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Race Meeting: 06/11/2024 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

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

Meeting Stewards

Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi BBS JP (Chairman)
Mr Matthew Lam Kin Hong BBS MH JP
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Lester G Huang SBS JP acted for Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi BBS JP as Chairman for Race 8 whilst Mr Michael J Caddy acted for Mr Matthew Lam Kin Hong BBS MH JP as Racing Steward for Race 8.
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Race:1 (157) TAI LAM CHUNG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 FAIRY HORSE (J144) H Bowman Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping and lost ground. Approaching the 200 Metres was directed to the inside of TATTENHAM to continue into clear running.
3 2 COSMO NAVIGATOR (H156) Y L Chung (-3) Sent for sampling post-race.
10 3 COUNTRY DANCER (H436) Z Purton Bumped at the start. Near the 50 Metres was steadied when crowded by URBAN TRIUMPH (K C Leung) which, after improving into a tight run to the inside of COSMO NAVIGATOR, was then taken in slightly by that runner. K C Leung was advised to exercise more care and to ensure there is sufficient racing room when he is improving into runs. When questioned, Z Purton stated that from an outside barrier he was requested to ensure that his mount began well and use the horse’s pace if circumstances permitted. He said after jumping well he was able to obtain a position outside the leader HERO STAR but COUNTRY DANCER raced keenly in the middle stages and as a result was left without a finishing effort. Trainer J Size confirmed the instructions issued and agreed with the assessment of Jockey Purton that COUNTRY DANCER raced too keenly during the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 4 URBAN TRIUMPH (H200) K C Leung For some distance after the 100 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running between COUNTRY DANCER and COSMO NAVIGATOR. Passing the winning post was checked when crowded by COSMO NAVIGATOR (Y L Chung) which, after initially shifting in, was then taken in by VULCANUS (C Y Ho) which was racing tight to the inside of SPEEDSTAR (K Teetan) which shifted in. Jockeys Chung, Ho and Teetan were advised in similar circumstances they would be expected to stop riding and straighten their mounts.
8 5 GOOD VIEW GLORY (H154) B Avdulla Jumped awkwardly, shifted in, bumped with COUNTRY DANCER and became unbalanced. Was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier. K Teetan (SPEEDSTAR) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 150 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of GOOD VIEW GLORY, resulting in GOOD VIEW GLORY losing its running and being checked to avoid the heels of SPEEDSTAR. K Teetan was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 27 November 2024 and to expire on Monday, 2 December 2024 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his good race riding record.
12 6 HERO STAR (D033) L Ferraris No report.
6 7 TATTENHAM (H121) A Badel Approaching the 100 Metres endeavoured to obtain a tight run between COSMO NAVIGATOR and VULCANUS. A short distance later, VULCANUS (C Y Ho) shifted in and crowded the running of TATTENHAM, resulting in TATTENHAM having to be steadied and not being able to be ridden out to the finish of the event. C Y Ho was reprimanded and advised that he must stop riding and straighten his mounts.
9 8 FALCON COURT (J056) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly, shortly after shifted in and made contact with GOOD VIEW GLORY. Was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier.
2 9 VULCANUS (J150) C Y Ho Bumped at the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. C Y Ho was warned in relation to using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 10 RATTAN WORLD (G384) A Hamelin After the event, A Hamelin reported that his mount did not travel well at any stage of the event and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 11 SPEEDSTAR (G181) K Teetan K Teetan was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 150 Metres (see GOOD VIEW GLORY). Sent for sampling post-race.
7 12 SUNNY SHINES (H484) M F Poon (-2) No report.

