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Race Meeting: 06/04/2025 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:45

Going Information

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

Meeting Stewards

The Hon Martin Liao GBM GBS JP (Chairman)
Mr Kenneth Lam Sze Ken
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)

Dr Thomas So Shiu Tsung JP acted for Mr Kenneth Lam Sze Ken as Racing Steward for Race 5.
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Race:1 (562) GRADUATE SCHOOL ALUMNI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 2000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 PERFECT PAIRING (J331) H Bowman Leaving the 100 Metres was crowded between CHATEAU LE PECHE and LEATHER MASTER which was taken out by JOYFUL CHAMPION (M L Yeung) which shifted to the outside of GOLDEN FAIRY to obtain clear running. M L Yeung was advised to exercise more care.
10 2 CHILLI BABA (G339) J Orman Jumped only fairly. After the event, J Orman stated that his mount was under pressure from the 600 Metres and finished the race off in a one-paced manner in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 3 SUPER TREASURE (J211) Y L Chung (-3) Bumped near the 450 Metres.
12 4 IVICTORIAM (J226) B Thompson After the event, B Thompson stated that his mount enjoyed a good run during the race but did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight and may not have run out a strong 2000 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 5 SKYEY BLUE (J212) K C Leung Bumped at the start. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on SKYEY BLUE at the request of Trainer C W Chang. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, SKYEY BLUE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
14 6 ORIENTAL TYCOON (J112) A Hamelin Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with SUPER HONG KONG. Near the 1800 Metres raced in restricted room between CHILLI BABA and SUPER HONG KONG. After the event, A Hamelin stated that his instructions from a wide barrier were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said ORIENTAL TYCOON raced keenly during the early and middle stages before failing to run on in the Home Straight. Trainer C W Chang confirmed the instructions and advised such instructions were issued to allow the horse the opportunity to run out the 2000 Metres of today’s race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 7 SMART ZIPANG (J165) K De Melo No report.
4 8 SUPER HONG KONG (D241) Z Purton On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by ORIENTAL TYCOON which jumped awkwardly and shifted out. As a result, SUPER HONG KONG was awkwardly placed close to GOLDEN FAIRY. When caught wide in the early stages to the outside of ORIENTAL TYCOON was steadied near the 1600 Metres to obtain cover behind that runner. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 9 JOYFUL CHAMPION (G072) M L Yeung Sent for sampling post-race.
7 10 GOLD TACK (H106) K Teetan No report.
3 11 GOLDEN FAIRY (E448) L Hewitson No report.
1 12 CHATEAU LE PECHE (H471) C L Chau (-2) Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped by SKYEY BLUE. C L Chau was fined the sum of $5,000 for using his whip in a manner where his whip arm was raised above shoulder height on a number of occasions over the concluding stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 13 TURTLE AGAIN (H083) M Chadwick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 14 LEATHER MASTER (H034) A Badel Near the 450 Metres made contact with SUPER TREASURE and became unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
WV ON THE LASH (J182) A Atzeni Withdrawn on 5.4.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left hind) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter JOYFUL CHAMPION. Before being allowed to race again, ON THE LASH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:2 (563) CHUNG CHI ALUMNI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 LUCKY MAN (J315) B Avdulla Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres was held up for clear running. Passing the 200 Metres shifted in, resulting in its rider B Avdulla having to stop riding and straighten. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 2 MANYTHANKS FOREVER (J065) Z Purton Bumped at the start. Near the 450 Metres was brushed by REGENCY HAPPY STAR which shifted out. After the event, Z Purton could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 3 PERFECT PEACH (E488) L Hewitson From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 150 Metres raced tight to the inside of TIMESTORM and made contact with that runner.
11 4 PERFECTO MOMENTS (J003) H Bentley After the event, H Bentley stated that his mount raced too keenly during the race and as a result did not run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 5 REGENCY HAPPY STAR (H248) A Badel Lay out in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 6 FAMILY FORTUNE (H447) L Ferraris Bumped at the start. Approaching the 150 Metres was disappointed for clear running between MANYTHANKS FOREVER and REGENCY HAPPY STAR which shifted out. FAMILY FORTUNE was then shifted to the inside of REGENCY HAPPY STAR to obtain clear running.
4 7 SO AWESOME (D258) H Bowman No report.
14 8 SONIC BOOM (H144) K Teetan After travelling a short distance was crowded by SO AWESOME and then shifted in, made contact with FLYING PHANTOM and became unbalanced. After the event, K Teetan reported that when giving ground in the Home Straight he was concerned there may be something amiss with his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SONIC BOOM will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
