
Going Information
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| Penetrometer Reading |
2.71(as of 08:00 am)
2.71(as of 05:40 pm)
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Meeting Stewards
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Race:1 (208) FORTH ROAD BRIDGE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1200 m
| Pla. | Horse No |
Colour | Horse | Dr. | Jockey | Incident |
| 10 | 1 | ![]() |
ALWAYS MY FOLKS (J345) | 3 | K Teetan | Lay in passing the 1100 Metres and made contact with JOYFUL TREASURE. Approaching the 1000 Metres briefly raced tight to the inside of SONIC BOOM before SONIC BOOM was corrected by its rider. Leaving the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid SONIC BOOM (H Bentley) which shifted in. H Bentley was reprimanded. K Teetan stated that after his mount was crowded in the early stages it did not finish the race off 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, ALWAYS MY FOLKS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. |
| 6 | 2 | ![]() |
INNO CENTURY (K113) | 8 | M Chadwick | Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. |
| 8 | 3 | ![]() |
JOYFUL TREASURE (J496) | 2 | K De Melo | Passing the 1100 Metres became unbalanced when racing tight between BEAUTY FORMULA which shifted out slightly and ALWAYS MY FOLKS which lay in and made contact with JOYFUL TREASURE despite the efforts of its rider. Near the 900 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied when racing tight to the inside of ALWAYS MY FOLKS when that runner was crowded by SONIC BOOM (H Bentley) which shifted in. H Bentley was reprimanded. Shifted out passing the 500 Metres and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, JOYFUL TREASURE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. |
| 2 | 4 | ![]() |
GLORY CLOUD (H320) | 7 | A Badel | A Badel pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 800 Metres (see LEGEND STAR). Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 1 | 5 | ![]() |
LEGEND STAR (K271) | 9 | J McDonald | A Badel (GLORY CLOUD) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 800 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of LEGEND STAR, resulting in LEGEND STAR having to be checked. A Badel was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 and to expire on Sunday, 21 December 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. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 12 | 6 | ![]() |
BEAUTY FORMULA (K066) | 1 | Y L Chung (-2) | A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 9 | 7 | ![]() |
BRILLIANT FIRE (J441) | 6 | D Probert | Jumped only fairly. Briefly held up making the Home Turn. Near the 50 Metres made contact with EVER SMART due to both runners shifting ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 11 | 8 | ![]() |
SUPER CHARIZZARD (J184) | 11 | L Ferraris | Jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. |
| 5 | 9 | ![]() |
DOUBLE BINGO (J309) | 10 | M F Poon | From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. |
| 3 | 10 | ![]() |
SONIC BOOM (H144) | 12 | H Bentley | H Bentley reported that when his mount commenced well from the outside barrier he elected to ride it forward to lead and as a consequence SONIC BOOM settled more forward than intended. |
| 4 | 11 | ![]() |
GLORIOUS EXPERT (J028) | 5 | R Kingscote | Bumped on the hindquarters at the start. Near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid ALWAYS MY FOLKS. Passing the 500 Metres was bumped and taken wider by JOYFUL TREASURE which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 7 | 12 | ![]() |
EVER SMART (J179) | 4 | H Doyle | On jumping shifted out, made contact with GLORIOUS EXPERT and as a consequence lost ground. Making the first turn got its head up and became unbalanced. Near the 500 Metres commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from BRILLIANT FIRE. Near the 50 Metres made contact with BRILLIANT FIRE due to both runners shifting ground. |
Race:2 (209) QUEENSFERRY BRIDGE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1650 m
| Pla. | Horse No |
Colour | Horse | Dr. | Jockey | Incident |
| 3 | 1 | ![]() |
