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Race Meeting: 09/03/2025 (Sun)
11 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:30

Going Information

Sha Tin - MIXED - Turf C Course / AWT
Going:
[Turf] GOOD TO FIRM(Race 1,2,3,4,6,8,9,10,11)
[All Weather Track] GOOD(Race 5,7)
Penetrometer Reading 2.71(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 11:30 am)
Clegg Hammer Reading 9.02(as of 08:00 am) 9.08(as of 11:30 am)

Meeting Stewards

The Hon Bernard Charnwut Chan GBM GBS 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 Calvin Chau JP acted for Mr David Ho BBS JP as Racing Steward for Race 3.
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Race:1 (485) JUNCTION HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 PERFECT PEACH (E488) M Chadwick Over the final 150 Metres lay in, resulting in its rider M Chadwick changing his whip through to his right hand near the 100 Metres. After the event, M Chadwick stated that after settling back in the field as expected PERFECT PEACH found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight, particularly with the early stages of the event being run outside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 2 PERFECTO MOMENTS (J003) H Bentley Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running behind CALIFORNIA ICON.
14 3 SUPER BABY (G364) P N Wong (-10) Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping and became unbalanced. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her mount did not travel strongly during the event and when placed under pressure in the Home Straight gave ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER BABY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 4 WISDOM STAR (J351) B Thompson No report.
7 5 JOYFUL LIFE (H426) R Kingscote No report.
4 6 WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) K Teetan No report.
2 7 SO AWESOME (D258) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
12 8 GANGNAM STAR (H326) D McDonogh Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. After the event, D McDonogh expressed concern with his mount’s action during the running of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 9 WINNING TURN (J163) J Orman No report.
1 10 REGENCY HAPPY STAR (H248) A Badel Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 11 LAPRAS (H374) A Hamelin Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Lay in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Trainer W K Mo confirmed that from the outside barrier he had instructed Jockey A Hamelin to ride LAPRAS in a conservative manner in the early stages.
5 12 MULTIDARLING (H148) H T Mo (-2) No report.
8 13 MORE RICE (H271) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly, shifted out, made contact with SUPER BABY and as a result lost ground. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, L Hewitson stated that after placing his mount under pressure near the 450 Metres he then elected to shift in to follow MULTIDARLING with a view to improving to that runner’s inside near the 300 Metres. He said his decision to do so was influenced by the fact that SUPER BABY and WISDOM STAR were not improving into the event and if he followed those runners his mount may not have obtained clear running. He added after improving to the inside of MULTIDARLING near the 250 Metres his intention was to obtain clear running inside JOYFUL LIFE but when that runner shifted in after the 200 Metres he was obliged to ease and shift to the outside of JOYFUL LIFE where his mount obtained clear running after the 150 Metres and finished the race off reasonably well thereafter.
3 14 CALIFORNIA ICON (H404) Y L Chung (-3) No report.

