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Race Meeting: 08/12/2024 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:25

Going Information

Sha Tin - Turf A Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)
Penetrometer Reading 2.71(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 11:25 am)

Meeting Stewards

Mr Lester G Huang SBS JP (Chairman)
Mr Michael J Caddy
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 (240) SILENT WITNESS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 CITY THUNDER (J173) L Hewitson Approaching the 250 Metres was disappointed for clear running between LUCKY BLESSING and HAPPY PARK and was shifted to the outside of HAPPY PARK to secure clear running near the 200 Metres.
8 2 PATCH OF TIME (H483) K Teetan No report.
9 3 RUN RUN TIMING (H403) J McDonald Shortly after the start shifted in and was bumped. Approaching the 300 Metres was crowded between MR ENERGIA and DAY DAY VICTORY which was taken out by BRILLIANT EXPRESS (H Bowman) when that runner shifted to the outside of FORTUNE BOY to secure clear running. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care.
4 4 MR ENERGIA (J239) Z Purton Shortly after the start was bumped. Approaching the 300 Metres was taken wider by RUN RUN TIMING. Lay in the Home Straight.
2 5 BRILLIANT EXPRESS (J321) H Bowman From the 450 Metres until approaching the 300 Metres was held up for clear running and when being shifted to the outside of FORTUNE BOY made contact with DAY DAY VICTORY. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 6 FORTUNE BOY (K098) T Marquand Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
7 7 LUCKY BLESSING (K073) P N Wong (-10) No report.
11 8 SONIC PURSUIT (K051) C Y Ho Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping and became unbalanced. When questioned, C Y Ho stated that his mount raced keenly in the early stages and as a result maintained its position to the inside of BRILLIANT EXPRESS. He said near the 800 Metres when BRILLIANT EXPRESS (H Bowman) shifted in and crowded his mount, SONIC PURSUIT then hung out across the heels of BRILLIANT EXPRESS and as a result was checked. H Bowman was advised in similar circumstances to exercise more care. Continued to race keenly and hang out in the middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 9 SUPER STRONG MAN (K001) M Chadwick Jumped only fairly. <9/12/2024 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that SUPER STRONG MAN was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER STRONG MAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
12 10 THE AUSPICIOUS (K004) A Badel From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 300 Metres, when giving ground, was steadied away from INVINCIBLE LUCKY which shifted out.
1 11 HAPPY PARK (J311) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
5 12 MONARCH COUNTY (J421) B Shinn Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. When questioned, B Shinn stated that his instructions were to position his mount where comfortable, but after jumping awkwardly MONARCH COUNTY settled towards the back of the field. He said when placed under pressure in the Home Straight MONARCH COUNTY raced greenly and was one-paced and after the 200 Metres he was obliged to shift to the inside of CITY THUNDER to obtain clear running. He added from that point on MONARCH COUNTY continued to race greenly and approaching the winning post shied out which resulted in him having to correct his mount slightly at the finish of the event.
6 13 INVINCIBLE LUCKY (J119) B Avdulla From the 400 Metres until the 300 Metres was held up for clear running before being shifted to the outside of MR ENERGIA to secure a clear run.
14 14 DAY DAY VICTORY (J423) A Pouchin For some distance near the 900 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from PATCH OF TIME. Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped by BRILLIANT EXPRESS. A short distance later was then steadied when crowded between BRILLIANT EXPRESS and RUN RUN TIMING which shifted in and away from MR ENERGIA. After the event, A Pouchin reported that with blinkers applied for the first time his mount raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages and refused to settle. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:2 (241) BEAUTY GENERATION HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360) J Moreira Near the 850 Metres when it commenced to race keenly got its head up when being steadied away from KING SHOW. As a result, MIGHTY COMMANDER shifted in and made contact with JUBILANT WINNER.
3 2 ENDEARED (H161) R Moore No report.
2 3 LEGEND ST PAUL'S (J507) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
10 4 PHANTOM CYCLONE (J271) C L Chau (-2) No report.
5 5 JUBILANT WINNER (J346) B Shinn Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Near the 850 Metres was bumped. For a short distance near the 350 Metres was held up for clear running.
4 6 MASTER PHOENIX (J516) C Y Ho C Y Ho pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 350 Metres (see DRAGON FOUR SEAS).
1 7 PACKING ANGEL (J454) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
12 8 ISLAND BREEZES (J479) K Teetan After the event, K Teetan reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the race and did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight.
14 9 KING SHOW (K047) A Badel Near the 900 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by LEGEND ST PAUL’S (K C Leung) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. K C Leung was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. After the event, A Badel stated that his mount, which was having its second race start, raced greenly when obliged to race wide and without cover. He said as a consequence in the Home Straight KING SHOW did not respond to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KING SHOW, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KING SHOW will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
13 10 MULTIBINGO (J548) Y L Chung (-3) After the event, Y L Chung reported that from a wide barrier his instructions were to take up a forward position. Trainer A S Cruz confirmed the instructions issued.
11 11 BIENVENUE (J490) L Hewitson Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between MIGHTY COMMANDER and JUBILANT WINNER which shifted out. Near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from JUBILANT WINNER when racing keenly.
8 12 DRAGON FOUR SEAS (J317) J McDonald Jumped only fairly. C Y Ho (MASTER PHOENIX) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 350 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of DRAGON FOUR SEAS, resulting in DRAGON FOUR SEAS losing its rightful running and being steadied. C Y Ho was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 29 December 2024 at Sha Tin. 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, J McDonald reported that his mount did not appreciate racing in amongst other horses, particularly in the middle stages when positioned to the inside of KING SHOW which was racing greenly. He said after being crowded near the 350 Metres DRAGON FOUR SEAS failed to run on in the Home Straight thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 13 BEAUTIFUL WIN (J250) K De Melo When questioned, K De Melo stated that his instructions were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages to offset the wide barrier and to assist BEAUTIFUL WIN in finishing the race off today. He said after shifting his mount behind runners in the early stages BEAUTIFUL WIN raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages. When questioned if there was an opportunity to shift to the outside of JUBILANT WINNER approaching the 400 Metres to commenced to improve, K De Melo stated that he was content in following JUBILANT WINNER as he felt that runner would provide his mount the best chance to improve into the event with a trail. He said when JUBILANT WINNER did not immediately improve near the 400 Metres, he then attempted to start to shift out to look for clear running, but became held up when disappointed between JUBILANT WINNER and BIENVENUE when those two runners shifted ground. He said as a result BEAUTIFUL WIN was held up for clear running between the 350 Metres and approaching the 200 Metres when it shifted to the inside of JUBILANT WINNER. He said after this he was able to commence to ride his mount along, but again over the concluding stages had some difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind JUBILANT WINNER. Trainer W Y So confirmed the instructions issued and stated that it was open to Jockey De Melo to shift to the outside of JUBILANT WINNER to secure clear running. After considering his explanation, the Stewards advised Jockey De Melo that he had made an error of judgement in not shifting out to improve to the outside of JUBILANT WINNER approaching the 400 Metres which would have availed him with clear running behind the winner PACKING ANGEL. He was further advised that in similar circumstances he should ride his mount in a more decisive manner to ensure that it is able to obtain the best possible placing in the field.
9 14 FIGHT TIME (H409) A Atzeni Shortly after the start was eased when placed in restricted room between MIGHTY COMMANDER and MULTIBINGO which shifted in slightly. Held up for clear running making the Home Turn. Approaching the 400 Metres was again held up for clear running behind PHANTOM CYCLONE and near the 250 Metres was shifted to that runner’s inside to secure clear running. Approaching the 150 Metres was disappointed between MULTIBINGO and PHANTOM CYCLONE before being shifted to the outside of PHANTOM CYCLONE shortly after to secure clear running.

