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Race Meeting: 22/01/2025 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf C 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

Dr Silas S S Yang JP (Chairman)
Mr Colin Lo Chor Cheong
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)

The Hon Bernard Charnwut Chan GBM GBS JP acted for Dr Silas S S Yang JP as Chairman for Race 8.
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Race:1 (367) SHAN KWONG ROAD PARK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 DAN ATTACK (H317) H Bowman Shortly after the start was bumped. After the event, H Bowman stated that he was given no specific instructions. He said in the early stages when caught wide he elected to continue forward to take up a position outside the lead to avoid covering additional ground. He added that due to the wide barrier and having to make use of his mount to go forward the horse did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. <23/1/2025 Additional Veterinary Report>DAN ATTACK, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. DAN ATTACK was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Richards this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to ace again, DAN ATTACK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 2 WOOD ON FIRE (C460) H T Mo (-2) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, H T Mo reported that he was given no specific instructions but had expected to race in a more forward position. He said WOOD ON FIRE failed to show sufficient pace to do so and as a result settled further back than intended.
2 3 SPEEDY FORTUNE (H097) M F Poon Sent for sampling post-race.
3 4 DAY DAY VICTORY (J423) L Hewitson Shifted out after the 600 Metres and was bumped. Near the 250 Metres was eased and shifted to the outside of DAN ATTACK to obtain clear running.
11 5 STRIVE FOR GLORY (D186) M L Yeung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
6 6 TIMESTORM (G109) B Avdulla Near the 550 Metres was steadied to avoid GORGEOUS VITALITY.
1 7 PLENTIFUL (G400) A Atzeni When being eased to allow SPEEDY FORTUNE to cross after the 600 Metres commenced to race keenly for some distance thereafter, shifted out and made contact with PHILOS. Near the 100 Metres A Atzeni dropped his whip. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 8 GORGEOUS VITALITY (G051) L Ferraris Bumped at the start. Leaving the 600 Metres was bumped and became unbalanced. Near the 550 Metres was then steadied when crowded between STRIVE FOR GLORY which shifted in and away from DAN ATTACK and PHILOS which was taken out by PLENTIFUL. After the event, L Ferraris reported that after being crowded leaving the 600 Metres GORGEOUS VITALITY lost momentum and did not finish the race off after that. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 9 DOUBLE SHOW (G250) H Bentley No report.
12 10 PHILOS (H371) Y L Chung (-3) Slow to begin. In the early stages raced keenly and leaving the 600 Metres lay out and made contact with GORGEOUS VITALITY. A short distance later PHILOS was then crowded between GORGEOUS VITALITY and PLENTIFUL which shifted out slightly when being eased to allow SPEEDY FORTUNE to cross.
5 11 YOO YOO KNIGHT (H053) K C Leung Bumped at the start. Near the 150 Metres was eased and shifted to the inside of WIND SPEEDER to continue into clear running when WIND SPEEDER shifted in slightly.
4 12 WIND SPEEDER (E281) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. After the 600 Metres was bumped by DAY DAY VICTORY which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:2 (368) KOWLOON PARK HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 GOLDEN EMPIRE (E490) L Hewitson Bumped near the 600 Metres and was taken wider. After the event, L Hewitson stated that with his mount down in grade tonight he was instructed to take up a forward position from its wide barrier. Trainer K W Lui confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 LEAN MASTER (H134) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
11 3 BEAUTY THUNDER (J299) M Chadwick On jumping shifted in and was then bumped by THE DOUBLE EAGLE which shifted out. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 250 Metres was inconvenienced when taken out slightly by ICONICAL which shifted out. After the event, M Chadwick reported that with the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time his mount did not travel well and as a result settled back in the field. He said in the Home Straight BEAUTY THUNDER finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 4 JUDY'S GREAT (J016) H T Mo (-2) In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 800 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from BULB EMPEROR. Again near the 600 Metres JUDY’S GREAT was steadied to avoid BULB EMPEROR and as a result shifted out and made contact with GOLDEN EMPIRE. For a short distance near the 100 Metres raced tight when improving between LEAN MASTER and BULB EMPEROR. After the event, H T Mo reported that his mount made an abnormal respiratory noise during the running of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 5 PRIME MORTAR (G328) Y L Chung (-3) Approaching the 1000 Metres was bumped by ACCOLADE START which shifted in, resulting in PRIME MORTAR becoming unbalanced. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 6 ACCOLADE START (H331) A Badel A Badel pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference making the turn near the 1000 Metres (see SOLAR UP). Over the concluding stages lay in, resulting in its rider A Badel having to stop riding and straighten. As a consequence, ACCOLADE START could not be ridden out to the finish of the event.
9 7 ICONICAL (J504) C Y Ho Jumped only fairly.
12 8 THE DOUBLE EAGLE (J342) M L Yeung Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event and making the turn near the 600 Metres lay out and made that turn wider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 9 BRAVE OF FRIENDS (J382) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Over the concluding stages raced tight to the inside of ACCOLADE START.
6 10 BULB EMPEROR (J241) A Hamelin No report.
3 11 DRACO (J115) K C Leung On jumping was crowded by LEAN MASTER which shifted in. After the event, K C Leung stated that from an outside barrier, when caught wide in the early stages, he elected to continue forward to avoid racing wide. He said as a result DRACO settled a little more forward than what had been expected.
5 12 SOLAR UP (J134) K Teetan On jumping was crowded by PRIME MORTAR which shifted in. A Badel (ACCOLADE START) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that making the turn near the 1000 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in and make contact with PRIME MORTAR, resulting in PRIME MORTAR being taken in onto SOLAR UP, resulting in SOLAR UP losing its rightful running and being checked. A Badel was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 12 February 2025 at Sha Tin. In addition, Jockey Badel was fined $17,500. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 3 and also considered his very good race riding record.

