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Race Meeting: 25/02/2026 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf B Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.71(as of 08:00 am) 2.71(as of 05:40 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Miss Anita Fung Yuen Mei BBS JP (Chairman)
Mr Chew Fook Aun
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

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Race:1 (466) BOWEN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
10 1 COUNTRY DANCER (H436) 8 D B McMonagle After travelling a short distance shifted in and made contact with RICH HORSE after being bumped by CHILL MASTER. Near the 350 Metres COUNTRY DANCER attempted to improve into a run between CHILL MASTER and RICH HORSE when there was not sufficient room to do so. A short distance later MY FLYING ANGEL then shifted out to improve, resulting in RICH HORSE shifting out and COUNTRY DANCER then having to be checked and blundering when it made contact with CHILL MASTER. The Stewards were satisfied that there was not sufficient room for Jockey D B McMonagle to improve at that point and advised him in similar circumstances he should ensure that he exercises more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a laceration to its right front fetlock.
8 2 TOP TO SKY (K339) 6 K C Leung Lay in near the 600 Metres and made slight contact with LUCKY GENERATIONS. K C Leung reported that, in his opinion, the horse would be better suited by being stepped back up in distance to 1400 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 3 KING ALLOY (K099) 11 R Kingscote No report.
5 4 TRIUMPHANT WARRIOR (H430) 12 M Guyon No report.
4 5 CHILL MASTER (J319) 9 C L Chau (-2) Shortly after the start was crowded by ORIENTAL SURPRISE which shifted in slightly. Near the 350 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by COUNTRY DANCER.
6 6 MY FLYING ANGEL (J174) 5 A Badel No report.
12 7 RICH HORSE (J191) 7 M F Poon Jumped only fairly. After travelling a short distance became unbalanced when bumped by COUNTRY DANCER which shifted in. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
9 8 YOU'REMYEVERYTHING (E413) 4 K Teetan Near the 400 Metres was momentarily crowded by MY FLYING ANGEL (A Badel) which shifted in. A Badel was advised to exercise more care.
1 9 LUCKY GENERATIONS (J338) 1 E C W Wong (-5) On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by TAIHANG SCENERY which shifted in. In the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 600 Metres made contact with TOP TO SKY when racing tight to the inside of that runner. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 10 TAIHANG SCENERY (J314) 2 L Hewitson Shifted in at the start and was bumped. L Hewitson stated that approaching the first turn his mount got its head up and shifted out, resulting in it making contact with SONIC BOOM. He said TAIHANG SCENERY then continued to race ungenerously for some distance thereafter before giving ground in the Home Straight. He added, in his opinion, TAIHANG SCENERY would be better suited over 1000 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of TAIHANG SCENERY was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, TAIHANG SCENERY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 11 ORIENTAL SURPRISE (K028) 10 Z Purton Z Purton stated that from a wide barrier his instructions were to take up a forward position. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 12 SONIC BOOM (H144) 3 H Bentley Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres made contract with TAIHANG SCENERY which shifted out. In the middle stages raced keenly.

Race:2 (467) KENNEDY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
3 1 VICTOR THE RAPID (J393) 8 C L Chau (-2) No report.
7 2 AUTOMATED (K177) 7 M L Yeung Shifted in on jumping and made contact with SIR CHARGE. Was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
10 3 SIR CHARGE (K361) 6 D B McMonagle Bumped on jumping. D B McMonagle advised that he was instructed to take up a forward position. Trainer D Eustace confirmed the instructions and stated he issued such instructions as SIR CHARGE had been racing in a disappointing manner when being ridden back in the field. He added his decision to go forward was also influenced by the fact that SIR CHARGE had performed well when ridden in a forward position when it raced in Australia.
12 4 IMPRESSIVE CHAMP (K522) 5 B Avdulla In the middle stages raced keenly when endeavouring to find a position with cover behind BITS SUPERSTAR. When giving ground over the concluding stages was eased when it shifted in towards FULL OF LAUGHTER.
1 5 NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488) 9 K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
11 6 TOPSPIN KING (L141) 11 C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
4 7 AWESOME TREASURE (E435) 1 E C W Wong (-5) E C W Wong stated that the intention was to lead the event, however, his mount did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to do so.
2 8 BITS SUPERSTAR (J362) 3 Z Purton Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 9 FULL OF LAUGHTER (L017) 2 R Kingscote Jumped only fairly. Raced keenly in the middle stages. Raced greenly in the Home Straight, lay in and as a consequence proved difficult to ride out.
9 10 ZEPHYR (K414) 10 L Hewitson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid VICTOR THE RAPID. Near the 250 Metres made slight contact with HAPPY BUDDIES when being shifted to the outside of VICTOR THE RAPID. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when racing in restricted room between AUTOMATED and HAPPY BUDDIES which lay in.
5 11 WINNING CIGAR (K422) 4 H Bentley Jumped only fairly.