Race:3 (242) LORD KANALOA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 SAVVY BRILLIANT (J437) Z Purton On jumping got its head up, became unbalanced and lost ground. A warning was placed on the barrier manners of SAVVY BRILLIANT. After the event, Z Purton stated that after settling back in the field SAVVY BRILLIANT did not finish the race off in the Home Straight and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Trainer F C Lor stated that SAVVY BRILLIANT was disadvantaged by losing ground at the start but he attributed today’s performance to the horse having to make up too much ground in the Home Straight and that it was reported to have a substantial amount of blood in its trachea. The performance of SAVVY BRILLIANT was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, SAVVY BRILLIANT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
14 2 WONDERSTAR (J531) K Teetan After being crossed by YOUNG SUPERSTAR near the 900 Metres then commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from the heels of YOUNG SUPERSTAR when its rider Y L Chung steadied the pace. Y L Chung was advised to exercise more care and reminded of his obligation to be sufficiently clear when shifting ground and not to steady the pace too quickly.
3 3 YOUNG SUPERSTAR (J400) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
1 4 DIVANO (J142) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
10 5 EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (H170) P N Wong (-10) Noted to have blood at the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Near the 250 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between WONDERSTAR which was giving ground and CHAMPION INSTINCT which shifted in slightly. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that the instructions were to attempt to lead the event. She said EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS was a little fractious in the barriers, jumped only fairly and despite being ridden along in the early stages did not show sufficient pace to lead as instructed.
12 6 HALO OF SUCCESS (K133) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly. After the event, A Atzeni stated that his mount, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong, raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event and raced keenly. He said as a result HALO OF SUCCESS did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 7 NOT USUAL STAR (G396) K De Melo Bumped at the start.
5 8 PATCH OF COSMO (J357) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 250 Metres was shifted to the outside of LIFELINE EXPRESS to obtain clear running.
6 9 SWAGGER BRO (K089) M L Yeung No report.
8 10 VICTORY SKY (J540) K C Leung After the event, K C Leung reported that from an outside barrier his instructions were to take up a forward position.
13 11 C YEAH (K034) H Bentley No report.
4 12 CHAMPION INSTINCT (H012) M F Poon (-2) No report.
7 13 LIFELINE EXPRESS (H439) A Badel Jumped only fairly, shifted in and made contact with NOT USUAL STAR. After the event, A Badel stated that after settling back in the field his mount ran to the line in a satisfactory manner and he was not too disappointed with the horse’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 14 KING PROFIT (J539) A Pouchin For some distance near the 200 Metres was taken in by DIVANO when that runner shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:4 (243) THE LONGINES HONG KONG VASE (Sec1) Group One 2400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 WITHOUT A FIGHT (K921) M Zahra When questioned, M Zahra stated that the intention was to ride the horse in a midfield position. He said from the inside barrier WITHOUT A FIGHT jumped well and held a more forward position than he had anticipated. He added in the Home Straight WITHOUT A FIGHT hung in and he had some concerns with its action. Co-trainer S Freedman stated that the only explanation he could offer was that WITHOUT A FIGHT races best on surfaces with more give in it. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 2 GIAVELLOTTO (K923) O Murphy Near the 450 Metres was checked when disappointed for clear running between LA CITY BLANCHE and KA YING GENERATION which shifted out and away from WITHOUT A FIGHT when giving ground. As the Stewards were satisfied that GIAVELLOTTO had not established the running, no action was taken. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 3 LUXEMBOURG (J813) R Moore Was left racing wide and without cover from the 1200 Metres.
2 4 DUBAI HONOUR (G809) T Marquand On jumping was bumped by CONTINUOUS which shifted in. Making the Home Turn and in the early part of the Home Straight made contact with FIVE G PATCH (B Avdulla) on a number of occasions as both runners contested a position behind WITHOUT A FIGHT and to the inside of KA YING GENERATION which was giving ground. B Avdulla was advised that in similar circumstances he should exercise more care to ensure runners positioned around him have comfortable racing room. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 5 IRESINE (K924) M Velon Jumped only fairly. From the 450 Metres until the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.
6 6 MARQUISAT (K925) M Barzalona Near the 450 Metres raced in restricted room between STELLENBOSCH and ENSUED which shifted out to improve. Near the 300 Metres M Barzalona dropped his whip. Bumped near the 150 Metres.
11 7 PRADARIA (K926) C Demuro After the event, C Demuro stated that when he was concerned with the action of his mount under pressure in the Home Straight, he eased it down when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 8 FIVE G PATCH (G286) B Avdulla From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Held up for clear running on the Home Turn and made contact with DUBAI HONOUR on a number of occasions when it contested a position behind WITHOUT A FIGHT.
9 9 CONTINUOUS (K927) W Lordan Bumped at the start. In the Home Straight hung in. After the event, W Lordan reported that he was given no specific instructions other than to allow his mount to settle where comfortable. He said in the early stages CONTINUOUS did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
10 10 LA CITY BLANCHE (G371) M Chadwick Near the 450 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. After the event, M Chadwick confirmed his instructions were to take up an on-pace position with cover.
13 11 KA YING GENERATION (J075) A Atzeni A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, KA YING GENERATION will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
4 12 ENSUED (H452) J McDonald Approaching the 150 Metres raced tight between STELLENBOSCH and MARQUISAT and made contact with MARQUISAT.
3 13 STELLENBOSCH (K928) J Moreira From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:5 (244) THE LONGINES HONG KONG SPRINT (Sec1) Group One 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 KA YING RISING (J062) Z Purton Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 CALIFORNIA SPANGLE (E314) B Avdulla No report.
11 3 LUGAL (K903) A Nishimura On jumping was checked when crowded between STARLUST and RECOMMENDATION which shifted out abruptly after jumping awkwardly. Approaching the 150 Metres was taken in slightly by INVINCIBLE SAGE which shifted in. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
14 4 VICTOR THE WINNER (G404) K C Leung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 5 INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301) B Shinn No report.
7 6 FLYING ACE (G045) M F Poon M F Poon was fined the sum of $5,000 for raising his whip arm above shoulder height on a number of occasions over the concluding stages. In assessing penalty, the Stewards considered that Jockey Poon had been issued with a number of warnings in relation to this breach.
13 7 STARLUST (K905) R Ryan No report.
9 8 TOSHIN MACAU (K906) A Sugawara Bumped at the start. From the 400 Metres until the 250 Metres was held up for clear running behind LUGAL.
3 9 SATONO REVE (K907) J Moreira Bumped at the start.
12 10 RECOMMENDATION (K908) M Zahra Jumped awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and was bumped. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 900 Metres got its head up when being checked away from KA YING RISING.
8 11 LUCKY WITH YOU (E356) A Atzeni Between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running.
2 12 HELIOS EXPRESS (H302) H Bowman Near the 300 Metres was disappointed for clear running between RECOMMENDATION and FLYING ACE and was shifted to the inside of FLYING ACE to obtain clear running. For some distance approaching the 150 Metres HELIOS EXPRESS had further difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of SATONO REVE as that runner shifted out slightly under pressure. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 13 HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE (H093) J McDonald No report.
6 14 BEAUTY WAVES (H294) A Badel When questioned, A Badel stated that his instructions from the outside barrier were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said when the early and middle stages of the race were not run as quickly as he had expected, BEAUTY WAVES raced keenly in the middle stages. When questioned as to why he elected to shift out on entering the Home Straight rather than following SATONO REVE, Jockey Badel stated that as he was concerned that the leaders would continue to improve due to the slower than expected pace of the early and middle stages, he elected to immediately shift to the outside of HELIOS EXPRESS when he saw that runner having difficulty obtaining clear running. He said after shifting to the outside of HELIOS EXPRESS and LUCKY WITH YOU, BEAUTY WAVES became held up for clear running behind those runners and as a result near the 200 Metres he shifted his mount back to the inside where he secured clear running to the inside of HELIOS EXPRESS and his mount ran on well. The Stewards advised Jockey Badel that, in their opinion, his better option would have been to improve to the inside of HELIOS EXPRESS in the early part of the Home Straight to follow SATONO REVE, but were satisfied that his actions in shifting out were not unreasonable in the circumstances having regard to the explanation provided.
WV NOBALS (K904) E Baird Withdrawn on 5.12.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (blood abnormality) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter FLYING ACE.

