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Race Meeting: 15/01/2025 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf B Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.71(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 05:40 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Mr Philip K W Lo (Chairman)
The Hon Mr Justice A T Barma JA
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 Nicholas D Hunsworth acted for Mr Philip K W Lo as Chairman for Race 7.
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Race:1 (347) ICE HOUSE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 CONFRINGO (J322) K C Leung Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between GO GO GO and FURY AND GOLD, both of which shifted ground. Near the 500 Metres when the pace steadied was severely checked to avoid NICE BIRDIE.
2 2 SMASHING EXPRESS (J252) H Bowman When the pace steadied approaching the 500 Metres shifted out when positioned close to the heels of GOLD TACK. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 3 YOU'REMYEVERYTHING (E413) K H Chan (-5) Trainer C W Chang confirmed that from the outside barrier the instructions were to take up a forward position on the horse. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 4 FURY AND GOLD (H202) A Atzeni Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Near the 500 Metres was taken wider by CONFRINGO.
9 5 GO GO GO (H196) E C W Wong (-7) Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
1 6 KASA PAPA (G312) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
10 7 ON THE LASH (J182) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick reported that his mount failed to travel during the running of the race and was disappointing in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 8 GOLD TACK (H106) K De Melo Near the 200 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running to the outside of GO GO GO which shifted out slightly. As a result, GOLD TACK was shifted in to obtain clear running after the 200 Metres.
4 9 RUNNING AHEAD (G313) A Pouchin Approaching the 600 Metres was bumped by NICE BIRDIE which shifted out. In the early part of the Home Straight hung in, resulting in its rider A Pouchin changing his whip through to his right hand. Over the final 200 Metres lay in.
8 10 NICE BIRDIE (G470) C L Chau (-2) Approaching the 600 Metres shifted to the outside of RED MAVERICK in an attempt to make a forward move and as a result made contact with RUNNING AHEAD. NICE BIRDIE was then prevented from continuing forward from the 600 Metres when held up behind ON THE LASH and inside RUNNING AHEAD.
12 11 WINNING SEVEN (J005) K Teetan No report.
11 12 RED MAVERICK (J067) Y L Chung (-3) Approaching the 500 Metres when the pace steadied was checked to avoid WINNING SEVEN. When questioned, Y L Chung stated that making the Home Turn his mount was disappointed for clear running to the inside of WINNING SEVEN and as a result was checked to avoid WINNING SEVEN near the 400 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:2 (348) LAMBETH HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 CHARITY GAIN (H431) H Bowman Jumped only fairy and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 2 CAN'T GO WONG (H087) A Badel Leaving the 500 Metres was checked to avoid ARTHUR’S KINGDOM when that runner was giving ground quickly. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 3 HAPPY UNIVERSE (J533) K C Leung Leaving the 600 Metres was checked to avoid ARTHUR’S KINGDOM as that runner commenced to give ground.
7 4 HIGHLAND RAHY (J298) A Atzeni After the event, A Atzeni stated that his mount did not run out the 1800 Metres due to the pace of the race being run inside of standard time during the early and middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a small laceration to the right hind leg.
10 5 INTREPID WINNER (G144) B Thompson No report.
8 6 JUBILATION (G029) M Chadwick Near the 250 Metres was taken wider by CHARITY GAIN which shifted out to improve.
6 7 DRAGON STAR (H128) K Teetan When questioned, K Teetan stated that his instructions were to ensure that his mount led the event. He said as a result he rode his mount along in the early stages to comply with his instructions. He said after making the first turn near the 1200 Metres, whilst he was aware the pace of the event was being run inside of standard time, when DRAGON STAR was pressured by ARTHUR’S KINGDOM, this resulted in the pace of the race being run at a quicker tempo than he would have liked. Trainer P C Ng confirmed the instructions were to lead on the horse.
4 8 GOOD GOOD (J224) B Avdulla No report.
3 9 ME TIME (J074) Z Purton In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance after the 700 Metres was steadied away from DRAGON DELIGHT. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 10 HAPPY HERO (G322) L Ferraris After the event, L Ferraris reported that the instructions were to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages.
12 11 ARTHUR'S KINGDOM (E194) H T Mo (-2) When questioned, H T Mo stated that his instructions were to lead on the rail as ARTHUR’S KINGDOM has a tendency to hang in and races best when able to find the rail. He said in the early stages when caught wide he was obliged to make use of his mount to cross runners to his inside but was able to obtain a position outside DRAGON STAR near the 1200 Metres. When questioned regarding his riding between the 1200 Metres and the 900 Metres, H T Mo stated that ARTHUR’S KINGDOM hung in through that section of the race and as a result he was obliged to encourage his mount forward to maintain a position one-off the rail. He said near the 800 Metres ARTHUR’S KINGDOM came under pressure before giving ground noticeably thereafter. The Stewards advised Jockey Mo that in the circumstances he had made an error between the 1200 Metres and the 900 Metres by continuing to encourage his mount forward after having to make use of it in the early stages to cross runners to his inside. Trainer Y S Tsui confirmed the instructions were to lead on the horse. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ARTHUR’S KINGDOM, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ARTHUR’S KINGDOM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in consecutive barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 12 DRAGON DELIGHT (G395) E C W Wong (-7) No report.

