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Race Meeting: 20/04/2025 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:45

Going Information

Sha Tin - MIXED - Turf C+3 Course / AWT
Going:
[All Weather Track] GOOD(Race 1,3,5,7,8)
[Turf] GOOD TO FIRM(Race 2,4,6,9,10)
Penetrometer Reading 2.71(as of 08:00 am) 2.71(as of 11:45 am)
Clegg Hammer Reading 9.00(as of 08:00 am) 9.10(as of 11:45 am)

Meeting Stewards

Dr Henry H L Chan (Chairman)
Mr David Ho BBS JP
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Lester G Huang SBS JP acted for Dr Henry H L Chan as Chairman for Race 9.
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Race:1 (601) LUK WU HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
14 1 DECRELOT (J551) M L Yeung After the event M L Yeung stated that when the pace increased from the 700 Metres his mount came under pressure before it commenced to give ground in the Home Straight. He added when he felt that there was something amiss with DECRELOT he did not continue to push it out over the final 200 Metres when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of DECRELOT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DECRELOT 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 MEEPMEEP (H234) Z Purton Approaching the 200 Metres was hampered when taken wider by FAMILY FORTUNE which shifted to the outside of TATTENHAM to obtain clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
13 3 EN PERFECTO (J409) P N Wong (-10) Badly crowded shortly after the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, EN PERFECTO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 4 THE PRIME (J352) L Hewitson From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
9 5 COLOURFUL BARON (G301) J Orman On jumping was severely checked when crowded by MEEPMEEP which jumped awkwardly and shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider.
12 6 PERFECT PEACH (E488) A Atzeni No report.
7 7 SUPER TREASURE (J211) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
3 8 TATTENHAM (H121) A Hamelin After the event A Hamelin stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position. He said when TATTENHAM jumped well and showed good pace in the early stages he continued to allow his mount to go forward and race outside the lead.
8 9 TRADITION (J111) K Teetan No report.
2 10 FAMILY FORTUNE (H447) L Ferraris Approaching the 200 Metres was held up for clear running before being shifted to the outside of TATTENHAM. In this incident FAMILY FORTUNE made contact with MEEPMEEP. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 11 SILVER DESTINY (J096) M Chadwick Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was checked when crowded between SUPER TREASURE and EN PERFECTO. After the event M Chadwick stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but after being checked at the start his mount settled further back. He added that in the middle stages SILVER DESTINY raced keenly and therefore near the 800 Metres he shifted his mount to the outside of MEEPMEEP to start a forward move. He said as a result SILVER DESTINY then raced wide and without cover thereafter before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”
4 12 SO AWESOME (D258) A Badel No report.
5 13 HARRY'S HERO (H332) K De Melo From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 14 YEABOI (G372) M F Poon Jumped only fairly.

Race:2 (602) TSING LUNG TAU HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 I P O BROS (K193) M L Yeung No report.
2 2 GALLANT EPOCH (J451) L Hewitson Shifted out on jumping and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 3 TOP DRAGON (J481) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
14 4 DREAMING WINNER (K046) A Atzeni Bumped at the start and became unbalanced.
9 5 THUNDER BLINK (J019) K C Leung On jumping became unbalanced when it shifted in and made contact with DREAMING WINNER. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
4 6 GOLDEN LUCK (H159) P N Wong (-10) K Teetan (SHINE BRIGHT) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 800 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of GOLDEN LUCK, resulting in GOLDEN LUCK having to be checked away from the heels of SHINE BRIGHT. K Teetan was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Saturday, 10 May 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.
6 7 FORTUNE STAR (K003) L Ferraris Briefly held up for clear running between JUBILANT WINNER and DREAMING WINNER near the 400 Metres. After the event L Ferraris reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the event.
3 8 JUBILANT WINNER (J346) B Thompson Jumped only fairly.
12 9 REGENCY WIN WIN (K214) H Bentley Bumped on jumping. After the event H Bentley stated that his mount raced greenly throughout the event and came under pressure when racing in restricted room to the inside of STRATHPEFFER near the 600 Metres.
13 10 SANDMAN (K220) K De Melo Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by STRATHPEFFER which was taken out by GALLANT EPOCH.
7 11 STRATHPEFFER (H095) J Orman Shortly after the start was hampered when taken wider by GALLANT EPOCH. When questioned J Orman stated that his mount raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added when placed under pressure in the early part of the Home Straight STRATHPEFFER lay in and finished the race off only fairly thereafter. Jockey Orman was warned in relation to using his whip in a forehand manner forward of the saddle on two occasions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 12 ARDEN (J505) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start became unbalanced when bumped by SANDMAN.
5 13 JOLLY JUMPER (K110) A Badel Jumped awkwardly and was bumped shortly afterwards. Near the 50 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when attempting to improve into a narrow run between GOLDEN LUCK and JUBILANT WINNER.
10 14 SHINE BRIGHT (H385) K Teetan K Teetan pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 800 Metres (see GOLDEN LUCK).

