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Race Meeting: 29/12/2024 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 13:00

Going Information

Sha Tin - MIXED - Turf B+2 Course / AWT
Going:
[Turf] GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,10)
[All Weather Track] GOOD(Race 6,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.71(as of 08:00 am) 2.71(as of 12:00 pm)
Clegg Hammer Reading 9.44(as of 08:00 am) 9.67(as of 12:00 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Miss Anita Fung Yuen Mei BBS JP (Chairman)
Mr David Ho BBS 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 A M Souza acted for Mr David Ho BBS JP as Racing Steward for Races 1 and 5.
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Race:1 (297) PORT SHELTER HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 COUNTRY DANCER (H436) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
1 2 COSMO NAVIGATOR (H156) A Hamelin Sent for sampling post-race.
14 3 HAPPY HORSE (H061) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick reported that his mount gave ground when under pressure in the Home Straight and the only explanation he could offer for the performance was that HAPPY HORSE would be better suited at the Happy Valley course travelling around a bend. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of HAPPY HORSE was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY HORSE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
8 4 SUPER ELITE (H247) K Teetan Near the 170 Metres changed stride, shifted in slightly and was corrected by its rider. Assistant Trainer S T Lee, representing Mr D J Hall who was not present at today’s meeting, advised that from barrier 1 the instructions were to ride SUPER ELITE conservatively in the early stages with cover.
13 5 GUSTY FIGHTER (J029) L Ferraris A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 6 ACE TALENT (H046) H Bowman Bumped after the 400 Metres.
7 7 GORGEOUS VITALITY (G051) L Hewitson No report.
6 8 PLENTIFUL (G400) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start bumped with HO HO STAR which shifted in slightly. As a result, PLENTIFUL was then steadied when racing in restricted room between HO HO STAR and YOO YOO KNIGHT. From the 400 Metres until the 150 Metres was held up for clear running behind HO HO STAR. After the event, A Atzeni reported that when his mount was crowded at the start it settled further back than what had been intended.
10 9 YOO YOO KNIGHT (H053) C L Chau (-2) No report.
4 10 HO HO STAR (H291) Z Purton After the 400 Metres was bumped by ACE TALENT which shifted to the inside of HAPPY HORSE. HO HO STAR then lay in for the remainder of the event, resulting in its rider Z Purton changing his whip through to his right hand after the 300 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 11 ALLOY KING (D287) H Bentley No report.
11 12 HAPPY FEELING (H443) A Badel Slow to begin.
9 13 WIND SPEEDER (E281) M L Yeung Approaching the 100 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between COUNTRY DANCER and GORGEOUS VITALITY and as a result did not obtain clear running until after the 50 Metres.
3 14 BEAU GOSSE (G389) M F Poon Jumped only fairly. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind COSMO NAVIGATOR.

