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Race Meeting: 05/11/2025 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf C+3 Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3) GOOD TO FIRM(Race 4,5,6,7,8,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 05:40 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi BBS JP (Chairman)
Mr Kenneth Lam Sze Ken
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Jackson Woo Ka Biu and Andrew W B R Weir BBS MBE JP acted for Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi BBS JP as Chairman for Races 1 and 7 respectively.
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Race:1 (151) CHUKYO HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 2200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
2 1 STORM RUNNER (J452) 1 Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 ROMANTIC FANTASY (H168) 4 H Bowman Shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped.
3 3 PERPETUAL POWER (J326) 2 R Kingscote No report.
6 4 WAH MAY WAI WAI (J193) 6 Y L Chung (-2) Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Raced keenly in the early stages. Y L Chung reported that his instructions were to lead the event. He said his mount jumped awkwardly and as a result was slow to begin and was then hampered by MR ALADDIN which was taken out. He added as a consequence WAH MAY WAI WAI settled further back in the field than intended. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 5 LEATHER MASTER (H034) 3 C Y Ho No report.
7 6 MR ALADDIN (H386) 5 H Bentley Kicked a rail before entering the track. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Shortly after the start became unbalanced when bumped by ROMANTIC FANTASY which shifted out and away from LEATHER MASTER. H Bentley reported that in the Home Straight when placed under pressure his mount was one-paced and did not respond strongly to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 7 SUPER HONG KONG (D241) 7 K Teetan K Teetan was fined $5,000 for using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on two occasions in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:2 (152) NIIGATA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
1 1 SPEEDY SMARTIE (H108) 9 C L Chau (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 ALWAYS MY FOLKS (J345) 1 K Teetan Approaching the winning post shifted out slightly and made contact with HAPPY HORSE.
12 3 DIVINE MOONLIGHT (K119) 8 E C W Wong (-5) Shifted in at the start despite the efforts of its rider, made contact with EVER SMART and became unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Apprentice E C W Wong stated that in the early stages his mount hung in and proved difficult to ride.
3 4 HAPPY HORSE (H061) 4 P N Wong (-7) Shifted out at the start, made contact with SANTORINI and became unbalanced. Prior to declaring weighed-in the Stewards viewed the patrol films to ascertain if there were grounds for a protest/objection against ORIENTAL SURPRISE and SPEEDY SMARTIE. When the Stewards found that over the concluding stages ORIENTAL SURPRISE shifted in and away from SPEEDY SMARTIE and ALWAYS MY FOLKS shifted out slightly which resulted in HAPPY HORSE being tightened for room between those two runners they could not be satisfied that there were sufficient grounds to lodge a protest/objection and on that basis weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. C L Chau, rider of SPEEDY SMARTIE, was advised in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst not clear.
8 5 SANTORINI (J076) 5 M L Yeung On jumping was crowded between ORIENTAL SURPRISE and HAPPY HORSE, both of which shifted ground. Approaching the 800 Metres shifted in abruptly when being shifted behind HAPPY HORSE. Making the turn near the 600 Metres lay in and made contact with the running rail.
10 6 DRAGON SUNRISE (J269) 2 K De Melo Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by MODEST GENTLEMAN which shifted in slightly. Near the 600 Metres became unbalanced when crowded by EVER SMART which shifted in when racing keenly.
2 7 ORIENTAL SURPRISE (K028) 6 L Hewitson Shifted in at the start, made contact with SANTORINI and became unbalanced. Over the concluding stages shifted in and away from SPEEDY SMARTIE after being taken in by that runner, resulting in ORIENTAL SURPRISE making contact with HAPPY HORSE and racing tight between HAPPY HORSE and SPEEDY SMARTIE. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 8 CAMP FIRE (J259) 11 L Ferraris L Ferraris advised that from a wide barrier his instructions were to go forward. Trainer D J Whyte confirmed the instructions issued.
6 9 MODEST GENTLEMAN (G352) 3 M Chadwick No report.
11 10 HAPPY TANGO (D075) 10 Y L Chung (-2) Near the 200 Metres was taken in when bumped by EVER SMART which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. As a consequence HAPPY TANGO was then shifted to the inside of SANTORINI and behind CAMP FIRE and could not be ridden out over the final 100 Metres.
5 11 GLORIOUS EXPERT (J028) 12 H Bentley No report.
7 12 EVER SMART (J179) 7 H Doyle In the early stages raced keenly and near the 600 Metres when being crossed by HAPPY TANGO (Y L Chung) got its head up, shifted in and crowded DRAGON SUNRISE. Y L Chung was advised to ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Near the 200 Metres shifted in and was bumped. H Doyle stated that the instructions were to go forward. She said after her mount jumped only fairly and then was crowded by DIVINE MOONLIGHT it settled further back in the field than intended.

