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Race Meeting: 27/04/2025 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:45

Going Information

Sha Tin - Turf A 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

Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth (Chairman)
Dr Thomas So Shiu Tsung 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)

The Hon Bernard Charnwut Chan GBM GBS JP acted for Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth as Chairman for Race 8.
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Race:1 (620) FWD INSURANCE ACT PRIVATE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 MATSU VICTOR (H472) J Moreira Approaching the 1200 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from PING HAI COMET. After the event J Moreira stated that he was issued with no specific instruction other than to attempt to find cover. He said in the early stages he was unable to comply with his instructions which resulted in MATSU VICTOR racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event before giving ground in the Home Straight. Trainer K W Lui advised that the horse had pleased him leading into the race and attributed the disappointing performance to the horse experiencing a wide run during the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MATSU VICTOR was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, MATSU VICTOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2 2 BEAUTY VIVA (K155) Z Purton Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start raced tight between SMILING COLLECTOR and PING HAI COMET. Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 3 ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467) H Bowman Passing the winning post was hampered when BEAUTY VIVA shifted out and away from YOUTH POWER. H Bowman was warned in relation to raising his whip arm above shoulder height on one occasion near the 200 Metres.
5 4 JOYFUL PROSPERITY (H213) C Soumillon From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 5 VOLCANIC SPARK (H388) J McDonald Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to PING HAI COMET. After the event J McDonald stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early stages. He said near the 600 Metres VOLCANIC SPARK came under pressure and after being unable to secure a tight run between GLUCK RACER and ORIENTAL SMOKE on the Home Turn his mount finished the race off only fairly thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 6 SMILING COLLECTOR (G128) H Bentley Lay out when under pressure in the Home Straight. After the event H Bentley stated that he was instructed to hold an on-pace position and was given the option to lead as connections were of the view there was not strong pace engaged in the race. He said after his mount jumped well and when runners to his inside did not show intent to lead he elected to allow SMILING COLLECTOR to stride forward to lead the event without having to apply pressure to his mount to do so.
6 7 KASA PAPA (G312) A Badel Lay in over the final 100 Metres and approaching the winning post A Badel was obliged to stop riding and straighten his mount.
7 8 GLUCK RACER (E157) M F Poon Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to BEAUTY VIVA.
1 9 YOUTH POWER (H358) K Teetan In the early stages raced keenly. Over the concluding stages shifted out away from the winning post and as a result was obliged to be corrected by its rider K Teetan. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 10 PING HAI COMET (H344) A Atzeni In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 800 Metres was shifted to the outside of ORIENTAL SMOKE which resulted in PING HAI COMET racing wide and without cover thereafter. In the Home Straight lay in under pressure.
10 11 NINJA DERBY (H339) M Chadwick Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Near the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded by ORIENTAL SMOKE (H Bowman) which shifted in when not clear. H Bowman was reprimanded.