Race:2 (298) TURTLE COVE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 STAR LINE (J110) K Teetan Approaching the 1200 Metres, when being shifted in to obtain cover, commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from FIRE BALL.
14 2 GANGNAM STAR (H326) H Bentley Approaching the 1200 Metres shifted out and away from STAR LINE. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 3 FLYING PHANTOM (J086) Z Purton Approaching the 1200 Metres was eased to avoid GANGNAM STAR which shifted out slightly. Near the 350 Metres was briefly held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of COOL BLUE. Near the 250 Metres shifted out and away from COOL BLUE.
3 4 GALLANT CROWN (D359) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
13 5 RUBY SAILING (H347) M L Yeung Kicked a rail with both hind legs on entering the saddling stalls, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the left side of its barrier. After the event, M L Yeung reported that the intention was to find cover on his mount, but when caught wide in the early stages RUBY SAILING was allowed to stride forward and lead. He added that RUBY SAILING raced too keenly in the lead and as a consequence gave ground when under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
2 6 MANYTHANKS FOREVER (J065) A Atzeni Bumped on jumping. After the 1300 Metres was steadied when being crossed by GALLANT CROWN (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when not quite clear. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 7 LINK (J177) L Hewitson Jumped awkwardly and lost ground and was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier.
4 8 FIRE BALL (D087) Y L Chung (-3) Bumped on jumping.
11 9 MULTIDARLING (H148) C L Chau (-2) Between the 350 Metres and the 150 Metres was held up for clear running.
12 10 MIU FA FA (J145) M F Poon After the 300 Metres was taken out by FIRE BALL when that runner shifted out and away from MANYTHANKS FOREVER. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
9 11 GO HERO (H315) K H Chan (-5) After the event, K H Chan stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position, but on jumping GO HERO was crowded by RATTAN WORLD which shifted in and as a result settled further back than intended.
7 12 RATTAN WORLD (G384) B Avdulla Shifted in at the start and was bumped.
5 13 COOL BLUE (H011) M Chadwick No report.
1 14 REGENCY HAPPY STAR (H248) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
WV VERBIER (J187) H Bowman Withdrawn on 28.12.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (heart irregularity) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter MIU FA FA. Before being allowed to race again, VERBIER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:3 (299) BUFFALO HILL HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 2000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 SENOR TOBA (G103) H Bowman Jumped only fairly. Over the concluding stages was held up behind AWESOME FLUKE and could not be ridden out to the finish.
5 2 MONEY CATCHER (G171) M Chadwick No report.
10 3 ATULLIBIGEAL (G173) B Avdulla Bumped at the start.
6 4 AWESOME FLUKE (J050) A Atzeni After the 1500 Metres commenced to race keenly and was shifted out when being steadied away from WINNING DRAGON. As a result, AWESOME FLUKE was then allowed to stride forward and race outside the lead. AWESOME FLUKE then continued to race keenly in the middle stages.
3 5 ROMANTIC THOR (K012) A Pouchin Bumped at the start. Raced wide and without cover in the early stages and after the 1500 Metres was taken wider by AWESOME FLUKE which shifted out. ROMANTIC THOR was then able to obtain cover behind WINNING DRAGON near the 1400 Metres. Lay in under pressure making the Home Turn and in the Home Straight.
9 6 THE BEST PEACH (H139) B Thompson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
2 7 WINNING DRAGON (E461) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
4 8 STAR CONTACT (E472) L Hewitson Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.
1 9 BRAVEHEARTS (H389) M F Poon Sent for sampling post-race.
7 10 NAVAL FORCE (K158) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:4 (300) LUNG FU SHAN HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 HE WAS ME (J535) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly.
1 2 ENDEARED (H161) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 BEAUTY MISSILE (H123) K Teetan No report.
5 4 MASTER PHOENIX (J516) H Bowman No report.
2 5 SHAMUS STORM (K031) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
3 6 SKY VINO (K054) M L Yeung Approaching the 400 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted into a narrow run between BEAUTY MISSILE and BRILLIANT FIRE which was giving ground.
9 7 GREAT SPIRIT (J155) M F Poon Jumped only fairly. After the event, M F Poon stated that after settling behind midfield in the early stages, his mount was disadvantaged when the pace of the event between the 800 Metres and the 400 Metres was run outside of standard time which resulted in GREAT SPIRIT not travelling well during that section of the race. He added in the Home Straight GREAT SPIRIT was held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres when positioned behind BEAUTY MISSILE and in the circumstances he was not too disappointed with its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 8 LEEDOX (J154) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Raced keenly in the early stages. Noted to have bled from the left nostril after the race. An endoscopic examination conducted on LEEDOX confirmed the horse to be a bleeder. Before being allowed to race again, LEEDOX will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
14 9 BRILLIANT FIRE (J441) L Hewitson After the event, L Hewitson reported that the intention was to hold a more forward position preferably with cover. He said in the early stages when caught wide he was obliged to continue forward to cross PEARL OF PANG’S to avoid racing wide and as a result when placed under pressure in the Home Straight BRILLIANT FIRE failed to respond to his riding.
4 10 PEARL OF PANG'S (J447) M Chadwick No report.
10 11 LUCKY GOLD (G112) C L Chau (-2) No report.
13 12 ORIENTAL TYCOON (J112) P N Wong (-10) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
7 13 CLEAR COURAGE (J257) H Bentley The Veterinary Surgeon reported that CLEAR COURAGE was lame in the left hind leg after the race. Before being allowed to race again, CLEAR COURAGE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
8 14 LITTLE FAIRY (H206) H T Mo (-2) Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Race:5 (301) HO CHUNG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 GALVANIC (H147) H Bowman Bumped at the start.
1 2 MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE (J325) Z Purton Jumped only fairly. Near the 450 Metres, when racing greenly, was steadied away from GOOD PROSPECT which was taken out slightly by DAN ATTACK. MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE then lay in in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 3 NEWBORN MIRACLE (J477) C L Chau (-2) Began awkwardly. When questioned, C L Chau stated that on straightening his intention was to shift to the outside of LUCKY BLESSING to secure clear running. He said when LUCKY BLESSING shifted out, he then elected to improve to that runner’s inside in an attempt to secure clear running. He added after being positioned to the inside of LUCKY BLESSING from the 350 Metres, NEWBORN MIRACLE was then taken in for some distance thereafter by that runner and as a consequence near the 150 Metres was steadied when held up on the heels of SEA SAPPHIRE and he was unable to recommence riding his mount out until near the 50 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 4 CALIFORNIA BLITZ (J370) M Chadwick Apprentice P N Wong (LUCKY BLESSING) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 100 Metres she allowed her mount to shift in when not clear of NEWBORN MIRACLE, resulting in NEWBORN MIRACLE being taken in across the running of CALIFORNIA BLITZ which lost its rightful running and was checked. Apprentice Wong was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 19 January 2025 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered her excellent race riding record.
7 5 TOP DRAGON (J481) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, when racing greenly, shifted out and was steadied to avoid DAN ATTACK.
5 6 LUCKY BLESSING (K073) P N Wong (-10) Apprentice P N Wong pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 100 Metres (see CALIFORNIA BLITZ).
10 7 TRAVEL GOLF (H063) L Ferraris After the event, L Ferraris stated that his mount jumped only fairly and as a result settled further back than intended. He said when under pressure in the Home Straight TRAVEL GOLF lay in and was still somewhat disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 8 FOXHUNTER KING (J044) M L Yeung Slow to begin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 9 BIENVENUE (J490) L Hewitson From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the 300 Metres until the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 10 GOOD PROSPECT (J406) A Atzeni A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 11 SEA SAPPHIRE (H343) B Thompson After the event, B Thompson confirmed that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a position outside the expected leader LUCKY BLESSING. Trainer D Eustace confirmed the instructions issued to B Thompson and said at its first up run on 27 November 2024 he had asked the horse to be ridden in a conservative manner in the early stages with the expected fast early pace. He added today he was of the opinion that SEA SAPPHIRE would be able to hold a more forward position when he expected the early pace of the event not to be run as quickly in the early stages as compared to its last start.
6 12 FUN N GLORY (G003) K Teetan Bumped at the start. Lay in in the Home Straight. When questioned, K Teetan stated that his instructions were to hold a forward position preferably with cover. He said in the early stages FUN N GLORY was unable to cross runners to its inside and as a result raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added due to the wide run he then in the early part of the Home Straight held his mount together before riding it along near the 300 Metres, however, FUN N GLORY did not respond to his riding and gave ground thereafter, which he attributed to the horse racing wide and without cover.
9 13 CAMP FIRE (J259) Y L Chung (-3) After the event, Y L Chung confirmed the instructions were to hold a more forward position today.
12 14 DAN ATTACK (H317) A Badel A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:6 (302) LUK KENG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 OFFROAD MASTER (J283) M Chadwick No report.
11 2 SOVEREIGN FUND (J402) C L Chau (-2) Jumped awkwardly. Near the 600 Metres was bumped heavily by NEBRASKAN and became badly unbalanced when taken wider. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
6 3 SHANGHAI STYLE (J093) H Bowman Near the 500 Metres was steadied to avoid SUNNY DARLING. After the event, H Bowman stated that after having some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Home Straight he was able to shift to the inside where he secured clear running near the 300 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 4 SUNNY DARLING (J171) L Ferraris Had its right front plate refitted in the saddling stalls, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Crowded making the first turn between FORTUNE WARRIOR and CONCORDE STAR which shifted out. After the event, L Ferraris reported that after being crowded making the first turn his mount failed to travel thereafter and gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 5 NEBRASKAN (J304) B Avdulla After the event, B Avdulla reported that in the early and middle stages his mount resented racing in amongst other horses and as a result near the 600 Metres shifted out and made heavy contact with SOVEREIGN FUND. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained an abrasion to the left hock. The racing manners of NEBRASKAN were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, NEBRASKAN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong inside other horses.
2 6 MR ENERGIA (J239) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
7 7 CHILL KAKA (J486) A Pouchin No report.
4 8 FORTUNE WARRIOR (H229) A Badel Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
5 9 CALIFORNIA STAR (J123) B Thompson Proved difficult to load and then was slow to begin. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.
1 10 JOLLY COMPANION (H454) P N Wong (-10) Sent for sampling post-race.
12 11 UNISON (H423) A Hamelin On jumping was bumped by FORTUNE WARRIOR which shifted out. A veterinary inspection of UNISON, which became detached from the field in the middle stages, immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, UNISON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.
10 12 CONCORDE STAR (J344) Y L Chung (-3) Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between SUNNY DARLING and SHANGHAI STYLE, both of which shifted ground slightly. Making the first turn lay out and as a result was steadied when positioned close to OFFROAD MASTER. In this incident, CONCORDE STAR made contact with SUNNY DARLING.

