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Race Meeting: 20/11/2024 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf C Course
Going:
GOOD TO YIELDING(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.73(as of 08:00 am) 2.74(as of 05:40 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Mr Andrew W B R Weir BBS MBE JP (Chairman)
Mr Clement Chan Kam Wing BBS MH 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 Calvin Chau JP acted for Mr Clement Chan Kam Wing BBS MH JP as Racing Steward for Race 5.
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Race:1 (193) LAU FAU SHAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 IVICTORIAM (J226) H Bowman From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Had difficulty obtaining clear running on the Home Turn. H Bowman pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 100 Metres (see TRIPLE BLISS).
11 2 TRIPLE BLISS (J310) K C Leung H Bowman pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 100 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of WINNING SEVEN, resulting in WINNING SEVEN being taken in onto MEDIC ELITE, taking MEDIC ELITE across the running of TRIPLE BLISS, resulting in TRIPLE BLISS having to be checked. H Bowman was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 11 December 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.
8 3 THE CONCENTRATION (H465) B Avdulla No report.
10 4 RIGHT HONOURABLE (A164) M Chadwick Near the 350 Metres was checked to avoid FALCON COURT. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, RIGHT HONOURABLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
12 5 FALCON COURT (J056) Z Purton When giving ground on the Home Turn was steadied when crowded between RED MAVERICK and WINNING SEVEN which shifted out slightly to improve. After the event, Z Purton reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and came under pressure on the Home Turn before weakening in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of FALCON COURT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FALCON COURT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
1 6 CERVIN (H253) K De Melo Jumped only fairly. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1200 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from SUPERB MOVE. K De Melo was questioned in relation to his riding out of the horse to the finish. He said over the concluding stages when he put his whip away, he reduced the vigour for a short period before recommencing when he observed INVINCIBLE MISSILE improving quickly to his outside. Jockey De Melo was advised that at all times he should ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race so that he does not compromise his placing in the field. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 7 INVINCIBLE MISSILE (C037) A Hamelin Slow to begin. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 8 WINNING SEVEN (J005) H Bentley Jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 100 Metres was hampered when taken in.
4 9 COOL BLUE (H011) K Teetan No report.
6 10 MEDIC ELITE (G129) A Badel Approaching the 100 Metres was hampered when taken in. When questioned, A Badel stated that after being held up on the Home Turn behind TRIPLE BLISS, he was able to improve to that runner’s outside near the 300 Metres. He said after obtaining a narrow run between WINNING SEVEN and TRIPLE BLISS, his mount was crowded near the 100 Metres and in the circumstances he was not too disappointed with the performance of the horse. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, MEDIC ELITE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 11 SUPERB MOVE (G304) L Ferraris No report.
7 12 RED MAVERICK (J067) Y L Chung (-3) No report.

Race:2 (194) YUEN LONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 HARMONY GALAXY (J266) J McDonald Jumped awkwardly and then shortly after was crowded between SNOWALOT and UNITED ENDEAVORS which shifted out. Near the 600 Metres was bumped by YEAH BUDDY which lay in. After the event, J McDonald stated that whilst he had expected to take up a forward position, it was not his intention to lead. He said after obtaining the lead in the early stages HARMONY GALAXY was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead in the middle stages when YEAH BUDDY went forward. He said as a consequence HARMONY GALAXY gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 2 STURDY RUBY (H207) C Y Ho No report.
5 3 SNOWALOT (E397) B Thompson On jumping was crowded between HARMONY GALAXY and YODA’S CHOICE which jumped awkwardly and shifted in.
4 4 APOLAR FIGHTER (J169) A Atzeni No report.
7 5 DOUBLE WIN (H382) L Hewitson Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, DOUBLE WIN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
12 6 YEAH BUDDY (J430) M Chadwick Raced wide and without cover in the early stages and was then ridden forward leaving the 900 Metres where it was able to take up a position outside the lead approaching the 700 Metres. When giving ground near the 250 Metres was steadied when crowded between HARMONY GALAXY and TAKE ACTION which, after improving to the inside of YODA’S CHOICE, shifted in when making contact with that runner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 7 FOOLISH HEART (J054) K C Leung Jumped awkwardly and from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 8 UNITED ENDEAVORS (G030) M L Yeung Shifted out on jumping and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 9 WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) A Badel Held up for clear running on the Home Turn. Near the 250 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running to the inside of DOUBLE WIN. As a result, WINDICATOR FAMILY did not obtain clear running until approaching the 200 Metres.
2 10 NINJA DERBY (H339) Z Purton Approaching the 1400 Metres when racing tight to the inside of HARMONY GALAXY commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid UNITED ENDEAVORS. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 11 TAKE ACTION (J098) K Teetan Near the 250 Metres raced tight to the inside of YODA’S CHOICE and made contact with that runner. Lay out over the concluding stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 12 YODA'S CHOICE (J146) M F Poon (-2) Jumped awkwardly and was bumped shortly after the start. Near the 250 Metres was bumped.