Race:3 (153) KYOTO HANDICAP (Sec3) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
11 1 GLORY B (H373) 12 L Hewitson L Hewitson reported that the instructions were to go forward from the outside barrier. He said after pushing his mount soon after the start it did not show sufficient pace to go forward and as a result he elected to ride the horse in a conservative manner, particularly as it was carrying the top weight of 135 lbs. He added that GLORY B hung out throughout the event and as a result shifted out in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 2 TOURBILLON GOLFER (K320) 11 Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 BIG RETURN (K192) 9 A Badel Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 150 Metres was shifted to the outside of CALIFORNIA DEEPLY to continue into running.
7 4 CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (G451) 8 H Bowman Approaching the finish was steadied when crowded between BIG RETURN and VON BAER which shifted out and away from NEVER SETTLE after being taken out by that runner.
4 5 GRAND NOVA (J323) 7 B Avdulla Bumped on jumping.
12 6 MASTER RESOLUTE (K403) 10 R Kingscote Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
3 7 NEVER SETTLE (K417) 5 C Y Ho Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres was eased when being crossed by GRAND NOVA.
8 8 GOLDEN BRILLIANT (K347) 3 D Probert Bumped approaching the 1000 Metres.
2 9 ROMAN CROWN (J456) 2 H Doyle Shifted in at the start, made contact with VON BAER and became unbalanced. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 10 BASIC INSTINCT (K289) 6 A Atzeni Bumped on jumping. Approaching the 150 Metres shifted in. A short distance later was hampered when taken wider by BIG RETURN which was shifted to the outside of CALIFORNIA DEEPLY to obtain clear running.
5 11 VON BAER (K198) 1 E C W Wong (-5) Bumped on jumping.
9 12 SHOTGUN (K111) 4 K Teetan Shortly after the start was eased when crowded between GOLDEN BRILLIANT and NEVER SETTLE, both of which shifted ground slightly. Approaching the 1000 Metres lay in and away from BASIC INSTINCT and made contact with GOLDEN BRILLIANT. K Teetan reported that approaching the 250 Metres when endeavouring to shift to the outside of BASIC INSTINCT his mount, which was hanging in, did not respond to his efforts to shift out and as a result blundered when positioned close to the heels of BASIC INSTINCT. SHOTGUN continued to hang in in the Home Straight.

Race:4 (154) TOKYO HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
11 1 KOLACHI (J395) 5 J Orman Jumped awkwardly and got its head up.
6 2 CHAIN OF GOLD (J138) 4 K C Leung Jumped only fairly.
8 3 ABSOLUTE HONOUR (K260) 2 A Atzeni No report.
1 4 CORLEONE (J426) 6 H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
7 5 SMART CITY (J213) 10 Z Purton Bumped shortly after the start. Z Purton reported that the intention was to hold a more forward position. He said after riding his mount along in the early stages he was caught wide and for this reason he elected to ride the horse in a conservative manner to obtain a position with cover. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 6 ABSOLUTE AWAKENED (K039) 1 A Badel After being crossed by CORLEONE near the 1200 Metres raced keenly for some distance thereafter.
12 7 GASTRONOMIQUE (K388) 8 K Teetan Bumped shortly after the start. In the early stages got its head up when being steadied away from CORLEONE. Near the 1500 Metres GASTRONOMIQUE was then steadied to avoid WISEMAN which shifted in slightly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of GASTRONOMIQUE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GASTRONOMIQUE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 8 LIGHTNING ARROW (K360) 11 H Doyle Jumped only fairly and then was bumped shortly after the start. After being shifted to the inside of ABSOLUTE HONOUR near the 100 Metres then raced greenly to the winning post.
5 9 CONSPIRACY WITNESS (J541) 3 L Ferraris Shifted in on jumping and made contact with the starting gates. Shortly afterwards was then steadied when crowded by ABSOLUTE HONOUR which shifted out. L Ferraris reported that in this incident his right foot slipped in the stirrup and as a consequence he repositioned his foot into the stirrup near the 1500 Metres. He added that CONSPIRACY WITNESS did not travel well throughout the event and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. Trainer D A Hayes advised that the horse had pleased him leading into tonight’s race and, in his opinion, appeared to race "flat”. He added he would now consider applying sheepskin cheek pieces to the horse for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 10 VIVACIOUS WIN (K223) 7 B Avdulla Shortly after the start bumped with GASTRONOMIQUE. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running behind CONSPIRACY WITNESS when that runner was being shifted out to obtain clear running.
2 11 STORMI (K084) 12 C L Chau (-2) C L Chau reported that from the outside barrier he was given the option of holding a more forward position. He said when STORMI commenced well he allowed it to stride forward to take advantage of the good start. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 12 WISEMAN (K211) 9 H Bentley No report.