6 9 ALMIGHTY KICK (J254) K C Leung Jumped only fairly. Near the 150 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of MANYTHANKS FOREVER to continue into clear running.
13 10 DOUBLE BINGO (J309) M L Yeung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
5 11 FLYING PHANTOM (J086) A Atzeni After traveling a short distance was steadied when crowded between BEAU GOSSE and SONIC BOOM which shifted in and away from SO AWESOME after racing tight to the inside of that runner. Raced keenly in the early stages.
8 12 TIMESTORM (G109) M F Poon From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
7 13 SPEEDY CHARIOT (H193) J Orman No report.
12 14 BEAU GOSSE (G389) P N Wong (-10) After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her instructions were to lead the event to take advantage of its light weight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:3 (564) NEW ASIA ALUMNI HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
13 1 MAGNIAC (H141) J Orman On jumping was bumped by SMART ENGINEER on the hindquarters. Leaving the 300 Metres was bumped by RUN RAN RUN which shifted out and away from SHINY RAPIDASH. C L Chau (SHINY RAPIDASH) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 200 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of MAGNIAC, resulting in MAGNIAC having to be checked when crowded between PEJIBAYE and SHINY RAPIDASH. C L Chau was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 27 April 2025 and to expire on Thursday, 1 May 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Chau was fined $25,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very poor race riding record. The penalty was further mitigated due to SHINY RAPIDASH initially shifting out and away from MOUNT EVEREST and PEJIBAYE shifting in slightly when racing tight to the inside of DAZZLING FIT.
3 2 MOUNT EVEREST (K237) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly. In the early part of the Home Straight raced greenly and near the 200 Metres lay out, resulting in its rider M L Yeung having to correct his mount.
9 3 MATTERS MOST (K154) H Bentley Raced ungenerously in the early stages when being shifted across behind runners from its wide barrier.
7 4 BULL ATTITUDE (K305) L Hewitson Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Near the 100 Metres was bumped by KING OBERON which shifted in slightly.
2 5 DAZZLING FIT (K298) L Ferraris Shortly after the start raced tight to the inside of POCHETTINO and as a result made contact with SMART ENGINEER. When questioned, L Ferraris stated that his mount lay in under pressure in the Home Straight and proved difficult to ride out to the finish of the event. He said for this reason when racing tight to the outside of PEJIBAYE after the 200 Metres he used the whip in a forehand manner forward of the saddle as he was unable to make contact behind the saddle. Jockey Ferraris was fined the sum of $5,000 for using the whip in this manner. In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration that Jockey Ferraris had been warned on a number of occasions this season in respect to using the whip in this manner. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 6 PEJIBAYE (K297) B Avdulla In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 900 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from RUN RAN RUN. For some distance after the 200 Metres raced tight to the inside of DAZZLING FIT.
14 7 RUN RAN RUN (J108) K C Leung A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 8 SMART ENGINEER (K244) M Chadwick On jumping was crowded between MAGNIAC and DAZZLING FIT which shifted in and away from POCHETTINO. Leaving the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly when being steadied to avoid MAGNIAC. Near the 550 Metres was again steadied to avoid MAGNIAC and as a result lost ground.
1 9 TOP THRONE (K116) K Teetan Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 10 PRECIOUS HILL (J475) P N Wong (-10) No report.
5 11 AMAZING GALAXY (J238) M F Poon When questioned, M F Poon stated that from a more favourable barrier draw today he was asked to hold an on-pace position preferably with cover. He said after commencing well AMAZING GALAXY showed sufficient pace to race in a position outside the lead but raced keenly through the early and middle stages. He added over the concluding stages AMAZING GALAXY changed stride and shifted ground which resulted in him becoming unbalanced in the saddle and not being able to ride his mount out to the finish of the event.
10 12 SHINY RAPIDASH (J492) C L Chau (-2) In the early stages raced keenly when being crossed by AMAZING GALAXY. As a result, near the 1000 Metres SHINY RAPIDASH shifted out when being steadied. C L Chau was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 200 Metres (see MAGNIAC).
8 13 POCHETTINO (J149) A Badel Leaving the 1000 Metres was taken wider by SHINY RAPIDASH. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 14 KING OBERON (H407) K De Melo Near the 950 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from SMART ENGINEER. Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid BULL ATTITUDE when racing keenly. When questioned, K De Melo stated that he was instructed to take up a midfield position with cover and when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to settle further back in the field to obtain cover. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight K De Melo stated that when positioned behind MOUNT EVEREST he was unable to test his mount approaching the 400 Metres when MOUNT EVEREST shifted out. He added as MOUNT EVEREST was then inclined to shift ground, between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres he was unable to fully test his mount until MOUNT EVEREST shifted out near the 250 Metres where he was able to obtain clear running to its inside.