Race:2 (621) FWD INSURANCE GOAHEAD GROUP HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 AEROINVINCIBLE (J180) J Orman No report.
12 2 PARTERRE (E234) J Moreira Despite being ridden along in the early stages did not show sufficient pace to cross runners to its inside and as a result was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event J Moreira stated that his mount did not run on in the Home Straight due to it racing wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 3 TOP THRONE (K116) K Teetan After the event K Teetan stated that from the outside barrier he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to take up a position outside the lead. He said under its weight of 134 lbs TOP THRONE did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TOP THRONE was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, TOP THRONE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
8 4 PATCH OF TIME (H483) L Hewitson A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 5 MATTERS MOST (K154) H Bentley In the Home Straight lay in and had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400 Metres and the 100 Metres.
7 6 BEAUTY MISSILE (H123) A Hamelin Bumped near the 550 Metres.
13 7 BULLISH PRIDE (K181) A Badel Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 550 Metres was bumped and taken wider by BEAUTY MISSILE which shifted to the outside of AEROINVINCIBLE.
4 8 DIRIYA (K282) Z Purton Bumped on jumping. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind TOP THRONE.
3 9 LUCKY MY WAY (K146) L Ferraris Jumped awkwardly and then shortly after the start was crowded between TIME TO FIRE and RAINBOW SEVEN. Approaching the 300 Metres was disappointed for clear running to the inside of RAINBOW SEVEN which shifted in. Approaching the 150 Metres was steadied to avoid RAINBOW SEVEN which shifted to the outside of AMAZING GALAXY to obtain clear running. Prior to declaring weighed-in the Stewards gave consideration if there were grounds for a protest/objection on behalf of LUCKY MY WAY against RAINBOW SEVEN being declared 2nd placegetter due to incidents that occurred approaching the 300 Metres and approaching the 150 Metres. When the Stewards were satisfied there were not sufficient grounds having regard to the margin of 1 ¼ lengths between the two horses at the finish weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge.
2 10 RAINBOW SEVEN (K145) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
11 11 RUNJEET (K276) H Bowman From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 12 TIME TO FIRE (K117) B Avdulla Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running.
5 13 AMAZING GALAXY (J238) M F Poon No report.
1 14 GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY (K002) M L Yeung Bumped on jumping. Approaching the winning post shifted out, resulting in its rider M L Yeung having to stop riding and straighten his mount. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:3 (622) FWD INSURANCE ICBC (ASIA) HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 SUPER EXPRESS (K245) J McDonald Near the 1000 Metres lay in and away from DO YOUR PART and as a result made contact with WIN SPEED. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 2 SUPER LOVE (K118) K Teetan After the event K Teetan reported that from the outside barrier his instructions were to obtain a midfield position. He said when caught wide in the early stages he elected to come back and race at the tail of the field to avoid covering additional ground.
4 3 RIDING TOGETHER (K081) A Atzeni Near the 950 Metres was eased when being crossed by DO YOUR PART.
8 4 FORERUNNER (G465) C Williams H Bentley (BLAZING BEAM) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 1100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of PATCH OF STARS, resulting in PATCH OF STARS having to be steadied and taken in onto FORERUNNER, resulting in FORERUNNER being steadied and losing its rightful running. H Bentley 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 excellent race riding record. Near the 300 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters by PANDA LEGEND.
3 5 MONARCH COUNTY (J421) J Moreira Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres was badly held up for clear running when unable to improve between DEVILDOM and GOLDEN DARCI. Noted to have sustained abrasions to the right hind fetlock after the race.
14 6 MONTA FRUTTA (H455) A Badel After the event A Badel stated that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position. He added as a result when his mount jumped only fairly he was obliged to make use of it in the early stages to comply with his instructions, but when unable to obtain a position closer to the rail MONTA FRUTTA raced wide and without cover before giving ground in the Home Straight. Trainer A S Cruz confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MONTA FRUTTA, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MONTA FRUTTA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 7 BLAZING BEAM (K103) H Bentley H Bentley was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 1100 Metres (see FORERUNNER). Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind MONTA FRUTTA which was giving ground.
5 8 DO YOUR PART (J444) L Ferraris After the event L Ferraris stated that whilst he had been instructed to hold a forward position he did not expect to lead. He said when caught wide in the early stages he allowed DO YOUR PART to go forward and race in the lead to avoid covering additional ground.
1 9 PATCH OF STARS (J343) Z Purton Crowded leaving the 1100 Metres. Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 10 ROMAN CROWN (J456) B Avdulla Bumped shortly after the start.
11 11 WIN SPEED (J205) M Chadwick Near the 1000 Metres was bumped by SUPER EXPRESS.
10 12 GOLDEN DARCI (H470) L Hewitson A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 13 DEVILDOM (H445) M L Yeung Bumped shortly after the start.
12 14 PANDA LEGEND (H002) H T Mo (-2) Near the 350 Metres PANDA LEGEND (H T Mo) endeavoured to obtain a run between WIN SPEED and FORERUNNER when there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in PANDA LEGEND having to be checked near the 300 Metres, shifting out and making contact with FORERUNNER. H T Mo was reprimanded and advised he must ensure that there is comfortable racing room to improve into.