Race:5 (155) THE JAPAN RACING ASSOCIATION TROPHY (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
11 1 FUN TOGETHER (H041) 7 H Bowman Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Near the 1100 Metres FUN TOGETHER and LEGENDARY IMPACT were checked when crowded between LUNAR DASH which was taken in by RUN RUN SMART (H Doyle) and NEWBORN MIRACLE (M Chadwick) which shifted out when being corrected by its rider to avoid causing interference to its inside. Both Jockeys Doyle and Chadwick were reprimanded. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 2 LUNAR DASH (K334) 9 Z Purton Crowded near the 1000 Metres. Briefly held up approaching the 250 Metres, shifted out and made contact with TOP TO SKY. Over the final 200 Metres lay out under pressure. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 3 THE REVOLUTION (K092) 1 L Ferraris L Ferraris reported that in the middle stages his mount raced keenly and refused to settle. He said as a consequence it was left without a finishing effort 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. Before being allowed to race again, THE REVOLUTION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 4 GOLDEN DREAM (K329) 8 M L Yeung Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by FUN TOGETHER which shifted out.
10 5 GOLDEN FORTUNE (K500) 12 A Atzeni No report.
9 6 HAPPY ALLIANCE (K316) 10 C Y Ho From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 7 PRIDE BELIEVER (K501) 3 A Badel Crowded near the 1000 Metres. In the middle stages raced keenly.
3 8 YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (H379) 2 R Kingscote Jumped only fairly. Crowded near the 1000 Metres.
5 9 LEGENDARY IMPACT (K035) 6 C L Chau (-2) Checked near the 1100 Metres when crowded.
1 10 RUN RUN SMART (K080) 11 H Doyle Near the 150 Metres H Doyle dropped her right rein. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 11 NEWBORN MIRACLE (J477) 5 M Chadwick H Doyle (RUN RUN SMART) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that making the first turn near the 1000 Metres she allowed her mount to shift in when not clear of LUNAR DASH, resulting in LUNAR DASH being taken in across the running of NEWBORN MIRACLE which was checked and further resulting in NEWBORN MIRACLE being carried in onto TOP TO SKY, causing TOP TO SKY to be taken across the running of PRIDE BELIEVER which was checked, resulting in PRIDE BELIEVER becoming unbalanced and a short distance later shifted in across the running of YEE CHEONG SPIRIT which was also checked. H Doyle was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 19 November 2025 at Happy Valley. In addition, she was fined the sum of $60,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered her excellent race riding record.
6 12 TOP TO SKY (K339) 4 K C Leung Crowded near the 1000 Metres. Near the 250 Metres was bumped and taken wider by LUNAR DASH which shifted to the outside of RUN RUN SMART to secure clear running.

