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Race Meeting: 22/12/2024 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:45

Going Information

Sha Tin - Turf A+3 Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 11:45 am)

Meeting Stewards

Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth (Chairman)
Mr Peter Kung
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jackson Woo Ka Biu acted for Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth as Chairman for Race 5.
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Race:1 (277) AMARYLLIS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 SMASHING EXPRESS (J252) H Bowman No report.
11 2 SPECIAL HEDGE (H354) Z Purton 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. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 3 CHARMANDER (G437) J McDonald Near the 400 Metres was bumped by CHILLI BABA which shifted out.
14 4 GOLD TACK (H106) A Pouchin Between the 250 Metres and the 100 Metres was held up for clear running behind SPECIAL HEDGE. After being shifted to the outside of SPECIAL HEDGE near the 100 Metres then raced tight between SPECIAL HEDGE and KASA PAPA and could not be ridden out to the finish of the event.
7 5 KASA PAPA (G312) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly. From the 400 Metres until the 250 Metres was held up for clear running behind LAPRAS. After obtaining a clear run to the inside of LAPRAS near the 200 Metres again became held up for clear running between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres.
13 6 CASA LEGEND (G126) M F Poon (-2) Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between CHARMANDER which shifted out slightly and ON THE LASH which shifted in. Over the final 100 Metres raced tight between CHARMANDER and INVINCIBLE MISSILE which shifted in slightly and as a result could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 7 CERVIN (H253) K De Melo Throughout the early stages raced keenly and from the 900 Metres raced wide and without cover. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 8 ON THE LASH (J182) A Atzeni Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and was bumped. Near the 300 Metres became held up for clear running between SMASHING EXPRESS and WINNING SEVEN which shifted out. In this incident, ON THE LASH lay in towards the heels of WINNING SEVEN and was steadied near the 250 Metres.
6 9 CHILLI BABA (G339) A Hamelin From the 700 Metres until the 400 Metres was held up and unable to improve when positioned behind ON THE LASH. After the 400 Metres had difficulty securing clear running when obtaining a narrow run between SMASHING EXPRESS and CHARMANDER and as a result did not secure clear running until near the 300 Metres.
9 10 INVINCIBLE MISSILE (C037) L Ferraris Slow to begin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 11 LAPRAS (H374) M Chadwick Approaching the 350 Metres was disappointed for clear running to the inside of SPECIAL HEDGE and was then shifted to that runner’s outside to secure clear running near the 250 Metres.
1 12 FIRE BALL (D087) C L Chau (-2) Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 13 WINNING SEVEN (J005) H Bentley No report.
12 14 LEATHER MASTER (H034) M L Yeung Shifted in on jumping before being corrected by its rider. Near the 400 Metres lay in and made contact with the running rail. After the event, M L Yeung stated that the instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said when caught wide in the early stages he allowed his mount to stride forward and lead to avoid covering additional ground.