Race:2 (486) LUNG KONG HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 MATTERS MOST (K154) H Bentley Jumped awkwardly, shifted in, made contact with HAPPY TANGO and lost ground.
8 2 GOLDEN LUCK (H159) J Orman After the event, J Orman stated that his instructions were to either lead or hold an on-pace position. He said despite riding his mount along in the early stages GOLDEN LUCK did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
2 3 PATCH OF TIME (H483) L Hewitson Sent for sampling post-race.
5 4 AUTUMN VIBES (K150) H Bowman When questioned, H Bowman stated that from a wide barrier he had no specific instructions where to settle. He said when his mount jumped only fairly he elected to allow AUTUMN VIBES to settle with cover behind midfield. He said making the Home Turn AUTUMN VIBES, which was hanging in, made contact with MOUNT EVEREST when he shifted to the outside of GOLDEN LUCK. He said in the Home Straight AUTUMN VIBES then continued to hang in and proved reluctant to improve between TOP THRONE and MOUNT EVEREST. He added AUTUMN VIBES would derive benefit from today’s race experience and may also appreciate being stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 5 ARDEN (J505) B Avdulla Near the 550 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by TOP THRONE which lay in when racing greenly despite the efforts of its rider.
1 6 MOUNT EVEREST (K237) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 7 TOP THRONE (K116) K Teetan In the early stages raced keenly as its rider K Teetan endeavoured to obtain cover. TOP THRONE was unable to obtain cover and raced wide and without cover for the majority of event.
9 9 DRALA (J376) E C W Wong (-7) Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
11 10 FOXHUNTER KING (J044) K De Melo On jumping was bumped by DRALA which shifted out slightly. After the event, K De Melo stated that when he was concerned there was something amiss with his mount in the Home Straight he did not ride it out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, FOXHUNTER KING will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.
6 11 HAPPY TANGO (D075) H T Mo (-2) Bumped at the start. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of H T Mo, 6th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race.
3 12 FUN N GLORY (G003) P N Wong (-10) No report.
WV-A 8 INVINCIBLE LUCKY (J119) L Ferraris After arriving at the starting gates was examined by the Veterinary Officer, found to be lame in the left front leg and was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice INVINCIBLE LUCKY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, INVINCIBLE LUCKY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:3 (487) LUNG KONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 SURUGA BAY (J022) L Ferraris Knuckled over on jumping and shortly afterwards was crowded by COMMANDING MISSILE which shifted out.
3 2 FLASH CURRENT (J500) H Bentley Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between SURUGA BAY and ISLAND BUDDY which shifted in slightly. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 3 SUNNY DARLING (J171) P N Wong (-10) Shifted out at the start and was bumped. When questioned, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her instructions were to hold an on-pace position or lead if possible. She said in the early stages when she observed a number of runners to her outside go forward she elected to allow ISLAND BUDDY to cross her mount leaving the 1000 Metres. She said shortly afterwards SUNNY DARLING commenced to race keenly and as a result she was obliged to shift to the outside of ISLAND BUDDY to avoid that runner’s heels which resulted in SUNNY DARLING making contact with COMMANDING MISSILE and SUNNY DARLING then being obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter when it improved to the outside of SEA EMERALD. When questioned if there was an opportunity to hold a position to the inside of ISLAND BUDDY, Apprentice Wong agreed with the Stewards that in retrospect this would have been a better option for her.
1 4 AKASHVANI (K234) L Hewitson Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 5 SEA EMERALD (J518) J Orman On jumping was bumped by AKASHVANI which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 6 RAGING RAPIDS (J228) A Badel No report.
11 7 BEAUTY FORMULA (K066) D McDonogh Noted to have blood at the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. After the event, D McDonogh stated that his mount hung out throughout the race and proved difficult to control. The racing manners of BEAUTY FORMULA were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY FORMULA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong.
8 8 ISLAND BUDDY (J217) M Chadwick No report.
9 9 PANDA (H466) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. After the event, K Teetan stated that his mount was disadvantaged when it settled behind midfield with the early and middle stages of the event being run outside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 10 ALWAYS FLUKE (H252) K De Melo After the event, K De Melo stated that under pressure in the Home Straight ALWAYS FLUKE hung in and proved difficult to ride out. <10/3/2025 Additional Veterinary Report> The Veterinary Officer reported that ALWAYS FLUKE was lame in its left hind leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, ALWAYS FLUKE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
12 11 COMMANDING MISSILE (G210) Y L Chung (-3) Near the 900 Metres SUNNY DARLING (Apprentice P N Wong) commenced to race keenly after being crossed by ISLAND BUDDY. As a result, SUNNY DARLING was shifted to the outside of ISLAND BUDDY to avoid that runner’s heels and as a result made contact with COMMANDING MISSILE which became unbalanced. COMMANDING MISSILE was then steadied to obtain cover behind SUNNY DARLING to avoid racing wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 12 HAPPY FOR ALL (H181) B Thompson Shortly after the start was bumped by SUNNY DARLING which shifted out. Between the 450 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of FLASH CURRENT.