Race:6 (156) TOKYO HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
12 1 KINGDOM OF RICHES (K079) 9 E C W Wong (-5) When questioned Apprentice E C W Wong stated that prior to the start being effected he looked behind to seek assistance from the starting gate handler and shortly after, the start was effected which resulted in him becoming badly unbalanced and KINGDOM OF RICHES jumping awkwardly. Apprentice Wong was reminded of his obligations under Rule 103 to report any occurrence in a race that may affect the performance of his horse. When questioned regarding his riding and in particular the fast early pace set, Apprentice Wong stated that whilst he was aware that the pace of the event was inside of standard time his mount was racing too keenly and despite his efforts to set a more sustainable pace KINGDOM OF RICHES did not respond to his efforts to do so. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KINGDOM OF RICHES, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KINGDOM OF RICHES will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.
2 2 SUNDAY'S SERENADE (J231) 5 P N Wong (-7) On a number of occasions passing the 100 Metres made contact with FORTUNE STAR due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 3 FORTUNATE SON (J446) 7 K C Leung Making the Home Turn was hampered when taken wider. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 4 BRIGHT MORTAR (K333) 1 H Bentley After improving to the inside of KINGDOM OF RICHES near the 300 Metres was then steadied when crowded by KINGDOM OF RICHES which shifted in when giving ground.
11 5 CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131) 12 Y L Chung (-2) Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 400 Metres CALIFORNIA MOXIE (Y L Chung) endeavoured to improve to the inside of BRIGHT MORTAR when there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in CALIFORNIA MOXIE being checked away from BRIGHT MORTAR. After the 300 Metres CALIFORNIA MOXIE, which had improved to the inside of BRIGHT MORTAR, was then checked when BRIGHT MORTAR was carried in by KINGDOM OF RICHES (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when giving ground. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care. Jockey Chung was advised that he should ensure there is sufficient room for him to improve when taking runs. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained an abrasion to the left front leg.
7 6 CELTIC TIMES (G230) 3 K Teetan Making the Home Turn was hampered and carried wider by YOUNG FIGHTER which hung out.
4 7 FORTUNE STAR (K003) 10 L Ferraris From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. On a number of occasions passing the 100 Metres made contact with SUNDAY’S SERENADE due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 8 YOUNG FIGHTER (K464) 11 R Kingscote When questioned R Kingscote stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. He said in the early stages he was obliged to make use of his mount to cross runners to his inside and when caught in a three wide position he continued to ride his mount forward near the 1500 Metres to encourage KINGDOM OF RICHES to cross to the rail. He said as a consequence the pace of the event in the early stages was quicker than he had anticipated. He added that making the Home Turn his mount hung out and as a result ran wide on the turn. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued.
9 9 CARRYON SMILING (J392) 8 A Atzeni Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race
3 10 ACE WAR (J509) 4 D Probert Slow to begin. Lay in in the early stages of the Home Straight.
6 11 STAR BROSE (J463) 2 L Hewitson Approaching the 300 Metres was checked to avoid YOUNG FIGHTER when that runner hung out making the Home Turn.
5 12 THUNDER BLINK (J019) 6 M L Yeung No report.

