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20 Apr - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 6 - THE HONG KONG LIONS CUP (HANDICAP)
Sunday, April 20, 2025, Sha Tin, 15:40
Turf, "C+3" Course, 1800M, Good
Prize Money: $3,120,000, Rating: 100-75, Class 2
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 G286  FIVE G PATCH  23/02/2025   453  FIVE G PATCH (G286) shifted in at the start and was bumped. Near the 800M was checked - Race 453.
2 H215  HELENE FEELING  06/04/2025   568  --
3 G371  LA CITY BLANCHE  30/03/2025   547  LA CITY BLANCHE (G371) near the 1300M struck heels and blundering badly. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. The next day was reported to be lame in its left front leg. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 547.
4 J026  VOYAGE SAMURAI  06/04/2025   568  --
5 E461  WINNING DRAGON  06/04/2025   568  WINNING DRAGON (E461) when questioned, rider stated that the instructions were to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages and to endeavour to improve along the rail. He said in accordance with the instructions he allowed his mount to settle towards the rear of the field in the early stages but when positioned to the outside of a runner he elected to restrain his mount to obtain a position on the rail. He added that in the Home Straight he initially improved to the inside of a runner with a view to then improving to the inside of another runner which had shifted out slightly entering the Home Straight. He said when that runner shifted back in his mount was briefly held up before being shifted to the outside of that runner approaching the 350M. He further stated that approaching the 250M the intention was to improve between runners but when those two runners shifted ground slightly he was obliged to continue to shift out where he secured clear running after the 150M and his mount found the line well. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued and stated that with the horse dropping back in distance to 1600M he did not believe the horse would have sufficient pace to hold a more favourable position from its awkward barrier. He added that he was satisfied with the tactics adopted by rider in endeavouring to improve along the inside as, in his opinion, the racing pattern had favoured runners being ridden in that manner. Trainer said as the horse steps up in distance it will be the intention to hold a more forward position if the pace of the event allows it to do so - Race 568.
6 E306  C P BRAVE  06/04/2025   568  --
7 K020  BUNDLE AWARD  23/03/2025   530  BUNDLE AWARD (K020) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages - Race 530.
8 J263  STEPS AHEAD  23/03/2025   530  STEPS AHEAD (J263) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 300M was steadied when crowded. Then raced tight until near the 150M when it shifted in to obtain clear running - Race 530.
9 H389  BRAVEHEARTS  19/01/2025   365  --
10 H418  CALIFORNIATOTALITY  23/03/2025   530  CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418) post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 530.
11 J245  PRAY FOR MIR  23/03/2025   533  --