Race:6 (245) JIM AND TONIC HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 BRAVEHEARTS (H389) M F Poon (-2) Shortly after the start was crowded between SUNSTRIDER and EIGHTEEN CARAT which shifted out.
13 2 SO WE SING (J367) A Pouchin After the event, A Pouchin reported that from the inside barrier he was instructed to hold a more forward position as SO WE SING is one-paced. Trainer C W Chang confirmed the instructions issued.
2 3 PRAY FOR MIR (J245) M Chadwick Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the right side of its barrier and became unbalanced. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 4 STAR MAC (J053) K Teetan After the event, K Teetan reported that after settling back in the field his mount found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 5 UNIVERSAL HORIZON (G360) C Y Ho Jumped only fairly. 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.
5 6 EIGHTEEN CARAT (J104) A Atzeni Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
9 7 FORTUNATE SON (J446) B Shinn No report.
6 8 FAMILY JEWEL (J390) J McDonald A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 9 SIMPLE HEDGE (H237) M Barzalona Jumped only fairly. After the 250 Metres was directed to the inside of GOOD LUCK BABE to continue into clear running.
1 10 CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
4 11 SUNSTRIDER (J168) Z Purton No report.
11 12 GOOD LUCK BABE (K016) L Hewitson No report.
12 13 BEAUTY LIVE (G057) A Badel No report.
8 14 BRIGHT INHERITANCE (J215) K De Melo After the event, K De Melo reported that his mount was making a respiratory noise during the running of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:7 (246) THE LONGINES HONG KONG MILE (Sec1) Group One 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 SOUL RUSH (J808) J Moreira Shifted in near the 400 Metres and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 2 VOYAGE BUBBLE (E436) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
11 3 ANTINO (K909) B Shinn Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 400 Metres was bumped by SOUL RUSH which shifted in. K Teetan (CHANCHENG GLORY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that after the 400 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out, resulting in CHANCHENG GLORY making contact with HAPPY TOGETHER and HAPPY TOGETHER being crowded between CHANCHENG GLORY and JANTAR MANTAR. Due to the contact HAPPY TOGETHER was taken out which resulted in JANTAR MANTAR making contact with RED LION and RED LION being taken out towards LAZZAT, resulting in LAZZAT shifting out, crowding the running of ANTINO which was checked when crowded between SOUL RUSH and LAZZAT. K Teetan was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 and to expire on Friday, 27 December 2024 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Teetan was fined $60,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his neutral race riding record. After the event, B Shinn stated that after having a comfortable run during the race ANTINO commenced to respond to his riding in the early part of the Home Straight, but after striking interference near the 300 Metres was unable to finish the race off thereafter.
4 4 BEAUTY ETERNAL (H008) Z Purton No report.
3 5 BEAUTY JOY (E058) B Avdulla From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
7 6 GALAXY PATCH (H399) C Y Ho From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. On the Home Turn was held up for clear running behind ANTINO. Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres GALAXY PATCH lay in and was steadied away from ANTINO when positioned close to the heels of that runner. Between the 200 Metres and the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running between ANTINO and BEAUTY JOY which shifted in slightly.
12 7 DOCKLANDS (K902) M Zahra Jumped only fairly. Near the 350 Metres was steadied to avoid JANTAR MANTAR and then shifted in to obtain clear running.
5 8 HAPPY TOGETHER (G446) A Badel The Stewards considered a protest/objection lodged by A Badel, rider of 6th placegetter, HAPPY TOGETHER, against CHANCHENG GLORY being declared the 4th placegetter alleging interference in the early part of the Home Straight. After considering the evidence, the Stewards found that making the Home Turn CHANCHENG GLORY shifted to the outside of BEAUTY ETERNAL to obtain clear running and a short distance later then made contact with HAPPY TOGETHER, resulting in HAPPY TOGETHER being badly crowded between JANTAR MANTAR and CHANCHENG GLORY. As the Stewards were satisfied that had this incident not have occurred that HAPPY TOGETHER would have finished in advance of CHANCHENG GLORY, the protest/objection was sustained and the placings amended to read No. 2, VOYAGE BUBBLE, 1st; No. 1, SOUL RUSH, 2nd; No. 5, BEAUTY JOY, 3rd; No. 4, BEAUTY ETERNAL, 4th; No. 8, HAPPY TOGETHER, 5th; and No. 10, CHANCHENG GLORY, 6th (Also see ANTINO).
8 9 RED LION (H115) H Bowman Prior to declaring weighed-in, the Stewards gave consideration if there were grounds for a protest/objection on behalf of the connections of RED LION due to RED LION being taken out near the 350 Metres. When the Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds having regard to the manner in which RED LION finished the race off and the degree of interference, they elected not to lodge a protest/objection on behalf of the connections.
6 10 CHANCHENG GLORY (H212) K Teetan After the 400 Metres shifted out and made contact with HAPPY TOGETHER for some distance. K Teetan pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference after the 400 Metres (see ANTINO). Relegated to 6th placing on protest/objection (see HAPPY TOGETHER).
10 11 TAJ DRAGON (H164) A Atzeni No report.
13 12 JANTAR MANTAR (K910) Y Kawada After the 1000 Metres was bumped and taken out by VOYAGE BUBBLE which shifted to the outside of BEAUTY ETERNAL. As a result, JANTAR MANTAR raced wide and without cover thereafter. For some distance approaching the 400 Metres bumped heavily with HAPPY TOGETHER and became unbalanced shortly after when crowded between HAPPY TOGETHER and RED LION. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 13 LAZZAT (K901) C Demuro Jumped only fairly. After the 400 Metres was hampered when taken wider by RED LION. After the event, C Demuro stated that his instructions were to endeavour to lead. He said LAZZAT jumped only fairly and did not stretch out in the early stages despite his efforts to comply with his instructions. He said, in his opinion, LAZZAT would appreciate a surface with more give in it.
14 14 RAMADAN (K911) R Moore No report.