Race:7 (157) KYOTO HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
1 1 CHARMING BABE (J513) 1 L Ferraris Shifted out near the 200 Metres to obtain clear running and made contact with CLUB ACE. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 2 THUNDER PRINCE (K017) 2 H Bowman Near the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when unable to improve between FREE PONY and CLUB ACE which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 3 FREE PONY (K229) 4 M L Yeung Shifted out at the start, resulting in its rider M L Yeung having to correct his mount.
8 4 GOLDEN DARCI (H470) 6 J Orman Leaving the 600 Metres became unbalanced when it made contact with the running rail whilst racing to the inside of REWARDING BUDDY. J Orman reported that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions.
11 5 THE ALL ROUNDER (K402) 10 E C W Wong (-5) Hung out making the Home Turn. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 6 BITS SUPERSTAR (J362) 3 P N Wong (-7) Sent for sampling post-race.
10 8 GO GENERAL (H330) 12 M Chadwick From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have an epiglottic entrapment.
5 9 REWARDING BUDDY (J373) 8 K C Leung No report.
7 10 FLASH STAR (K431) 11 R Kingscote No report.
6 11 CLUB ACE (J523) 7 A Badel Near the 200 Metres shifted in and made contact with CHARMING BABE when that runner was being shifted out to obtain clear running.
9 12 INNO CENTURY (K113) 5 H Doyle Jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start was checked when crowded by FREE PONY which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. H Doyle reported that after being checked at the start her mount did not respond to her efforts to hold a more forward position and failed to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 SIGHT HAPPY (J261) K Teetan Was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and found to be lame in the right hind leg. Acting on veterinary advice that the SIGHT HAPPY was not suitable to race, the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, SIGHT HAPPY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:8 (158) NAKAYAMA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
1 1 REGAL GEM (K258) 4 K C Leung Briefly held up for clear running approaching the 250 Metres after improving to the inside of DEVAS TWELVE and made contact with COPARTNER FLEET near the 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 WONDERSTAR (J531) 12 P N Wong (-7) No report.
2 3 SPICY GOLD (H440) 3 A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
5 4 CHEAHA (K567) 9 Y L Chung (-2) Bumped shortly after the start.
10 5 BIENVENUE (J490) 6 Z Purton A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils and was also displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, BIENVENUE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 6 PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300) 5 H Bentley No report.
6 7 FORZA TORO (K355) 1 E C W Wong (-5) Shortly after the start raced tight to the inside of DEVAS TWELVE.
8 8 NEVER TOO SOON (E434) 7 A Atzeni Near the 150 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of FORZA TORO to obtain clear running.
9 9 YOUNG ARROW (J401) 11 H Doyle Jumped only fairly. Near the 100 Metres was steadied to avoid NEVER TOO SOON (A Atzeni) which shifted in to obtain clear running. A Atzeni was advised to exercise more care.
7 10 DEVAS TWELVE (H435) 2 M Chadwick Shortly after the start raced tight to the inside of SPICY GOLD which shifted in. Near the 250 Metres was steadied when crowded between REGAL GEM which shifted to the outside COPARTNER FLEET to obtain clear running and SPICY GOLD which shifted in.
11 11 SUPER LEGENDS (H364) 10 R Kingscote Bumped shortly after the start.
12 12 COPARTNER FLEET (K342) 8 K Teetan Bumped shortly after the start. K Teetan reported that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to hold an on-pace position and as a result COPARTNER FLEET was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:9 (159) HANSHIN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
8 1 CAMBRIDGE (K085) 11 L Ferraris Bumped on jumping. Making the turn near the 1300 Metres raced tight between LOVERO which shifted in and TOP GUN which shifted out when it made the turn awkwardly.
9 2 EMBRACES (J276) 1 C L Chau (-2) Bumped at the start. C L Chau reported that his mount did not appreciate racing to the inside of VICTORY SKY during the event and finished the race off in a one-paced manner in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 3 STORMING DRAGON (J237) 9 L Hewitson For some distance approaching the 150 Metres was held up for clear running behind EMBRACES which was giving ground.
3 4 A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) 12 A Atzeni From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 600 Metres raced tight to the inside of STURDY RUBY which lay in.
2 5 SILVERY BREEZE (K057) 5 B Avdulla Near the 300 Metres shifted to the outside of EMBRACES to obtain clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 6 STURDY RUBY (H207) 10 C Y Ho Bumped on jumping. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 550 Metres shifted out when being corrected by its rider C Y Ho and as a result made contact with NOBLE PURSUIT.
11 7 LOVERO (H451) 6 Y L Chung (-2) Y L Chung stated that his instructions were to go forward. He said in the early stages when a number of runners showed intent to hold an on-pace position and he was caught wide he elected to obtain a trailing position behind IVY LEAGUE. He added when IVY LEAGUE was able to continue forward to obtain a position behind the leader near the 1200 Metres, LOVERO was obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter.
5 8 IVY LEAGUE (H116) 4 R Kingscote No report.
12 9 TOP GUN (J249) 7 K Teetan Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, TOP GUN will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
1 10 URANUS STAR (K511) 2 Z Purton On jumping shifted in and away from VICTORY SKY and bumped with EMBRACES. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 11 NOBLE PURSUIT (H324) 8 A Badel Bumped near the 550 Metres.
6 12 VICTORY SKY (J540) 3 H Doyle Near the 200 Metres H Doyle dropped her whip.

General

1.

After the running of Race 4, the track classification was officially changed from "Good” to "Good to Firm”. This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective. As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 4 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm”.

2.

Trainer D Eustace was fined $5,000 for being in breach of Trainers’ Handbook 85(b) in that his stable strength was in excess of the allowable number at Sha Tin Racecourse.

