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Race Meeting: 07/05/2025 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:35

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf A Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.71(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 05:35 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Miss Anita Fung Yuen Mei BBS JP (Chairman)
Mr David Ho BBS JP
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

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Race:1 (650) AUTEUIL HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 BRAVE OF FRIENDS (J382) J Orman From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. J Orman was warned in relation to using his whip on a horse that was out of contention and not responding to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 2 PODIUM (H173) M F Poon Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped by THE PRIME which shifted out and away from HARRY’S HERO. Bumped after the 200 Metres.
10 4 THE PRIME (J352) Y L Chung (-3) Shortly after the start was crowded between SUPER TREASURE and COOL BLUE which shifted out. Bumped approaching the 300 Metres.
4 5 TRADITION (J111) H Bentley Jumped only fairly.
6 6 TATTENHAM (H121) A Hamelin Fractious in the starting gates. Before being allowed to race again, TATTENHAM will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.
7 7 SUPER TREASURE (J211) M L Yeung Bumped shortly after the start.
5 8 HARRY'S HERO (H332) K De Melo Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. When being shifted to the outside of COOL BLUE after the 200 Metres made contact with PODIUM. For some distance after the 100 Metres raced tight to the outside of COOL BLUE which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 9 ON THE LASH (J182) A Atzeni A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 10 WOODFIRE CHAMP (H292) K C Leung After the event K C Leung reported that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He added WOODFIRE CHAMP did not travel well throughout the event which he attributed to the visors being removed from the horse. He said, in his view, WOODFIRE CHAMP would be better suited by being dropped back in distance and the reapplication of visors. Trainer C W Chang confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 11 COOL BLUE (H011) M Chadwick Shifted out at the start and was bumped. After the event M Chadwick confirmed that from an inside barrier COOL BLUE was able to hold a more forward position. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 12 BEAU GOSSE (G389) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
WV 3 THE KHAN (H489) H Bowman Withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore). Before being allowed to race again, THE KHAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:2 (651) MAISONS-LAFFITTE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 NOTTHESILLYONE (J383) L Hewitson Between the 300 Metres and the 250 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a tight run between HAPPY TANGO and WOOD ON FIRE and in this incident made contact with WOOD ON FIRE.
4 2 SPICY KNUCKLES (H463) M F Poon Jumped only fairly.
1 3 DAY DAY VICTORY (J423) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
6 4 RAGNARR (H297) H Bowman From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 250 Metres was briefly held up when improving into a narrow run between LIFE OF STONE and WOOD ON FIRE.
7 5 HAPPY TANGO (D075) K Teetan Shortly after the start bumped with MODEST GENTLEMAN. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
9 6 RUBY SAILING (H347) M L Yeung Slow to begin. After the 100 Metres was checked when disappointed for clear running between HAPPY TANGO and GUSTY FIGHTER which was taken out by MODEST GENTLEMAN (A Atzeni). A Atzeni was severely reprimanded. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight M L Yeung stated that after placing his mount under pressure in the early part of the Home Straight he then observed a run develop between HAPPY TANGO and GUSTY FIGHTER after the 200 Metres. He said as a result he then shifted his mount out with a view to taking that run, however, when that run closed after the 150 Metres he was checked when disappointed. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
2 7 MODEST GENTLEMAN (G352) A Atzeni Bumped shortly after the start. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 8 GUSTY FIGHTER (J029) C L Chau (-2) Leaving the 100 Metres was eased to avoid MODEST GENTLEMAN (A Atzeni) when that runner continued to shift out. A Atzeni was reprimanded.
11 9 LIFE OF STONE (J374) K De Melo Jumped only fairly. After the event K De Melo expressed concern with his mount’s action in front when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, LIFE OF STONE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
12 10 SPEEDY FORTUNE (H097) E C W Wong (-7) After the event Apprentice E C W Wong advised that after travelling a short distance his saddle shifted back, resulting in SPEEDY FORTUNE bucking and being retired from the event. The gear used by Apprentice Wong was inspected and found to be in good working condition.
10 11 WOOD ON FIRE (C460) K C Leung Bumped after the 250 Metres.
3 12 ACE TALENT (H046) L Ferraris No report.