Race:4 (488) NAM KOK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
13 1 NAMJONG KINGDOM (K015) H Bowman Eased near the 1100 Metres when crowded. When giving ground near the 400 Metres was eased when momentarily crowded between GALLANT CROWN and BABY SATELLITE which shifted out and away from KINGLY DEMEANOR. After the event, H Bowman stated that from a wide barrier he was given the option of obtaining a more forward position. He said when NAMJONG KINGDOM commenced well he elected to allow that runner to stride forward and race towards the lead. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of NAMJONG KINGDOM was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, NAMJONG KINGDOM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
1 2 FLYING LUCK (J339) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 3 BEAUTY LIVE (G057) A Badel A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 4 GALE SAGA (J152) R Kingscote After the event, R Kingscote stated that from a wide barrier his instructions were to ride his mount in a midfield position in the early stages. He said from his wide barrier he was obliged to settle slightly further back to avoid racing wide.
5 5 LUCKY SAM GOR (K114) L Ferraris No report.
3 6 SMILING COLLECTOR (G128) H Bentley Bumped at the start.
11 8 GALLANT CROWN (D359) E C W Wong (-7) M L Yeung (KINGLY DEMEANOR) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1100 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of NAMJONG KINGDOM, resulting in NAMJONG KINGDOM being taken in and crowding GALLANT CROWN, resulting in GALLANT CROWN being checked away from the heels of NAMJONG KINGDOM. M L Yeung was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 23 March 2025 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record. After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his instructions were to obtain cover. He said his mount raced keenly in the early and middle stages before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 9 ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT (J524) J Orman Near the 1100 Metres was steadied when racing in restricted room to the inside of BEAUTY LIVE.
12 10 BABY SATELLITE (J262) A Hamelin No report.
8 11 KINGLY DEMEANOR (H486) M L Yeung M L Yeung pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 1100 Metres (see GALLANT CROWN). After the event, M L Yeung reported that his mount, in his opinion, would be better suited by being dropped back to 1400 Metres for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 12 SWEET SMILE (J282) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, SWEET SMILE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 13 BEAUTIFUL WIN (J250) K De Melo Bumped at the start. After the event, K De Melo reported that his mount raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages.
2 14 FIGHT TIME (H409) P N Wong (-10) Near the 500 Metres was bumped by GALLANT CROWN which shifted out to improve. After the 200 Metres commenced to lay in, resulting in its rider Apprentice P N Wong changing her whip through to her right hand. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
WV HAPPY AGAIN (J117) M Chadwick Withdrawn on 8.3.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY AGAIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
WV-A 7 LITTLE SQUID (K050) D McDonogh Withdrawn on veterinary advice when it was found to be distressed prior to entering the Parade Ring. Before being allowed to race again, LITTLE SQUID will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:5 (489) NGA TSIN WAI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 OFFROAD MASTER (J283) M Chadwick When questioned, M Chadwick stated that his mount travelled fairly in the early stages. He said near the 600 Metres he placed OFFROAD MASTER under pressure but it did not respond to his riding and in the Home Straight he eased it down when he felt that there may be something amiss with his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg and also to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, OFFROAD MASTER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.
3 2 FORTUNE WARRIOR (H229) K Teetan Shifted in on jumping and was bumped.
9 3 JOLLY COMPANION (H454) J Orman On jumping made contact with the left side of its barrier, became unbalanced and lost ground. After the event, J Orman explained that when his mount jumped away awkwardly it settled further back than what had been intended.
11 4 JUDY'S GREAT (J016) E C W Wong (-7) Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by VULCANUS which shifted out, resulting in JUDY’S GREAT becoming unbalanced. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on JUDY’S GREAT at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, JUDY’S GREAT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 5 LOOKS OUTSTANDING (K022) L Ferraris Crowded at the start between CHILL KAKA and JOLLY COMPANION, both of which shifted ground.
4 6 SPICY STANDARD (J520) A Badel Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
1 7 NATURAL HIGH (J365) P N Wong (-10) Sent for sampling post-race.
2 8 CHILL KAKA (J486) R Kingscote Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with LOOKS OUTSTANDING. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 9 ROBOT KNIGHT (H464) B Avdulla No report.
5 10 VULCANUS (J150) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
10 11 EXCELLENT DADDY (E321) M L Yeung Crowded at the start by FORTUNE WARRIOR which shifted in. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
8 12 HINOKAMI KAGURA (H384) H Bentley A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:6 (490) THE LOK SIN TONG CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 STELLAR SWIFT (J139) H Bowman Shifted in at the start and was bumped. After the event, H Bowman stated that he was given the option of holding an on-pace position. He said after commencing well and when caught wide he elected to continue forward to race outside the lead rather than covering additional ground.
6 2 ETALON OR (J273) R Kingscote A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a minor laceration to the right hind cannon. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 3 KA YING SUPERB (J091) K Teetan Over the final 100 Metres raced tight to the inside of GALLANT EPOCH.
13 4 RICH HORSE (J191) D McDonogh Fractious in the starting gates. Before being allowed to race again, RICH HORSE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Crowded on jumping by THE AUSPICIOUS which shifted in after making contact with STELLAR SWIFT.
2 5 GALLANT EPOCH (J451) L Hewitson Sent for sampling post-race.
14 6 BOMBUS (J410) Y L Chung (-3) Bumped at the start.
7 7 WROTE A NEW PAGE (K226) B Avdulla Crowded at the start by JOLLY JUMPER which shifted in. A Badel (JOLLY JUMPER) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 200 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of WROTE A NEW PAGE, resulting in WROTE A NEW PAGE being crowded for room for some distance after the 200 Metres and having to be checked. A Badel was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record.
9 8 STRATHPEFFER (H095) L Ferraris For some distance near the 200 Metres raced tight to the inside of WROTE A NEW PAGE and made contact with that runner leaving the 200 Metres. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
8 9 SUNNY Q (J223) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly and got its head up. Leaving the 200 Metres was eased to avoid THE AUSPICIOUS (M L Yeung) which shifted in. M L Yeung was advised to exercise more care.
12 10 MUSANG KING (K068) H Bentley Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 11 COSMIC SPURS (J380) B Thompson Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with BOMBUS. After the event, B Thompson stated that from an inside barrier and his mount stepping up in distance he was given the option of holding a more forward position.
10 12 HAPPY UNIVERSE (J533) J Orman Near the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid BOMBUS. For some distance approaching the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Leaving the 200 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between STRATHPEFFER and WROTE A NEW PAGE. Approaching the 150 Metres was then steadied when disappointed between SUNNY Q and WROTE A NEW PAGE and as a result was not able to be tested until near the 50 Metres.
5 13 JOLLY JUMPER (K110) A Badel Shifted in at the start and was bumped. After being crossed by ETALON OR approaching the 1000 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from that runner. A Badel pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 200 Metres (see WROTE A NEW PAGE).
1 14 THE AUSPICIOUS (K004) M L Yeung Bumped at the start and became unbalanced. When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer Y S Tsui stated that today’s win had come as a surprise to him. He said the only explanation he could offer for the improved performance was that THE AUSPICIOUS was suited by settling back in the field when the middle stages of the event was run inside of standard time and being advantaged by coming to the outside and receiving clear running in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:7 (491) SA PO HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 SELF IMPROVEMENT (H337) P N Wong (-10) Sent for sampling post-race.
2 2 GUMMY GUMMY (H089) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
3 3 MASK RIDER (K169) K De Melo When questioned, K De Melo stated that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position and lead if the pace was not too strong. He said in the early stages when positioned to the inside of SELF IMPROVEMENT, the rider of SELF IMPROVEMENT Apprentice P N Wong showed intent on continuing forward to cross. He said he was of the opinion that had he continued to persist to hold the lead this would result in the pace being too fast and therefore he elected to allow SELF IMPROVEMENT to cross. Trainer W Y So confirmed the instructions issued and stated that given the early stages of the event were run outside of standard time he would have preferred for MASK RIDER to hold the lead. After considering Jockey De Melo’s explanation, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by him were reasonable in the circumstances.
9 4 VICTORY MOMENTS (H142) M L Yeung A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
5 5 MUST GO (J133) B Avdulla Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 6 GALAXY WITNESS (G110) H Bentley Jumped only fairly.
6 7 MOJAVE DESERT (J330) L Ferraris Sent for sampling post-race.
8 8 SHINYU KOKOROE (K263) K Teetan Fractious in the barriers, removed and passed suitable to race. Before being allowed to race again, SHINYU KOKOROE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Jumped only fairly. After the event, K Teetan reported that his mount lay out in the middle stages rounding the turns.
10 9 SPEEDY TRIDENT (K230) B Thompson No report.
11 10 SAL (K267) Y L Chung (-3) Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
12 11 CALL TO COMMAND (J243) D McDonogh After the race, the Veterinary Surgeon reported that CALL TO COMMAND was a "roarer”.
7 12 MONTA FRUTTA (H455) A Badel Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:8 (492) KOWLOON CITY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 1 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman stated that his mount finished the race off in a one-paced manner under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 2 LUCKY WITH YOU (E356) L Ferraris Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 MAGIC CONTROL (J333) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick reported that from the outside barrier his instructions were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said, in his opinion, MAGIC CONTROL did not run out a strong 1200 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 4 MUGEN (H338) P N Wong (-10) Jumped only fairly.
7 5 TAJ DRAGON (H164) B Avdulla Shortly after the start became unbalanced when crowded between DROMBEG BANNER and LUCKY WITH YOU which shifted in. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 6 COPARTNER PRANCE (H408) J Orman Sent for sampling post-race.
3 7 DROMBEG BANNER (H117) K Teetan Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 8 WHIZZ KID (E392) H Bentley After being crossed by DROMBEG BANNER near the 900 Metres got its head up. Over the concluding stages raced tight between TAJ DRAGON and MAGIC CONTROL which shifted in slightly.