STAR BROSE (J463) | 4 | H Bowman | Bumped at the start. |
| 9 | 2 | ![]() |
WISEMAN (K211) | 3 | H Bentley | No report. |
| 6 | 3 | ![]() |
THUNDER BLINK (J019) | 11 | C L Chau (-2) | Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. |
| 2 | 4 | ![]() |
TSUEN WAN GLORY (E403) | 10 | H Doyle | Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped shortly after the start. In the Home Straight lay in and over the concluding stages H Doyle was obliged to stop riding and straighten her mount when it shifted in towards STAR BROSE. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 1 | 5 | ![]() |
YIU CHEUNG VICTORY (J529) | 2 | B Avdulla | Trainer C H Yip stated that he attributed tonight’s improved performance to the horse jumping better from barrier 2 and being able to take advantage of holding a more forward position as a consequence. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 4 | 6 | ![]() |
WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) | 5 | M F Poon | Bumped at the start. In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 900 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from WISEMAN. Near the 150 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of THUNDER BLINK to obtain clear running. |
| 11 | 7 | ![]() |
PANDA LEGEND (H002) | 6 | R Kingscote | Shifted out abruptly at the start despite the efforts of its rider and made contact with DRACO. R Kingscote stated that his mount did not travel comfortably around the Happy Valley track and, in his opinion, is better suited racing at Sha Tin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 8 | 8 | ![]() |
DRACO (J115) | 7 | Z Purton | On jumping was checked when crowded by PANDA LEGEND which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. Z Purton could offer no excuse for the horse’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. Trainer B Crawford advised that he had been pleased with the horse’s work and that DRACO may not have quickened as anticipated due to the application of a hood. He added that Jockey Purton had recommended the horse be stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 7 | 9 | ![]() |
VERBIER (J187) | 1 | D Probert | Jumped awkwardly. |
| 12 | 10 | ![]() |
BINGO BABE (K115) | 9 | J Orman | On jumping was bumped by ALL EYES ON ME. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when held up behind VERBIER. J Orman reported that when his mount commenced well it was able to hold a more forward position than had been anticipated. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 10 | 11 | ![]() |
ALL EYES ON ME (J453) | 8 | M L Yeung | Jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded. |
| 5 | 12 | ![]() |
HARRY'S HERO (H332) | 12 | A Badel | From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. |
Race:3 (210) GLENFINNAN VIADUCT HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m
| Pla. | Horse No |
Colour | Horse | Dr. | Jockey | Incident |
| 6 | 1 | ![]() |
TACTICAL COMMAND (H197) | 7 | A Badel | Bumped at the start. A Badel was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 900 Metres (see FRANCIS MEYNELL). |
| 8 | 2 | ![]() |
FUN ELITE (J042) | 11 | E C W Wong (-5) | Apprentice E C W Wong stated that from a wide barrier he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to lead which resulted in it not being able to finish the race off 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, FUN ELITE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. |
| 12 | 3 | ![]() |
FRANCIS MEYNELL (J394) | 8 | K Teetan | Shifted in at the start and made contact with TACTICAL COMMAND. A Badel (TACTICAL COMMAND) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 900 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of FRANCIS MEYNELL, resulting in FRANCIS MEYNELL having to be checked to avoid TACTICAL COMMAND. A Badel was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Tuesday, 23 December 2025 and to expire on Sunday, 28 December 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. K Teetan reported that after his mount was bumped at the start he did not push it along in the early stages as the horse has a known respiratory condition. He said as a result FRANCIS MEYNELL settled back in the field. |