Race:2 (278) ERICA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 (Restricted) 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 KA YING ATTACK (J391) M F Poon (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
3 2 JUNEAU PRIDE (J443) B Avdulla No report.
2 3 ETALON OR (J273) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
8 4 JOLLY JUMPER (K110) H Bentley After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on JOLLY JUMPER at the request of Trainer T P Yung. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
11 5 LUCKY STATEMENT (J521) Z Purton Bumped on jumping. After the event, Z Purton reported that his mount would appreciate being stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 6 MISSION STRIKE (J377) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly and shortly after blundered, resulting in its rider L Ferraris becoming unbalanced. Lay in in the Home Straight and for some distance near the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind JOLLY JUMPER.
13 7 PATCH OF LUCKY (J349) M Chadwick Approaching the 400 Metres raced in restricted room between SOMELOVEFROMABOVE which shifted out slightly and ETALON OR which shifted in. Near the 300 Metres raced tight between CALIFORNIA MOXIE and BEAR CHAMP, both of which shifted ground slightly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 8 SOMELOVEFROMABOVE (J503) H Bowman On jumping was bumped by CASHISCASH which shifted out. Held up making the Home Turn.
7 9 STORM RUNNER (J452) K C Leung Shortly after the start was bumped. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.
14 10 BEAR CHAMP (J313) A Atzeni After the event, A Atzeni stated that when he was concerned there may be something amiss with his mount in the Home Straight, he eased it down from the race when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, BEAR CHAMP will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
12 11 THE AUSPICIOUS (K004) M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the right side of its barrier and became unbalanced. Near the 100 Metres shifted to the outside of STORM RUNNER to continue into clear running.
9 12 CASHISCASH (J369) C L Chau (-2) Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Approaching the 1100 Metres was bumped by BEAR CHAMP which, after improving to the inside of KA YING ATTACK, was then taken in slightly by that runner. Near the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from WORLD HERO. CASHISCASH continued to race keenly throughout the middle stages.
4 13 WORLD HERO (J413) A Pouchin No report.
5 14 CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131) Y L Chung (-3) Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 200 Metres shifted out, resulting in its rider Y L Chung having to stop riding and straighten his mount.

Race:3 (279) HIBISCUS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 SUPER LEGENDS (H364) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
2 2 CITY THUNDER (J173) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
11 3 HAYDAY (H321) M F Poon (-2) After the event, M F Poon stated that with the early and middle stages of the race being run inside of standard time his mount was under pressure throughout the event. He added in the Home Straight HAYDAY finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 4 METRO WARRIOR (D387) M L Yeung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
10 5 EXCEED THE WISH (J480) L Ferraris On jumping was crowded between PATCH OF STARS which shifted in and LUCKY IMPACT which shifted out.
3 6 GROOVY FEELING (J515) B Thompson Shortly after the start was bumped by SPICY SPANGLE which shifted out.
7 7 PATCH OF STARS (J343) H Bowman Bumped at the start.
14 8 PERPETUAL POWER (J326) C L Chau (-2) No report.
13 9 SOMETHING JONAH (K024) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
5 10 SPIRIT OF PEACE (K007) A Pouchin No report.
6 11 ISLAND BUDDY (J217) M Chadwick No report.
8 12 LUCKY IMPACT (J337) K C Leung Shifted out at the start, was bumped and became unbalanced.
12 13 SPICY SPANGLE (J087) P N Wong (-10) Shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 14 FORTUNE WHISKEY (J153) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly.

Race:4 (280) HOLLY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 ROMAN CROWN (J456) J McDonald Bumped at the 500 Metres.
8 2 SUPER GOLDI (H477) A Pouchin Jumped awkwardly. For some distance after the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when it was shifted to the outside of WIN SPEED.
14 3 DEAL COMPLETED (J378) H Bentley Near the 500 Metres was bumped by ROMAN CROWN which shifted out. After the event, H Bentley reported that the instructions were to endeavour to obtain a midfield position with cover. He said in the early stages he was unable to comply with his instructions when a number of runners to his inside held their position which resulted in DEAL COMPLETED racing very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
13 4 BEAUTY INVINCIBLE (J419) Y L Chung (-3) Lost its right front plate in the saddling area and made contact with a rail. This plate was refitted. BEAUTY INVINCIBLE was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly. When placed under pressure in the Home Straight shifted out abruptly, resulting in its rider Y L Chung having to stop riding and straighten his mount. BEAUTY INVINCIBLE lay out for the remainder of the event. The racing manners of BEAUTY INVINCIBLE were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY INVINCIBLE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial in Hong Kong. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 5 WIN SPEED (J205) H Bowman Bumped at the start. After the event, H Bowman reported that he was obliged to make some use of his mount in the early stages to hold a position outside the lead. He said WIN SPEED did not settle during the early and middle stages and gave ground in the Home Straight. Trainer M Newnham agreed with the comments made by Jockey Bowman but also indicated that WIN SPEED would derive benefit from today’s performance as it had had over four weeks from its last race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of WIN SPEED was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, WIN SPEED 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 ANOTHER WORLD (K005) C L Chau (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
3 7 GALLANT EPOCH (J451) M F Poon (-2) No report.
4 8 EURO ROCKS (H153) M L Yeung Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 900 Metres was steadied away from TRIUMPHANT WARRIOR. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.
11 9 PANDA LEGEND (H002) K De Melo Shortly after the start raced tight between DEAL COMPLETED and SWEET SMILE which was taken in by GALLANT EPOCH. From the 400 Metres until the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind DEAL COMPLETED and near the 300 Metres was checked to avoid DEAL COMPLETED and shifted out where it secured clear running thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 10 SWEET SMILE (J282) B Avdulla Crowded shortly after the start.
7 11 TRIUMPHANT WARRIOR (H430) M Chadwick No report.
5 12 SUNDAY'S SERENADE (J231) Z Purton Jumped awkwardly and made contact with WIN SPEED.
2 13 LUCKY FIONN (J047) A Atzeni Raced wide and without cover from the 900 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 14 SUPER WISE DRAGON (G475) K C Leung After the event, K C Leung reported that his mount raced keenly in the middle stages and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