Race:3 (349) MURRAY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 EXCEL WONGCHOY (J194) M F Poon A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 3 BOWSER (H460) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick reported that with the early stages of the event being run outside of standard time BOWSER raced keenly and as a result did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 4 LUCKY TOUCH (J203) A Badel Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 5 NORTHERN BEAST (H233) K Teetan From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
5 6 CORLEONE (J426) H Bowman Raced wide and without cover until the 800 Metres. Near the 600 Metres was steadied away from BOWSER.
7 7 GOR MO TUEN (J434) C L Chau (-2) Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by LUCKY TOUCH which shifted in.
4 8 WAH MAY WAI WAI (J193) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
8 9 SILVER KING (H420) K C Leung In the Home Straight lay in and near the 150 Metres raced tight to the outside of EXCEL WONGCHOY which shifted out slightly when giving ground. After the event, K C Leung reported that his instructions were to endeavour to obtain a midfield position with cover. He said in the early stages when caught wide he was obliged to settle towards the back of the field to comply with his instructions. He said SILVER KING then relaxed underneath him and as a result he was obliged to make use of his mount to maintain his position. Trainer F C Lor confirmed the instructions issued.
6 10 PANDA LEGEND (H002) K De Melo No report.
1 11 TAKE ACTION (J098) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
11 12 BRILLIANT FIRE (J441) A Pouchin Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres. When giving ground near the 250 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by LUCKY TOUCH which shifted in slightly. The performance of BRILLIANT FIRE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BRILLIANT FIRE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 HAPPY DAILY (E294) Z Purton Was examined upon arrival at the Start, was found to be lame in its right front leg and was withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY DAILY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.

Race:4 (350) JACKSON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 MAJESTIC KNIGHT (G258) H Bowman Crowded shortly after the start.
8 2 WHIZZ KID (E392) A Pouchin No report.
7 3 HARMONY N BLESSED (E061) A Atzeni No report.
5 4 TOMODACHI KOKOROE (H303) L Ferraris Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between HEALTHY HEALTHY and MAJESTIC KNIGHT which was taken out by YOUTHFUL SPIRITS. After the 100 Metres was shifted to the inside of WHIZZ KID to continue into clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to YOUTHFUL SPIRITS.
9 5 BRAVE STAR (G268) K C Leung After the event, K C Leung stated that his mount was disadvantaged by racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event and also would be benefited by stepping up in distance for its next start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 6 BOTTOMUPTOGETHER (J316) Z Purton Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 600 Metres raced keenly when being steadied to allow YOUTHFUL SPIRITS to cross to the rail. For some distance after the 150 Metres was taken out by YOUTHFUL SPIRITS which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 7 STELLAR EXPRESS (J186) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
6 8 HEALTHY HEALTHY (H203) K Teetan Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. After the event, K Teetan reported that his mount hung out on the Home Turn and as a result made that turn wider.
3 9 YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082) M Chadwick Shortly after the start shifted out and was bumped.