Race:4 (565) UNITED ALUMNI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 BEAUTY VIVA (K155) Z Purton Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 2 BEATO (H090) Y L Chung (-3) Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found suitable to race. Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Before being allowed to race again, BEATO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 3 GOOD LUCK BABE (K016) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
2 4 MATSU VICTOR (H472) M L Yeung Sent for sampling post-race.
9 5 TIMES TABLE (J230) B Thompson 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, TIMES TABLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
3 6 ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467) H Bowman After the 150 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when improving between GOOD LUCK BABE and SPECIAL HEDGE.
7 7 OWNERS' PRAISE (H047) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly.
11 8 GENERAL SMART (K138) H T Mo (-2) Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with BEAUTY VIVA. In the early stages raced keenly and making the first turn after the 900 Metres hung out.
14 9 VICTORY PATCH (J415) C L Chau (-2) Was fractious in the starting gates. Was removed, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly. The barrier manners and performance of VICTORY PATCH, which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORY PATCH 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.
6 10 SMILING COLLECTOR (G128) L Ferraris No report.
13 11 LITTLE SQUID (K050) M F Poon After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on LITTLE SQUID at the request of Trainer P F Yiu. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, LITTLE SQUID will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
4 12 SPECIAL HEDGE (H354) K C Leung After the event, K C Leung reported that from a wide barrier his instructions were to settle where comfortable. He said after commencing well SPECIAL HEDGE showed sufficient pace to hold a position outside the lead without having to be pressured to do so.
12 13 CELTIC TIMES (G230) M Chadwick No report.
8 14 PING HAI COMET (H344) A Atzeni From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Was left racing wide and without cover from the 800 Metres.