Race:5 (281) HIBISCUS HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 MASTER TRILLION (J442) K C Leung Shortly after the start was crowded and became badly unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters.
4 2 HAPPY PARK (J311) A Atzeni Approaching the winning post was crowded by SKY JOY (C L Chau) which shifted in whilst being ridden along. C L Chau was reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst not clear.
2 3 SUNNY DA BEST (J118) Z Purton Near the 450 Metres attempted to obtain a run between HAPPY PARK and SKY JOY when there was doubtful room. When HAPPY PARK then shifted out, SUNNY DA BEST was checked when disappointed for this run and as a result was held up for clear running between the 450 Metres and the 200 Metres where it shifted to the outside of SKY JOY. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 4 BLAZING WIND (J157) J McDonald Jumped only fairly.
1 5 SKY JOY (K026) C L Chau (-2) C L Chau pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference after the 900 Metres (see NOBLE DELUXE). C L Chau was warned for using his whip in a manner where his whip arm was raised above his shoulder height on a number of occasions over the concluding stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 6 COLONEL (D090) P N Wong (-10) No report.
10 7 BLING BLING GENIUS (J397) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 8 COSMO LIGHT (J379) M Chadwick No report.
6 9 FLYING DOUBLE (J388) H Bowman On jumping shifted in, was bumped on the headquarters and became unbalanced. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the early part of the Home Straight lay in and was reluctant to shift to the outside of CIRCUIT VICTORY. Near the 300 Metres FLYING DOUBLE then had some difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a narrow run between MULTIBINGO and CIRCUIT VICTORY.
12 10 ICONICAL (J504) A Badel No report.
8 11 NOBLE DELUXE (K052) B Avdulla C L Chau (SKY JOY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that after the 900 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of NOBLE DELUXE, resulting in NOBLE DELUXE losing its running and being checked to avoid the heels of SKY JOY. C L Chau was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 22 January 2025 and to expire on Monday, 27 January 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Chau was fined $25,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his neutral race riding record.
14 12 DECRELOT (J551) B Thompson On jumping was checked when crowded between FLYING DOUBLE which shifted in and away from SKY JOY and MASTER TRILLION which shifted out when racing tight to the outside of CIRCUIT VICTORY.
11 13 MULTIBINGO (J548) Y L Chung (-3) Jumped awkwardly.
9 14 CIRCUIT VICTORY (H487) M F Poon (-2) Shifted out shortly after the start, was bumped heavily and became unbalanced. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race.