Race:3 (652) THE FRENCH MAY TROPHY (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 2200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 CAN'T GO WONG (H087) M F Poon Approaching the 2000 Metres was hampered when taken wider by SERANGOON. After the event M F Poon advised that his instructions were to take up a midfield position. He said when CAN’T GO WONG was caught wide in the early stages and when the pace of the event was being run outside of standard time he elected to allow his mount to stride forward to take up a position outside the lead to avoid covering additional ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 2 MIDORI GIANT (K095) H Bowman No report.
7 3 SERANGOON (H296) H Bentley Approaching the 2000 Metres was steadied to avoid ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT which shifted out when racing fiercely. After the event H Bentley reported that his intention was to be a little more forward but his mount jumped only fairly and settled further back. He said in the Back Straight he endeavoured to start a forward move behind ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT but when that runner did not continue forward he was obliged to shift to that runner’s inside and was unable to ride his mount forward. He added in the Home Straight SERANGOON finished the race off in a one-paced manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 4 ROMANTIC FANTASY (H168) A Badel No report.
9 5 OCEAN IMPACT (J502) J Orman After the 700 Metres was bumped by MIDORI GIANT when MIDORI GIANT shifted out to commence a forward move.
11 6 ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT (J524) Z Purton After the event Z Purton stated that his instructions were to endeavour to find cover. He said throughout the early stages of the event ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT raced fiercely, got its head up and refused to settle. He added ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT continued to race keenly in the middle stages and after attempting to improve his position in the Back Straight ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT did not respond to his riding and commenced to give ground from the 500 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 7 S J TOURBILLON (G138) L Hewitson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Held up for clear running for some distance near the 400 Metres.
3 8 MANAGEMENT FOLKS (E496) K Teetan Slow to begin.
8 9 ALL ARE MINE (H293) Y L Chung (-3) From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Held up for clear running approaching the 300 Metres. Over the final 100 Metres could not be ridden out when racing tight to the inside of MIDORI GIANT which shifted in slightly.
2 10 HAKKA RADIANCE (J105) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
1 11 PERFECT PAIRING (J331) M L Yeung Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:4 (653) CHANTILLY HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 CIRCUIT DUFFY (J501) M F Poon Approaching the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid TEAM HAPPY (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when not quite clear. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care. After the event M F Poon stated that the intention was to hold an on-pace position but despite riding his mount along in the early stages it did not show sufficient pace to do so.
1 2 GOKO WIN (H069) H Bowman Approaching the 300 Metres shifted out and made contact with MAJESTIC DELIGHT. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 3 SMART FIGHTER (H278) L Ferraris No report.
9 4 MAJESTIC DELIGHT (K189) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped by GOKO WIN which shifted out to improve. After the event K Teetan reported that his mount over-raced throughout the early and middle stages of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 5 GALVANIC (H147) B Avdulla Near the 800 Metres was steadied when crowded by FLYING AKEED (M L Yeung) which shifted in when not clear. M L Yeung was reprimanded. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 6 MY DAY MY WAY (J519) C L Chau (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 800 Metres was briefly crowded by CIRCUIT DUFFY which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 7 ISLAND BUDDY (J217) A Atzeni No report.
12 8 FLYING AKEED (J471) M L Yeung Near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid TEAM HAPPY (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when not quite clear. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
7 9 GOOD PROSPECT (J406) K C Leung Near the 400 Metres was steadied to avoid VULCANUS. Near the 150 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of TEAM HAPPY to continue into clear running. After the event K C Leung reported that the instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said when his mount jumped only fairly he elected to shift it across behind runners in the early stages to avoid covering additional ground.
6 10 VULCANUS (J150) J Orman Leaving the 200 Metres raced tight to the inside of ISLAND BUDDY. Again near the 50 Metres was steadied when racing tight to the inside of ISLAND BUDDY (A Atzeni) which shifted in. As a result VULCANUS could not be ridden out to the finish of the event. A Atzeni was advised to exercise more care.
5 11 TEAM HAPPY (J218) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
11 12 BOOMBAYAH (H307) Y L Chung (-3) No report.