| 2 | 4 | ![]() |
FLOW WATER FLOW (K562) | 3 | H Bowman | Bumped on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 3 | 5 | ![]() |
NEVER SETTLE (K417) | 6 | C Y Ho | Leaving the 1100 Metres was eased to avoid FUN ELITE when that runner shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 7 | 6 | ![]() |
BITS SUPERSTAR (J362) | 5 | Z Purton | Jumped only fairly. In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from GOLDEN LUCK when racing tight to the inside of NEVER SETTLE. Near the 250 Metres was steadied to avoid SOMELOVEFROMABOVE which was taken in slightly by FUN ELITE (Apprentice E C W Wong). Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care. BITS SUPERSTAR was then shifted to the outside of SOMELOVEFROMABOVE to obtain clear running and near the 100 Metres was steadied to avoid FUN ELITE as that runner commenced to give ground. As a result BITS SUPERSTAR was shifted back to the inside of FUN ELITE where it obtained clear running after the 100 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 10 | 7 | ![]() |
GOLDEN DARCI (H470) | 10 | K De Melo | No report. |
| 11 | 8 | ![]() |
CONSPIRATOR (K090) | 4 | H Doyle | Bumped on jumping. H Doyle advised that in the early stages her mount raced keenly when positioned tight to the inside of FRANCIS MEYNELL and as a consequence lost ground near the 950 Metres. She added that CONSPIRATOR continued to race keenly throughout the middle stages. |
| 9 | 9 | ![]() |
DASHING MAURISON (K374) | 9 | R Kingscote | Jumped only fairly, shifted in and made contact with FRANCIS MEYNELL. Shortly after DASHING MAURISON was steadied when FRANCIS MEYNELL shifted out due to the contact. |
| 5 | 10 | ![]() |
GOLDEN LUCK (H159) | 2 | K C Leung | Near the 1000 Metres was eased to avoid FUN ELITE (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when not clear. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care. Raced keenly in the middle stages. |
| 4 | 11 | ![]() |
SONIC PURSUIT (K051) | 12 | A Atzeni | No report. |
| 1 | 12 | ![]() |
SOMELOVEFROMABOVE (J503) | 1 | M Chadwick | Near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid FUN ELITE which shifted in when not clear. Sent for sampling post-race. |
Race:4 (211) BRIG O' DOON HANDICAP (Sec3) Class 4 1200 m
| Pla. | Horse No |
Colour | Horse | Dr. | Jockey | Incident |
| 4 | 1 | ![]() |
FATAL BLOW (J484) | 10 | L Ferraris | No report. |
| 10 | 2 | ![]() |
THE ALL OUT (K291) | 12 | A Atzeni | Shifted out at the start and lost ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 9 | 3 | ![]() |
ALABAMA SONG (K480) | 7 | B Avdulla | Jumped only fairly and was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. B Avdulla reported that with his mount racing with a hood for the first time tonight it did not travel well in the early stages and as a result became detached from the field despite his efforts to hold a more forward position. He added in the Home Straight ALABAMA SONG responded reasonably well to his riding. |
| 1 | 4 | ![]() |
EVERSTAR (K264) | 4 | J Orman | After travelling a short distance made contact with NEW POWER when racing tight to the inside of CHARMING STEED. In the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 150 Metres was hampered when bumped by ROMAN CROWN which shifted out slightly. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 8 | 5 | ![]() |
NEW POWER (H325) | 3 | E C W Wong (-5) | Bumped on the hindquarters at the start and became unbalanced. Bumped after travelling a short distance. Approaching the 500 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by ROMAN CROWN (H Doyle) which shifted in. H Doyle was reprimanded. Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his mount was crowded approaching the 500 Metres and then did not run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 6 | 6 | ![]() |
SWEET BRIAR (H044) | 1 | L Hewitson | Near the 600 Metres lay in and made contact with the running rail. Approaching the 300 Metres made contact with CHARMING STEED. Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when racing tight between FATAL BLOW and CHARMING STEED, both of which shifted ground slightly. |
| 3 | 7 | ![]() |