Race:3 (603) CHEUNG SHAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 SOLID SHALAA (H228) E C W Wong (-7) Jumped awkwardly and then was placed in restricted room between AUTUMN DELIGHT and JOLLY COMPANION which shifted out. Near the 800 Metres was steadied when racing tight to the inside of AUTUMN DELIGHT. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 NATURAL HIGH (J365) P N Wong (-10) Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race.
9 3 CANDLELIGHT DINNER (J468) M L Yeung No report.
6 4 JOLLY COMPANION (H454) M F Poon No report.
12 5 HANDSOME BLOND (K241) B Thompson Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 6 SUGAR QUEEN PRAWN (K149) L Hewitson After the event L Hewitson stated that his mount appeared to knuckle shortly after the start. From its outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
10 7 GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP (K106) L Ferraris Crowded shortly after the start. After the event L Ferraris stated that following his mount receiving crowding at the start it settled further back in the field than what had been intended. He said GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP, which was having its first race start on the All Weather Track, did not appreciate racing on this surface and this was the principal reason for its disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.<22/4/2025 Additional Veterinary Reports>GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K H Ting yesterday morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2 8 FUN N FUN TOGETHER (J232) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
5 9 AUTUMN DELIGHT (J090) B Avdulla Shortly after the start raced tight between GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP and SOLID SHALAA. Leaving the 900 Metres was steadied when crowded by NATURAL HIGH (Apprentice P N Wong) which shifted in when not clear before Apprentice Wong then corrected her mount. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded. Lay out making the Home Turn.
7 10 CALIFORNIA STAR (J123) Y L Chung (-3) Slow to begin. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Despite being ridden along in the early stages did not show pace and as a result remained detached from the field in the early and middle stages of the event. Near the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP to continue into clear running.
3 11 ROBOT KNIGHT (H464) K Teetan Near the 100 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of JOLLY COMPANION to continue into clear running.
11 12 YEAH BUDDY (J430) K C Leung Shortly after the start shifted in and was bumped on the hindquarters. After the event, K C Leung stated that his mount did not travel well during the early and middle stages and he was obliged to encourage YEAH BUDDY to maintain its forward position. He added in the Home Straight YEAH BUDDY did not respond to his riding before giving ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, YEAH BUDDY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:4 (604) KOWLOON TSAI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 ETALON OR (J273) A Badel Bumped at the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. Near the 400 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of SILVER UP. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 2 BEAUTY LIVE (G057) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
13 3 HE WAS ME (J535) M F Poon Near the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between GALE SAGA and DRAGON SUNRISE which lay in.
5 4 MISTER DAPPER (H376) B Avdulla When questioned B Avdulla stated that from the outside barrier his instructions were to hold an on-pace position. He said in the early stages he elected to remain racing wide so that he could assess if there was an opportunity to obtain a position in a three wide line with cover. He said near the 1100 Metres when there was no opportunity to obtain cover he continued forward on MISTER DAPPER and as a result was obliged to make further use of his mount making the first turn to cross BEAUTY LIVE to avoid racing wide. When questioned if there was an opportunity to remain racing to the outside of HE WAS ME rather than continuing forward of that runner, B Avdulla stated that as he was advised by Trainer D Eustace that MISTER DAPPER is one-paced, when HE WAS ME appeared to be under pressure he allowed MISTER DAPPER to continue to go forward and cross that runner to obtain a position on the rail so as to avoid holding his mount’s momentum. He added after crossing to the rail he continued to ride MISTER DAPPER along from the 500 Metres in order to encourage the horse to finish the race off strongly. Trainer Eustace confirmed the instructions issued and advised that having regard to the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time he felt that there was a brief opportunity for Jockey Avdulla to ride his mount with more patience from the 600 Metres. After considering all the evidence the Stewards advised Jockey Avdulla that, in their opinion, he had made an error of judgement from the 600 Metres in continuing to ride his mount forward having regard to the use he had to make of MISTER DAPPER throughout the early and middle stages to obtain his position outside the lead.
12 5 BLUE BARON (J448) K C Leung No report.
1 6 BRIGHT INHERITANCE (J215) L Ferraris Slow to begin. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 7 SILVER UP (J078) A Atzeni No report.
6 8 FORTUNE BOY (K098) K Teetan No report.
14 9 RAGING RAPIDS (J228) B Thompson After the event B Thompson stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event 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. The performance of RAGING RAPIDS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, RAGING RAPIDS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 10 THE AUSPICIOUS (K004) M L Yeung Approaching the 400 Metres was briefly held up behind DOUBLE WIN. J Orman (GALE SAGA) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he directed his mount in when insufficiently clear of THE AUSPICIOUS, resulting in THE AUSPICIOUS being crowded for room and being checked. J Orman was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record.
11 11 GALE SAGA (J152) J Orman Shortly after the start raced tight between SILVER UP and ETALON OR which shifted in. GALE SAGA was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. J Orman was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 300 Metres (see THE AUSPICIOUS). When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight J Orman stated that after following BRIGHT INHERITANCE into the event he was of the opinion that runner was not improving and would not take him into the race. He said for this reason near the 400 Metres he elected to shift to the outside of BRIGHT INHERITANCE in an attempt to secure clear running but soon after he did so HE WAS ME commenced to give ground and he was obliged to check to avoid that runner’s heels. He added as a result he then shifted to the inside of HE WAS ME to secure clear running but as he did so he was again obliged to check his mount as he endeavoured to prevent causing interference to THE AUSPICIOUS. He said after losing momentum at this point GALE SAGA did not finish the race off thereafter. Jockey Orman agreed with the Stewards that he had made an error of judgement in the early part of the Home Straight by shifting to the outside of BRIGHT INHERITANCE.
4 12 DOUBLE WIN (H382) M Chadwick No report.
10 13 DRAGON SUNRISE (J269) L Hewitson Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind BLUE BARON. After being shifted to the inside of BLUE BARON, DRAGON SUNRISE then lay in and away from that runner near the 200 Metres, shifted in and made contact with HE WAS ME.
2 14 HAPPY UNIVERSE (J533) H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:5 (605) MA TAU KOK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 CHILL KAKA (J486) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
8 2 PRECISION GOAL (H016) L Ferraris After the event L Ferraris reported that his mount lost its tongue tie during the middle stages. The Veterinary Officer reported subsequent to the race that the horse returned without its tongue tie.
5 3 FASHION LEGEND (J080) A Atzeni When caught wide in the early stages raced keenly when being steadied near the 1200 Metres to obtain cover behind LUCKY BANNER.
3 4 FOREVER FOLKS (G463) B Thompson Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between GALLANT CROWN and PHANTOM CYCLONE, both of which shifted ground.
12 5 VULCANUS (J150) K Teetan In the early stages raced ungenerously when being shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier in the early stages.
10 6 ALL ARE MINE (H293) K C Leung Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 200 Metres was shifted to the inside of LUCKY BANNER as it continued into clear running. After improving to the inside of RUN RUN TIMING near the 100 Metres then became held up behind PRECISION GOAL and as a result could not be ridden out to the finish of the event.
14 7 GALLANT CROWN (D359) P N Wong (-10) No report.
7 8 RUN RUN TIMING (H403) H Bentley A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 9 VIVA CHALEUR (G368) A Badel From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 500 Metres was hampered when taken wider by CHILL KAKA which shifted out to improve. VIVA CHALEUR was then obliged to race very wide and without cover thereafter.
11 10 LUCKY BANNER (G354) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
2 11 SPANGLE FORTUNE (G427) M F Poon Sent for sampling post-race.
13 12 PHANTOM CYCLONE (J271) Y L Chung (-3) Shifted in at the start and was bumped.
4 13 LUCKY IMPACT (J337) M Chadwick In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 1100 Metres was steadied to avoid GALLANT CROWN. Approaching the 800 Metres improved to the inside of GALLANT CROWN when that runner shifted out slightly. Near the 750 Metres was then steadied when crowded by GALLANT CROWN (Apprentice P N Wong) which shifted back in. Apprentice Wong was severely reprimanded. Lay out under pressure in the Home Straight and near the 200 Metres M Chadwick was obliged to change his whip through to his left hand.
9 14 YOUNG HORIZON (G272) M L Yeung No report.