Race:3 (369) KOWLOON PARK HANDICAP (Sec3) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 GOLDEN LUCK (H159) L Hewitson Bumped on the hindquarters at the start. Near the 100 Metres raced in restricted room between FORTUNE WHISKEY and HAYDAY which shifted out.
7 2 GAMEPLAYER ELITE (H356) H Bowman Shifted in at the start, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. In the early stages over-raced and making the first turn near the 1000 Metres got its head up when being steadied in an attempt to obtain cover. Near the 300 Metres made contact with SOVEREIGN FUND which shifted out slightly.
6 3 OUR LUCKY GLORY (G292) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid CRYSTAL POWERFUL and shifted out. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
11 4 SOVEREIGN FUND (J402) K C Leung Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 1000 Metres was checked when crowded between GAMEPLAYER ELITE and SANTORINI which shifted out. Shifted out slightly near the 300 Metres and was bumped. Over the final 50 Metres could not be ridden out to the finish when improving into a narrow run between CRYSTAL POWERFUL and GAMEPLAYER ELITE which shifted in.
2 5 HAYDAY (H321) M Chadwick Over the final 150 Metres lay out under pressure resulting in its rider M Chadwick having to stop riding and straighten his mount approaching the 50 Metres and again approaching the winning post. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 6 BITS SUPERSTAR (J362) A Hamelin In the early stages raced keenly and making the first turn was taken wider by GAMEPLAYER ELITE. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
3 7 FORTUNE WHISKEY (J153) M F Poon Ove the final 50 Metres raced tight between SPIRIT OF PEACE and HAYDAY, both of which shifted ground.
4 8 GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP (K106) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between HAYDAY and GOLDEN LUCK, both of which shifted ground.
10 9 SANTORINI (J076) K Teetan Shifted out at the start, was bumped and became unbalanced. A short distance later was then steadied when crowded by FORTUNE WHISKEY which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres was checked when crowded between SPIRIT OF PEACE and OUR LUCKY GLORY which shifted out when being steadied away from CRYSTAL POWERFUL when that runner was eased to avoid HAYDAY (M Chadwick) which shifted in when not quite clear. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care and to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. After the event, K Teetan stated that as his mount was having its first race start at Happy Valley he was asked to settle the horse where comfortable and not to make use of it to hold a position. He said as a result SANTORINI settled in a midfield position in the early stages. Trainer F C Lor confirmed the instructions issued.
1 10 SPIRIT OF PEACE (K007) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
8 11 DECRELOT (J551) B Thompson Shorty after the start was checked when crowded between GAMEPLAYER ELITE which shifted in slightly and SOVEREIGN FUND which was taken out by SANTORINI when that runner shifted out. After improving to the inside of SANTORINI approaching the 1000 Metres was then steadied shortly after when SANTORINI was checked.
9 12 CRYSTAL POWERFUL (H068) A Atzeni After the event, A Atzeni stated that after enjoying a comfortable run behind the lead CRYSTAL POWERFUL failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:4 (370) MORSE PARK HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 BEAUTY ALLIANCE (J260) Z Purton Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 2 THESIS (H111) A Badel From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Leaving the 900 Metres was taken wider by AMAZING AWARD which shifted out to obtain a trailing position behind BEAUTY ALLIANCE. In this incident, THESIS was bumped by AMAZING AWARD and then raced wide and without cover from that point.
10 3 PRINCE ALEX (G307) H Bentley After the event, H Bentley reported that after obtaining a trailing position behind SKY VINO he was unable to improve approaching the 500 Metres and as a result his mount lost momentum during that section of the race. He said as PRINCE ALEX is somewhat one-paced, it then took some time to respond to his riding in the Home Straight when placed under pressure. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 4 STURDY RUBY (H207) C Y Ho Lay out making the Home Turn and in the early part of the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 5 HANDSOME BOMB (H402) A Atzeni No report.
9 6 AMAZING RUN (H401) H Bowman From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 7 SKY VINO (K054) M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly and shifted in abruptly, resulting in its rider M L Yeung becoming unbalanced. When questioned, M L Yeung stated that after responding to his riding in the early part of the Home Straight he felt that his mount became one-paced near the 200 Metres. He said as a result he elected to change his whip from his left to his right hand but as he did so his whip became caught in his gloves and as a result he had difficulty pulling it through to his right hand for some distance thereafter which prevented him from fully testing his mount through that section of the race.
11 8 TO INFINITY (G277) B Avdulla From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 9 DEVILDOM (H445) K De Melo After the event, K De Melo reported that he was instructed to take up a forward position as connections felt that there was a lack of pace in the event. Assistant Trainer H W Cheung confirmed the instructions issued.
12 10 LIGHTNING BOLT (G130) H T Mo (-2) After the event, H T Mo reported that his mount raced keenly in the early stages due to the pace of the race in the early stages being run outside of standard time. He said as a result LIGHTNING BOLT gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 11 AMAZING AWARD (J236) K Teetan Shortly after the start raced tight between BEAUTY ALLIANCE and HANDSOME BOMB which shifted out slightly. Shifted out after the 900 Metres and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 LITTLE FAIRY (H206) Y L Chung (-3) Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.