Race:6 (282) IVY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 2000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 CHARITY GAIN (H431) J McDonald Bumped approaching the 700 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 2 JOYFUL PROSPERITY (H213) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
3 3 SERANGOON (H296) Z Purton From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
12 4 FOREVER FOLKS (G463) B Thompson Jumped only fairly.
4 5 AFFORDABLE (J242) A Pouchin From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
13 6 BILLIONAIRE SECRET (G303) M Chadwick Approaching the 700 Metres, when racing keenly, shifted out and made contact with CHARITY GAIN. Near the 400 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between CHARITY GAIN and MANAGEMENT FOLKS which shifted out. BILLIONAIRE SECRET was held up for clear running for a short distance thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 7 DRAGON STAR (H128) A Atzeni A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 8 JUBILATION (G029) M L Yeung No report.
10 9 PERFECT PAIRING (J331) B Avdulla Near the 750 Metres commenced to race keenly and was checked to avoid CHARITY GAIN. Lay in in the Home Straight.
7 10 HAPPY HERO (G322) L Hewitson No report.
6 11 MANAGEMENT FOLKS (E496) M F Poon (-2) Jumped only fairly.
11 12 CONFRINGO (J322) K C Leung Near the 350 Metres raced in restricted room between AFFORDABLE and SOARING BRONCO which shifted out slightly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2 13 SOARING BRONCO (J162) H Bentley Jumped awkwardly. Held up for clear running on the Home Turn. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:7 (283) THE POK OI CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec2) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 SEASONS WIT (H223) H Bowman No report.
6 2 YOUNG SUPERSTAR (J400) Y L Chung (-3) Sent for sampling post-race.
1 3 LADY'S CHOICE (H155) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
3 4 LUCKY EIGHT (G204) C L Chau (-2) C L Chau was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 450 Metres (see ALSONSO).
10 5 RIDING TOGETHER (K081) Z Purton Crowded making the Home Turn. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
13 6 ALSONSO (J405) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was bumped by DASHING DRAGON which shifted in. C L Chau (LUCKY EIGHT) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 450 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when there was insufficient room for runners to his inside, resulting in RIDING TOGETHER being taken in and crowding the running of ALSONSO, resulting in ALSONSO losing its running and being checked. C L Chau was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 and to expire on Monday, 17 February 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Chau was fined $25,000. 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, L Ferraris reported that after receiving interference on the Home Turn his mount was unable to finish the race off thereafter, however, made a respiratory noise towards the finish of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 7 SUGAR BALL (H394) K C Leung Near the 400 Metres attempted to obtain a run between BUNTA BABY and AURORA PATCH and was checked when disappointed for this run. Was then held up for clear running until near the 300 Metres.
11 8 AURORA PATCH (K097) A Atzeni Near the 400 Metres became badly unbalanced when crowded between MAGNIFICENT NINE and SUGAR BALL (K C Leung) which shifted to the outside of BUNTA BABY where there was not sufficient room to do so. K C Leung was severely reprimanded.
5 9 GREAT STATE (J124) M L Yeung After the 200 Metres lay out before being corrected by its rider.
14 10 BUNTA BABY (J465) M Chadwick Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2 11 GOKO WIN (H069) A Pouchin Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 12 KARATE EXPRESS (J306) K De Melo Shifted in at the start and was bumped and shortly after raced tight to the inside of MAGNIFICENT NINE. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.
4 13 MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433) A Badel Near the 400 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became badly unbalanced.
12 14 DASHING DRAGON (J464) B Thompson Shifted in on jumping and was bumped.