Race:2 (158) TAI LAM CHUNG HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 5 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 JOYFUL LIFE (H426) H Bowman When the pace eased near the 750 Metres was steadied to avoid the heels of THE GOOD DEAL. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned behind GORGEOUS VITALITY and racing tight to the inside of SUPER CHARIZZARD which lay in and away from PODIUM. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea and also found it to have sustained a small laceration to the left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, JOYFUL LIFE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 2 SUPER GLORY (J025) A Badel Near the 750 Metres was steadied when crowded between WOODFIRE CHAMP and JOYFUL LIFE which, after being awkwardly placed close to THE GOOD DEAL when the pace steadied, was obliged to shift to that runner’s outside. The Stewards found that the pace of the event steadying at that stage was the reason for the incident occurring.
3 3 WINNING HEART (H065) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. Near the 150 Metres raced tight between HO HO STAR and THE GOOD DEAL which was giving ground. Near the 50 Metres H Bentley dropped his left rein for a short distance.
9 4 MULTIDARLING (H148) C L Chau (-2) Passing the 200 Metres was eased to avoid HO HO STAR which shifted in.
7 5 WOODFIRE CHAMP (H292) C Y Ho Raced wide and without cover until the 600 Metres. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to the heels of GORGEOUS VITALITY and racing tight between HO HO STAR and JOYFUL LIFE.
2 6 GORGEOUS VITALITY (G051) L Hewitson After the event, L Hewitson confirmed that from an inside barrier he was requested to take up a forward position on the horse. Noted to have sustained a small wound to the left front leg. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 7 SUPER CHARIZZARD (J184) L Ferraris Raced wide and without cover from the 600 Metres.
5 8 HO HO STAR (H291) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly. In the early stages raced keenly. After the 300 Metres proved reluctant to shift to the outside of JOYFUL LIFE when it lay in. As a result, HO HO STAR was shifted to the inside of JOYFUL LIFE approaching the 200 Metres to obtain clear running. HO HO STAR continued to lay in and near the 150 Metres improved into a tight run between WINNING HEART and WOODFIRE CHAMP which shifted in slightly. Over the concluding stages HO HO STAR could not be ridden out when improving into a tight run between WINNING HEART and GORGEOUS VITALITY which shifted in.
6 9 PATCH OF WATCH (H476) K C Leung No report.
11 10 THE GOOD DEAL (G025) Z Purton A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 11 PODIUM (H173) M F Poon (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
10 12 MAGIC TRAVELLER (H102) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 100 Metres was eased when racing tight to the inside of THE GOOD DEAL which shifted in when giving ground before being corrected by its rider Z Purton.