Race:6 (606) THE HONG KONG LIONS CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 2 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 FIVE G PATCH (G286) J Orman No report.
5 2 HELENE FEELING (H215) H Bentley No report.
11 3 LA CITY BLANCHE (G371) K Teetan No report.
10 4 VOYAGE SAMURAI (J026) K C Leung After the event K C Leung advised that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead by PRAY FOR MIR 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.
7 5 WINNING DRAGON (E461) B Avdulla A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 6 C P BRAVE (E306) A Atzeni No report.
4 7 BUNDLE AWARD (K020) Z Purton Near the 250 Metres was disappointed for clear running between CALIFORNIATOTALITY and HELENE FEELING. BUNDLE AWARD was then shifted to the inside of CALIFORNIATOTALITY but then had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 150 Metres when racing in restricted room between STEPS AHEAD and CALIFORNIATOTALITY. After the event Z Purton stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but after being slow to begin his mount settled further back in the field than instructed. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 8 STEPS AHEAD (J263) L Hewitson Sent for sampling post-race.
6 9 BRAVEHEARTS (H389) M F Poon Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between C P BRAVE and STEPS AHEAD, both of which shifted ground. BRAVEHEARTS was then shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier in the early stages.
1 10 CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
3 11 PRAY FOR MIR (J245) M Chadwick No report.