Race:5 (566) THE CUHK ALUMNI CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 AKASHVANI (K234) L Hewitson Approaching the 200 Metres lay out, resulting in its rider L Hewitson having to stop riding and straighten and shortly after changed his whip through to his left hand. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 2 FLASH CURRENT (J500) H Bentley Crowded on jumping. After the event, H Bentley stated that whilst his mount was obliged to race three wide it had cover. He said when asked for an effort in the Home Straight FLASH CURRENT lay in and finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 3 GOLDEN LUCK (H159) P N Wong (-10) Was left racing wide and without cover from the 900 Metres.
3 4 LUCKY ARCHANGEL (E385) M F Poon Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
12 5 LEGEND STAR (K271) L Ferraris From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 6 LUCKY KING (J449) K C Leung K C Leung was required to dismount from the horse on two occasions when LUCKY KING proved reluctant to proceed to the Start. LUCKY KING was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. The Stewards determined that LUCKY KING would be subject to a parade test which would include the horse to be required to be ridden to the starting gates. Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between FLASH CURRENT and GOLDEN LUCK which shifted out.
5 7 STAR FIGURE (K215) B Avdulla Jumped awkwardly, shifted in abruptly and made heavy contact with SUNNY SING SPIRIT.
13 8 SUNNY SING SPIRIT (K188) K Teetan On jumping was badly crowded for room between EXCELLENT DADDY and STAR FIGURE which jumped awkwardly and shifted in abruptly. Near the 900 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid AFFIRM and shortly after was then bumped by EXCELLENT DADDY which lay out on the first turn.
4 9 SIGHT DREAMER (J542) H Bowman Shortly after the start was bumped and became unbalanced.
11 10 JOYFUL TREASURE (J496) J Orman On jumping was bumped by BRAVE OF FRIENDS which shifted out.
14 11 AFFIRM (H306) A Atzeni The tongue tie was replaced at the Start. Crowded on jumping. After the event, A Atzeni stated that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position and with the option of leading if circumstances permitted. He said after holding a position behind the leaders AFFIRM travelled only fairly, came under pressure from the 600 Metres and weakened in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of AFFIRM was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, AFFIRM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
1 12 SEA SAPPHIRE (H343) B Thompson Sent for sampling post-race.
9 13 BRAVE OF FRIENDS (J382) K De Melo Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Lay out in the Home Straight and near the 150 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of EXCELLENT DADDY before shifting to that runner’s inside to continue into clear running.
10 14 EXCELLENT DADDY (E321) M L Yeung On jumping became unbalanced when crowded between SUNNY SING SPIRIT and AFFIRM which was taken out by LUCKY ARCHANGEL. Lay out making the first turn when racing keenly and made contact with SUNNY SING SPIRIT. EXCELLENT DADDY continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter and was steadied away from LUCKY ARCHANGEL. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on EXCELLENT DADDY at the request of Trainer T P Yung. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea and also found the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. Before being allowed to race again, EXCELLENT DADDY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:6 (567) SHAW ALUMNI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 LIFELINE EXPRESS (H439) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
8 2 WINNING OVATION (K350) Y L Chung (-3) Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Shortly afterwards was steadied when crowded between FREE PONY and TARGET AUDIENCE which was taken out by WONDERSTAR. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
1 3 GENEVA (J114) B Avdulla Raced keenly in the middle stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 4 GRACIOUS EXPRESS (J188) J Orman Bumped at the start. After the event, J Orman advised that his mount travelled satisfactorily in an on-pace position and came under pressure on the Home Turn before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 5 MODULECONSTRUCTION (H127) L Hewitson No report.
10 6 KING OF DUBAI (J433) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
13 7 GENIUS BABY (K132) K C Leung No report.
3 8 LO PAN SPIRIT (J233) Z Purton No report.
6 9 TARGET AUDIENCE (K107) A Badel Shifted in on jumping and made contact with WONDERSTAR. Then raced tight to the inside of WINNING OVATION for some distance thereafter. After travelling a short distance was crowded between WINNING OVATION and WONDERSTAR which shifted out. Lay in under pressure over the final 150 Metres.
5 10 BLAZING WIND (J157) M Chadwick From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
9 11 FREE PONY (K229) M L Yeung No report.
7 12 SAVVY WARRIOR (K257) M F Poon Bumped at the start. For a short distance approaching the 350 Metres was held up for clear running.
12 13 WONDERSTAR (J531) P N Wong (-10) Bumped at the start.
WX 14 LEGENDARY IMPACT (K035) K Teetan Withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards (inadvertent treatment). An inquiry into the matter was adjourned to a date to be fixed to allow Trainer W K Mo to attend who was not currently present in Hong Kong. Before being allowed to race again, LEGENDARY IMPACT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. <9/4/2025 Adjourned Inquiry – 6 April 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 6 (567)> The Stewards today conducted an inquiry into the withdrawal of LEGENDARY IMPACT from the said race. Evidence was taken from Trainer W K Mo, Assistant Trainer K H Lam, Work Riders S L Lee and C K Sze, and Dr B S Forbes, Head of Veterinary Regulation, Welfare and Biosecurity Policy. After considering all the evidence, the Stewards established that despite having systems in place to prevent the administration of treatment on raceday, subsequent to LEGENDARY IMPACT working on the morning of 6 April 2025, it was inadvertently treated with Swede Clay, a topical treatment which does not contain any prohibited substances and is the usual treatment for the horse post track work. The Stewards were satisfied that the treatment was an oversight and not intentional conduct. Mr Mo pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 155(29) for causing the application of the raceday treatment in that he did not have proper processes in place to prevent such treatment occurring. Mr Mo was fined the sum of $20,000. A report will be made to the Stables Management in relation to the conduct of the above staff members.