Race:5 (371) KOWLOON PARK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 KING PROFIT (J539) A Pouchin Over-raced throughout the early and middle stages and after the 800 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from MOTOMAN. After the race, the Veterinary Surgeon reported that the horse was lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, KING PROFIT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
3 2 PERFECT GENERAL (J417) C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with FORTUNE WARRIOR. In the early stages raced keenly and making the turn after the 1000 Metres improved to the inside of KING PROFIT as that horse was being steadied to obtain cover. KING PROFIT (A Pouchin) then shifted in slightly, resulting in PERFECT GENERAL having to be steadied to avoid the heels of KING PROFIT. A Pouchin was advised to exercise more care. PERFECT GENERAL then continued to race keenly in the middle stages.
7 3 MOTOMAN (J436) A Atzeni Raced tight for some distance after the 100 Metres when improving between E UNIVERSE and ONE FOR ALL which shifted out. After the event, A Atzeni stated that his mount raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages and, in his opinion, resented racing amongst other horses. He said as a result MOTOMAN finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 4 ONE FOR ALL (G012) L Ferraris No report.
2 5 SIGHT HAPPY (J261) Z Purton Bumped at the start. Near the 550 Metres commenced to race keenly when racing tight to the inside of MOTOMAN and as a result was checked to avoid BINGO BABE when that runner was eased when racing tight to the inside of E UNIVERSE. Approaching the 200 Metres blundered after making contact with MOTOMAN when improving into a tight run between BINGO BABE and MOTOMAN which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 6 E UNIVERSE (H151) M Chadwick Shifted in at the start and was bumped on the hindquarters.
10 7 BINGO BABE (K115) M F Poon Near the 550 Metres was eased when racing tight to the inside of E UNIVERSE which lay in before being corrected by its rider M Chadwick.
4 8 FORTUNE WARRIOR (H229) A Badel Bumped on jumping.
1 9 HAPPY TRIO (G244) H Bentley Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, H Bentley reported that his instructions were to take up a forward position. When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer D J Whyte stated that at its previous race start HAPPY TRIO did not run out the 1650 Metres of the race. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 10 FOXHUNTER KING (J044) M L Yeung Shifted out on jumping, made contact with SIGHT HAPPY and became unbalanced. When commencing to improve to the outside of E UNIVERSE after the 100 Metres had to be checked when disappointed for clear running between KING PROFIT and E UNIVERSE which was taken out by MOTOMAN when that runner was taken out by ONE FOR ALL (L Ferraris). Whilst the Stewards found that FOXHUNTER KING had not established clear running, L Ferraris was reprimanded for allowing his mount to shift out in this incident.
8 11 THE PRIME (J352) L Hewitson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 12 MR GOOD VIBES (H180) K Teetan Jumped only fairly and was then crowded by E UNIVERSE which shifted in.