CHARMING STEED (E494) | 5 | D Probert | Bumped approaching the 300 Metres. Over the concluding stages shifted in and away from DENFIELD, resulting in its rider D Probert having to correct his mount approaching the winning post. |
| 2 | 8 | ![]() |
DENFIELD (G471) | 2 | H Bowman | Jumped only fairly, shifted out, made contact with NEW POWER and lost ground. Near the 300 Metres was shifted to the outside of CHARMING STEED to obtain clear running and made contact with ROMAN CROWN. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 12 | 9 | ![]() |
THE PROMISE (K219) | 9 | M L Yeung | Shortly after the start raced tight to the outside of NEWBORN MIRACLE which shifted out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 7 | 10 | ![]() |
ROMAN CROWN (J456) | 6 | H Doyle | Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres was eased to allow FATAL BLOW to cross. As a result ROMAN CROWN then commenced to race keenly for some distance thereafter. Bumped near the 300 Metres. Near the 150 Metres shifted out and bumped with EVERSTAR. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of H Doyle, 7th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, she was nonetheless reminded of her obligation to ensure that she fully rides her mounts out to the finish of the race. |
| 5 | 11 | ![]() |
NEWBORN MIRACLE (J477) | 8 | M Chadwick | No report. |
| 11 | 12 | ![]() |
SPICY SPANGLE (J087) | 11 | K C Leung | No report. |
Race:5 (212) THE ST ANDREW'S CHALLENGE QUAICH (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1800 m
| Pla. | Horse No |
Colour | Horse | Dr. | Jockey | Incident |
| 7 | 1 | ![]() |
NEARLY FINE (E430) | 5 | E C W Wong (-5) | In the early stages was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. |
| 9 | 2 | ![]() |
SUPREME AGILITY (J267) | 8 | Z Purton | Shortly after the start raced tight between KASA PAPA and NORTHERN BEAST and as a result was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Z Purton stated that with the early and middle stages of the event being run outside of standard time his mount found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight from back in the field. 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, SUPREME AGILITY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. |
| 5 | 3 | ![]() |
HAKKA RADIANCE (J105) | 11 | H Bowman | Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 11 | 4 | ![]() |
NORTHERN BEAST (H233) | 9 | J Orman | No report. |
| 4 | 5 | ![]() |
CAN'T GO WONG (H087) | 6 | M F Poon | No report. |
| 10 | 6 | ![]() |
PING HAI COMET (H344) | 1 | M L Yeung | M L Yeung reported that his mount lay in throughout the event and near the 200 Metres shifted in, resulting in him having to stop riding and straighten his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 6 | 7 | ![]() |
CHINA WIN (K395) | 12 | H Doyle | From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages and raced ungenerously when being shifted in to obtain cover. Near the 800 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from CAN’T GO WONG when it was racing keenly. |
| 12 | 8 | ![]() |
CALIFORNIA SUN (J129) | 2 | M Chadwick | A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 1 | 9 | ![]() |
OCEAN IMPACT (J502) | 10 | J McDonald | Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 3 | 10 | ![]() |
OUR LUCKY GLORY (G292) | 3 | A Badel | Near the 250 Metres made contact with KASA PAPA due to both runners shifting ground. |
| 8 | 11 | ![]() |
VIVACIOUS WIN (K223) | 4 | B Avdulla | After improving to the inside of PING HAI COMET leaving the 300 Metres became unbalanced at the 250 Metres when reluctant to hold its position to the inside of PING HAI COMET. Near the 200 Metres was briefly crowded by PING HAI COMET. |
| 2 | 12 | ![]() |
KASA PAPA (G312) | 7 | A Atzeni | For a short distance near the 400 Metres was held up behind OCEAN IMPACT. Near the 250 Metres made contact with OUR LUCKY GLORY due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race. |
Race:6 (213) CLYDE ARC HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m
| Pla. | Horse No |
Colour | Horse | Dr. | Jockey | Incident |
| 2 | 1 | ![]() |