Race:7 (568) FACULTY OF EDUCATION ALUMNI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 HELENE FEELING (H215) H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.
7 2 THE GOLDEN SCENERY (E379) H Bowman Jumped only fairly. After the event, H Bowman stated that his mount was not suited by the early and middle stage of the event being run outside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 3 WINNING DRAGON (E461) B Avdulla When questioned, B Avdulla stated that his instructions were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages and to endeavour to improve along the rail. He said in accordance with his instructions he allowed WINNING DRAGON to settle towards the rear of the field in the early stages but when positioned to the outside of SNOWFIELD he elected to restrain his mount to obtain a position on the rail. He added that in the Home Straight he initially improved to the inside of THE GOLDEN SCENERY with a view to then improving to the inside of WOODFIRE BRO which had shifted out slightly entering the Home Straight. He said when WOODFIRE BRO shifted back in WINNING DRAGON was briefly held up before being shifted to the outside of WOODFIRE BRO approaching the 350 Metres. He further stated that approaching the 250 Metres the intention was to improve between C P BRAVE and HELENE FEELING but when those two runners shifted ground slightly he was obliged to continue to shift to the outside of HELENE FEELING where he secured clear running after the 150 Metres and his mount found the line well. Trainer A S Cruz confirmed the instructions issued and stated that with WINNING DRAGON dropping back in distance to 1600 Metres he did not believe the horse would have sufficient pace to hold a more favourable position from its awkward barrier. He added that he was satisfied with the tactics adopted by Jockey Avdulla in endeavouring to improve along the inside as, in his opinion, the racing pattern of today had favoured runners being ridden in this manner. Mr Cruz said as WINNING DRAGON steps up in distance it will be the intention to hold a more forward position if the pace of the event allows it to do so.
6 4 C P BRAVE (E306) K Teetan No report.
1 5 VOYAGE SAMURAI (J026) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
4 6 SNOWFIELD (K251) M F Poon Jumped awkwardly.
5 7 WOODFIRE BRO (G115) M L Yeung A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:8 (569) MORNINGSIDE ALUMNI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 MIGHTY STEED (J384) Y L Chung (-3) Near the 400 Metres was bumped by RAGING RAPIDS which shifted out to improve.
11 2 KA YING SUPERB (J091) M F Poon After the event, M F Poon stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount to hold the lead but was disadvantaged by being pressured by FUN TOGETHER. He added that as a consequence in the Home Straight KA YING SUPERB gave ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 3 FUN TOGETHER (H041) P N Wong (-10) Sent for sampling post-race.
2 4 ETALON OR (J273) A Badel Bumped at the start. A Badel was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 200 Metres (see ALWAYS MY FOLKS). After the event, A Badel stated that from a wide barrier the instructions were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Mr Y K Lau, Acting Assistant Trainer, confirmed the instructions were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 5 AUTUMN VIBES (K150) Z Purton When questioned, Z Purton stated that his mount jumped awkwardly and as a result lost ground and settled at the tail of the field. He said in the early stages AUTUMN VIBES raced keenly and was steadied away from SHAMUS STORM near the 1000 Metres. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, Z Purton stated that after improving to the inside of SHAMUS STORM on entering the Home Straight he commenced to place his mount under pressure, however, when VIEW ALL THINGS commenced to give ground quickly he became held up behind that runner between the 350 Metres and the 250 Metres. He added after improving to the outside of VIEW ALL THINGS, he was then placed close to the heels of SHAMUS STORM for some distance thereafter. When questioned regarding his vigour from near the 200 Metres, Z Purton stated that, in his opinion, AUTUMN VIBES was under pressure and laying in and for this reason he did not fully test his mount through this section of the race as he was of the opinion the horse was not responding to his efforts. Trainer J Richards stated that if AUTUMN VIBES commenced well the option was to take up a more forward position but accepted that on jumping AUTUMN VIBES commenced awkwardly and settled back. He added whilst acknowledging AUTUMN VIBES had been held up in the early part of the Home Straight he felt there was an opportunity for Jockey Purton to place more pressure on his mount from near the 200 Metres. After considering his explanation the Stewards advised Jockey Purton that, in their opinion, he should have ridden his mount with more vigour after the 200 Metres to fully demonstrate that the horse was unable to respond further to his riding and in such circumstances to ride his mounts in such a manner to leave no room for query. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of AUTUMN VIBES was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, AUTUMN VIBES will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 6 ROMAN CROWN (J456) B Avdulla No report.
3 7 SHAMUS STORM (K031) L Hewitson In the early stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from CARRYON SMILING. Near the 200 Metres was briefly inconvenienced by FUN TOGETHER when FUN TOGETHER shifted out slightly. L Hewitson was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 200 Metres (see ALWAYS MY FOLKS). When questioned, L Hewitson stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages to allow the horse to finish off. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions issued and said at its last start SHAMUS STORM was not suited by being ridden forward and had barrier trialed well on 14 March 2025 when it was ridden in a conservative manner in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 8 CELESTIAL PATCH (K151) A Atzeni In the Home Straight raced greenly and lay in, proving difficult to ride.
1 9 MR COOL (K184) K Teetan Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 10 CARRYON SMILING (J392) K De Melo Near the 200 Metres was checked when crowded between ALWAYS MY FOLKS which was taken in by ETALON OR and SHAMUS STORM which shifted out.
4 11 RAGING RAPIDS (J228) H Bowman Bumped at the 400 Metres.
14 12 VIEW ALL THINGS (K101) M L Yeung After the event, M L Yeung stated that from an inside barrier he was able to obtain a more forward position today. He said, in his opinion, VIEW ALL THINGS would be better suited ridden in a conservative manner in the early stages to allow it to finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of VIEW ALL THINGS was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, VIEW ALL THINGS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 13 ALWAYS MY FOLKS (J345) B Thompson L Hewitson, rider of SHAMUS STORM, and A Badel, rider of ETALON OR, were found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 200 Metres they permitted their mounts to shift ground when not clear of ALWAYS MY FOLKS and CARRYON SMILING, contributing to those horses having to be checked. After considering their pleas and the circumstances of the incident, both Jockeys Hewitson and Badel were severely reprimanded.
13 14 SPORTIC WARRIOR (J385) H T Mo (-2) In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 900 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from MIGHTY STEED. SPORTIC WARRIOR then raced wide and without cover thereafter.
WV MISSION VOICE (H444) L Ferraris Withdrawn on 5.4.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter ROMAN CROWN. Before being allowed to race again, MISSION VOICE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:9 (570) S.H. HO AND CW CHU ALUMNI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 THE BOOM BOX (K076) Z Purton Prior to declaring weighed-in, the Stewards gave consideration as to whether there were grounds for a protest/objection when THE BOOM BOX was hampered by EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS which shifted out near the 50 Metres when being corrected by its rider B Thompson. Having regard to the margin of a half length between the two horses at the finish of the event, the Stewards declined to lodge a protest/objection and declared weighed-in on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 2 BRILLIANT EXPRESS (J321) B Avdulla Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 3 SUPERB BOY (G335) L Ferraris No report.
7 4 SILO (J399) H Bowman From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Over the final 50 Metres could not be ridden out when held up behind BRILLIANT EXPRESS.
5 5 TURIN STARSPANGLED (J209) K C Leung No report.
6 6 KEEFY (G306) M F Poon Near the 50 Metres bumped with THE BOOM BOX.
2 7 EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (H170) B Thompson Near the 50 Metres shifted in, resulting in its rider B Thompson having to stop riding and straighten. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 8 IGOR STRAVINSKY (K086) Y L Chung (-3) A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 9 FORTUNATE SON (J446) K Teetan Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between SOLID IMPACT and SUPERB BOY which shifted out. Approaching the 800 Metres, when racing keenly, improved to the inside of SOLID IMPACT and was steadied.
13 10 SOLID IMPACT (E447) A Badel Bumped at the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, A Badel expressed concern with the horse’s action during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SOLID IMPACT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.
4 11 LOST CHILD (G461) M L Yeung No report.
9 12 AURIO (K056) A Atzeni From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Near the 350 Metres was shifted to the inside of IGOR STRAVINSKY to continue into clear running. After the 200 Metres AURIO was steadied and shifted to the inside of RIDING TOGETHER to obtain clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 13 RIDING TOGETHER (K081) M Chadwick No report.