6 12 HAPPY BUDDIES (K344) 12 K Teetan Bumped near the 250 Metres. Lay in over the final 200 Metres. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Race:3 (468) MAGAZINE GAP HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
5 1 CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418) 7 B Avdulla When questioned B Avdulla stated that from the outside barrier he was instructed to hold a handy position if possible. He said CALIFORNIATOTALITY jumped only fairly and when SOLEIL FIGHTER and SKY HEART showed good speed in the early stages and he was positioned to the outside of AWESOME FLUKE and SWORD POINT, which he had expected would go forward, he elected to shift CALIFORNIATOTALITY behind runners in the early stages to avoid covering additional ground. He added his tactics were also influenced by the fact that CALIFORNIATOTALITY was racing first up from a break and was carrying top weight of 135 lbs. Trainer A S Cruz confirmed the instructions issued and expressed satisfaction with Jockey Avdulla’s decision to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages, particularly having regard to the way it commenced the race and the fact that it was carrying top weight in the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 2 HUGE WAVE (J197) 4 A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
7 3 SWORD POINT (G448) 6 K C Leung Shifted in at the start and was bumped.
6 4 AWESOME FLUKE (J050) 5 A Atzeni On jumping was bumped by SWORD POINT which shifted in. Raced wide and without cover in the early stages and was ridden forward where it obtained a position outside the lead near the 1000 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 5 SOLEIL FIGHTER (J127) 1 H Bowman When questioned H Bowman stated that the intention was to lead the event if circumstances permitted. He said after SOLEIL FIGHTER commenced well he rode his mount in a positive manner in the early stages to show intent to lead and was able to hold the front as instructed. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions issued and stated that at the horse’s most recent start on 19 February 2026 SOLEIL FIGHTER raced keenly when behind runners and this was the main reason that he had requested Jockey Bowman to endeavour to hold the lead. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 6 SKY HEART (J092) 2 E C W Wong (-5) When questioned E C W Wong stated that the instructions were to lead the event but if the pace was too strong he was given the option of taking a position with cover. He said after SKY HEART commenced well and was positioned to the outside of SOLEIL FIGHTER he elected to take a position with cover and allow SWORD POINT and AWESOME FLUKE to cross his mount in the early stages. He added as a consequence SKY HEART settled further back in the field than intended. He said from the 700 Metres he placed SKY HEART under pressure, however, the horse lay in from that point, particularly in the Home Straight, and proved difficult to ride out. He said he was further placed in some difficulty as he was riding the horse on a long rein which did not provide him with the necessary leverage to properly straighten the horse in the Home Straight. Trainer C Fownes confirmed that the instructions were to lead and indicated that, in his view, Jockey Wong had made the decision to ride the horse with cover too prematurely. After considering the evidence the matter was adjourned to a date to be fixed. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 7 JUMBO LEGEND (G266) 3 K Teetan Jumped awkwardly. Over the concluding stages had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a tight run between SOLEIL FIGHTER and HUGE WAVE.

Race:4 (469) KENNEDY HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
4 1 VERY GRATEFUL (K396) 3 C L Chau (-2) No report.
2 2 TACTICAL COMMAND (H197) 7 A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 CHEERFUL WONGCHOY (L045) 6 Z Purton No report.
9 4 JOLLY COMPANION (H454) 10 C Y Ho C Y Ho reported that from his wide barrier he was obliged to make use of the horse in the early stages to race outside the leader CHEERFUL WONGCHOY. He added as a consequence his mount was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 5 KWAI CHUNG TALENTS (L144) 1 M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly. M L Yeung stated that from barrier 1 he was asked to hold an on-pace position to take advantage of the inside barrier.
10 6 CELESTIAL STRIDER (L009) 11 J Orman Slow to begin. Near the 100 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between JOLLY COMPANION and KWAI CHUNG TALENTS. CELESTIAL STRIDER was then shifted to the inside of KWAI CHUNG TALENTS but was unable to improve when KWAI CHUNG TALENTS shifted in. As a consequence CELESTIAL STRIDER was not able to be ridden out to the finish of the event.