Race:7 (303) LUNG FU SHAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 BALLISTIC WIN (J040) E C W Wong (-7) Near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid DRAGON SUNRISE. Near the 450 Metres shifted out, made contact with FORERUNNER and became unbalanced. Bumped near the 300 Metres.
1 2 THE ABSOLUTE (H438) L Ferraris Sent for sampling post-race.
7 3 PANDA (H466) A Pouchin Shortly after the start was bumped by RAGNARR which shifted in. Near the 1300 Metres was momentarily crowded by RAGNARR. Near the 900 Metres was taken wider by DRAGON SUNRISE. After the event, A Pouchin advised that with his mount stepping up to 1400 Metres today he was asked to ride it in a more forward position. He added in the Home Straight PANDA shifted ground on a number of occasions, resulting in him having to stop riding and correct it on each occasion. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 4 DRAGON SUNRISE (J269) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly. Near the 900 Metres shifted out when being checked away from RAGNARR.
5 5 FORERUNNER (G465) H Bowman Near the 450 Metres was bumped when taken wider by BALLISTIC WIN. Near the 300 Metres was again bumped and taken wider by BALLISTIC WIN.
13 6 NOT USUAL DRAGON (J438) A Hamelin No report.
11 7 QUICK QUICK WIN (K102) P N Wong (-10) No report.
2 8 STRATHPEFFER (H095) L Hewitson Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
14 9 MY FLYING ANGEL (J174) A Atzeni After the event, A Atzeni stated that his mount raced too keenly in the lead and as a result ran inside of standard time in the middle stages, which resulted in it being left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 10 CARRYON SMILING (J392) M L Yeung Approaching the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid STRONGEST BOY. CARRYON SMILING then had some difficulty obtaining clear running on the Home Turn.
3 11 DRAGON FOUR SEAS (J317) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 STRONGEST BOY (H027) B Thompson No report.
9 13 RAGNARR (H297) K Teetan Bumped shortly after the start. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 900 Metres got its head up when being checked to avoid DRAGON FOUR SEAS.
12 14 SO TREASURE (H351) M Chadwick Approaching the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of MY FLYING ANGEL to continue into clear running.