Race:8 (247) THE LONGINES HONG KONG CUP (Sec1) Group One 2000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 ROMANTIC WARRIOR (E486) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
8 2 SPIRIT DANCER (K912) O Orr After the 1500 Metres was steadied to avoid STRAIGHT ARRON and as a result shifted out and was obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter.
5 3 STRAIGHT ARRON (G435) B Avdulla Near the 1500 Metres was taken wider by ROMANTIC WARRIOR which shifted to the outside of ENCOUNTERED. As a result, STRAIGHT ARRON was steadied to obtain a position with cover behind ROMANTIC WARRIOR.
3 4 TASTIERA (K913) D Lane No report.
6 5 CALIF (K914) A De Vries Jumped only fairly.
9 6 NIMBLE NIMBUS (E249) A Atzeni No report.
4 7 THE FOXES (K916) O Murphy Jumped only fairly. When caught wide in the early stages was steadied to obtain a position with cover.
11 8 ENCOUNTERED (G236) H Bowman On the Home Turn lay in and brushed the running rail. After the event, H Bowman stated that the intention was to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said ENCOUNTERED jumped well today and went forward without being pressure to do so.
2 9 LIBERTY ISLAND (K917) Y Kawada Shifted out shortly after the start and then was steadied when crowded by ENCOUNTERED which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 10 CONTENT (K918) R Moore Over the concluding stages was held up behind STRAIGHT ARRON and could not be ridden out to the finish.
10 11 WINGSPAN (K919) W Lordan No report.

