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22 Dec - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 8 - TULIP HANDICAP
Sunday, December 22, 2024, Sha Tin, 16:40
Turf, "A+3" Course, 1200M, Good
Prize Money: $1,860,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J142  DIVANO  08/12/2024   242  --
2 E447  SOLID IMPACT  24/11/2024   206  SOLID IMPACT (E447) jumped awkwardly - Race 206.
3 K154  MATTERS MOST  01/12/2024   225  MATTERS MOST (K154) jumped awkwardly, shifted in and was steadied away from a runner. Approaching the 200M was shifted in to obtain clear running but was then briefly held up behind a runner - Race 225.
4 K155  BEAUTY VIVA      --
5 J537  ROMANTIC SON  20/11/2024   201  ROMANTIC SON (J537) making the first turn was bumped. After the event, rider stated that the only explanation he could offer for the horse’s performance was that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Yielding” track conditions. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Performance compared to its previous start was considered to be disappointing. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 201.
6 K017  THUNDER PRINCE  17/11/2024   192  THUNDER PRINCE (K017) momentarily crowded near the 900M. Between the 400M and the 150M was held up for clear running - Race 192.
7 J230  TIMES TABLE  20/10/2024   120  TIMES TABLE (J230) jumped only fairly and then bumped with a runner. Approaching the 800M hung out and appeared to strike the heels of a runner, resulting in the horse blundering, becoming unbalanced and dislodging its rider. Has since performed satisfactorily in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong - Race 120.
8 K108  KNOW AT HEART      --
9 H059  RIGHTEOUS ARION  24/11/2024   210  RIGHTEOUS ARION (H059) approaching the 200M was shifted out to continue into clear running. Near the 100M was briefly held up before being shifted in to again continue into clear running - Race 210.
10 J540  VICTORY SKY  08/12/2024   242  VICTORY SKY (J540) after the event, rider reported that from an outside barrier the instructions were to take up a forward position - Race 242.
11 E175  HARMONY FIRE  24/11/2024   206  --
12 H141  MAGNIAC  24/11/2024   206  MAGNIAC (H141) after the event, rider stated that when he was concerned there was something amiss with his mount near the 150M and when not in a competitive position, he eased it down from the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Performance was considered unacceptable. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 206.
13 H439  LIFELINE EXPRESS  08/12/2024   242  LIFELINE EXPRESS (H439) jumped only fairly, shifted in and made contact with a runner. After the event, rider stated that after settling back in the field his mount ran to the line in a satisfactory manner and he was not too disappointed with the horse’s performance. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 242.
14 G192  PHOENIX LIGHT  03/11/2024   154  PHOENIX LIGHT (G192) shortly after the start was crowded for room, resulted in rider had his right foot dislodged from his stirrup iron, resulting in rider becoming unbalanced and the horse losing ground. Leaving the 900M improved to the inside of a runner when that runner shifted out, then was steadied to avoid that runner - Race 154.
Standby Horse
2 J531  WONDERSTAR  08/12/2024   242  WONDERSTAR (J531) after being crossed near the 900M then commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from heels - Race 242.