ROBOT LUCKY STAR (K485) | 12 | Z Purton | Raced wide and without cover in the early stages and near the 800 Metres when racing keenly was hampered when taken wider by ICONICAL. Shortly after ROBOT LUCKY STAR got its head up when being steadied to obtain a position with cover behind ICONICAL. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 7 | 2 | ![]() |
MEGA BONUS (E184) | 3 | E C W Wong (-5) | No report. |
| 5 | 3 | ![]() |
RUN RUN SMART (K080) | 10 | H Doyle | Bumped at the start. H Doyle (RUN RUN SMART) pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference after the 900 Metres (see ICONICAL). Near the 350 Metres was hampered after being bumped and taken wider by DAN ATTACK which shifted out. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when placed in restricted room between DAN ATTACK and ROBOT LUCKY STAR, both of which shifted ground. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. |
| 12 | 4 | ![]() |
LUCK SMILES (K530) | 5 | M L Yeung | Bumped at the start. |
| 1 | 5 | ![]() |
MEOWTH (J487) | 1 | C L Chau (-2) | Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 9 | 6 | ![]() |
RISING PHOENIX (J498) | 11 | J Orman | Bumped at the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. |
| 6 | 7 | ![]() |
YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (H379) | 2 | J McDonald | No report. |
| 8 | 8 | ![]() |
ICONICAL (J504) | 8 | A Atzeni | H Doyle (RUN RUN SMART) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that after the 900 Metres she allowed her mount to shift in when not clear of ICONICAL, resulting in ICONICAL having to be checked and also taken in, crowding the running of GAMEPLAYER ELITE. H Doyle was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 7 December 2025 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered her very good race riding record. In the middle stages raced keenly. |
| 3 | 9 | ![]() |
DAN ATTACK (H317) | 7 | H Bentley | In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance approaching the 800 Metres was checked to avoid AWESOME TREASURE. Shifted out near the 350 Metres to obtain clear running and made contact with RUN RUN SMART. |
| 4 | 10 | ![]() |
AWESOME TREASURE (E435) | 9 | L Hewitson | No report. |
| 10 | 11 | ![]() |
GAMEPLAYER ELITE (H356) | 4 | K Teetan | Jumped only fairly. Crowded after the 900 Metres and as a result got its head up and was checked to avoid DAN ATTACK. Throughout the middle stages raced very keenly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 11 | 12 | ![]() |
BLAZING BEAM (K103) | 6 | M Chadwick | Jumped awkwardly, shifted in, made contact with LUCK SMILES and lost ground. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 600 Metres got its head up when being checked away from GAMEPLAYER ELITE. BLAZING BEAM then continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. |
Race:7 (214) KYLESKU BRIDGE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m
| Pla. | Horse No |
Colour | Horse | Dr. | Jockey | Incident |
| 7 | 1 | ![]() |
FORTUNATE SON (J446) | 5 | K C Leung | Jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 1200 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from AMAZING GAZE. Over the final 50 Metres made contact with AMAZING GAZE on a number of occasions when AMAZING GAZE was taken out slightly. |
| 1 | 2 | ![]() |
ALLCASH (K190) | 7 | H Bowman | H Bowman stated that with an expected lack of early pace he was given the option of holding a more forward position. He said when his mount commenced well he was able to follow BOWSER across in the early stages and with blinkers being applied for the first time raced in a more forward position than it had at its previous race starts. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 5 | 3 | ![]() |
AMAZING AWARD (J236) | 2 | K Teetan | Shortly after the start was bumped by CELTIC TIMES which shifted out. |
| 3 DH | 4 | ![]() |
PRESTIGE RICKY (K009) | 11 | B Avdulla | Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. |
| 8 | 5 | ![]() |