Race:10 (571) WU YEE SUN AND LEE WOO SING ALUMNI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 GHORGAN (K199) K C Leung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 2 TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122) J Orman No report.
3 3 STAR MAC (J053) B Avdulla Bumped at the start.
8 4 THE BEST PEACH (H139) K Teetan Shortly after the start was bumped by GLORIOUS SUCCESS which shifted out after making contact with STAR MAC.
11 5 LUCK IS BACK (J398) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly.
9 6 LUPO SOLITARIO (J495) L Ferraris No report.
7 7 CHING (G380) L Hewitson Bumped at the start. Near the 300 Metres L Hewitson dropped his whip. After the event, L Hewitson advised that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position with his mount stepping up in distance from a favourable barrier.
14 8 DRAGON JOY (J278) M F Poon In the early part of the Home Straight lay in when commencing to give ground. After the event, M F Poon stated that his mount raced too keenly in the early and middle stages and as a result was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 9 SKY JEWELLERY (K032) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
5 10 FLYING LUCK (J339) A Badel From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 11 GLORIOUS SUCCESS (K062) A Atzeni Bumped shortly after the start.
2 12 MORGAN SUCCESS (K203) H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.
13 13 THE ABSOLUTE (H438) Y L Chung (-3) After being shifted to the inside of DRAGON JOY to obtain clear running near the 450 Metres then became held up behind GHORGAN between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres.
10 14 SOLID WIN (J225) M Chadwick A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