Race:7 (607) KOWLOON BAY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 COPARTNER PRANCE (H408) J Orman After the event J Orman stated that his mount, which was having its first race start on the All Weather Track, did not appear to appreciate racing on this surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 2 BEAUTY WAVES (H294) A Badel No report.
5 3 CAPITAL DELIGHT (H262) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly.
1 4 BOTTOMUPTOGETHER (J316) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
4 5 SELF IMPROVEMENT (H337) P N Wong (-10) No report.
2 6 SING DRAGON (J141) M Chadwick Sent for sampling post-race.
8 7 SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092) Y L Chung (-3) After the event Y L Chung stated that his mount did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to hold a more forward position and as a result settled further back in the field than intended.
6 8 BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
7 9 STELLAR EXPRESS (J186) A Atzeni Slow to begin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:8 (608) SIU MA SHAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 GUMMY GUMMY (H089) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
6 2 MASK RIDER (K169) P N Wong (-10) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
1 3 MUST GO (J133) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
9 4 SUPER FORTUNE (G065) B Avdulla No report.
8 5 MASTER CHAMPION (K266) H T Mo (-2) Near the 50 Metres was steadied when crowded by MASK RIDER which, after racing tight to the inside of MR ENERGIA (M F Poon), then shifted in and away from MR ENERGIA after being taken in by that runner. M F Poon was advised to exercise more care.
3 6 DRAGON AIR FORCE (J279) M Chadwick No report.
12 7 GAZELEY (K253) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly.
11 8 GENIUS BABY (K132) K C Leung No report.
5 9 MOJAVE DESERT (J330) K Teetan Near the 150 Metres was briefly held up behind SUPER FORTUNE.
7 10 GALAXY WITNESS (G110) H Bentley No report.
10 11 G LINER (H072) Y L Chung (-3) Jumped awkwardly.
4 12 MR ENERGIA (J239) M F Poon Blundered on jumping and became unbalanced.
WV VICTORY MOMENTS (H142) E C W Wong (-7) Withdrawn on 19.4.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (skin disease) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter SUPER FORTUNE. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORY MOMENTS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:9 (609) NGAU TAU KOK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 YOUNG SUPERSTAR (J400) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
9 2 TRIUMPHANT MORE (J489) A Badel After the event A Badel stated that whilst his mount raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event it still finished the race off in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 3 AERIS NOVA (J534) K C Leung Passing the 100 Metres was shifted to the inside of MODULECONSTRUCTION to continue into clear running.
5 4 PAKISTAN LEGACY (J363) Z Purton No report.
11 5 WAVE GARDEN (K209) L Ferraris No report.
8 6 ALL ROUND WINNER (K382) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly.
12 7 CHEVAL VICTORIOUS (J458) J Orman No report.
2 8 SUPER INFINITY (J320) H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.
6 9 MAJESTIC EXPRESS (J244) B Avdulla Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and near the 700 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from SUPER INFINITY. Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind SUPER INFINITY.
1 10 MODULECONSTRUCTION (H127) L Hewitson Sent for sampling post-race.
4 11 BLAZING WIND (J157) M Chadwick No report.
7 12 MEOWTH (J487) K Teetan Jumped only fairly.