Race:8 (284) TULIP HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 DIVANO (J142) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
8 2 SOLID IMPACT (E447) A Badel No report.
11 3 MATTERS MOST (K154) C L Chau (-2) On jumping was contacted on the hindquarters, became unbalanced and lost ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 4 BEAUTY VIVA (K155) L Hewitson No report.
4 5 ROMANTIC SON (J537) Z Purton No report.
7 6 THUNDER PRINCE (K017) B Avdulla No report.
12 7 TIMES TABLE (J230) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly.
6 8 KNOW AT HEART (K108) M Chadwick Jumped only fairly.
3 9 RIGHTEOUS ARION (H059) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
5 10 VICTORY SKY (J540) K C Leung Lowered its head as the start was effected and as a result jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
13 11 HARMONY FIRE (E175) P N Wong (-10) Raced keenly in the lead throughout the early stages.
14 12 MAGNIAC (H141) M L Yeung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, M L Yeung stated that he was concerned with his mount’s action in the Home Straight when it gave ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, MAGNIAC will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in consecutive barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.
2 13 LIFELINE EXPRESS (H439) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
9 14 PHOENIX LIGHT (G192) B Thompson No report.
LEGENDARY IMPACT (K035) M Chadwick Withdrawn on 21.12.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (heart irregularity) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter KNOW AT HEART. Before being allowed to race again, LEGENDARY IMPACT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:9 (285) SPRUCE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 SUPERB BOY (G335) A Pouchin Near the 200 Metres, when commencing to give ground, shifted out, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced, resulting in its rider A Pouchin having to stop riding and correct his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 2 LUCY IN THE SKY (J275) Z Purton No report.
1 3 JOHANNES BRAHMS (K014) J McDonald From the 400 Metres until the 250 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 4 BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
13 5 KEMPES (J265) H Bowman From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, H Bowman reported that his mount raced keenly in the early stages and failed to run on when under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 6 EASON (G061) A Badel 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, EASON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 7 BUNDLE AWARD (K020) B Thompson No report.
10 8 STORMI (K084) C L Chau (-2) From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 9 BLESSED NATION (J292) M L Yeung Near the 200 Metres attempted to obtain a run when there was doubtful room and as a result made contact with GLORIOUS SUCCESS, resulting in GLORIOUS SUCCESS being turned in and becoming unbalanced. In this incident, BLESSED NATION was then steadied when crowded between GLORIOUS SUCCESS and SUPERB BOY which shifted out and away from JOHANNES BRAHMS. The Stewards found that the initial contact from BLESSED NATION (M L Yeung) was the principal reason for the incident occurring. M L Yeung was advised to exercise more care and to ensure that there is sufficient room when he is improving into runs.
14 10 SMART TRIO (J538) M F Poon (-2) Jumped awkwardly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 11 GLORIOUS SUCCESS (K062) A Atzeni Slow to begin. Near the 200 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced, resulting in its rider A Atzeni having to stop riding and straighten his mount.
8 12 CASA ROCHESTER (J494) L Hewitson No report.
7 13 FANTASTIC FUN (J364) H Bentley No report.
5 14 KA YING SUPERB (J091) M Chadwick Raced keenly in the lead in the early and middle stages.