Race:6 (372) MORSE PARK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 GOOD LUCK BABE (K016) L Hewitson Bumped after the 200 Metres.
1 2 TURIN WARRIOR (G150) C Y Ho From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 3 SMART CITY (J213) M F Poon No report.
3 4 GOOD LUCK WIN (J135) Y L Chung (-3) Reared as the start was effected and as a result made contact with CLASSIC CENTURY, became unbalanced and lost ground.
6 5 FIREFOOT (J183) Z Purton Bumped after the 200 Metres. After the event, Z Purton stated that he obtained a position outside the lead in the early stages. He said with the middle stages of the event being run inside of standard time FIREFOOT then gave ground when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 6 NOT USUAL DRAGON (J438) A Hamelin No report.
12 7 PHANTOM CYCLONE (J271) K De Melo Bumped on jumping. After the event, K De Melo reported that when he felt there was something amiss with his mount he did not ride it out over the final 600 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of PHANTOM CYCLONE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, PHANTOM CYCLONE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 8 SNOWALOT (E397) B Thompson After the event, B Thompson reported that his mount raced "flat” tonight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 9 CLASSIC CENTURY (J440) L Ferraris Bumped on jumping. After the 200 Metres lay in and away from TURIN WARRIOR and made contact with FIREFOOT. After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount gave ground in the Home Straight and following the event he felt there was something amiss with the horse. Trainer M Newnham stated that CLASSIC CENTURY had pleased him leading into the race and had expected it to perform well. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from the right nostril. An endoscopic examination confirmed the horse to be a bleeder. Before being allowed to race again, CLASSIC CENTURY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. <23/1/2025 Additional Veterinary Report>CLASSIC CENTURY, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time the horse was found to have bled from the right nostril and an endoscopic examination had confirmed it to be a bleeder. CLASSIC CENTURY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer M Newnham this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. As previously advised, CLASSIC CENTURY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.
2 10 VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (J079) M Chadwick After the 200 Metres shifted out slightly and made contact with GOOD LUCK BABE. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 11 EN PERFECTO (J409) A Badel Bumped on jumping.
7 12 RAGNARR (H297) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
WV CHARMING STEED (E494) E C W Wong (-7) Withdrawn on 21.1.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter VIVA GRACIOUSNESS. Before being allowed to race again, CHARMING STEED will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:7 (373) HONG KONG PARK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 KEEFY (G306) L Ferraris Bumped at the start. When giving ground near the 200 Metres was bumped by AESTHETICISM which shifted out. Noted to have sustained a small wound to the right hind leg.
6 2 ROMANTIC LAOS (G476) K C Leung No report.
8 3 ROCKET SPADE (G170) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman could offer no explanation for his mount’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 4 HAMERON (H265) A Pouchin Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
3 5 SHARPEN BRIGHT (H276) K Teetan Bumped at the start.
1 6 STAR MAC (J053) B Avdulla From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Noted to have blood in the mouth after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 7 STELLAR GRANDE (J189) A Atzeni In the Home Straight lay in and proved difficult to ride out.
2 8 AESTHETICISM (H289) Z Purton On jumping was crowded between HAMERON and ROCKET SPADE which was taken out by AMAZING VICTORY. Bumped near the 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 9 SIMPLE HEDGE (H237) A Badel Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. 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, SIMPLE HEDGE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
11 10 AMAZING VICTORY (G123) C Y Ho Near the 500 Metres was briefly crowded between AESTHETICISM and SIMPLE HEDGE which shifted in slightly. Between the 500 Metres and the 400 Metres AMAZING VICTORY raced tight between SIMPLE HEDGE and AESTHETICISM which shifted out. After the event, C Y Ho reported that with the event being run outside of standard time throughout the early stages AMAZING VICTORY 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.
4 11 SURE JOYFUL (G125) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick stated that the intention was to find cover but when the early stages of the event were run outside of standard time and no other runners showed intent to lead, SURE JOYFUL led without being pressure to do so. Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions issued.
5 12 TOY SOLTERO (J268) B Thompson No report.