Race:3 (159) TAI LAM CHUNG HANDICAP (Sec3) Class 5 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 SUPER ELITE (H247) H Bowman Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start between SUPER EAGLE and SPEEDY CHARIOT which shifted out slightly. After the event, H Bowman stated that his mount settled further back in the field when it commenced awkwardly. He added over the concluding stages he could not fully test SUPER ELITE when positioned behind SAME TO YOU and in the circumstances he was not too disappointed with the run of his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 2 ACE TALENT (H046) E C W Wong (-7) After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his mount made a respiratory noise during the running of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
1 3 ISLAND GOLDEN (H018) M F Poon (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
5 4 SAME TO YOU (H057) B Avdulla Approaching the 100 Metres B Avdulla dropped his left rein for a short distance and then dropped his whip. A short distance later, SAME TO YOU was then steadied when it shifted out towards ISLAND GOLDEN (M F Poon) as that runner shifted in. M F Poon was advised to exercise more care.
4 5 SPEEDY CHARIOT (H193) Z Purton Over the concluding stages was steadied when crowded by SUPER EAGLE (K Teetan) which shifted in. K Teetan was severely reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst not clear. Noted to have sustained an abrasion to the left front fetlock after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 6 SUPER EAGLE (G408) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
12 7 EXCELLENT DADDY (E321) K C Leung No report.
3 8 JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP (H295) C L Chau (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 300 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between HAPPY FEELING and ALLOY KING which shifted out slightly. As a result, JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP was shifted to the inside of ALLOY KING to obtain clear running.
7 9 COOL BLUE (H011) M Chadwick Slow to begin.
10 10 HAPPY FEELING (H443) B Thompson Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
9 11 ALLOY KING (D287) H Bentley No report.
6 12 WIND SPEEDER (E281) C Y Ho From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:4 (160) SHEK PIK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 GALVANIC (H147) E C W Wong (-7) After being crossed by WAH MAY WAI WAI near the 1300 Metres commenced to race keenly and was shifted to the outside of WAH MAY WAI WAI to avoid that runner’s heels. After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his mount raced too keenly in the early stages and as a consequence was left without a finishing effort. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 2 NORTHERN BEAST (H233) Z Purton Held up for clear running for a short distance after the 400 Metres.
2 3 SURE JOYFUL (G125) M Chadwick Sent for sampling post-race.
9 4 DEVILDOM (H445) L Hewitson Shortly after the start was crowded by APOLAR FIGHTER which shifted in slightly.
4 5 WAH MAY WAI WAI (J193) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
6 6 KIMBERLEY (H329) H Bowman After the 300 Metres made contact with APOLAR FIGHTER when it was attempting a tight run to the outside of SURE JOYFUL. Noted to have been galloped on the left hind cannon after the race. After the event, an endoscopic examination was conducted on KIMBERLEY at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, KIMBERLEY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 7 APOLAR FIGHTER (J169) C Y Ho Noted to have sustained a minor abrasion to the right hock, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Raced wide and without cover until the 700 Metres. Bumped after the 300 Metres.
5 8 TO INFINITY (G277) B Avdulla From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
10 9 SMILING EMPEROR (J371) L Ferraris Shifted in at the start and was bumped.
1 10 PRINCE ALEX (G307) H Bentley Raced wide and without cover from the 700 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 11 GALLANT CROWN (D359) K Teetan Taken wider after the 1300 Metres. After the event, K Teetan stated that his mount did not travel well during the running of the race and failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 12 LORD OF THE ROSE (J297) M L Yeung From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WV POCHETTINO (J149) --- POCHETTINO, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 5.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (heart irregularity). Before being allowed to race again, POCHETTINO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:5 (161) THE AMERICAN CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 KING ECCELLENTE (G264) H Bentley After the event, H Bentley reported that his mount raced a little too keenly during the race with blinkers being reapplied tonight. He added that together with KING ECCELLENTE carrying the top weight of 135 lbs, it was unable to finish the race off when under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 2 MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360) H Bowman Slow to begin and then was crowded by STORMING DRAGON which shifted out. Between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres was held up for clear running between REGENT GLORY and KING ECCELLENTE.
3 3 LEAN MASTER (H134) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
2 4 STORMING DRAGON (J237) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
12 5 PANDA LEGEND (H002) K De Melo From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
11 6 BEAUTY LIGHT (J474) A Badel Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by FUN N GLORY which shifted in. Over the concluding stages became unbalanced when racing in restricted room between DRAGON AIR FORCE and KING ECCELLENTE which shifted out when giving ground.
10 7 REGENT GLORY (E323) B Thompson Bumped at the start.
1 8 BEAUTY DESTINY (H281) A Atzeni Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 9 YEAH BUDDY (J430) M Chadwick No report.
7 10 DRAGON AIR FORCE (J279) K Teetan Bumped at the start. Lay out on the Home Turn. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
5 11 FUN N GLORY (G003) B Avdulla Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. After the event, B Avdulla advised that from a wide barrier his instructions were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer D J Hall confirmed the instructions issued.
8 12 WOOD ON FIRE (C460) M L Yeung No report.