Race:3 (195) KAI TAK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 COSMO NAVIGATOR (H156) K C Leung K C Leung was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 800 Metres (see RUBY SAILING). Hampered and taken out near the 100 Metres.
7 2 RUBY SAILING (H347) Z Purton Bumped at the start. K C Leung (COSMO NAVIGATOR) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 800 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of RUBY SAILING, resulting in RUBY SAILING having to be checked away from the heels of COSMO NAVIGATOR. K C Leung was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Thursday, 26 December 2024 and to expire on Thursday, 2 January 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Leung was fined $55,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his poor race riding record. Passing the 50 Metres was eased when placed in restricted room between VERBIER and COSMO NAVIGATOR which was taken out. When questioned, Z Purton stated that his mount, which is a reported "roarer”, raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages of the event and made a respiratory noise in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 3 WINNING HEART (H065) H Bentley H Bentley pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 100 Metres (see COUNTRY DANCER). Sent for sampling post-race.
9 4 COUNTRY DANCER (H436) B Avdulla From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 700 Metres made contact with the running rail when racing tight to the inside of JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP. H Bentley (WINNING HEART) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of COSMO NAVIGATOR, resulting in COSMO NAVIGATOR being taken out and crowding the running of COUNTRY DANCER which was checked. H Bentley was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.
4 5 VERBIER (J187) H Bowman Bumped at the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages and near the 800 Metres was steadied away from RUBY SAILING.
10 6 PODIUM (H173) M F Poon (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, M F Poon reported that his mount did not travel well during the event and may not have appreciated the "Good to Yielding” track condition. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 7 SUPER CHARIZZARD (J184) L Ferraris Sent for sampling post-race.
12 8 E GLORY (H304) M Chadwick No report.
11 9 JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP (H295) J McDonald Shortly after the start was bumped. Passing the 50 Metres was checked to avoid COUNTRY DANCER. After the event, J McDonald reported that after settling back in the field his mount was under pressure from the 600 Metres and in the Home Straight was unable to make up any ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 10 CHEER FOR SOUTH (H178) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
8 11 MORE RICE (H271) C L Chau (-2) Shortly after the start was crowded between JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP and E GLORY which shifted out slightly.
3 12 ALLOY KING (D287) A Hamelin No report.