Race:5 (351) THE HONG KONG CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 HAPPY UNITED (H208) Z Purton No report.
12 2 RICH HORSE (J191) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 3 HARMONY FIRE (E175) A Pouchin No report.
8 4 LEAN MASTER (H134) E C W Wong (-7) When under pressure in the Home Straight shifted in near the 200 Metres, resulting in its rider Apprentice E C W Wong having to stop riding and straighten his mount.
9 5 BITS SUPERSTAR (J362) K Teetan Jumped only fairly.
2 6 CHAMPION METHOD (H366) A Atzeni Near the 200 Metres was bumped by LEAN MASTER which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 7 REWARDING TWINKLE (J368) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick stated that his mount was slow to begin and as a result settled at the back of the field. He said throughout the event REWARDING TWINKLE raced greenly, lay out and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 8 PARENTS' LOVE (H405) Y L Chung (-3) Sent for sampling post-race.
7 9 CIRCUIT SEVEN (D474) M F Poon Bumped at the start.
4 10 SUPER SIXTY (J071) A Badel Jumped only fairly. Over the final 200 Metres lay in. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 11 SWEET DIAMOND (G063) H T Mo (-2) After the event, H T Mo reported that the instructions were to hold a more forward position but SWEET DIAMOND failed to show sufficient pace to do so. He said when under pressure in the Home Straight SWEET DIAMOND did not respond to his riding and over the concluding stages he had concerns with its action. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SWEET DIAMOND was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, SWEET DIAMOND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
6 12 MR VALIANT (G288) K De Melo Shifted out at the start, made contact with CIRCUIT SEVEN, got its head up and became unbalanced. Near the 150 Metres was shifted to the inside of HARMONY FIRE to continue into clear running. Near the 100 Metres was checked to avoid LEAN MASTER and as a result shifted to the inside of LEAN MASTER to obtain clear running. Noted to have blood at the left nostril on arrival at Sha Tin. An endoscopic examination confirmed the horse to be a bleeder. As this was the second occasion that MR VALIANT had bled, the horse is permanently barred from any further racing.

Race:6 (352) CLUB HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 SMART FIGHTER (H278) L Ferraris After the event, L Ferraris stated that his mount enjoyed a good run during the race but was unable to finish the race off strongly over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 2 OWNERS' PRAISE (H047) K C Leung No report.
4 3 TELECOM DRAGON (H322) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Lay in in the Home Straight.
1 4 SKY JEWELLERY (K032) H Bowman On jumping shifted in abruptly and shortly after the start was bumped and became unbalanced. Approaching the 200 Metres was briefly held up for clear running when attempting a narrow run between SMART FIGHTER and SEA SAPPHIRE which shifted in slightly. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 5 TRAVEL GOLF (H063) M Chadwick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
11 6 GOOD PROSPECT (J406) C L Chau (-2) Crowded shortly after the start. After the event, C L Chau reported that his mount raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
12 7 SEA SAPPHIRE (H343) B Thompson After the event, B Thompson stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early stages but failed to respond to his riding when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
3 8 SILVER SPURS (J043) A Badel Shifted out at the start and was bumped. After the event, A Badel stated that his mount jumped well and show good pace in the early stages and as a result was able to cross to the lead approaching the first turn.
9 9 GIMME FIVE (J099) M F Poon After travelling a short distance was crowded for room between SKY JEWELLERY and GOOD PROSPECT which was taken out by OWNERS’ PRAISE.
7 10 GLORY B (H373) A Pouchin Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by SILVER SPURS which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2 11 VIGOR ELLEEGANT (J375) E C W Wong (-7) In the middle stages raced keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from SILVER SPURS. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 12 ALMIGHTY KICK (J254) H T Mo (-2) Jumped only fairly and then was checked shortly after by SKY JEWELLERY which shifted in abruptly.

Race:7 (353) CLUB HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (H379) H Bowman Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 2 NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488) Z Purton A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 3 POLARIS (J404) K C Leung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
1 4 MOTOMAN (J436) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
4 5 SUPER CHARIZZARD (J184) L Ferraris Bumped at the start. After the 500 Metres was steadied to avoid SPICY SO SMART. Near the 350 Metres was steadied away from SPICY SO SMART.
11 6 YOUNG HORIZON (G272) B Thompson Shortly after the start was crowded between WINNING HEART and WISDOM STAR which shifted out. YOUNG HORIZON was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 600 Metres was bumped by WINNING HEART when that horse improved to the outside of TELECOM POWER. As a result, YOUNG HORIZON raced wide and without cover thereafter.
6 7 ACE POWER (J181) A Pouchin From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the first turn after the 1000 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (H Bowman) which lay in and away from WINNING HEART despite the efforts of its rider H Bowman.
7 8 TELECOM POWER (J332) K Teetan Jumped only fairly and then shortly after shifted out and made contact with YEE CHEONG SPIRIT. Near the 350 Metres was steadied when crowded between POLARIS and SUPER CHARIZZARD which shifted out when being steadied away from SPICY SO SMART. Over the final 50 Metres was unable to be fully ridden out when positioned close to SUPER CHARIZZARD which shifted out slightly.
12 9 WISDOM STAR (J351) A Hamelin From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
9 10 SPICY SO SMART (G203) M Chadwick After the 600 Metres bumped with MOTOMAN and became unbalanced.
8 11 RAGNARR (H297) M F Poon Shifted out at the start and bumped SUPER CHARIZZARD. Approaching the finish could not be ridden out when positioned tight to the inside of SUPER CHARIZZARD.
3 12 WINNING HEART (H065) A Badel No report.

