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14 Dec - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 10 - HIGHLAND REEL HANDICAP
Sunday, December 14, 2025, Sha Tin, 18:00
Turf, "A" Course, 1400M
Prize Money: $2,840,000, Rating: 105-80, Class 2
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 H008  BEAUTY ETERNAL  23/11/2025   204  BEAUTY ETERNAL (H008) rider stated that as the horse has a tendency to race keenly in its races he did not push it along to avoid it over-racing. He said as a result his mount settled back in the field where it travelled comfortably - Race 204.
2 G404  VICTOR THE WINNER  09/11/2025   169  VICTOR THE WINNER (G404) shifted out at the start and was bumped - Race 169.
3 D435  HEALTHY HAPPY  09/11/2025   169  HEALTHY HAPPY (D435) bumped at the start. Near the 300M rider dropped his left rein for a short distance - Race 169.
4 G365  DANCING CODE  15/11/2025   185  DANCING CODE (G365) near the 100M was hampered when crowded - Race 185.
5 H117  DROMBEG BANNER  09/11/2025   169  DROMBEG BANNER (H117) over the concluding stages made contact with a runner. When questioned rider stated that her instructions were to endeavour to lead the race and find the rail as her mount performs best in that position. She said after commencing well and riding her mount along, when positioned to the outside and in advance of a runner, she continued to ride her mount forward with a view to crossing that runner in compliance with her instructions. She said when that runner maintained the position to her inside and she was not clear to cross that runner she then near the 1000M restrained her mount to take a position to the outside of that runner. She added as a result of the tactics she adopted in the early stages the race was run inside of standard time through that section of the race. When questioned regarding her riding from the 450M and if there was an opportunity to ride her mount more patiently, given the fast early pace, rider stated that making the turn her mount did not travel well and for that reason near the 450M she commenced to ride her mount along to make up ground on that runner and after initially responding to her riding the horse’s run ended near the 100M. After considering her explanation, whilst the Stewards found the tactics she adopted in the early stages were reasonable, she was advised that in the circumstances she made an error of judgement from the 450M by placing her mount under pressure too soon, particularly having regard to the early and middle stages of the event being run inside of standard time. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued - Race 169.
6 J420  MARKWIN  12/11/2025   178  MARKWIN (J420) was slow to begin and then was crowded. Rider reported that her mount, which was having its first race start at Happy Valley, did not appreciate racing on the circuit. After the race was examined by the vet who said an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Has since passed an official vet exam - Race 178.
7 J195  YOUNG CHAMPION  30/11/2025   223  YOUNG CHAMPION (J195) near the 700M was hampered when taken wider. Bumped near the 600M. Near the 150M was bumped and became unbalanced. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event - Race 223.
8 J534  AERIS NOVA  15/11/2025   185  AERIS NOVA (J534) raced keenly in the middle stages and for some distance near the 700M was steadied - Race 185.
9 J303  GUSTOSISIMO  12/11/2025   178  GUSTOSISIMO (J303) rider stated that his instructions were to lead if possible. He said when a runner held the lead and its rider showed intent on maintaining that position he elected to settle on its outside. He added when the pace of the event steadied in the middle stages his mount was disadvantaged as it was unable to respond to his riding when the pace increased after the 500M. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 178.
10 G227  MR ASCENDENCY  30/11/2025   223  MR ASCENDENCY (G227) bumped at the start. Between the 350M and the 250M had difficulty obtaining clear running - Race 223.
11 G392  KARMA  30/10/2025   140  --
12 L035  PUBLIC ATTENTION  23/11/2025   206  --
13 H334  BEAUTY CRESCENT  09/11/2025   169  BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334) when questioned regarding his riding rider explained that his instructions were to lead the event but if the pace was too fast he was given the option to obtain a position with cover behind the lead. He said in the early stages he rode his mount along to attempt to lead the race and when positioned slightly behind a runner in the early stages he continued to encourage his mount forward to hold the lead. He said after improving into the lead to the inside of that runner near the 1100M his mount then commenced to race keenly when that runner was positioned to his outside. He added that that resulted in the pace of the event during the early and middle stages of the race being run inside of standard time. After considering his explanation the Stewards advised rider that he had made an error of judgement in the early stages by continuing to endeavour to maintain the lead when the pace of the event was being run inside of standard time and in the circumstances he should have allowed a runner to cross his mount and take advantage of the option to obtain a position with cover behind that runner - Race 169.
14 K208  MID WINTER WIND  09/11/2025   169  MID WINTER WIND (K208) over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to a runner - Race 169.
Standby Horse
1 H262  CAPITAL DELIGHT  07/12/2025   242  CAPITAL DELIGHT (H262) jumped only fairly - Race 242.