Race:4 (196) KWU TUNG HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 SMART CITY (J213) M F Poon (-2) No report.
10 2 LEEDOX (J154) A Atzeni Bounded on jumping and lost ground.
1 3 VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (J079) M Chadwick M Chadwick was questioned in relation to his riding out over the concluding stages. He agreed with the Stewards that in retrospect he had desisted from riding his mount out too soon. He was advised that at all times he should ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race so that he does not compromise his placing in the field. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 4 CAN'T GO WONG (H087) K Teetan No report.
12 5 FOREMOST TEDDY (J058) J McDonald After the event, J McDonald reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the race and as a result did not respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 6 U S S CONSTITUTION (H357) A Badel Bumped at the start. Held up for clear running on the Home Turn.
6 7 STRONGEST BOY (H027) Z Purton Near the 1500 Metres was steadied to avoid VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (M Chadwick) which shifted in when not quite clear. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care. Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when placed in restricted room between SMART CITY and SUPER BABY which shifted in slightly. After the event, Z Purton stated that his instructions were to settle his mount where comfortable. He said in the early stages he was obliged to make some use of his mount to cross U S S CONSTITUTION which resulted in STRONGEST BOY having to be ridden slightly more forward than what he had anticipated. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 8 MISTER DAPPER (H376) L Ferraris No report.
11 9 STAR LINE (J110) B Avdulla No report.
4 10 SUPER BABY (G364) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman confirmed his instructions were to lead the event. He said despite riding his mount along in the early stages it failed to show sufficient pace to do so. He said when caught wide in the early stages he elected to obtain a trailing position behind FOREMOST TEDDY and as a result SUPER BABY settled further back than had been intended.
2 11 COURIER MAGIC (H290) B Thompson Jumped awkwardly and then bumped with U S S CONSTITUTION. Making the Home Turn near the 400 Metres became unbalanced when improving into a tight run to the inside of GLUCK RACER. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 12 GLUCK RACER (E157) C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly, got its head up and as a consequence lost ground.

Race:5 (197) THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF SURVEYORS 40TH ANNIVERSARY CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 TRIUMPHANT MORE (J489) Z Purton Made contact with the right side of its barrier on jumping and became unbalanced and then shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between SPORTIC WARRIOR and CAMP FIRE which shifted in. After the 900 Metres commenced to race fiercely and got its head up when positioned close to STORMING DRAGON. TRIUMPHANT MORE then continued to race fiercely for some distance thereafter.
1 2 STORMING DRAGON (J237) J McDonald On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie applied to STORMING DRAGON was refitted. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 3 E UNIVERSE (H151) M Chadwick Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
5 4 EXUBERANT (E282) C L Chau (-2) Bounded on jumping.
7 5 MACANESE MASTER (J532) Y L Chung (-3) Making the turn in the middle stages lay in and made contact with FUNG after the 500 Metres.
3 6 SPICY SPANGLE (J087) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
9 7 SPORTIC WARRIOR (J385) M L Yeung No report.
12 8 CAMP FIRE (J259) H Bentley Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. In the early stages got its head up and raced keenly when being shifted across behind runners to obtain cover from a wide barrier. Near the 100 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between SPORTIC WARRIOR and FUNG, both of which shifted ground slightly.
6 9 LUCKY MAN (J315) L Hewitson 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.
2 10 AFFIRM (H306) L Ferraris Sent for sampling post-race.
10 11 SPEED SWORD (H397) M F Poon (-2) From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
11 12 FUNG (J101) B Thompson For some distance after the 500 Metres raced tight to the inside of MACANESE MASTER and was bumped by that runner.

Race:6 (198) SAN TIN HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 MOTOMAN (J436) Z Purton Approaching the 1000 Metres was steadied when crowded by FUN N GLORY which shifted in as it hung in. Near the 600 Metres became unbalanced when it shifted away from the running rail after FUN N GLORY, which was racing in advance, made contact with the rail. After the event, Z Purton could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 2 HAYDAY (H321) E C W Wong (-7) A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 3 ORIENTAL SURPRISE (K028) B Thompson Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 4 YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (H379) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
2 5 TELECOM DRAGON (H322) H Bowman For some distance near the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a narrow run between FUN N GLORY and SPICY SO SMART. Noted to have blood in its mouth after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 6 THE PRIME (J352) L Hewitson In the early stages raced tight between MOTOMAN and TELECOM DRAGON which shifted in slightly.
11 7 LUCKY PLANET (H235) L Ferraris Near the 900 Metres, when racing ungenerously, shifted in and was steadied away from HAYDAY when that runner shifted out slightly at the same point. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
12 8 LOVING VIBES (J359) C Y Ho On jumping was steadied when crowded between MIU FA FA and SPICY SO SMART which shifted out. Near the 200 Metres was steadied when it shifted out towards the heels of LUCKY PLANET when that runner shifted in after making contact with MIU FA FA which shifted in slightly. As the Stewards were satisfied that the racing manners of LOVING VIBES was the main reason for the incident occurring, no action was taken.
4 9 FUN N GLORY (G003) B Avdulla Near the 600 Metres made contact with the running rail. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 10 SKY SONG (J159) K De Melo From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 11 SPICY SO SMART (G203) M Chadwick Bumped at the start.
5 12 MIU FA FA (J145) M F Poon (-2) Bumped at the start.