Race:8 (374) VICTORIA PARK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 SUGAR SUGAR (G016) K H Chan (-5) After the event, K H Chan could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 2 BEAUTY DESTINY (H281) A Atzeni A Atzeni pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 1000 Metres (see THUNDER PRINCE). Sent for sampling post-race.
7 3 RIDING TOGETHER (K081) Z Purton No report.
12 4 VON BAER (K198) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly.
8 5 REZEKI (J340) K Teetan No report.
11 6 MIDORI GLORY (J248) M F Poon After the event, M F Poon expressed concern with the horse’s action during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 7 MOJAVE DESERT (J330) M Chadwick Jumped awkwardly.
6 8 RIGHTEOUS ARION (H059) Y L Chung (-3) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
10 9 THUNDER PRINCE (K017) C Y Ho Jumped only fairly. A Atzeni (BEAUTY DESTINY) 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 THUNDER PRINCE, resulting in THUNDER PRINCE having to be checked when crowded between BEAUTY DESTINY and SUGAR SUGAR. A Atzeni was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 5 March 2025 and to expire on Monday, 10 March 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Atzeni 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. THUNDER PRINCE, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley, raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages and for some distance approaching the 600 Metres was steadied away from SUGAR SUGAR. In this incident, THUNDER PRINCE shifted out and made the turn near the 600 Metres wider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 10 HAPPY FAT CAT (G166) A Hamelin Sent for sampling post-race.
3 11 YOUNG ARROW (J401) H Bentley No report.
5 12 MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433) A Badel No report.