Race:8 (354) CHATER HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 I CAN (H381) A Atzeni After the event, A Atzeni stated that he was asked to ride his mount where comfortable. He said after commencing well he was able to obtain a position outside the lead in the early stages. He added I CAN travelled satisfactorily during the race before failing to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 2 PRAY FOR MIR (J245) Z Purton On jumping shifted in, made contact with the right side of its barrier and shortly after was steadied when crowded by SOLEIL FIGHTER which shifted out. Bumped near the 1600 Metres. After the event, Z Purton stated that his mount raced too keenly in the early and middle stages and as a result gave ground in the Home Straight, particularly in circumstances where it was withdrawn from its previous engagement on 1 January 2025. Trainer W K Mo stated that after being withdrawn from its engagement on 1 January 2025, PRAY FOR MIR had pleased him in its track work and he expected the horse to run well tonight. Mr Mo agreed with the assessment of Jockey Purton that PRAY FOR MIR raced too keenly in the early and middle stages after being bumped shortly after the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of PRAY FOR MIR was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, PRAY FOR MIR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 3 GALAXY WITNESS (G110) H Bowman From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event and near the 600 Metres made contact with SOLEIL FIGHTER when that runner shifted out.
2 4 SOLEIL FIGHTER (J127) K C Leung Shifted out at the start and was bumped. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 800 Metres shifted out when being checked away from PRAY FOR MIR. Shifted out near the 600 Metres and was bumped. Over the concluding stages shifted in slightly and made contact with DEFINITIVE. Prior to declaring weighed-in, the Stewards viewed the patrol film to ascertain if there were grounds for a protest/objection. When the Stewards were satisfied that the contact between DEFINITIVE and SOLEIL FIGHTER had occurred principally due to SOLEIL FIGHTER shifting in over the concluding stages, they declined to lodge a protest/objection and weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 5 GOLDEN ARTIE (G434) C L Chau (-2) After the 1600 Metres was bumped by GLORIOUS JOURNEY. Near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid SOLEIL FIGHTER. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 6 SETANTA (G095) L Ferraris From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
1 7 DEFINITIVE (K037) K Teetan When questioned regarding the horse leading, K Teetan stated that with blinkers being applied tonight he was asked to ride the horse in the lead. He said such instructions were issued as DEFINITIVE had raced well in the lead wearing blinkers when it raced in New Zealand prior to arriving in Hong Kong. Trainer D Eustace confirmed the instructions issued and the reasons as to why such instructions were issued. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 8 GLORIOUS JOURNEY (J137) M F Poon Near the 1600 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by PRAY FOR MIR which was taken out slightly by SOLEIL FIGHTER.
3 9 BEATO (H090) Y L Chung (-3) After the 1600 Metres was steadied away from GLORIOUS JOURNEY. After the 700 Metres was checked to avoid GOLDEN ARTIE.
4 10 COMET SPLENDIDO (G071) A Badel No report.
8 11 RED MAJESTY (E028) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
11 12 FOREVER GLORIOUS (G229) H T Mo (-2) Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Race:9 (355) CONNAUGHT HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 AURORA LADY (J066) Z Purton On jumping raced tight between CHATEAUNEUF and SPICY GOLD which shifted in slightly. For some distance approaching the 1000 Metres became unbalanced when crowded for room between CHATEAUNEUF and SPICY GOLD. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 GUSTOSISIMO (J303) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
7 3 NORDIC DRAGON (G467) A Pouchin Bumped on jumping. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 4 WINGS OF WAR (H162) H Bowman Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 5 BRIGHT DAY (J530) K C Leung A Atzeni (HAROLD WIN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1000 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of BRIGHT DAY, resulting in BRIGHT DAY being crowded for room and having to be severely checked and shifting in, crowding SPICY GOLD, also resulting in SPICY GOLD having to be checked. A Atzeni was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 9 February 2025 and to expire on Thursday, 13 February 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Atzeni was fined $27,500. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 3 and also considered his good race riding record.
10 6 CHATEAUNEUF (J219) K Teetan After the 1100 Metres was steadied when crowded between AURORA LADY which raced tight to the inside of SPICY GOLD and GUSTOSISIMO (Y L Chung) which shifted out slightly when being corrected to relieve the crowding to its inside. Y L Chung was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. After the event, K Teetan stated that his mount raced "flat” during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 7 DENFIELD (G471) M F Poon Near the 600 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by NORDIC DRAGON which lay in slightly despite the efforts of its rider.
3 8 GALLANT VALOUR (H323) B Avdulla Bumped shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
5 9 SPICY GOLD (H440) A Badel For some distance approaching the 1000 Metres became unbalanced when buffeted for room between BRIGHT DAY and AURORA LADY and near the 1000 Metres was checked. Near the 200 Metres was taken out slightly by HAROLD WIN which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
11 10 TURF PHOENIX (J294) K De Melo Shortly after the start became unbalanced when crowded between GALLANT VALOUR and HAROLD WIN which shifted in. Approaching the 500 Metres was steadied to avoid FLYING FORTRESS. After the event, K De Melo stated that in the Home Straight he had concerns with his mount’s action. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, TURF PHOENIX will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
8 11 FLYING FORTRESS (J445) M Chadwick Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start shifted out and made contact with WINGS OF WAR.
6 12 HAROLD WIN (J280) A Atzeni Shifted in at the start, was bumped and became unbalanced. A Atzeni pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 1000 Metres (see BRIGHT DAY).