Race:9 (248) MAURICE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 LUCY IN THE SKY (J275) K Teetan Trainer Y S Tsui confirmed the instructions issued to K Teetan today were to find cover in a midfield position. He said he issued such instructions because LUCY IN THE SKY had finished its race off only fairly when ridden in a forward position carrying the same weight on 24 November 2024.
10 2 BRIGHT DAY (J530) H Bowman Shifted in at the start and was bumped.
4 3 JOHANNES BRAHMS (K014) Z Purton Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between MAGNIFICENT NINE and BEAUTY CRESCENT which was bumped heavily by BRIGHT DAY, blundered and shifted in abruptly. Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.
5 4 TAMRA BLITZ (G237) L Hewitson No report.
3 5 BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334) B Avdulla Bumped heavily on jumping and blundered. In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance after the 700 Metres was steadied away from MAGNIFICENT NINE.
2 6 CHARMING LEGEND (K127) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
8 7 GALAXY WITNESS (G110) J Moreira Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
11 8 SWEET BRIAR (H044) C Y Ho Held up for clear running for some distance after the 400 Metres. Approaching the finish raced in restricted room between BRIGHT DAY and SUPER LOVE DRAGON which shifted in.
12 9 LESLIE (E471) M Barzalona Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a small cut to the left front fetlock.
9 10 SUPER LOVE DRAGON (J038) K De Melo For some distance near the 200 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running.
14 11 LUCKY COMBINATION (J512) M Chadwick Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
7 12 MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433) A Atzeni Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.
1 13 MARKWIN (J420) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
13 14 HYPER DRAGON BALL (G450) A Pouchin No report.