Race:6 (162) TAI TAM HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 GALLANT VALOUR (H323) H Bowman Jumped only fairly, then shifted in and bumped with PRIME MORTAR.
3 2 PRIME MORTAR (G328) Y L Chung (-3) Bumped at the start.
5 3 EXCELLENT PEERS (G033) M Chadwick Between the 250 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running when endeavouring to obtain a narrow run between PRIME MORTAR and JOY COMING and as a result made contact with JOY COMING.
11 4 LYRICAL MOTION (G081) E C W Wong (-7) When questioned, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his instructions were to endeavour to find cover from the outside barrier. He said as a result in the early stages he did not ride his mount along in an attempt to comply with his instructions. He said entering the Back Straight he had anticipated JOY COMING would shift to the rail, but when that did not occur, LYRICAL MOTION was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. When questioned if there was an opportunity to allow LYRICAL MOTION to stride forward to prevent JOY COMING from shifting out near the 600 Metres, Apprentice Wong stated that his focus has been on endeavouring to obtain cover and as a result he did not position his mount in a more forward position at that point which had allowed JOY COMING to take LYRICAL MOTION out. He agreed with the Stewards in retrospect he should have placed LYRICAL MOTION in a more competitive position at that stage of the event to prevent JOY COMING from shifting out. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued and in the circumstances expressed satisfaction with the manner in which Apprentice Wong had ridden LYRICAL MOTION. From the 600 Metres raced very wide and without cover.
1 5 GIANT LEAP (J143) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
8 6 JOY COMING (H149) L Hewitson Bumped near the 200 Metres when racing tight to the outside of EXCELLENT PEERS.
9 7 HAPPY TRIO (G244) H Bentley No report.
2 8 YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (H379) C Y Ho Held up for clear running making the Home Turn. Near the 150 Metres was taken in by GIANT LEAP. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 9 SPICY KNUCKLES (H463) M F Poon (-2) No report.
7 10 FOOLISH HEART (J054) K C Leung Jumped only fairly, shifted out and bumped GANGNAM STAR.
6 11 TACTICAL COMMAND (H197) A Badel After the event, A Badel reported that his mount raced in a three wide position with cover but in the Home Straight finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 12 GANGNAM STAR (H326) K Teetan Jumped only fairly and was then crowded between TACTICAL COMMAND and FOOLISH HEART. K Teetan was warned in relation to using his whip on a horse that was out of contention and not responding to his riding. After the event, K Teetan reported that his mount, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley, did not appreciate racing on the Happy Valley track. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:7 (163) SHEK LEI PUI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 NOBLE PURSUIT (H324) E C W Wong (-7) Near the 150 Metres was bumped and became unbalanced when racing tight between ILLUMINOUS and WINNING STEPS.
11 2 PACKING HURRICANE (H137) H Bentley Near the 1300 Metres was momentarily crowded by RED MAJESTY which was taken in by QUANTUM PATCH (C Y Ho). C Y Ho was advised to exercise more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 3 HAMERON (H265) L Ferraris After the 500 Metres became held up for clear running behind GOOD LUCK BABE and near the 400 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between GOOD LUCK BABE and NOBLE PURSUIT.
4 4 ILLUMINOUS (J170) H Bowman From the 200 Metres was taken out by ROCKET SPADE (A Badel) and near the 150 Metres made contact with NOBLE PURSUIT when crowded between NOBLE PURSUIT and ROCKET SPADE. A Badel was reprimanded.
2 5 CHAIN OF GOLD (J138) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
3 6 ROCKET SPADE (G170) A Badel Jumped only fairly and was then crowded shortly after the start between QUANTUM PATCH and FORTUNE SUPERSTAR, both of which shifted ground. Was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier. From the 250 Metres until the 200 Metres was held up for clear running before being shifted to the outside of FORTUNE SUPERSTAR.
6 7 FORTUNE SUPERSTAR (J210) L Hewitson No report.
10 8 GOOD LUCK BABE (K016) A Atzeni No report.
9 9 QUANTUM PATCH (H166) C Y Ho After the event, C Y Ho advised that he was instructed to hold a forward position but preferably behind the lead. He added when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to allow his mount to stride forward to cross RED MAJESTY and PACKING HURRICANE to avoid racing wide. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 10 RED MAJESTY (E028) M L Yeung After the event, M L Yeung stated that his mount was disadvantaged in the early stages with the pace of the event being run inside of standard time and as a result was left without a finishing effort. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 11 WINNING STEPS (G420) K Teetan K Teetan was warned in relation to using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion near the 150 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:8 (164) PLOVER COVE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 FULL CREDIT (J185) L Hewitson No report.
1 2 BRAVE STAR (G268) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.
9 3 NORDIC DRAGON (G467) H Bowman Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between CHATEAUNEUF and AURORA LADY which shifted out. After the event, H Bowman stated that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight NORDIC DRAGON hung in and proved difficult to ride out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 4 CHATEAUNEUF (J219) K Teetan From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
7 5 POWER KOEPP (E301) L Ferraris From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 300 Metres raced tight as it endeavoured to improve into a narrow run between LUCKY ARCHANGEL and LUCKY EIGHT.
4 6 LUCKY EIGHT (G204) C L Chau (-2) C L Chau was fined the sum of $5,000 for using his whip in a manner where his whip arm was raised above shoulder height on several occasions in the Home Straight.
8 7 O'LINER (H264) A Hamelin No report.
10 8 LUCKY ARCHANGEL (E385) M F Poon (-2) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
11 9 PARTERRE (E234) K De Melo No report.
5 10 AURORA LADY (J066) Z Purton Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Throughout the early and middle stages raced keenly and refused to settle. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 11 GOKO WIN (H069) M Chadwick Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was crowded by RIDING HIGH which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 12 RIDING HIGH (J403) Y L Chung (-3) No report.