3. Whip Rule Offences – 2 November 2025 Happy Valley Racemeeting

The following jockeys were found to be in breach of Rule 100(3)(ii)(a) for using the whip on consecutive occasions:-
Race 1 (141)
A Atzeni (SUPER ELITE) – 2 consecutive strides passing the 300 Metres – Reprimand
Race 2 (142)
K Teetan (QUICK CONTRIBUTION) – 4 consecutive strides near the 250 Metres – Severe Reprimand
Race 5 (145)
H Bowman (ARGENTO OCEAN) – 2 consecutive strides near the 150 Metres - Reprimand

4. 2 November 2025 Happy Valley Racemeeting

Race 9 (149)
A Atzeni (COLOURFUL KING) was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion near the 150 Metres. He was also warned in relation to using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion near the 100 Metres.
Y L Chung (GUSTOSISIMO) was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion near the 200 Metres and again near the 150 Metres.
Race 10 (150)
Y L Chung (MIGHTY STEED) was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion near the 200 Metres.

5.

Racing Laboratory tests of YIU CHEUNG VICTORY, COOL BLUE, ON THE LASH, EVER LUCK, GEORGIAN SIGMA, DO YOUR PART, GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY, SUNNY Q, BRIGHT INHERITANCE, PEARL OF PANG’S TIME TO FIRE, MR COOL, BRIGHT DAY, CALIFORNIA BANNER, HONG LOK GOLF, STEPS AHEAD, SAGACIOUS LIFE, BRAVEHEARTS, GENTLEMEN LEGACY, WINNING WING, PACKING HERMOD, RAGING BLIZZARD, TOMODACHI KOKOROE, ALPHA STRIKE, SPARKLING FELLOW, ANODE, TOP DRAGON and DAZZLING FIT (26.10.25) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawal

Race 7
SIGHT HAPPY at barriers on veterinary advice

2. Fines

Race 1
K Teetan (SUPER HONG KONG): $5,000 for using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on two occasions in the Home Straight
Race 5
H Doyle (RUN RUN SMART): $60,000 for careless riding making the first turn near the 1000 Metres

General
Trainer D Eustace: $5,000 for a breach of Trainers’ Handbook 85(b)

3. Severe Reprimand

General
K Teetan (QUICK CONTRIBUTION) for using the whip on consecutive occasions

4. Reprimands

Race 5
H Doyle (RUN RUN SMART) for shifting in near the 1100 Metres
M Chadwick (NEWBORN MIRACLE) for shifting out near the 1100 Metres

General
A Atzeni (SUPER ELITE) for using the whip on consecutive occasions
H Bowman (ARGENTO OCEAN) for using the whip on consecutive occasions

5. Warnings

Race 2
C L Chau (SPEEDY SMARTIE) for shifting in over the concluding stages
Y L Chung (HAPPY TANGO) for shifting in near the 600 Metres

Race 6
Apprentice E C W Wong (KINGDOM OF RICHES) re his obligations to report any occurrence in a race which may affect the performance of his horse and for shifting in after the 300 Metres
Y L Chung for endeavouring to improve into a run when there was not sufficient room to do so

Race 8
A Atzeni (NEVER TOO SOON) for shifting in near the 100 Metres

General
A Atzeni (COLOURFUL KING) for using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height near the 150 Metres and for using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner near the 100 Metres
Y L Chung (GUSTOSISIMO) for using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height near the 200 Metres and again near the 150 Metres
Y L Chung (MIGHTY STEED) for using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height near the 200 Metres

6. Suspension

Race 5
H Doyle (RUN RUN SMART) for careless riding making the first turn near the 1000 Metres (Wednesday, 19 November 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

7. Bleeders

Race 8
BIENVENUE

Race 9
TOP GUN

8. Irregular Heart Rhythm

Race 8
BIENVENUE

9. Barrier Trials

Race 4
GASTRONOMIQUE (unacceptable performance)

Race 6
KINGDOM OF RICHES (unacceptable performance)

Race 8
BIENVENUE (bleeder and heart irregularity)

Race 9
TOP GUN (bleeder)

10. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 4
GASTRONOMIQUE

Race 5
THE REVOLUTION

Race 6
KINGDOM OF RICHES

Race 7
SIGHT HAPPY

Race 8
BIENVENUE

Race 9
TOP GUN

11. Rolling Arrangement

The track was not rolled today.