Race:10 (249) HIGHLAND REEL HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 THE GOLDEN SCENERY (E379) B Avdulla No report.
13 2 HARMONY GREAT (K078) M L Yeung Rounding the Home Turn lay out.
11 3 SON PAK FU (G265) Y L Chung (-3) After the event, Y L Chung confirmed that he was instructed to hold a forward position.
4 4 DROMBEG BANNER (H117) A Atzeni No report.
7 5 PACKING TREADMILL (G161) L Ferraris After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount blundered shortly after the start and became unbalanced and in the Home Straight he was concerned with its action. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 6 CHIU CHOW SPIRIT (H175) K C Leung Jumped only fairly. Briefly held up for clear running approaching the 400 Metres behind PACKING HERMOD.
12 7 TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482) K De Melo When giving ground near the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded by SON PAK FU which was taken in by SING DRAGON (A Badel). A Badel was advised to exercise more care.
8 8 FLAMING RABBIT (H257) M Barzalona No report.
5 9 YOUNG CHAMPION (J195) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. From the 350 Metres to the 150 Metres was held up for clear running when endeavouring to improve to the inside of PACKING HERMOD.
1 10 PACKING HERMOD (J277) J Moreira Sent for sampling post-race.
6 11 SING DRAGON (J141) A Badel Raced keenly in the early stages. Between the 450 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running.
2 12 RUBYLOT (H412) L Hewitson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
14 13 ALLCASH (K190) A Pouchin After the event, A Pouchin reported that his mount raced erratically throughout the event and was checked near the 600 Metres when racing to the inside of RUBYLOT. He said ALLCASH continued to race erratically thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners and performance of ALLCASH, which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ALLCASH will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 14 KEEFY (G306) M Chadwick Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
WX FLYING ACE (G045) M F Poon (-2) Withdrawn on 5.12.24 after obtaining a run in Race 5 and replaced by Standby Declared Starter HARMONY GREAT.