Race:9 (165) HIGH ISLAND HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 MR ASCENDENCY (G227) L Ferraris No report.
3 2 TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482) K De Melo No report.
11 3 WOODFIRE BRO (G115) M L Yeung Near the 1400 Metres was steadied away from MR ASCENDENCY when positioned close to that runner. Approaching the 300 Metres raced in restricted room for a short distance between TURIN MASCOT and CHILL CHIBI which shifted out to improve. After the event, M L Yeung reported that his mount came under pressure at the 600 Metres and failed to respond to his riding thereafter. He added that WOODFIRE BRO made a respiratory noise after the winning post. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of WOODFIRE BRO, a last start winner, was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, WOODFIRE BRO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 4 CAPITAL DELIGHT (H262) C Y Ho No report.
8 5 YELLOWFIN (G326) L Hewitson A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 6 CHILL CHIBI (H109) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
2 7 FLAMINGO TRILLION (H192) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
6 8 KEEFY (G306) M F Poon (-2) Shortly after the start raced tight between MR ASCENDENCY and TELECOM FIGHTERS which shifted out slightly.
4 9 RED HARE KING (H188) M Chadwick No report.
10 10 TURIN MASCOT (H165) A Badel Bumped shortly after the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 11 NATURAL STORM (C461) A Atzeni No report.
9 12 STAR CONTACT (E472) K Teetan Bumped shortly after the start. At the 300 Metres K Teetan dropped his whip. When questioned, K Teetan stated that from a wide barrier he was requested to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages as the horse had raced disappointingly at its last start when ridden in a forward position. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions and the reason as to why he issued those instructions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

General

1. Addition to Racing Incidents Report of 3 November 2024 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 3 (149)

JUMBO FORTUNE – Approaching the 600 Metres was brushed by CHATER GOLD which shifted out slightly.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of COUNTRY DANCER, SUPER ELITE, SPICY SO SMART, NOBLE PURSUIT, RED MAJESTY, SHARPEN BRIGHT, VIVA GRACIOUSNESS, STURDY RUBY, COURIER MAGIC, DENFIELD, LUCKY PLANET, YOUNG HORIZON, SMART FIGHTER, TACTICAL COMMAND, INTREPID WINNER, CHARITY GAIN, ARTHUR’S KINGDOM, MA COMET, CIRCUIT SEVEN, HAPPY TANGO, YOUNG EMPEROR, ROMANTIC SON, RED ELEGANCE, ALLGREEKTOME, HORSEPOWER, COPARTNER PRANCE, LUCKY ENCOUNTER and GORGEOUS WIN (27.10.24) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 4
POCHETTINO (standby runner) on 5.11.24 on veterinary advice

2. Fine

Race 8
C L Chau (LUCKY EIGHT): $5,000 for using his whip in a manner where his whip arm was raised above shoulder height

3. Severe Reprimand

Race 3
K Teetan (SUPER EAGLE) for shifting in over the concluding stages

4. Reprimands

Race 1
C Y Ho (VULCANUS) for shifting in at the 100 Metres

Race 7
A Badel (ROCKET SPADE) for shifting out at the 200 Metres

5. Warnings

Race 1
K C Leung (URBAN TRIUMPH) for improving into a tight run near the 50 Metres
Y L Chung (COSMO NAVIGATOR) for shifting in passing the winning post
C Y Ho (VULCANUS) for shifting in passing the winning post and for using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner
K Teetan (SPEEDSTAR) for shifting in passing the winning post

Race 3
M F Poon (ISLAND GOLDEN) for shifting in at the 100 Metres

Race 6
K Teetan (GANGNAM STAR) for using his whip on the horse that was out of contention

Race 7
C Y Ho (QUANTUM PATCH) for shifting in near the 1300 Metres
K Teetan (WINNING STEPS) for using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner

6. Suspension

Race 1
K Teetan (SPEEDSTAR) for careless riding near the 150 Metres (from 27 November 2024 until 2 December 2024 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

7. Irregular Heart Rhythm

Race 4
POCHETTINO

8. Barrier Trials

Race 4
POCHETTINO (heart irregularity)

Race 9
WOODFIRE BRO (disappointing performance)

9. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 2
JOYFUL LIFE

Race 4
KIMBERLEY
POCHETTINO

Race 9
WOODFIRE BRO

10. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 5.