Race:9 (493) SOUTH WALL HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 THE BOOM BOX (K076) K Teetan Prior to declaring weighed-in K Teetan viewed the patrol films to ascertain if there were grounds for a protest/objection against MAGNIFICENT NINE. When Jockey Teetan declined to lodge a protest/objection and the Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds to do so, weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. Over the final 100 Metres raced tight to the inside of MAGNIFICENT NINE which shifted in slightly and near the winning post brushed with MAGNIFICENT NINE. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 2 BRIGHT DAY (J530) L Ferraris No report.
7 3 GRACIOUS EXPRESS (J188) J Orman After the event, J Orman stated that his mount was one-paced when placed under pressure in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, may be better suited by being ridden more conservatively in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
12 4 CATCH ME IF U CAN (K060) A Badel Jumped only fairly and then bumped with LIGHTNESS OF BEING.
2 5 MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433) B Avdulla Over the final 100 Metres lay in under pressure. Sent for sampling post-race.
13 6 FREE PONY (K229) B Thompson No report.
14 7 LIGHTNESS OF BEING (K159) D McDonogh Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced. L Hewitson (ARMOUR WAR EAGLE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 300 Metres he shifted his mount to the outside of GRACIOUS EXPRESS when there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in ARMOUR WAR EAGLE making contact with C YEAH, resulting in C YEAH becoming unbalanced and being taken out across the running of LIGHTNESS OF BEING, resulting in LIGHTNESS OF BEING having to be checked. L Hewitson was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 26 March 2025 and to expire on Monday, 31 March 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his good race riding record.
5 8 SUGAR BALL (H394) H Bentley Blundered shortly after the start. Between the 400 Metres and the 350 Metres was held up for clear running.
6 9 CALL ME GORGEOUS (K091) M Chadwick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 300 Metres was taken wider by LOST CHILD.
9 10 LOST CHILD (G461) M L Yeung Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 300 Metres was steadied to avoid LIGHTNESS OF BEING. After the event, M L Yeung stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer C W Chang confirmed the instructions issued.
1 11 ARMOUR WAR EAGLE (J039) L Hewitson Approaching the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind GRACIOUS EXPRESS before improving to that runner’s outside leaving the 300 Metres, resulting in ARMOUR WAR EAGLE making contact with C YEAH. L Hewitson pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 300 Metres (see LIGHTNESS OF BEING). Sent for sampling post-race.
4 12 BEAUTY GLORY (E459) Y L Chung (-3) Over the final 200 Metres lay out under pressure.
11 13 C YEAH (K034) R Kingscote Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped by ARMOUR WAR EAGLE which shifted out and became unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, R Kingscote stated that the instructions were to obtain an on-pace position.
8 14 I P O BROS (K193) P N Wong (-10) Near the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of FREE PONY to continue into clear running.