Race:9 (375) VICTORIA PARK HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 ETERNAL FORTUNE (K010) H Bowman No report.
2 2 A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by POWER KOEPP which was taken out by KING ECCELLENTE. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 3 PRAWNS ELEVEN (J140) M F Poon Jumped only fairly.
1 4 VIEW OF THE WORLD (J348) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
5 5 CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (G451) B Avdulla Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out to the finish when placed in restricted room between PRAWNS ELEVEN and A AMERIC TE SPECSO which shifted in.
12 6 ALLGREEKTOME (H007) L Ferraris Near the 250 Metres was steadied to avoid POWER KOEPP (A Pouchin) which shifted in. A Pouchin was reprimanded and advised that he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst not clear.
10 7 KING ECCELLENTE (G264) H Bentley Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 8 POWER KOEPP (E301) A Pouchin Taken out shortly after the start. After the event, A Pouchin advised that from a wide barrier his instructions were to take up a forward position.
11 9 SERGEANT PEPPER (E432) M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start got its head up when racing tight to the inside of PARTERRE. In the early stages SERGEANT PEPPER continued to get its head up when being shifted behind runners. Trainer Y S Tsui confirmed that the instructions were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages.
8 10 FLAGSHIP WARRIOR (G452) E C W Wong (-7) Was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When commencing to finish the race off was steadied when disappointed for clear running between ALLGREEKTOME and PARTERRE which shifted in passing the 200 Metres. FLAGSHIP WARRIOR was then shifted to the outside of PARTERRE near the 50 Metres to obtain clear running.
6 11 PARTERRE (E234) K De Melo No report.
9 12 LUCKY ARCHANGEL (E385) Y L Chung (-3) Near the 250 Metres was steadied when momentarily tightened by ALLGREEKTOME. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

General

1. Addition to Racing Incidents Report of 19 January 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 10 (365)

ROMANTIC THOR – Near the 150 Metres, when giving ground, was bumped by SUPREME AGILITY which shifted out slightly.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of SKY PROPHET, EXCELLENT DADDY, PATCH OF WATCH, DRAGON FOUR SEAS, SOLAR RIVER, DRAGON AIR FORCE, VULCANUS, SUNNY DA BEST, INVINCIBLE LUCKY, JUNEAU PRIDE, LUCKY FIONN, MASK RIDER, MUST GO, MOJAVE DESERT, YOUNG CHAMPION, RUBYLOT, LUCKY EIGHT, MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE, MARKWIN, DRAGON JOY, GLORIOUS SUCCESS, EMBRACES (12.1.25) and SMASHING EXPRESS, KASA PAPA, CHARITY GAIN, CAN’T GO WONG, ME TIME, LUCKY TOUCH, TAKE ACTION, BOTTOMUPTOGETHER, STELLAR EXPRESS, CHAMPION METHOD, PARENTS’ LOVE, SUPER SIXTY, SKY JEWELLERY, VIGOR ELLEEGANT, YEE CHEONG SPIRIT, NORTHERN FIRE BALL, MOTOMAN, SOLEIL FIGHTER, DEFINITIVE, AURORA LADY, WINGS OF WAR (15.1.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 6
CHARMING STEED on 21.1.25 on veterinary advice

2. Fines

Race 2
A Badel (ACCOLADE START): $17,500 for careless riding making the turn near the 1000 Metres

Race 8
A Atzeni (BEAUTY DESTINY): $60,000 for careless riding approaching the 1000 Metres

3. Reprimands

Race 5
L Ferraris (ONE FOR ALL) for shifting out after the 100 Metres

Race 9
A Pouchin (POWER KOEPP) for shifting in near the 250 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 3
M Chadwick (HAYDAY) for shifting in making the first turn near the 1000 Metres


Race 5
A Pouchin (KING PROFIT) for shifting in making the turn after the 1000 Metres

5. Suspensions

Race 2
A Badel (ACCOLADE START) for careless riding making the turn near the 1000 Metres (Wednesday, 12 February 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

Race 8
A Atzeni (BEAUTY DESTINY) for careless riding approaching the 1000 Metres (from Wednesday, 5 March 2025 until Monday, 10 March 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

6. Bleeder

Race 6
CLASSIC CENTURY

7. Barrier Trials

Race 6
PHANTOM CYCLONE (unacceptable performance)
CLASSIC CENTURY (bleeder)

8. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 5
KING PROFIT

Race 6
PHANTOM CYCLONE
CLASSIC CENTURY
CHARMING STEED

Race 7
SIMPLE HEDGE

9. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 5.