Race:5 (654) SAINT-CLOUD HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 SETANTA (G095) L Ferraris Bumped at the start. After the event L Ferraris stated that the only explanation he could offer for the performance was that SETANTA did not appreciate racing in amongst other horses. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 2 SMART TRIO (J538) M L Yeung M L Yeung was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 300 Metres (see ORIENTAL SURPRISE). Trainer C W Chang confirmed that from a wide barrier the instructions were to take up a forward position.
8 3 STORMI (K084) C L Chau (-2) Approaching the 300 Metres was held up when being shifted to the outside of JUBILANT WINNER to obtain clear running.
3 4 MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360) H Bowman Bumped at the start. Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when crowded between SATIRICAL FAN and AMAZING AWARD, both of which shifted ground. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 5 FLYING WROTE (J290) Y L Chung (-3) On jumping became unbalanced when crowded between SETANTA and MIGHTY COMMANDER. Making the Home Turn was held up for clear running behind SMART TRIO. When placed under pressure in the early part of the Home Straight lay in. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to SATIRICAL FAN.
2 6 SATIRICAL FAN (J214) J Orman Raced keenly in the early stages after being crossed by RUN RUN TIMING. After the event J Orman stated that he was given the option to ride his mount with cover if another runner showed intent to lead. He said in the early stages when RUN RUN TIMING was ridden forward he elected to allow that runner to cross in accordance with his instructions. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 7 FIGOPUMPKIN (K137) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly.
6 8 JUBILANT WINNER (J346) A Hamelin Approaching the 300 Metres shifted in slightly when endeavouring to hold its position to the outside of AMAZING AWARD (K Teetan) which commenced to shift to the outside of MIGHTY COMMANDER. As a result AMAZING AWARD made heavy contact with JUBILANT WINNER, resulting in JUBILANT WINNER becoming badly unbalanced and shifting out. As the Stewards were satisfied that the shift in from JUBILANT WINNER had contributed to the contact between the two runners, K Teetan was severely reprimanded.
12 9 DEAL COMPLETED (J378) H T Mo (-2) Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. After the event H T Mo stated that the instructions were to hold a forward position but when his mount was slow to begin it settled back in the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 10 AMAZING AWARD (J236) K Teetan Jumped awkwardly. Near the 300 Metres shifted out and made heavy contact with JUBILANT WINNER. Over the final 200 Metres lay in when placed under pressure, resulting in its rider K Teetan changing his whip through to his right hand near the 150 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 11 RUN RUN TIMING (H403) H Bentley No report.
10 12 ORIENTAL SURPRISE (K028) B Thompson M L Yeung (SMART TRIO) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 300 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of ORIENTAL SURPRISE, resulting in ORIENTAL SURPRISE having to be checked when crowded between MIGHTY COMMANDER and SMART TRIO. Having regard to the fact that his mount was hanging out and he had initially made an effort to prevent it from shifting ground, he was issued with a severe reprimand.