Race:10 (494) CARPENTER HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 HELENE FEELING (H215) L Ferraris Near the 50 Metres brushed with LO RIDER due to both runners shifting ground. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
12 2 ENCOUNTERED (G236) J Orman After the event, J Orman reported that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions.
8 3 MR ASCENDENCY (G227) D McDonogh After the event, D McDonogh expressed concern with his mount’s action when placed under pressure over the final 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 4 C P BRAVE (E306) B Avdulla After the event, B Avdulla could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 5 WINNING DRAGON (E461) H Bowman No report.
9 7 UNBELIEVABLE (J130) A Badel A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 8 MONEY CATCHER (G171) M L Yeung Bumped on jumping. In the early stages raced keenly. For a short distance near the 200 Metres was held up for clear running behind WINNING DRAGON.
10 9 CAMBRIDGE (K085) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
2 10 MARKWIN (J420) H Bentley From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 11 SKY HEART (J092) L Hewitson Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 12 BUNDLE AWARD (K020) B Thompson Sent for sampling post-race.
4 13 LO RIDER (K161) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by MONEY CATCHER which shifted in and away from SKY HEART after being bumped by that runner. Throughout the early and middle stages raced keenly. Prior to declaring weighed-in the Stewards gave consideration if there were sufficient grounds for a protest/objection against HELENE FEELING due to both runners brushing near the 50 Metres. When the Stewards were satisfied that the minor contact was due to both runners shifting ground weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge.
WV 6 SPEED DRAGON (H380) M Chadwick Withdrawn on 7.3.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (left front ligament injury). Before being allowed to race again, SPEED DRAGON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:11 (495) TAK KU LING HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
14 1 GHORGAN (K199) L Ferraris Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping. After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount raced too keenly during the early and middle stages and did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 2 TOP GUN (J249) J Orman No report.
10 3 HUGE WAVE (J197) R Kingscote No report.
3 4 LIGHT YEARS CHARM (K130) H Bowman Slow to begin. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 5 WINNING GOLD (H461) D McDonogh No report.
4 6 BRILLIANT EXPRESS (J321) A Badel Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
9 7 NEW FUTURE FOLKS (J418) B Thompson No report.
12 8 DRAGON JOY (J278) K Teetan Bumped at the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For a short distance near the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a narrow run between GHORGAN and WINNING GOLD. After the event, K Teetan stated that his instructions were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said DRAGON JOY raced a little keenly during the event and finished the race off only fairly and as a result may not have run out a strong 1600 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 9 EMBRACES (J276) H Bentley Between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 10 PATCH OF COSMO (J357) M Chadwick Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 11 LIVEANDLETLIVE (K156) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
11 12 SUNSTRIDER (J168) B Avdulla Bumped shortly after the start.
8 13 FORTUNATE SON (J446) L Hewitson Bumped shortly after the start.
6 14 JOY OF SPRING (H383) E C W Wong (-7) Bumped at the start. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