Race:8 (304) BUTTERFLY BAY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 HEALTHY HEALTHY (H203) H Bowman Bumped at the start. For a short distance near the 450 Metres raced tight between CARROLL STREET and MAGIC HOLLOW. Near the 250 Metres HEALTHY HEALTHY was taken in by CARROLL STREET. Over the concluding stages made contact with CARROLL STREET due to both runners shifting ground.
5 2 CARROLL STREET (D489) L Hewitson Over the concluding stages made contact with HEALTHY HEALTHY due to both runners shifting ground.
13 3 PLEASANT ENDEAVOR (E114) E C W Wong (-7) Knuckled over on jumping, shifted out and made contact with AURIO. A short distance later, PLEASANT ENDEAVOR was then crowded between AURIO and SKY CAP which was taken out by GRAND NOVA.
11 4 TURF PHOENIX (J294) C L Chau (-2) No report.
3 5 AURIO (K056) B Thompson Bumped at the start.
2 6 HEROIC MASTER (G394) Z Purton Over the final 200 Metres lay out under pressure. Sent for sampling post-race.
14 7 MAGIC HALLOW (J329) M Chadwick Bumped at the start.
10 8 O'LINER (H264) A Hamelin After the event, A Hamelin could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 9 SKY CAP (K125) A Pouchin Taken out shortly after the start.
9 10 PARTERRE (E234) K De Melo No report.
7 11 CHEVAL VALIANT (E336) P N Wong (-10) When giving ground near the 100 Metres was bumped by CARROLL STREET (L Hewitson) which shifted out. L Hewitson was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her mount, which was having its first run in 84 days, raced keenly in the lead and as a result gave ground over the concluding stages. She said, in her opinion, CHEVAL VALIANT would derive benefit from today’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 GRAND NOVA (J323) K Teetan After the event, K Teetan reported that the instructions were to endeavour to find a position with cover. He said from the inside barrier he was unable to obtain cover and this was the principal reason for GRAND NOVA not running on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 13 POSITIVE SMILE (J467) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly.
1 14 SUPER FORTUNE (G065) M F Poon Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:9 (305) D'AGUILAR PEAK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 WONDER KIT (G455) L Ferraris After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount slipped behind and as a result jumped very awkwardly, shifted out, made contact with GIANT LEAP and lost ground. 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, WONDER KIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
6 2 GUMMY GUMMY (H089) H Bowman No report.
1 3 FULL CREDIT (J185) L Hewitson Sent for sampling post-race.
8 4 SELF IMPROVEMENT (H337) K Teetan Bumped at the start. Crowded near the 800 Metres. After the event, K Teetan reported that after being crowded near the 800 Metres his mount did not travel well after that and raced "flat” in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 5 PACKING BOLE (H246) P N Wong (-10) No report.
4 6 RISING FROM ASHES (G209) A Hamelin On jumping was crowded between SELF IMPROVEMENT and HAPPY UNITED which shifted out.
11 7 HONG KONG HALL (G315) A Badel Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 8 HAPPY FAT CAT (G166) Y L Chung (-3) Near the 800 Metres was checked when crowded between SELF IMPROVEMENT which was taken out by MUST GO when that runner shifted out to avoid the heels of FULL CREDIT and HONG KONG HALL (A Badel) which shifted in. A Badel was reprimanded.
10 9 CELESTIAL HARMONY (K059) B Thompson No report.
5 10 GIANT LEAP (J143) M F Poon Bumped at the start. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2 11 MUST GO (J133) A Atzeni Near the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid FULL CREDIT. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 12 HAPPY UNITED (H208) M L Yeung No report.