General

1. Additions to Racing Incidents Report of 12 January 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting

Race 3 (339)
DRAGON AIR FORCE – Hung out in the middle stages.

Race 9 (345)
MARKWIN – Briefly held up near the 300 Metres.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of COUNTRY DANCER, STERLING WONGCHOY, ENJOY GOLF, CIRCUIT JOLLY, SWORD POINT, CAPITAL DELIGHT, HONG LOK GOLF, KA YING RADIANCE, KING OBERON, ARIEL, HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER, BABY CRYSTAL, RED ELEGANCE, KA YING VICTORY, RAGING BLIZZARD, WUNDERBAR, GORGEOUS WIN, PAKISTAN LEGACY, SUPER LEGENDS, MAGNIFICENT NINE, ANOTHER WORLD, SKY DEEP, KAHOLO ANGEL and PACKING ANGEL (5.1.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 3
HAPPY DAILY at barriers on veterinary advice

2. Riding Change

After riding in Race 7, A Hamelin became indisposed and was stood down by the Chief Medical Officer. As such, A Badel was substituted as the rider of COMET SPLENDIDO in Race 8.

3. Fine

A Atzeni (HAROLD WIN): $27,500 for careless riding approaching the 1000 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 2
H T Mo (ARTHUR’S KINGDOM) re his riding between the 1200 Metres and the 900 Metres

Race 9
Y L Chung (GUSTOSISIMO) for shifting out after the 1100 Metres

5. Suspension

Race 9
A Atzeni (HAROLD WIN) for careless riding approaching the 1000 Metres from Sunday, 9 February 2025 until Thursday, 13 February 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

6. Bleeder

Race 5
MR VALIANT (2nd time)

7. Barrier Trials

Race 2
ARTHUR’S KINGDOM (unacceptable performance)

Race 3
HAPPY DAILY (withdrawn - lame)
BRILLIANT FIRE (unacceptable performance)

Race 5
SWEET DIAMOND (disappointing performance)

Race 8
PRAY FOR MIR (disappointing performance)

8. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 2
ARTHUR’S KINGDOM

Race 3
HAPPY DAILY
BRILLIANT FIRE

Race 5
SWEET DIAMOND

Race 8
PRAY FOR MIR

Race 9
TURF PHOENIX

9. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 5.