Race:7 (199) HUNG SHUI KIU HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 HELENE WARRIOR (J207) E C W Wong (-7) After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong reported that from a wide barrier he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to lead. He said as a result HELENE WARRIOR was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 2 SIMPLY MAVERICK (H346) J McDonald Jumped awkwardly and from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 3 APACHE PASS (D433) A Atzeni Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between SILO and LOVERO which shifted out.
1 4 LOVERO (H451) Y L Chung (-3) The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in as they observed an incident had occurred approaching the 50 Metres when LOVERO was bumped and taken in by SUPER UNICORN (Z Purton) which placed doubt as to whether SUPER UNICORN should be declared the winner of the race. Subsequently Y L Chung, rider of LOVERO, second placegetter, lodged a protest/objection against SUPER UNICORN being declared the winner alleging interference over the concluding stages of the event. After considering the evidence, the Stewards found that near the 50 Metres SUPER UNICORN shifted in and made contact with LOVERO, taking that horse in and resulting in LOVERO losing momentum during that incident. As the Stewards were comfortably satisfied that had that interference not occurred LOVERO would have finished in advance of SUPER UNICORN, the protest/objection was sustained and the placings amended to read No. 4, LOVERO, 1st; No. 12, SUPER UNICORN, 2nd; No. 6, ROMANTIC LAOS, 3rd; and No. 8, I CAN, 4th. Z Purton was advised to exercise more care and that he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mounts. When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer A S Cruz stated that the horse benefited from its first up performance on 11 September 2024 and had pleased him in a barrier trial at Conghua on 25 October 2024 and this was the principal reason for the horse’s improved performance tonight. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 5 TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122) H Bowman Near the 250 Metres was steadied to avoid ROMANTIC LAOS when that runner was taken out by I CAN (A Badel) which shifted out when not quite clear. A Badel was advised to exercise more care. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
3 6 ROMANTIC LAOS (G476) K C Leung Leaving the 1500 Metres was checked when crowded by SUPER UNICORN which, after shifting in despite the efforts of its rider Z Purton, then raced tight to the inside of SOLEIL FIGHTER (M F Poon) which shifted in. M F Poon was reprimanded. Approaching the 250 Metres was bumped and taken out by I CAN.
6 7 SILO (J399) L Ferraris Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Approaching the 1500 Metres was steadied to obtain cover behind ROMANTIC LAOS when racing tight to the inside of SUPER UNICORN.
4 8 I CAN (H381) A Badel For some distance near the 250 Metres was shifted out to obtain clear running and made contact with ROMANTIC LAOS.
7 9 SOLEIL FIGHTER (J127) M F Poon (-2) After the event, M F Poon stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to cross runners to his inside and as a result SOLEIL FIGHTER was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 10 TOY SOLTERO (J268) B Thompson No report.
10 11 SECOND TO NONE (H319) C Y Ho No report.
2 12 SUPER UNICORN (H481) Z Purton Shifted in near the 50 Metres and bumped with LOVERO. Relegated to second on protest/objection (see LOVERO). Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:8 (200) CHEK LAP KOK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 SON PAK FU (G265) Y L Chung (-3) Jumped only fairly.
10 2 HARMONY N BLESSED (E061) K De Melo After the 900 Metres shifted in to obtain cover behind GLORY ELITE and then commenced to race keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of that runner for some distance.
9 3 BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213) A Badel No report.
12 4 LUCKY ENCOUNTER (H274) A Atzeni Near the 250 Metres was steadied away from BEAUTY CHARGE when that runner shifted out abruptly to avoid JAMES TAK. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY ENCOUNTER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
1 5 BEAUTY CHARGE (G231) B Avdulla Knuckled on jumping. Near the 250 Metres was steadied and shifted out to avoid JAMES TAK. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 6 GORGEOUS WIN (J008) J McDonald Raced keenly in the early stages. Approaching the 600 Metres was taken wider by LUCKY ENCOUNTER which shifted out. GORGEOUS WIN then raced wide and without cover thereafter.
3 7 RAGING BLIZZARD (H368) Z Purton Jumped only fairly. Making the Home Turn near the 350 Metres became unbalanced when positioned close to SING DRAGON. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 8 JAMES TAK (J007) C L Chau (-2) Jumped only fairly. Near the 250 Metres was checked when crowded between GORGEOUS WIN (J McDonald) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider and GLORY ELITE (K C Leung) which shifted out and away from I GIVE. In this incident, GLORY ELITE was contacted on the hindquarters, resulting in that runner being turned out further into the running of JAMES TAK. As the Stewards were satisfied that the shifts from Jockeys McDonald and K C Leung were only of a minor nature, they were both asked in similar circumstances to exercise more care.
8 9 GLORY ELITE (H311) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
2 10 WONDER KIT (G455) L Hewitson Near the 150 Metres L Hewitson dropped his left rein for a short distance. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 11 SING DRAGON (J141) H Bentley Held up making the Home Turn and near the 300 Metres was shifted to the inside of WONDER KIT to secure clear running.
7 12 I GIVE (H036) M F Poon (-2) Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of M F Poon, 7th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race.

