Sha Tin:
Race 8 - SHAM CHUNG HANDICAP
Saturday, December 27, 2025, Sha Tin, 16:35
Turf, "A+3" Course, 1000M
Prize Money: $1,860,000, Rating: 80-60, Class 3
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 K141  MAGNIFIQUE  05/07/2025   816  MAGNIFIQUE (K141) bumped at the start. In the early stages raced keenly. Near the 1000M was checked to avoid a runner. 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 816.
2 J531  WONDERSTAR  10/12/2025   252  WONDERSTAR (J531) bumped shortly after the start - Race 252.
3 J295  FAST RESPONDER  07/12/2025   240  FAST RESPONDER (J295) in the early stages got its head up when being shifted behind a runner to obtain cover. After being shifted in near the 300M lay out for some distance thereafter - Race 240.
4 K180  SUPER STRONG KID  30/11/2025   225  SUPER STRONG KID (K180) bumped with a runner shortly after the start. Making the first turn near the 900M hung out and made contact with another runner. Rider reported that his mount hung out throughout the event. He added that when racing tight to the inside of a runner in the early stages his mount lost ground when it shifted out - Race 225.
5 G213  BUNDLE OF CHARM  10/12/2025   252  BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213) bumped at the start. Rider stated that, in his opinion, the horse would be better suited by being ridden in a more conservative manner, particularly with the middle stages of the event being run inside of standard time. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 252.
6 K411  MR DESIRA  10/12/2025   252  MR DESIRA (K411) bumped at the start. In the Home Straight lay in and near the 150M rider was obliged to stop riding and straighten her mount when it shifted in - Race 252.
7 H405  PARENTS' LOVE  17/12/2025   271  PARENTS' LOVE (H405) was withdrawn two days before raceday by order of the Stewards on vet advice (lame left hind). Has since passed an official vet exam – Race 271.
8 K521  TACTICAL VICTORY  07/12/2025   240  --
9 L120  RYUI KOKOROE  03/12/2025   233  RYUI KOKOROE (L120) crowded shortly after the start - Race 233.
10 K469  CHILL BUDDY  15/11/2025   182  CHILL BUDDY (K469) jumped only fairly and then was crowded. Near the 700M was crowded - Race 182.
11 L121  THUNDER KIT      --
12 H321  HAYDAY  17/12/2025   271  --
13 K175  SPARKLING FELLOW  07/12/2025   240  SPARKLING FELLOW (K175) jumped only fairly. Between the 450M and the 300M had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted in - Race 240.
14 H203  HEALTHY HEALTHY  17/12/2025   271  --
Standby Horse
1 K575  FIERY STEED      --
2 J232  FUN N FUN TOGETHER  30/11/2025   222  FUN N FUN TOGETHER (J232) rider reported that his mount was pressured in the lead and as a result was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. Trainer stated that he was pleased with the horse leading into the race and concurred with the views of rider that the horse was unsuited by being pressured in the lead. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 222.