Race:10 (306) EAGLE'S NEST HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 CHARMING LEGEND (K127) H Bowman No report.
6 3 BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334) B Avdulla No report.
7 4 LO RIDER (K161) M L Yeung From the 400 Metres until the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.
9 5 TAMRA BLITZ (G237) A Pouchin Bumped shortly after the start.
13 6 WINNING GOLD (H461) K De Melo From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 7 MARKWIN (J420) M Chadwick Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 8 ILLUMINOUS (J170) K Teetan After the event, K Teetan reported that with the early and middle stage being run outside of standard time ILLUMINOUS was unable to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 9 SOLID IMPACT (E447) A Badel From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance after the 550 Metres was held up for clear running behind EXCELLENCE VALUE which was commencing to give ground. Approaching the finish could not be ridden out when it improved close to TOURBILLON PRINCE.
12 10 BEAUTY VIVA (K155) L Hewitson Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between TAMRA BLITZ and LESLIE which shifted out slightly. Near the 900 Metres, when racing keenly, struck the heels of MARKWIN and blundered when MARKWIN shifted out slightly and ILLUMINOUS (K Teetan) shifted in. K Teetan was reprimanded.
2 11 STORM RIDER (J027) B Thompson Sent for sampling post-race.
14 12 EXCELLENCE VALUE (K093) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 13 WINNING WING (K129) H T Mo (-2) Jumped only fairly.
10 14 LESLIE (E471) P N Wong (-10) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

General

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of SONIC BOOM, EXCELLENT DADDY, CHEER FOR SOUTH, SOARING BRONCO, PRECISION GOAL, YEABOI, DRAGON AIR FORCE, FORTUNE WARRIOR, HINOKAMI KAGURA, GOLDEN LONG, MOJAVE DESERT, VULCANUS, EXCEL WONGCHOY, NEVER PETER OUT, HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER, RELIABLE PROFIT, SIGHT SUPREME, SPANGLE FORTUNE, SELF IMPROVEMENT, SUPER WIN DRAGON, PACKING BOLE, HAROLD WIN, TALENTS AMBITION, FIGHTING MACHINE and YOUNG BRILLIANT (18.12.24) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 2
VERBIER on 28.12.24 on veterinary advice

2. Reprimands

Race 9
A Badel (HONG KONG HALL) for shifting in near the 800 Metres

Race 10
K Teetan (ILLUMINOUS) for shifting in near the 900 Metres

3. Warnings

Race 2
Apprentice E C W Wong (GALLANT CROWN) for shifting in after the 1300 Metres

Race 8
L Hewitson (CARROLL STREET) for shifting out near the 100 Metres

4. Suspension

Race 5
Apprentice P N Wong (LUCKY BLESSING) for careless riding approaching the 100 Metres (Sunday, 19 January 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

5. Bleeder

Race 4
LEEDOX

6. Irregular Heart Rhythm

Race 2
VERBIER

7. Stalls Test

Race 6
CALIFORNIA STAR (barrier manners)

8. Barrier Trials

Race 1
HAPPY HORSE (disappointing performance)

Race 2
VERBIER (heart irregularity)

Race 4
LEEDOX (bleeder)

Race 6
NEBRASKAN (racing manners)

9. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
HAPPY HORSE

Race 2
VERBIER

Race 4
LEEDOX
CLEAR COURAGE

Race 6
UNISON

Race 9
WONDER KIT

10. False Outside Rail Arrangement

4 Metres

11. Rolling Arrangement

The track was not rolled today.