Race:9 (201) FANLING HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 NEARLY FINE (E430) E C W Wong (-7) Was fractious whilst being transported to Happy Valley and sustained a small abrasion to the right hind leg. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 2 YOUNG EMPEROR (K011) L Ferraris Bumped at the start. After the event, L Ferraris reported that from an inside barrier his mount settled a little closer in the run than at its first race start. He said after being inconvenienced near the 700 Metres when PRAWNS ELEVEN shifted out, his mount, under 134 lbs, did not finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 3 EASON (G061) M F Poon (-2) Lay in over the concluding stages, resulting in its rider M F Poon having to correct his mount passing the winning post. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 4 GUSTOSISIMO (J303) Y L Chung (-3) Making the first turn after the 1000 Metres was bumped by ROMANTIC SON. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 5 PRAWNS ELEVEN (J140) H Bentley After the 700 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from ROMANTIC SON. On straightening was steadied and shifted to the inside of GOLDEN LUCK to continue into clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 6 DENFIELD (G471) J McDonald Near the 300 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of PRAWNS ELEVEN to continue into clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when placed in restricted room between GUSTOSISIMO and EASON which shifted in.
10 7 GOLDEN EMPIRE (E490) C Y Ho Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
12 8 ROMANTIC SON (J537) Z Purton Making the first turn was bumped. After the event, Z Purton stated that the only explanation he could offer for the horse’s performance was that ROMANTIC SON did not appreciate the "Good to Yielding” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ROMANTIC SON was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, ROMANTIC SON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 9 BEAUTY INFINITY (H377) H Bowman Crowded on jumping between YOUNG EMPEROR and SOVEREIGN FUND, both of which shifted ground. After the 200 Metres was held up for clear running between GOLDEN LUCK and EASON which shifted in slightly. As a result, BEAUTY INFINITY did not obtain clear running until after the 150 Metres.
7 10 SOVEREIGN FUND (J402) B Thompson On jumping was bumped and became unbalanced. Leaving the 1100 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by GOLDEN EMPIRE which shifted in and away from ROMANTIC SON before being corrected by its rider.
4 11 OUR LUCKY GLORY (G292) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly.
6 12 GOLDEN LUCK (H159) L Hewitson No report.