General

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of COPARTNER PRANCE, SON PAK FU, SERANGOON, HAKKA RADIANCE, SOLEIL FIGHTER, ROMANTIC LAOS, HAPPY TRIO, SUPER SIXTY, HELENE FEELING, MOMENTS IN TIME, CHARMING BABE, FUN N FUN TOGETHER, GOOD PROSPECT, STURDY RUBY, THE AZURE, JUMBO FORTUNE, AURORA LADY, PRAWNS ELEVEN, RED ELEGANCE, ETERNAL FORTUNE and YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (26.2.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 2
INVINCIBLE LUCKY at barriers on veterinary advice

Race 4
LITTLE SQUID prior to the race on veterinary advice
HAPPY AGAIN on 8.3.25 on veterinary advice

Race 10
SPEED DRAGON on 7.3.25 on veterinary advice

2. Warnings

Race 2
H T Mo (HAPPY TANGO) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages

Race 6
M L Yeung (THE AUSPICIOUS) for shifting in leaving the 200 Metres

3. Suspensions

Race 4
M L Yeung (KINGLY DEMEANOR) for careless riding near the 1100 Metres (Sunday, 23 March 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

Race 6
A Badel (JOLLY JUMPER) for careless riding near the 200 Metres (Wednesday, 26 March 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

Race 9
L Hewitson (ARMOUR WAR EAGLE) for careless riding approaching the 300 Metres (from Wednesday, 26 March 2025 until Monday, 31 March 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

4. Bleeders

Race 4
SWEET SMILE

Race 5
OFFROAD MASTER

5. Irregular Heart Rhythms

Race 1
SUPER BABY

Race 2
FOXHUNTER KING (2nd time)

6. Stalls Tests

Race 6
RICH HORSE

Race 7
SHINYU KOKOROE

7. Barrier Trials

Race 1
SUPER BABY (heart irregularity)

Race 2
FOXHUNTER KING (heart irregularity)

Race 3
BEAUTY FORMULA (racing manners)

Race 4
NAMJONG KINGDOM (unacceptable performance)
SWEET SMILE (bleeder)

Race 5
OFFROAD MASTER (bleeder)

8. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
SUPER BABY

Race 2
INVINCIBLE LUCKY
FOXHUNTER KING

Race 4
NAMJONG KINGDOM
LITTLE SQUID
SWEET SMILE
HAPPY AGAIN

Race 5
OFFROAD MASTER
JUDY’S GREAT

Race 10
SPEED DRAGON

9. Rolling Arrangement

The track was not rolled today.