Race:6 (655) THE FRANCE GALOP CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 MULTIDUTCH (K171) Y L Chung (-3) Shifted out approaching the 300 Metres and was bumped.
TNP 2 AURIO (K056) Z Purton Prior to declaring weighed-in the Stewards gave consideration as to whether AURIO had been denied a fair start. After taking evidence from Starter Mr A Speechley, rider Z Purton and Trainer D A Hayes, the Stewards found that AURIO reared simultaneously with the start being effected, resulting in it failing to jump with the field and its rider Z Purton being dislodged. As the Steward were satisfied that such occurrence occurred simultaneously to the start being effected, AURIO was declared a runner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained abrasions to its left hock and left hind fetlock. Before being allowed to race again, AURIO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 3 LOVEISINTHEAIR (J550) H Bowman Leaving the 900 Metres ACE POWER shifted out and away from SUPER CHARIZZARD, resulting in LOVEISINTHEAIR, which was racing keenly, having to be checked. After the event H Bowman stated that following his mount receiving interference leaving the 900 Metres it finished the race off only fairly when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 4 KING ALLOY (K099) A Hamelin Jumped only fairly.
5 5 SHOTGUN (K111) M F Poon Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 6 ACE POWER (J181) K Teetan Bumped on jumping. Leaving the 900 Metres shifted out and away from SUPER CHARIZZARD and was steadied. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 7 BITS SUPERSTAR (J362) E C W Wong (-7) After the event Apprentice E C W Wong reported that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position but not necessarily lead. He said when caught wide in the early stages he elected to allow his mount to stride forward and lead to avoid racing wide.
4 8 EXCELLENT PEERS (G033) A Badel Bumped on jumping.
11 9 BRAVE JOY (J307) L Hewitson No report.
6 10 SUPER CHARIZZARD (J184) A Atzeni Approaching the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid TELECOM POWER when racing keenly. Approaching the 300 Metres was bumped and taken wider by MULTIDUTCH which shifted out. After the event A Atzeni reported that he was instructed to hold an on-pace position. He said despite riding his mount along in the early stages it did not show its usual early pace and as a result settled further back in the field than anticipated.
2 11 ALWAYS MY FOLKS (J345) B Thompson Sent for sampling post-race.
1 12 TELECOM POWER (J332) H Bentley Approaching the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid KING ALLOY (A Hamelin) which shifted in when not quite clear. A Hamelin was severely reprimanded. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:7 (656) SAINT-CLOUD HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 IVY LEAGUE (H116) H Bowman Hung in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 2 COMET SPLENDIDO (G071) H Bentley From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
12 3 BUCEPHALAS (K096) M Chadwick 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, BUCEPHALAS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2 4 THESIS (H111) J Orman Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 5 POSITIVE SMILE (J467) M L Yeung No report.
5 6 ICONICAL (J504) Z Purton A Hamelin (JUMBO FORTUNE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he endeavoured to improve into a run between IVY LEAGUE and ICONICAL where there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in JUMBO FORTUNE then shifting in and crowding the running of ICONICAL, resulting in ICONICAL having to be checked and also ICONICAL shifting in, crowding LUCKY BANNER which was steadied to avoid ICONICAL. A Hamelin was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Saturday, 31 May 2025 and to expire on Thursday, 5 June 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 neutral race riding record. Over the final 50 Metres was held up for clear running and could not be fully tested.
3 7 SILVER UP (J078) A Atzeni No report.
11 8 GOR MO TUEN (J434) C L Chau (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
10 9 OWNERS' PRAISE (H047) K De Melo A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 10 CHILL MASTER (J319) K Teetan Jumped awkwardly and then became unbalanced when it made contact with LUCKY BANNER which shifted out. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. When questioned K Teetan stated that making the Home Turn he was held up for clear running behind BUCEPHALAS. He said when that runner shifted away from the rail slightly he endeavoured to improve to its inside, however, near the 300 Metres was checked when disappointed for this run when BUCEPHALAS shifted back in. K Teetan was advised he must ensure that there is sufficient racing room when he is endeavouring to improve into a run. As a result CHILL MASTER did not obtain clear running until near the 250 Metres. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when crowded by LUCKY BANNER which shifted out and away from ICONICAL.
4 11 JUMBO FORTUNE (G195) A Hamelin A Hamelin pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 100 Metres (see ICONICAL). Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 LUCKY BANNER (G354) B Thompson Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Near the 100 Metres was steadied to avoid ICONICAL.

Race:8 (657) DEAUVILLE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 M UNICORN (G466) E C W Wong (-7) After the event Apprentice E C W Wong reported that his mount made a respiratory noise during the running of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 2 KEEFY (G306) M F Poon Sent for sampling post-race.
12 3 LEGENDARY YEARS (K286) M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the left side of its starting gate. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 4 SAMARKAND (H070) K Teetan Approaching the 1400 Metres got its head up when being steadied to allow HIGHLAND RAHY to cross. Approaching the 250 Metres was bumped by LUCKY TOUCH.
8 5 ABSOLUTE HONOUR (K260) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
9 6 CHARITY TOGETHER (K254) A Hamelin Jumped only fairly, shifted in and then was steadied to avoid KEEFY.
3 7 HIGHLAND RAHY (J298) L Ferraris No report.
11 8 WIN BEAUTY VIVA (K368) B Thompson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
5 9 CASA ROCHESTER (J494) L Hewitson Approaching the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind QUANTUM PATCH and over the final 100 Metres could not be fully tested when positioned behind LUCKY TOUCH.
2 10 LUCKY TOUCH (J203) Z Purton Approaching the 250 Metres shifted out and made contact with SAMARKAND when attempting to improve to the outside of KEEFY. As a result LUCKY TOUCH was briefly held up approaching the 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 11 QUANTUM PATCH (H166) A Atzeni No report.
7 12 FORTUNATE SON (J446) H Bentley No report.