Race:4 (623) FWD INSURANCE BOCOM HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 TAJ DRAGON (H164) J McDonald After the event J McDonald stated that although TAJ DRAGON raced wide and without cover, when under pressure in the Home Straight he had concern with his horse’s action and as a result he eased it down from the event when not in a competitive position in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TAJ DRAGON was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, TAJ DRAGON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 2 DIVANO (J142) Z Purton After the event Z Purton stated that DIVANO responded well to his riding in the early part of the Home Straight. He added that near the 100 Metres he had some concern with his mount’s action and for this reason he did not fully test DIVANO out to the finish of the event when he felt there was something amiss with it. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, DIVANO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 3 HEALTHY HAPPY (D435) K C Leung No report.
8 4 YOUNG CHAMPION (J195) B Avdulla From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event B Avdulla stated that after settling back in the field his mount was disadvantaged when positioned behind TAJ DRAGON and MID WINTER WIND as those runners did not take him into the event. He said in the Home Straight YOUNG CHAMPION finished the race off only fairly but in his opinion was not suited by having to race back in the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 5 DANCING CODE (G365) E C W Wong (-7) Approaching the 900 Metres, when racing tight to the inside of HEALTHY HAPPY, commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied.
1 6 INVINCIBLE SHIELD (K168) C Williams Sent for sampling post-race.
7 7 MID WINTER WIND (K208) J Moreira Approaching the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between TAJ DRAGON (J McDonald) which shifted in slightly and MARKWIN (H Bentley) which shifted out. J McDonald was advised to exercise more care. H Bentley was reprimanded.
3 8 SOLEIL FIGHTER (J127) A Atzeni No report.
4 9 SWIFT ASCEND (H395) K Teetan On jumping made contact with MID WINTER WIND, shifted in and was then steadied away from DANCING CODE when that runner shifted out at the start. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race.
2 10 MARKWIN (J420) H Bentley Between the 450 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of DIVANO. Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, MARKWIN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:5 (624) THE CHAIRMAN'S SPRINT PRIZE (Sec1) Group One 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 KA YING RISING (J062) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
2 2 SATONO REVE (K907) J Moreira Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 LUCKY SWEYNESSE (G180) J McDonald Approaching the 500 Metres was steadied away from SATONO REVE. Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight. After the event J McDonald reported that his mount was coughing post-race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 4 LUGAL (K903) Y Kawada Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by INVINCIBLE SAGE which shifted in.
9 5 VICTOR THE WINNER (G404) K Teetan No report.
3 6 HELIOS EXPRESS (H302) H Bowman From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
13 7 DANON MCKINLEY (K935) D Lane On jumping was bumped by BEAUTY WAVES which shifted in. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils.
4 8 INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301) M F Poon No report.
11 9 LUCKY WITH YOU (E356) L Ferraris Near the 850 Metres was taken wider by BEAUTY WAVES.
10 10 BEAUTY WAVES (H294) A Atzeni Shifted in at the start and was bumped. In the early and middle stages raced keenly and near the 900 Metres was checked to avoid KA YING RISING when being crossed by that runner. BEAUTY WAVES then raced wide and without cover thereafter.
7 11 MAGIC CONTROL (J333) C Soumillon Trainer W K Mo confirmed that from a wide barrier he had instructed C Soumillon to go forward and lead. He said he issued such instructions today as MAGIC CONTROL had raced in a disappointing manner over 1200 Metres when ridden conservatively in the early stages.
8 12 COPARTNER PRANCE (H408) J Orman Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
12 13 A SHIN FENCER (K936) C Williams After the event C Williams reported that his mount did not feel comfortable in its action behind when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea.

Race:6 (625) FWD INSURANCE CCB (ASIA) HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 CALL ME GLORIOUS (H410) J Orman Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 2 SAVVY BRILLIANT (J437) L Ferraris No report.
6 3 GENEVA (J114) B Avdulla From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
1 4 MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE (J325) Z Purton Jumped awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 5 SUPER LEGENDS (H364) J McDonald Near the 450 Metres was steadied when crowded by TAI VICTORY (A Badel) which shifted out. A Badel was advised to exercise more care.
7 6 RIGHTEOUS ARION (H059) M Chadwick Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
8 7 FORTUNE SUPERNOVA (K287) H Bentley No report.
10 8 BIG RETURN (K192) K De Melo Bounded on jumping and lost ground.
4 9 AKASHVANI (K234) L Hewitson No report.
9 10 TAI VICTORY (K124) A Badel After the event A Badel reported that from an inside barrier he was asked to take up a more forward position to make use of the favourable barrier.
5 11 AURORA PATCH (K097) M F Poon No report.
11 12 FREE PONY (K229) M L Yeung After the event M L Yeung stated that his instructions from the outside barrier were to ride his mount in a conservative manner. Trainer T P Yung confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions as FREE PONY had raced in a disappointing manner when ridden in a forward position at its previous race starts in Hong Kong.

