 TEAM HAPPY (J218) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
5 12 STRATHPEFFER (H095) M Chadwick Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
11 13 EVER SMART (J179) H Bentley No report.
14 14 MR GOOD VIBES (H180) A Badel Shortly after the start was checked when crowded by STRATHPEFFER (M Chadwick) which shifted in. M Chadwick was reprimanded.

Race:9 (101) TAEKWONDO 1400M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 DH 1 SPEED DRAGON (H380) A Atzeni Slow to begin.
10 2 YOUNG ACHIEVER (J291) Z Purton Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between PRINCE OF PORTY and THE WAY WE WIN which was taken in by FIRST LOVE which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. After the event, Z Purton reported that when his mount was commencing to finish the race off well, it was disappointed for clear running near the 150 Metres when held up behind PRINCE OF PORTY and as a result he could not test his mount out to the finish of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
7 3 BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334) H Bowman No report.
3 4 GRACIOUS EXPRESS (J188) K C Leung No report.
1 5 LUCY IN THE SKY (J275) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
4 6 SILO (J399) B Avdulla Over the final 150 Metres lay out, resulting in its rider B Avdulla changing his whip back to his left hand near the 100 Metres. After the event, B Avdulla stated that his instructions were to endeavour to hold an on-pace position with cover. He said in the early stages when caught wide he elected to shift in to follow GRACIOUS EXPRESS to avoid racing wide which resulted in SILO settling further back than intended.
11 7 STORM RIDER (J027) L Hewitson After the event, L Hewitson stated that his instructions were to try and hold a midfield position with cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages and unable to comply with his instructions with the pace of the event being run outside of standard time, he allowed STORM RIDER to stride forward and race outside the lead to avoid racing wide. He added in the Home Straight STORM RIDER failed to respond to his riding and gave ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 8 AMAZING VICTORY (G123) C Y Ho Passing the 50 Metres was steadied when crowded between PRINCE OF PORTY which shifted out and GRACIOUS EXPRESS which shifted in.
13 9 MASSIVE ACTION (E445) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
2 10 PRINCE OF PORTY (H009) H Bentley Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 11 THE WAY WE WIN (J493) M L Yeung Crowded shortly after the start.
5 12 ACROSS DA UNIVERSE (J328) M F Poon (-2) Jumped only fairly. Prior to declaring weighed-in, M F Poon viewed the Stewards’ patrol films to ascertain if there were grounds for a protest/objection against LUCY IN THE SKY and PRINCE OF PORTY being declared the winner and second placegetter when ACROSS DA UNIVERSE was crowded between LUCY IN THE SKY and PRINCE OF PORTY near the 100 Metres. When Jockey Poon declined to lodge a protest/objection and the Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds, weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. At a subsequent inquiry, it was established that when ACROSS DA UNIVERSE endeavoured to obtain a narrow run between PRINCE OF PORTY and LUCY IN THE SKY, it shifted out slightly and initiated a slight contact with PRINCE OF PORTY. A short distance later, LUCY IN THE SKY then shifted out, crowding ACROSS DA UNIVERSE between PRINCE OF PORTY and LUCY IN THE SKY which resulted in ACROSS DA UNIVERSE not being able to be ridden out to the finish of the event. In the circumstances, K Teetan, the rider of LUCY IN THE SKY, was advised to exercise more care when the Stewards found that ACROSS DA UNIVERSE had initially commenced to establish a tight run prior to LUCY IN THE SKY shifting out.
8 DH 13 FIRST LOVE (J355) A Badel No report.