Race:9 (658) PARISLONGCHAMP HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
10 2 FAST RESPONDER (J295) H Bowman In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1000 Metres got its head up when being checked away from CHATEAUNEUF.
3 3 BEAUTY INFINITY (H377) B Avdulla No report.
1 4 CHATEAUNEUF (J219) L Ferraris Sent for sampling post-race.
8 5 SUPER JOY N FUN (J164) C L Chau (-2) Raced keenly in the early stages. Making the first turn got its head up when being steadied away from BEAUTY INFINITY.
12 6 WOLF COMING (K353) H Bentley After the event H Bentley stated that when he had concern with his mount’s action from the 600 Metres he eased it down from the event when he felt there may be something amiss. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of WOLF COMING, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, WOLF COMING 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 LUCKY PLANET (H235) M Chadwick After the event M Chadwick reported that he was obliged to make some use of his mount to lead and further was disadvantaged by being pressured by SUPERB CAPITALIST. He added LUCKY PLANET did not stretch out in the Home Straight and attributed this to the racing surface which was showing some effects of light rain which had fallen during the meeting. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of LUCKY PLANET, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY PLANET will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
6 8 WAVE GARDEN (K209) K C Leung In the middle stages raced keenly and approaching the 800 Metres was steadied away from KING MILES. For a short distance near the 100 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving behind SUPERB CAPITALIST. After the event K C Leung stated that with the expected fast pace of the event he anticipated taking up a midfield position. He said after beginning only fairly he elected to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages to avoid racing wide.
7 9 FATAL BLOW (J484) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly. After the event A Atzeni stated that with the expected fast early pace he was instructed to endeavour to find cover. He said as a result he rode his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages to comply with his instructions which resulted in FATAL BLOW settling midfield three wide with cover.
2 10 KING MILES (J158) Z Purton Jumped awkwardly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 11 BASIC INSTINCT (K289) M L Yeung Raced wide and without cover from the 700 Metres.
4 12 JOLLY RULER (E346) A Hamelin No report.

General

1. Additions to Racing Incidents Report of 4 May 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting

Race 5 (643)
KA YING ATTACK – Approaching the first turn raced keenly when being crossed by ANOTHER ZONDA.

Race 6 (644)
WROTE A NEW PAGE – Lay in over the final 200 Metres.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of BEAUTY VIVA, YOUTH POWER, RAINBOW SEVEN, GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY, SUPER EXPRESS, PATCH OF STARS, INVINCIBLE SHIELD, MARKWIN, KA YING RISING, SATONO REVE, CALL ME GLORIOUS, MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE, VOYAGE BUBBLE, RED LION, PROGNOSIS, TASTIERA, LIBERTY ISLAND, HUGE WAVE, FAMILY JEWEL, EVERYONE’S STAR, BEAUTY GLORY and HAROLD WIN (27.4.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 1
THE KHAN on raceday morning on veterinary advice

2. Severe Reprimands

Race 2
A Atzeni (MODEST GENTLEMAN) for shifting out after the 100 Metres

Race 5
K Teetan (AMAZING AWARD) for shifting out approaching the 300 Metres
M L Yeung (SMART TRIO) for careless riding approaching the 300 Metres

Race 6
A Hamelin (KING ALLOY) for shifting in approaching the 900 Metres

3. Reprimands

Race 2
A Atzeni (MODEST GENTLEMAN) for continuing to shift out leaving the 100 Metres

Race 4
M L Yeung (FLYING AKEED) for shifting in near the 800 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 1
J Orman (BRAVE OF FRIENDS) for using his whip on a horse that was out of contention

Race 4
A Atzeni (ISLAND BUDDY) for shifting in near the 50 Metres

Race 7
K Teetan (CHILL MASTER) for improving into a run near the 300 Metres when there was not sufficient racing room

5. Suspension

Race 7
A Hamelin (JUMBO FORTUNE) for careless riding near the 100 Metres (from Saturday, 31 May 2025 until Thursday, 5 June 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

6. Stewards’ Inquiry

Race 6

7. Stalls Test

Race 1
TATTENHAM

8. Barrier Trials

Race 3
ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT (unacceptable performance)

Race 6
AURIO (barrier manners)

Race 9
WOLF COMING (unacceptable performance)
LUCKY PLANET (disappointing performance)

9. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
THE KHAN

Race 2
LIFE OF STONE

Race 3
ROSEWOOD FLEETFOOT

Race 6
AURIO

Race 7
BUCEPHALAS

Race 9
WOLF COMING
LUCKY PLANET

10. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 4.