Race:7 (626) THE FWD CHAMPIONS MILE (Sec1) Group One 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
13 1 MR BRIGHTSIDE (K930) C Williams Bumped shortly after the start. After the event C Williams stated that his mount raced a little keenly during the race but was still disappointing in its failure to respond in the Home Straight and he could offer no excuse for the horse’s performance. Trainer B Hayes stated that the horse settled a little further back than what had been anticipated and then was disadvantaged by racing too keenly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 2 VOYAGE BUBBLE (E436) J McDonald Blundered on jumping. The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in as they were of the view that an incident occurred over the concluding stages which cast doubt as to whether RED LION should be declared the winner. Subsequently J McDonald, the rider of VOYAGE BUBBLE, 2nd placegetter, lodged a protest/objection against RED LION being declared the winner alleging interference over the concluding stages. After considering the evidence the Stewards found that RED LION shifted out over the concluding stages, making slight contact with VOYAGE BUBBLE, however, they could not be comfortably satisfied that had the contact not have occurred that VOYAGE BUBBLE would have finished in advance of RED LION and therefore the protest/objection was overruled and weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 3 GAIA FORCE (K931) Y Kawada Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
10 4 BEAUTY ETERNAL (H008) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly and then was steadied when crowded by SUNLIGHT POWER which shifted in.
7 5 BEAUTY JOY (E058) B Avdulla Near the 400 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of MR BRIGHTSIDE to obtain clear running. BEAUTY JOY then had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres.
5 6 GALAXY PATCH (H399) Z Purton Jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
12 7 ROYAL PATRONAGE (K932) T Clark Shortly after the start was crowded between HAPPY TOGETHER and MR BRIGHTSIDE, both of which shifted ground. Raced keenly in the early stages. After the event T Clark stated that his mount became worked up behind the starting gates, travelled only fairly during the event and did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 8 CHANCHENG GLORY (H212) J Moreira Jumped awkwardly. Near the 200 Metres was shifted to the inside of ROYAL PATRONAGE to continue into clear running.
6 9 HAPPY TOGETHER (G446) A Badel Bumped shortly after the start.
1 10 RED LION (H115) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
11 11 GOEMON (K934) K Stott No report.
4 12 MY WISH (J256) L Ferraris Approaching the 1000 Metres was steadied when being crossed by RED LION.
3 13 SUNLIGHT POWER (H244) C Soumillon Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.

Race:8 (627) THE FWD QEII CUP (Sec1) Group One 2000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 GOLIATH (K920) C Soumillon Near the 300 Metres became unbalanced when buffeted for room between RUBYLOT and PROGNOSIS. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 2 PROGNOSIS (H820) J McDonald In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 1100 Metres was shifted out to avoid STRAIGHT ARRON which resulted in PROGNOSIS racing in a three wide position for a short distance thereafter. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 3 TASTIERA (K913) D Lane Sent for sampling post-race.
3 4 CALIF (K914) A De Vries When questioned A De Vries stated that approaching the 900 Metres ENSUED improved to his outside which resulted in CALIF commencing to race keenly. He said as a result he was obliged to severely check his mount to avoid the heels of MOMENTS IN TIME which resulted in his mount becoming unbalanced.
10 5 EL VENCEDOR (K929) Z Purton When questioned Z Purton stated that in the middle stages EL VENCEDOR raced too keenly and refused to settle despite his efforts. He said this was the reason why his mount was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 6 STRAIGHT ARRON (G435) M F Poon No report.
4 7 ENSUED (H452) B Avdulla B Avdulla pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 300 Metres (see LIBERTY ISLAND).
7 8 MOMENTS IN TIME (H474) J Moreira C Williams (CAP FERRAT) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1800 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of MOMENTS IN TIME, resulting in MOMENTS IN TIME having to be checked to avoid the heels of CAP FERRAT. C Williams was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 18 May 2025 and to expire on Thursday, 22 May 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 very good race riding record.
5 9 CAP FERRAT (K021) C Williams C Williams pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 1800 Metres (see MOMENTS IN TIME).
6 10 RUBYLOT (H412) H Bowman Slow to begin. Near the 300 Metres was badly crowded for room. Prior to declaring weighed-in the Stewards gave consideration as to whether there were sufficient grounds for a protest/objection to be lodged on behalf of the connections of RUBYLOT following RUBYLOT being badly crowded near the 300 Metres when ENSUED shifted out. After considering the manner in which both horses finished the race off and the margin of a long head between the two horses at the finish, the Stewards declined to lodge a protest/objection.
PU 11 LIBERTY ISLAND (K917) Y Kawada B Avdulla (ENSUED) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of LIBERTY ISLAND, resulting in LIBERTY ISLAND being badly crowded for room and taken out onto RUBYLOT, resulting in RUBYLOT also being crowded for room and GOLIATH becoming unbalanced when buffeted for room between RUBYLOT and PROGNOSIS. B Avdulla was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 14 May 2025 and to expire on Thursday, 22 May 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Avdulla was fined $60,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his poor race riding record. Near the 250 Metres went amiss when it sustained an injury to its left front leg and was eased down from the event. When questioned Y Kawada stated that the horse travelled only fairly during the race, however, he had no concern with its action prior to the 250 Metres. He said, in his opinion, whilst LIBERTY ISLAND was crowded near the 300 Metres this had no bearing on the horse going amiss near the 250 Metres. Samples were taken from the horse.