Race:10 (286) POINSETTIA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 MAJESTIC KNIGHT (G258) P N Wong (-10) Near the 1000 Metres was steadied, shifted out and was bumped.
5 2 WUNDERBAR (H411) Z Purton After the event, Z Purton stated that his mount was obliged to race wide, however, obtained cover approaching the first turn. He said in the Home Straight his mount responded only fairly to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
DNF 3 BEAUTY CHARGE (G231) B Avdulla Was retired from the event on the Home Turn. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY CHARGE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 4 HARMONY N BLESSED (E061) H Bowman Bumped near the 1000 Metres.
13 5 SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092) Y L Chung (-3) Hung out throughout the event and as a result made the Home Turn wide. In this incident, SUPERB CAPITALIST was then eased down from the event. The racing manners and performance of SUPERB CAPITALIST, which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SUPERB CAPITALIST will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial around a behind in Hong Kong and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 6 GORGEOUS WIN (J008) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
1 7 RAGING BLIZZARD (H368) A Hamelin Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 8 CALL ME GLORIOUS (H410) A Pouchin Bumped at the start and became unbalanced.
6 9 SING DRAGON (J141) L Ferraris Shortly after the start shifted in, made contact with MAJESTIC KNIGHT and became unbalanced. A short distance later SING DRAGON was then steadied when crowded between HARMONY N BLESSED which shifted in and MAJESTIC KNIGHT which raced tight to the outside of BOTTOMUPTOGETHER which lay out.
3 10 BOTTOMUPTOGETHER (J316) M Chadwick No report.
7 11 WONDER KIT (G455) L Hewitson On jumping bumped with CALL ME GLORIOUS and blundered. Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.
11 12 GLORY ELITE (H311) K C Leung Jumped only fairly. After the event, K C Leung stated that with the pace of the event being run inside of standard time his mount was under pressure throughout the race and as a result did not finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 13 FAST NETWORK (J358) M F Poon (-2) Near the 1000 Metres MAJESTIC KNIGHT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BOTTOMUPTOGETHER which maintained its position away from the rail. As a result, MAJESTIC KNIGHT shifted out, making contact with HARMONY N BLESSED, taking HARMONY N BLESSED wider, resulting in FAST NETWORK being steadied to avoid HARMONY N BLESSED. Near the 750 Metres was steadied to avoid WUNDERBAR which shifted in.
8 14 I GIVE (H036) A Atzeni No report.

General

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of FURY AND GOLD, GOLDEN FAIRY, SAME TO YOU, COUNTRY DANCER, PLENTIFUL, BEAUTY LIGHT, TELECOM DRAGON, AFFIRM, SIGHT HAPPY, ESCAPE ROUTE, CAN’T GO WONG, DRAGON DELIGHT, SNOWALOT, GOOD LUCK WIN, NINJA DERBY, ATOMIC FORCE, YOUTHFUL SPIRITS, CALIFORNIA DEEPLY, SHINKANSEN, SIMPLY MAVERICK, I CAN and IVY LEAGUE (11.12.24) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 8
LEGENDARY IMPACT on 21.12.24 on veterinary advice

2. Fines

Race 5
C L Chau (SKY JOY): $25,000 for careless riding after the 900 Metres

Race 7
C L Chau (LUCKY EIGHT): $25,000 for careless riding near the 450 Metres

3. Severe Reprimand

Race 7
K C Leung (SUGAR BALL) for shifting out near the 400 Metres

4. Reprimand

Race 5
C L Chau (SKY JOY) for shifting in approaching the winning post

5. Warnings

Race 5
C L Chau (SKY JOY) for using his whip in a manner where his whip arm was raised above his shoulder height

Race 9
M L Yeung (BLESSED NATION) for improving into a run when there was doubtful room near the 200 Metres

6. Suspensions

Race 5
C L Chau (SKY JOY) for careless riding after the 900 Metres (from Wednesday, 22 January 2025 until Monday, 27 January 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

Race 7
C L Chau (LUCKY EIGHT) for careless riding near the 450 Metres (from Wednesday, 12 February 2025 until Monday, 17 February 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

7. Bleeder

Race 10
BEAUTY CHARGE

8. Irregular Heart Rhythms

Race 2
BEAR CHAMP

Race 8
LEGENDARY IMPACT

9. Barrier Trials

Race 2
BEAR CHAMP (heart irregularity)

Race 4
BEAUTY INVINCIBLE (racing manners)
WIN SPEED (disappointing performance)

Race 8
MAGNIAC (jockey concerned with horse’s action)
LEGENDARY IMPACT (heart irregularity)

Race 10
BEAUTY CHARGE (bleeder)
SUPERB CAPITALIST (racing manners and unacceptable performance)

10. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 2
BEAR CHAMP

Race 4
WIN SPEED

Race 8
MAGNIAC
LEGENDARY IMPACT

Race 9
EASON

Race 10
BEAUTY CHARGE
SUPERB CAPITALIST

11. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 6.