AMAZING GAZE (K444) | 4 | Z Purton | When questioned Z Purton stated that his mount settled slightly further back in the field than expected when AMAZING AWARD, which he was following, did not continue forward in the early stages. He added when placed under pressure in the Home Straight AMAZING GAZE finished the race off only fairly although it bumped with FORTUNATE SON on a number of occasions when ACE WAR shifted out after the 100 Metres. Trainer D A Hayes advised the horse had pleased him leading into the race and, in his opinion, as AMAZING GAZE is still relatively inexperienced it may not have appreciated racing tight between ACE WAR and FORTUNATE SON in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 3 DH | 6 | ![]() |
TAKE ACTION (J098) | 10 | J McDonald | Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race. |
| 11 | 7 | ![]() |
CELTIC TIMES (G230) | 1 | C Y Ho | Shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 2 | 8 | ![]() |
FORTUNE STAR (K003) | 9 | L Ferraris | From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 10 | 9 | ![]() |
BOWSER (H460) | 6 | Y L Chung (-2) | No report. |
| 6 | 10 | ![]() |
ACE WAR (J509) | 8 | H Doyle | Slow to begin. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Near the 100 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a narrow run between AMAZING AWARD and AMAZING GAZE. |
| 12 | 11 | ![]() |
ISLAND BREEZES (J479) | 12 | A Badel | From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 9 | 12 | ![]() |
SMILING EMPEROR (J371) | 3 | H Bentley | Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between AMAZING GAZE and AMAZING AWARD which was taken out by CELTIC TIMES. |
Race:8 (215) GLEN OGLE VIADUCT HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m
| Pla. | Horse No |
Colour | Horse | Dr. | Jockey | Incident |
| 7 | 1 | ![]() |
EMBRACES (J276) | 5 | C L Chau (-2) | Shortly after the start was hampered when taken wider by THE BOOM BOX. Near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid HARMONY GALAXY when the pace of the event eased. |
| 1 | 2 | ![]() |
THE BOOM BOX (K076) | 4 | C Y Ho | Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 8 | 3 | ![]() |
A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) | 6 | A Atzeni | Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between EMBRACES and NOVA KNIGHT. Near the 1000 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from EMBRACES. A Atzeni reported that his mount settled back in the field and was disadvantaged by the pace of the event being run outside of standard time in the middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 4 | 4 | ![]() |
STORMING DRAGON (J237) | 3 | J McDonald | No report. |
| 11 | 5 | ![]() |
SHAMZ (L097) | 10 | Y L Chung (-2) | No report. |
| 5 | 6 | ![]() |
KEEN MOLLY (K386) | 9 | Z Purton | No report. |
| 2 | 7 | ![]() |
KING LOTUS (K186) | 11 | L Hewitson | Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 12 | 8 | ![]() |
COLOURFUL GAN (L054) | 8 | R Kingscote | Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. |
| 9 | 9 | ![]() |
HARMONY GALAXY (J266) | 2 | M F Poon | Bumped at the start. When the pace of the event steadied near the 1000 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from SURE JOYFUL. |
| 6 | 10 | ![]() |
NOVA KNIGHT (K518) | 7 | M L Yeung | On jumping made contact with A AMERIC TE SPECSO and as a result became unbalanced and blundered. |
| 10 | 11 | ![]() |
SURE JOYFUL (G125) | 1 | K Teetan | Bumped at the start. Held up on the Home Turn. |
| 3 | 12 | ![]() |
MIGHTY STEED (J384) | 12 | H Doyle | In the Home Straight lay out under pressure and proved difficult to ride out. |
Race:9 (216) CULLODEN BRIDGE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m
| Pla. | Horse No |
Colour | Horse | Dr. | Jockey | Incident |
| 3 | 1 | ![]() |
KYRUS DRAGON (H396) | 4 | K Teetan | No report. |
| 10 | 2 | ![]() |
SYMBOL OF STRENGTH (K352) | 2 | C L Chau (-2) | Leaving the 1100 Metres was crowded between AKASHVANI and PRESTIGE ALWAYS which lay in and away from CHARMING BABE. Near the 250 Metres was disappointed for clear running between CHARMING BABE and LUCKY PLANET. As a result SYMBOL OF STRENGTH was unable to obtain clear running for the remainder of the event. Noted to have blood in the mouth after the race. |
| 5 | 3 | ![]() |
SPICY GOLD (H440) | 7 | A Badel | No report. |
| 4 | 4 | ![]() |
