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Race 5 - THE PRINCE OF WALES HOSPITAL 40TH ANNIVERSARY CUP (HANDICAP)
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Sha Tin, 21:15
All Weather Track, 1650M, Good
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
Wednesday, December 18, 2024, Sha Tin, 21:15
All Weather Track, 1650M, Good
Prize Money: $1,170,000, Rating: 60-40, Class 4
| Horse No. | Brand No. | Horse Name | Race Date | Race Index | Description |
| 1 | H111 | THESIS | 01/12/2024 | 228 | THESIS (H111) jumped only fairly. Approaching the 300M was held up for clear running when improving into a narrow run and as a result did not obtain clear running until after the 200M - Race 228. |
| 2 | J194 | EXCEL WONGCHOY | 01/12/2024 | 226 | -- |
| 3 | G223 | ARIEL | 24/11/2024 | 207 | -- |
| 4 | H392 | AMAZING DUCK | 01/10/2024 | 69 | AMAZING DUCK (H392) after the event, rider reported that his mount coughed after passing the winning post. Then was examined by the vet who said an endoscopic exam showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 069. |
| 5 | E144 | ACA POWER | 01/12/2024 | 224 | -- |
| 6 | J200 | NEVER PETER OUT | 01/12/2024 | 226 | -- |
| 7 | J149 | POCHETTINO | 06/11/2024 | 160 | POCHETTINO (J149) was withdrawn on the day before raceday by order of the Stewards on vet advice (heart irregularity). Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 160. |
| 8 | J105 | HAKKA RADIANCE | 27/11/2024 | 215 | HAKKA RADIANCE (J105) approaching the 300M had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted out to obtain a clear run. Trainer confirmed that the instructions to rider were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages to offset the outside barrier - Race 215. |
| 9 | H344 | PING HAI COMET | 19/05/2024 | 679 | PING HAI COMET (H344) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 679. |
| 10 | E369 | VIVA HUNTER | 04/12/2024 | 233 | -- |
| 11 | H290 | COURIER MAGIC | 11/12/2024 | 254 | COURIER MAGIC (H290) after the event, rider reported that his mount began well in the event and as a result settled in a more forward position than its previous race starts. He said, in his opinion, his mount did not run out the 1800M of the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 254. |
| 12 | H283 | DAILY TROPHY | 24/11/2024 | 205 | DAILY TROPHY (H283) near the 200M was eased when crowded - Race 205. |
| 13 | J002 | HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER | 01/12/2024 | 226 | HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER (J002) when questioned, rider stated that the instructions were to endeavour to hold a forward position on his mount. He said when his mount showed good pace in the early stages, he was able to continue forward to cross runners to his inside and lead. He added that the instructions issued in the event were consistent with previous race starts, however, on those occasions the horse did not show sufficient pace to enable him to comply with those instructions - Race 226. |