General

1.

Races 8 & 9 were each put back 10 minutes.

2. Additions to Racing Incidents Report of 17 November 2024 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 3 (184)

FORTUNE WARRIOR – Raced keenly in the early stages. Near the 1100 Metres became unbalance when it bumped with GALLANT EPOCH when that runner was racing tight to the inside of COLOURFUL WINNER.

GALLANT EPOCH – Near the 1100 Metres was bumped when racing tight to the inside of COLOURFUL WINNER which shifted in before being corrected by its rider.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of SPANGLE FORTUNE, COLOURFUL BARON, PRECISION GOAL, JUNEAU PRIDE, CIRCUIT JOLLY, KA YING ATTACK, MASTER PHOENIX, PATCH OF TIME, JOYFUL PROSPERITY, JUBILATION, JUMBO FORTUNE, EXCEL WONGCHOY, WUNDERBAR, MAGIC CONTROL, BOTTOMUPTOGETHER, GREEN N WHITE, PACKING HERMOD, LEGEND ST PAUL’S STRATHPEFFER, SAVVY BRILLIANT, SUPER INFINITY, VOYAGE SAMURAI, SILO (9.11.24) and KINGLY DEMEANOR, FURY AND GOLD, LUCKY TOUCH, FIREFOOT, HAPPY DAILY, HAKKA RADIANCE, LUCKY BANNER, LEAN MASTER, CHAMPION METHOD, MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE, STREET CONQUEROR, ROARING BEBE, CIRCUIT DUFFY, TOP TIME (13.11.24) proved negative.

Summary

1. Fine

Race 3
K C Leung (COSMO NAVIGATOR): $55,000 for careless riding approaching the 800 Metres

2. Reprimand

Race 7
M F Poon (SOLEIL FIGHTER) for shifting in leaving the 1500 Metres

3. Warnings

Race 1
K De Melo (CERVIN) re his riding out to the finish

Race 4
M Chadwick (VIVA GRACIOUSNESS) re his riding out over the concluding stages
M Chadwick (VIVA GRACIOUSNESS) for shifting in near the 1500 Metres

Race 7
Z Purton (SUPER UNICORN) for shifting in near the 50 Metres
A Badel (I CAN) for shifting out near the 250 Metres


Race 8
J McDonald (GORGEOUS WIN) for shifting in near the 250 Metres
K C Leung (GLORY ELITE) for shifting out near the 250 Metres
M F Poon (I GIVE) re his riding out over the concluding stages

4. Suspensions

Race 1
H Bowman (IVICTORIAM) for careless riding approaching the 100 Metres (Wednesday, 11 December 2024 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

Race 3
K C Leung (COSMO NAVIGATOR) for careless riding approaching the 800 Metres (from Thursday, 26 December 2024 until Thursday, 2 January 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 3 Hong Kong racedays)
H Bentley (WINNING HEART) for careless riding near the 100 Metres (Wednesday, 4 December 2024 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

5. Stewards’ Inquiry & Protest/Objection

Race 7

6. Bleeder

Race 2
DOUBLE WIN

7. Barrier Trials

Race 1
FALCON COURT (unacceptable performance)

Race 2
DOUBLE WIN (bleeder)

Race 9
ROMANTIC SON (disappointing performance)

8. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
RIGHT HONOURABLE
FALCON COURT
MEDIC ELITE

Race 2
DOUBLE WIN

Race 8
LUCKY ENCOUNTER

Race 9
ROMANTIC SON

9. Rolling Arrangement

Rolling after Race 5 was cancelled due to weather condition.