AKASHVANI (K234) | 1 | Z Purton | Leaving the 1100 Metres was bumped by SYMBOL OF STRENGTH and as a consequence became unbalanced. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running to the outside of CANDLELIGHT DINNER and in this incident made contact with LUCKY PLANET on a number of occasions. Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 1 | 5 | ![]() |
KING MILES (J158) | 9 | C Y Ho | Jumped only fairly. After travelling a short distance shifted in and away from NORTHERN FIRE BALL and was steadied to avoid CANDLELIGHT DINNER. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 7 | 6 | ![]() |
CHARMING BABE (J513) | 5 | L Ferraris | No report. |
| 2 | 7 | ![]() |
PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300) | 3 | H Bentley | Sent for sampling post-race. |
| 11 | 8 | ![]() |
ALL TOO BRAVE (K493) | 6 | L Hewitson | Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and lost ground. |
| 8 | 9 | ![]() |
CANDLELIGHT DINNER (J468) | 8 | J Orman | No report. |
| 9 | 10 | ![]() |
GREATER BAE (L033) | 11 | A Atzeni | Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start shifted in and was awkwardly placed close to NORTHERN FIRE BALL. When commencing to finish the race off well became held up for clear running behind AKASHVANI leaving the 50 Metres and as a result could not be ridden out to the finish of the event. |
| 12 | 11 | ![]() |
NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488) | 10 | Y L Chung (-2) | Raced keenly in the middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. |
| 6 | 12 | ![]() |
LUCKY PLANET (H235) | 12 | M F Poon | Lay in after travelling a short distance, resulting in its rider M F Poon having to stop riding and straighten his mount. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was bumped by AKASHVANI on a number of occasions as it endeavoured to prevent AKASHVANI from shifting out. Over the concluding stages raced tight between AKASHVANI and CHARMING BABE. |
General
1. Whip Rule Offences – 23 November 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting
The following jockey was found to be in breach of Rule 100(3)(ii)(a) for using the whip on consecutive occasions:-
Race 4 (201)
H Bowman (GENTLEMEN LEGACY) – 2 consecutive strides near the 350 Metres – Reprimand
2.
Racing Laboratory tests of GEORGIAN SIGMA, SALON S, SUPER DRAGON, NINJA DERBY, ON THE LASH, COOL BLUE, SUPREME MASTERMIND, FIREFOOT, DOUBLE WIN, CRIMSON FLASH, FAST RESPONDER, SPARKLING FELLOW, BUCEPHALAS, THE GOLDEN KNIGHT, SUPREME AGILITY, CALIFORNIA STAR, NIGHT PUROSANGUE, INVINCIBLE SHIELD, PATCH OF STARS, DRAGON AIR FORCE, RELIABLE PROFIT, LOCH TAY, BEAUTY BOLT, MISTER DAPPER (15.11.25) and GENIUS BABY, SNOWTHORN, WIN METHOD, COURIER MAGIC, STERLING WONGCHOY, APOLAR FIGHTER, TELECOM POWER, RUN RUN TIMING, PODIUM, SAMARKAND, RAGGA BOMB, MR DESIRA, BUNTA BABY, WINNING MONEY, LAKESHORE HERO, NEBRASKAN, TOP TIME, SMART CITY, GLORIOUS JOURNEY, BUNDLE OF CHARM, LOYAL BRIGHT, ROMANTIC SON, SOUTH STAR, FLYING FORTRESS, SUPER UNICORN (19.11.25) proved negative.
Summary
1. Reprimands
Race 1
H Bentley (SONIC BOOM) for shifting in near the 900 Metres
Race 4
H Doyle (ROMAN CROWN) for shifting in approaching the 500 Metres
General
H Bowman (GENTLEMEN LEGACY) for using the whip on consecutive occasions
2. Warnings
Race 3
Apprentice E C W Wong (FUN ELITE) for shifting in near the 1000 Metres and again near the 250 Metres
Race 4
H Doyle (ROMAN CROWN) re the manner in which she rode her mount out over the concluding stages
3. Suspensions
Race 1
A Badel (GLORY CLOUD) for careless riding leaving the 800 Metres (from Wednesday, 17 December 2025 until Sunday, 21 December 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)
Race 3
A Badel (TACTICAL COMMAND for careless riding leaving the 900 Metres (from Tuesday, 23 December 2025 until Sunday, 28 December 2025 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)
Race 6
H Doyle (RUN RUN SMART) for careless riding after the 900 Metres (Sunday, 7 December 2025 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)
4. Official Veterinary Examinations
Race 1
ALWAYS MY FOLKS
JOYFUL TREASURE
Race 3
FUN ELITE
Race 5
SUPREME AGILITY
5. Rolling Arrangement
The track was rolled after Race 5.