Race:9 (628) FWD INSURANCE NCB HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
13 1 TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122) Z Purton After the event Z Purton stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
9 2 OUTGATE (H113) A Badel No report.
2 3 HUGE WAVE (J197) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
10 4 SUPERB KID (H298) A Atzeni On jumping shifted out and made contact with GOOD LUCK BABE. Near the 300 Metres SUPERB KID, which was racing ungenerously, was steadied when crowded between OUTGATE (A Badel) which shifted in and FAMILY JEWEL (J Moreira) which shifted out. Both A Badel and J Moreira were reprimanded.
5 5 WINNING GOLD (H461) J Orman No report.
4 6 STAR MAC (J053) B Avdulla Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running.
14 7 THE BEST PEACH (H139) M Chadwick No report.
11 8 TURIN STARSPANGLED (J209) K C Leung Bumped approaching the 200 Metres. 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, TURIN STARSPANGLED will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 9 CHING (G380) L Hewitson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
1 10 FAMILY JEWEL (J390) J Moreira Shortly after the start raced tight between TURIN STARSPANGLED and TOURBILLON PRINCE. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 11 MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433) C Williams Approaching the 200 Metres shifted in and away from FAMILY JEWEL and made contact with TURIN STARSPANGLED.
8 12 FAST SPEED (K351) H T Mo (-2) Bumped shortly after the start. In the early and middle stages raced keenly and for some distance approaching the 1100 Metres was steadied away from HUGE WAVE.
6 13 MORGAN SUCCESS (K203) H Bentley On jumping bumped with FAST SPEED. Near the 300 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between HUGE WAVE which shifted in slightly and TOURBILLON PRINCE which shifted out when giving ground. As a result MORGAN SUCCESS was held up for clear running between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres.
12 14 GOOD LUCK BABE (K016) K Teetan Made contact with a rail leaving the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Bumped on jumping. After the event K Teetan reported that his mount raced keenly in the lead before giving ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:10 (629) FWD INSURANCE CMB WING LUNG BANK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 CHARMING LEGEND (K127) J McDonald J McDonald pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 300 Metres (see CHARMING BABE). After the event J McDonald stated this his mount raced "flat” today and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 2 CHARMING BABE (J513) A Hamelin J McDonald (CHARMING LEGEND) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of CHARMING BABE, resulting in CHARMING BABE being checked. J McDonald was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 and to expire on Monday, 5 May 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. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 3 SILVERY BREEZE (K057) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 250 Metres was directed to the outside of EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS to continue into clear running.
11 4 ENDEARED (H161) C Williams Near the 300 Metres was eased to avoid CHARMING BABE. After the event C Williams stated that his mount settled behind midfield and in the Home Straight when under pressure did not respond to his riding and finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 5 EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (H170) Z Purton Leaving the 100 Metres was steadied when crowded between HAROLD WIN (A Atzeni) and BEAUTY GLORY (A Badel), both of which shifted ground. Both A Atzeni and A Badel were advised to exercise more care.
13 6 IGOR STRAVINSKY (K086) J Orman From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early stages.
7 7 STELLAR SWIFT (J139) B Avdulla No report.
14 8 UNIVERSAL HORIZON (G360) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event L Hewitson stated that his mount blundered near the 800 Metres and after this incident he had some concern with the horse’s action. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of UNIVERSAL HORIZON was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, UNIVERSAL HORIZON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 9 ANOTHER ZONDA (K176) M Chadwick A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 10 EVERYONE'S STAR (K172) J Moreira Jumped only fairly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 11 SUPREME AGILITY (J267) M F Poon Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
2 12 BEAUTY GLORY (E459) A Badel Over the final 250 Metres lay out under pressure. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight A Badel stated that after being challenged in the lead by EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS, BEAUTY GLORY came under pressure soon after entering the Home Straight. He said as he commenced to ride his mount along BEAUTY GLORY hung out and this resulted in EVERYONE’S STAR being able to secure clear running to his inside. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 13 LOST CHILD (G461) M L Yeung No report.
3 14 HAROLD WIN (J280) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
SILO (J399) H Bowman Withdrawn on 25.4.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter CHARMING BABE. Before being allowed to race again, SILO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