Race:10 (610) HO CHUNG RIVER HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 JUNEAU PRIDE (J443) B Avdulla Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 ANOTHER WORLD (K005) Z Purton Jumped only fairly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Bumped near the 250 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 3 ABSOLUTE HONOUR (K260) Y L Chung (-3) Jumped only fairly.
7 4 BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334) J Orman No report.
8 5 MEGA FORCE (K200) K C Leung From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
10 6 RAGGA BOMB (K162) A Hamelin Shifted in at the start, made contact with JUNEAU PRIDE and became unbalanced. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 900 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from ABSOLUTE HONOUR.
3 7 STELLAR SWIFT (J139) H Bentley Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running.
6 8 TARGET AUDIENCE (K107) A Badel Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the right side of its barrier and lost ground. After the 200 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a narrow run between NEW FOREST and BRIGHT DAY. TARGET AUDIENCE then lay in when placed under pressure for some distance thereafter.
11 9 BRIGHT DAY (J530) P N Wong (-10) No report.
13 10 NEW FOREST (K094) L Hewitson After the event L Hewitson stated that his mount did not appreciate being pressured in the lead by BRIGHT DAY and this impacted upon the horse’s finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 11 SOUTH STAR (K153) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
9 12 CALL ME GORGEOUS (K091) M Chadwick Approaching the 250 Metres shifted out slightly and made contact with ANOTHER WORLD, resulting in CALL ME GORGEOUS becoming unbalanced. After the event M Chadwick advised that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. He said when positioned to the outside of JUNEAU PRIDE, when that runner did not shift to the rail, he was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
5 13 SUGAR BALL (H394) M F Poon No report.

General

1.

Trainer A S Cruz was fined the sum of $15,000 for a breach of Trainers’ Handbook Regulation 68(x) in that during a compliance check conducted in his stable on 28 February 2025 he was found in his possession medication that had not been approved by the Club’s Veterinary Departments.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of TRADITION, VERBIER, GIDDY UP, NORTHERN FIRE BALL, TRIUMPHANT WARRIOR, HARMONY GALAXY, CAN’T GO WONG, SOVEREIGN FUND, GOOD PROSPECT, YOUTHFUL SPIRITS, COLOURFUL KING, STELLAR SWIFT, BEAUTY THUNDER, QUANTUM PATCH, CASA ROCHESTER, ROCKET SPADE, FLYING FORTRESS, GOLDEN EMPIRE and STORM RIDER (9.4.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 8
VICTORY MOMENTS on 19.4.25 on veterinary advice

2. Fine

General
Trainer A S Cruz: $15,000 for a breach of Trainers’ Handbook Regulation 68(x)

3. Severe Reprimand

Race 5
Apprentice P N Wong (GALLANT CROWN) for shifting in near the 750 Metres

4. Reprimand

Race 3
Apprentice P N Wong (NATURAL HIGH) for shifting in leaving the 900 Metres

5. Warnings

Race 2
J Orman (STRATHPEFFER) for using his whip in a forehand manner forward of the saddle

Race 4
B Avdulla (MISTER DAPPER) re his tactics after the 600 Metres
J Orman (GALE SAGA) re his tactics in the early part of the Home Straight

Race 8
M F Poon (MR ENERGIA) for shifting in near the 50 Metres

6. Suspensions

Race 2
K Teetan (SHINE BRIGHT) for careless riding near the 800 Metres (Saturday, 10 May 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

Race 4
J Orman (GALE SAGA) for careless riding near the 300 Metres (Wednesday, 14 May 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

7. Irregular Heart Rhythm

Race 1
EN PERFECTO

8. Stalls Test

Race 3
CALIFORNIA STAR

9. Barrier Trials

Race 1
DECRELOT (unacceptable performance)
EN PERFECTO (heart irregularity)

Race 4
RAGING RAPIDS (unacceptable performance)

10. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
DECRELOT
EN PERFECTO

Race 3
YEAH BUDDY

Race 4
RAGING RAPIDS

Race 8
VICTORY MOMENTS

11. Rolling Arrangement

The track was not rolled today.