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20 Oct - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 3 - THE COMMUNITY GROWTH 1400M HANDICAP
Sunday, October 20, 2024, Sha Tin, 13:45
Turf, "B+2" Course, 1400M
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J040  BALLISTIC WIN  22/09/2024   44  BALLISTIC WIN (J040) after the event, rider reported that his mount obtained an advantageous position during the running of the race, but did not respond fully to his riding when under pressure in the Home Straight and finished the race off only fairly - Race 044.
2 J024  MASTER MASTERMIND  22/09/2024   44  MASTER MASTERMIND (J024) approaching the 300M improved into a tight run and as a result had difficulty obtaining clear running for some distance thereafter when it made contact with a runner - Race 044.
3 H402  HANDSOME BOMB  15/09/2024   23  HANDSOME BOMB (H402) shifted out at the start and was bumped. After the event, rider stated that whilst his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event, it would derive benefit from its first up performance. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 023.
4 H450  MIGHTY STRENGTH  15/09/2024   23  MIGHTY STRENGTH (H450) jumped awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 023.
5 E082  DURHAM STAR  25/09/2024   52  DURHAM STAR (E082) from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 052.
6 J349  PATCH OF LUCKY      --
7 J447  PEARL OF PANG'S  22/09/2024   39  --
8 G195  JUMBO FORTUNE  01/10/2024   69  JUMBO FORTUNE (G195) near the 350M raced tight. After the 100M was eased and shifted to the outside of a runner to continue into clear running - Race 069.
9 J409  EN PERFECTO  09/10/2024   90  EN PERFECTO (J409) jumped only fairly - Race 090.
10 J149  POCHETTINO  28/09/2024   57  POCHETTINO (J149) bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced. When questioned regarding the performance, rider stated that at its first race start when settling back in the field his mount was aided by a faster tempo in that event. He said as in the race was being run outside of standard time throughout the early and middle stages his mount had difficulty making up ground in the Straight but also would appreciate being stepped up in distance for its next race start. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 057.
11 J044  FOXHUNTER KING  28/09/2024   59  FOXHUNTER KING (J044) after the event, rider stated that with his mount stepping up in distance and drawing an inside barrier, he had been instructed to take up a more forward position than previous race starts. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 059.
12 J176  YEE CHEONG RAIDER  28/09/2024   57  YEE CHEONG RAIDER (J176) jumped awkwardly - Race 057.
13 J201  SUPER TAICHI  08/06/2024   737  SUPER TAICHI (J201) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the race was reported by the vet who said the horse had bled from both nostrils. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 737.
14 H409  FIGHT TIME  01/07/2024   789  --
Standby Horse
1 J420  MARKWIN  06/10/2024   80  MARKWIN (J420) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After passing the 400M was held up for clear running until near the 200M. After passing the 100M, when finishing off strongly, shifted out to obtain clear running and made contact with a runner. When questioned, rider explained that he had specific instructions to ride his mount with cover with a view to ensuring his mount could finish the race off strongly. He said entering the Home Straight near the 400M he was initially endeavouring to try and shift out to obtain clear running between runners, however, was unable to do so without causing interference to another runner in the process as he was not sufficiently clear. He further stated that after being held up for some distance he made the only other decision available to him which was to shift back in to secure a run inside. He added that he then had difficulty again inside the final 100M obtaining clear running between the eventual winner and the 3rd placegetter. Trainer confirmed the pre-race instructions. The Stewards, having the benefit of considering his explanation and reviewing the patrol films, were satisfied that his explanation for his decision-making in the early part of the Home Straight was reasonable in that instance - Race 080.
2 J221  MILES AWAY  06/10/2024   82  --