General

1.

Race 8 was put back 10 minutes whilst Races 9 and 10 were each put back 15 minutes.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of RAGNARR, DAY DAY VICTORY, DIAMOND SOARS, MANAGEMENT FOLKS, PERFECT PAIRING, THESIS, OWNERS’ PRAISE, ICONICAL, WINGS OF WAR, POWER KOEPP, GIANT LEAP, SUNDAY’S SERENADE, SOARING BRONCO, DRAGON STAR, STORMING DRAGON, CRIMSON FLASH, KING MILES, FATAL BLOW, GLORY B, LOVING VIBES, LUCKY PLANET, MEGA BONUS, EMBRACES, HIGHLAND RAHY and A AMERIC TE SPECSO (16.4.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 10
SILO on 25.4.25 on veterinary advice

2. Fine

Race 8
B Avdulla (ENSUED): $60,000 for careless riding near the 300 Metres

3. Reprimands

Race 1
H Bowman (ORIENTAL SMOKE) for shifting in near the 200 Metres

Race 3
H T Mo (PANDA LEGEND) for improving into a run where there was not sufficient room near the 350 Metres

Race 4
H Bentley (MARKWIN) for shifting out approaching the 300 Metres

Race 9
A Badel (OUTGATE) for shifting in near the 300 Metres
J Moreira (FAMILY JEWEL) for shifting out near the 300 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 1
H Bowman (ORIENTAL SMOKE) for raising his whip arm above shoulder height near the 200 Metres

Race 4
J McDonald (TAJ DRAGON) for shifting in approaching the 300 Metres

Race 6
A Badel (TAI VICTORY) for shifting out near the 450 Metres

Race 10
A Atzeni (HAROLD WIN) for shifting in leaving the 100 Metres
A Badel (BEAUTY GLORY) for shifting out leaving the 100 Metres

5. Suspensions

Race 3
H Bentley (BLAZING BEAM) for careless riding leaving the 1100 Metres (Saturday, 10 May 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)
Race 8
C Williams (CAP FERRAT) for careless riding near the 1800 Metres (from Sunday, 18 May 2025 until Thursday, 22 May 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)
B Avdulla (ENSUED) for careless riding near the 300 Metres (from Wednesday, 14 May 2025 until Thursday, 22 May 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 3 Hong Kong racedays)

Race 10
J McDonald (CHARMING LEGEND) for careless riding near the 300 Metres (from Wednesday, 30 April 2025 until Monday, 5 May 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

6. Stewards’ Inquiry & Protest/Objection

Race 7

7. Bleeders

Race 4
MARKWIN

Race 5
DANON MCKINLEY

8. Barrier Trials

Race 1
MATSU VICTOR (disappointing performance)

Race 2
TOP THRONE (disappointing performance)

Race 3
MONTA FRUTTA (unacceptable performance)

Race 4
TAJ DRAGON (disappointing performance)
MARKWIN (bleeder)

Race 10
UNIVERSAL HORIZON (unacceptable performance)

9. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
MATSU VICTOR

Race 2
TOP THRONE

Race 3
MONTA FRUTTA

Race 4
TAJ DRAGON
DIVANO
MARKWIN

Race 9
TURIN STARSPANGLED
Race 10
UNIVERSAL HORIZON
SILO

10. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 6.