Race:10 (102) ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS AND TRIATHLON 1200M HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
14 1 SON PAK FU (G265) C L Chau (-2) From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, C L Chau reported that with the fast early pace SON PAK FU was under pressure throughout the event. He said on today’s "Good to Firm” surface, he had concerns with his mount’s action and when not in a competitive position, he discontinued from riding it out in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SON PAK FU, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SON PAK FU will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 2 BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213) A Badel No report.
9 3 ATULLIBIGEAL (G173) H Bowman Jumped only fairly.
13 4 SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092) Y L Chung (-3) Near the 600 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from CALL ME GLORIOUS. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running near the 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 5 LUCKY ENCOUNTER (H274) A Atzeni Raced keenly in the middle stages.
1 6 WUNDERBAR (H411) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
12 7 CALL ME GLORIOUS (H410) L Hewitson After the event, L Hewitson could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of CALL ME GLORIOUS was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, CALL ME GLORIOUS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
3 8 GORGEOUS WIN (J008) M F Poon (-2) No report.
10 9 WONDER KIT (G455) M L Yeung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
7 10 SEASONS WIT (H223) C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly and then was crowded shortly after the start by SUPERB CAPITALIST which shifted in slightly.
4 11 SING DRAGON (J141) L Ferraris Approaching the 350 Metres shifted in and away from SUPERB CAPITALIST and became awkwardly placed behind BUNDLE OF CHARM, resulting in SING DRAGON being held up until near the 300 Metres.
2 12 BOTTOMUPTOGETHER (J316) M Chadwick When questioned, M Chadwick stated that his instructions were to hold a forward position but was not given any specific instructions to lead. He said after his mount commenced well, he was obliged to make use of it in the early stages to cross runners to his inside. He said passing the 1000 Metres he was obliged to continue forward to cross CALL ME GLORIOUS which resulted in him being slightly in advance of WUNDERBAR. He said when Z Purton, the rider of WUNDERBAR, was positioned away from the rail and he was riding his mount with restraint, he elected to allow BOTTOMUPTOGETHER to continue to stride forward and cross to the lead. He added although he was aware that this resulted in the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time, he felt, given the circumstances of the race, this was the best option for BOTTOMUPTOGETHER to obtain the best possible placing in the field as if he was to restrain his mount and race outside WUNDERBAR, this would have resulted in his mount racing keenly. After considering his explanation, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Chadwick were reasonable in the circumstances. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 13 WONDERSTAR (J531) K Teetan No report.
11 14 VICTORY MOMENTS (H142) H Bentley Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Jumped a mark on the track near the 170 Metres.
WV WATCH BUDDY (H185) H Bentley Withdrawn on 12.10.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (heart abnormality) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter VICTORY MOMENTS. Before being allowed to race again, WATCH BUDDY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. <17/10/2024 13 October 2024 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 10 (102)> Confirmed on specialist advice to be displaying an irregular heart rhythm after the pre-race veterinary inspection. As previously advised, WATCH BUDDY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

General

1.

Races 1 to 4 were each put back 5 minutes.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 4
CHILLI BABA (standby runner) on 12.10.24 on veterinary advice

Race 7
HAPPY TOGETHER on 12.10.24 on veterinary advice

Race 10
WATCH BUDDY on 12.10.24 on veterinary advice

2. Fine

Race 4
C L Chau (CHEER FOR SOUTH): $3,000 for returning to scale 2 lbs overweight.

3. Reprimands

Race 3
B Avdulla (WINNING DRAGON) for shifting out approaching the 200 Metres

Race 8
M Chadwick (STRATHPEFFER) for shifting in shortly after the start

4. Warnings

Race 2
L Hewitson (SUPER INFINITY) re his riding rounding the Home Turn

Race 4
Y L Chung (FIRE BALL) for shifting in near the 1100 Metres

Race 5
Apprentice P N Wong (AWESOME TREASURE) for shifting in and easing the pace near the 900 Metres

Race 6
H Bentley (CHATER GOLD) for using his whip above shoulder height over the concluding stages

Race 7
M Chadwick (BEAUTY JOY) for shifting out approaching the 200 Metres

Race 9
K Teetan (LUCY IN THE SKY) for shifting out near the 100 Metres

5. Suspension

Race 4
K C Leung (SUPER WISE DRAGON) for careless riding over the concluding stages (Wednesday, 30 October 2024 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

6. Stalls Test

Race 1
NORTHERN FIRE BALL

7. Barrier Trials

Race 6
TRUE GENIUS (unacceptable performance)
ACCOLADE START (unacceptable performance)
GALLANT HERO (unacceptable performance)

Race 7
HAPPY TOGETHER (heart abnormality)

Race 10
SON PAK FU (unacceptable performance)
CALL ME GLORIOUS (disappointing performance)
WATCH BUDDY (heart abnormality)

8. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 4
CHILLI BABA

Race 6
TRUE GENIUS
ACCOLADE START
GALLANT HERO

Race 7
HAPPY TOGETHER

Race 10
SON PAK FU
CALL ME GLORIOUS
WATCH BUDDY

9. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 5.