General

1.

Races 8 to 10 were each put back 5 minutes.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of ME TIME, GO GO GO, SPEEDY FORTUNE, HAPPY HORSE, PLENTIFUL, TURIN WARRIOR, ATOMIC BEAUTY, DRAGON DELIGHT, CHARITY GAIN, AFFORDABLE, MANAGEMENT FOLKS, THE PERFECT MATCH, METRO WARRIOR, FATAL BLOW, GALLANT VALOUR, GOLDEN RISE, ROARING BEBE, BEAUTY DESTINY, LIGHTNING BOLT, TELECOM POWER, ALLGREEKTOME, ETERNAL FORTUNE, HEALTHY HEALTHY, SAMARKAND, ILLUMINOUS and ROCKET SPADE (27.11.24) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 5
NOBALS on 5.12.24 on veterinary advice

Race 10
FLYING ACE on 5.12.24 after obtaining a run in Race 5

2. Fines

Race 5
M F Poon (FLYING ACE): $5,000 for raising his whip arm above shoulder height

Race 7
K Teetan (CHANCHENG GLORY): $60,000 for careless riding after the 400 Metres

3. Warnings

Race 1
H Bowman (BRILLIANT EXPRESS) for shifting in near the 800 Metres and for shifting out approaching the 300 Metres

Race 2
K C Leung (LEGEND ST PAUL’S) for shifting in near the 900 Metres
K De Melo (BEAUTIFUL WIN) re his riding approaching the 400 Metres

Race 3
Y L Chung (YOUNG SUPERSTAR) for shifting in and for steadying the pace too quickly near the 900 Metres

Race 4
B Avdulla (FIVE G PATCH) for shifting out making the Home Turn and in the early part of the Home Straight

Race 10
A Badel (SING DRAGON) for shifting in near the 200 Metres

4. Suspensions

Race 2
C Y Ho (MASTER PHOENIX) for careless riding near the 350 Metres (Sunday, 29 December 2024 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

Race 7
K Teetan (CHANCHENG GLORY) for careless riding after the 400 Metres (from Wednesday, 18 December 2024 until Friday, 27 December 2024 on which day he may resume race riding – 3 Hong Kong racedays)

5. Protest/Objection

Race 7

6. Bleeder

Race 4
KA YING GENERATION

7. Barrier Trials

Race 2
KING SHOW (unacceptable performance)

Race 3
SAVVY BRILLIANT (disappointing performance)

Race 4
KA YING GENERATION (bleeder)

Race 10
ALLCASH (racing manners and unacceptable performance)

8. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 2
KING SHOW

Race 3
SAVVY BRILLIANT

Race 4
KA YING GENERATION

Race 10
ALLCASH

9. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 6.