General

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of YODA’S CHOICE, YEABOI, YEAH BUDDY, PATCH OF WATCH, CHILL KAKA, RUN RUN TIMING, HINOKAMI KAGURA, CHEER FOR SOUTH, SOLID SHALAA, PATCH OF TIME, CALIFORNIA STAR, PRECISION GOAL, CHARMING STEED, FASHION LEGEND, RISING FORCE, PATCH OF STARS, TELECOM FIGHTERS, NEVER PETER OUT, NEW FOREST, MUST GO and DRAGON AIR FORCE (26.3.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 1
ON THE LASH on 5.4.25 on veterinary advice

Race 6
LEGENDARY IMPACT on raceday morning by order of the Stewards

Race 8
MISSION VOICE on 5.4.25 on veterinary advice

2. Fines

Race 1
C L Chau (CHATEAU LE PECHE): $5,000 for raising his whip arm above shoulder height

Race 3
C L Chau (SHINY RAPIDASH): $25,000 for careless riding near the 200 Metres
L Ferraris (DAZZLING FIT): $5,000 for using his whip in a forehand manner forward of the saddle

3. Severe Reprimands

Race 8
L Hewitson (SHAMUS STORM) for careless riding near the 200 Metres
A Badel (ETALON OR) for careless riding near the 200 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 1
M L Yeung (JOYFUL CHAMPION) for shifting out leaving the 100 Metres

Race 8
Z Purton (AUTUMN VIBES) re his riding in the Home Straight

5. Suspension

Race 3
C L Chau (SHINY RAPIDASH) for careless riding near the 200 Metres (from Sunday, 27 April 2025 until Thursday, 1 May 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

6. Adjourned Inquiry

Race 6

7. Parade Test

Race 5
LUCKY KING

8. Stalls Test

Race 4
BEATO

9. Barrier Trials

Race 4
VICTORY PATCH (barrier manners and unacceptable performance)

Race 5
AFFIRM (disappointing performance)

Race 8
AUTUMN VIBES (disappointing performance)
VIEW ALL THINGS (disappointing performance)

10. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
SKYEY BLUE
ON THE LASH

Race 2
SONIC BOOM

Race 4
TIMES TABLE
VICTORY PATCH
LITTLE SQUID

Race 5
AFFIRM
EXCELLENT DADDY

Race 6
LEGENDARY IMPACT

Race 8
AUTUMN VIBES
VIEW ALL THINGS
MISSION VOICE

Race 9
SOLID IMPACT

11. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 6.