5 7 DAN ATTACK (H317) 5 H Bentley In the early stages raced keenly when being steadied to obtain a position with cover behind GIMME FIVE. DAN ATTACK continued to race keenly throughout the middle stages. Noted to be lame in its left front leg after the race. Before being allowed to race again, DAN ATTACK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 8 FORTUNE SUPERNOVA (K287) 2 K C Leung Near the 1100 Metres GIMME FIVE shifted in and away from DAN ATTACK and made contact with FORTUNE SUPERNOVA. K C Leung stated that his momentum was impeded on the Home Turn when held up behind GIMME FIVE. He added that in the Home Straight once in clear running FORTUNE SUPERNOVA finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 9 SUPREME FEELING (L130) 12 L Ferraris Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
12 10 GIMME FIVE (J099) 4 K Teetan Lay in near the 1100 Metres and was bumped. Near the 600 Metres made contact with ICONICAL due to both runners shifting ground. K Teetan stated that the instructions were to lead the event. He said in the early stages he elected to hold a position with cover. He added GIMME FIVE was not comfortable racing in amongst other horses and performs best when able to dictate from in front. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a small abrasion to its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, GIMME FIVE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
3 11 ICONICAL (J504) 9 M Chadwick Near the 600 Metres made contact with GIMME FIVE due to both runners shifting ground. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
1 12 LEGEND STAR (K271) 8 Y L Chung (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:5 (470) THE VOLUNTEERS' CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec3) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
4 1 BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213) 6 D B McMonagle Bumped shortly after the start. Approaching the winning post could not be ridden out when positioned close to ARGENTO OCEAN.
2 2 ARGENTO OCEAN (K322) 1 H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
8 3 FATAL BLOW (J484) 7 C L Chau (-2) A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 DH 4 BUSTLING CITY (L210) 5 Z Purton Jumped only fairly, shifted out and made contact with BUNDLE OF CHARM. When questioned Z Purton stated that his mount raced keenly throughout the event and refused to settle. He said as a result for some distance in the middle stages he was obliged to restrain his mount to avoid SILVER SPURS. He added due to the manner in which the horse raced during the early and middle stages it was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. He further stated that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight his mount blundered leaving the 200 Metres and as a result he did not fully test it over the concluding stages when not in a competitive position. Trainer D A Hayes advised that the horse had pleased him leading into tonight’s race but having regard to the performance he would now give the horse a freshen-up before its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of BUSTLING CITY was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, BUSTLING CITY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 5 SILVER SPURS (J043) 12 E C W Wong (-5) In the early stages was shifted in at an acute angle before being corrected near the 1000 Metres when it improved to the outside of KA YING WARRIOR. E C W Wong was advised that he had shifted across at too acute an angle and he would be expected to ride with more care in similar circumstances. Jockey Wong stated that from the outside barrier he had to ride his mount along in the early stages to go forward. He said when unable to cross runners in the early stages he made the first turn wide. He added that after obtaining a position outside KA YING WARRIOR in the Back Straight his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 6 GREAT SPIRIT (J155) 3 A Atzeni No report.
10 DH 7 GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP (K106) 9 C Y Ho Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
1 8 RAINBOW SEVEN (K145) 2 M Guyon Sent for sampling post-race.
7 9 KA YING WARRIOR (H028) 4 M L Yeung M L Yeung reported that his mount made a respiratory noise during the running of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”.
3 10 AUTUMN VIBES (K150) 10 M Chadwick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 100 Metres was shifted to the outside of KA YING WARRIOR to continue into clear running. Over the concluding stages had some difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the inside of ARGENTO OCEAN.
5 11 CALL TO COMMAND (J243) 8 H Bentley From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
12 12 CIRCUIT DUFFY (J501) 11 M F Poon From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:6 (471) ROBINSON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
1 1 STORMI (K084) 6 C L Chau (-2) On jumping made contact with MATSU VICTOR due to both runners shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 FORTUNE STAR (K003) 1 L Ferraris Making the first turn near the 1400 Metres was steadied when briefly crowded by AMAZING AWARD when that runner was taken in by NIGHT PUROSANGUE which raced tight to the inside of STORMI (C L Chau). C L Chau was advised to exercise more care. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 3 CELTIC TIMES (G230) 11 K C Leung Kicked a rail in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
9 4 SURE JOYFUL (G125) 10 M F Poon M F Poon stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages.
2 5 AMAZING AWARD (J236) 2 D B McMonagle Sent for sampling post-race.
3 6 TO INFINITY (G277) 4 J Orman No report.
7 7 GOOD LUCK WIN (J135) 9 Y L Chung (-2) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
12 8 MATSU VICTOR (H472) 5 M L Yeung On jumping made contact with STORMI due to both runners shifting ground. M L Yeung stated that his mount, which was racing with a crossed nose band for the first time, appeared to resent this gear during the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 9 NIGHT PUROSANGUE (J510) 3 R Kingscote No report.
10 10 PRINCE ALEX (G307) 12 H Bentley Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Held up for clear running on the Home Turn.
5 11 STAR BROSE (J463) 8 K Teetan Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with WINNING DIAMOND.
8 12 WINNING DIAMOND (K216) 7 A Badel Bumped on jumping. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:7 (472) STUBBS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
4 1 KEEFY (G306) 12 M F Poon M F Poon stated that his instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said from the outside barrier when his mount jumped awkwardly he was obliged to settle further back in the field than intended.
6 2 EMBRACES (J276) 9 C L Chau (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 3 TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482) 11 E C W Wong (-5) No report.
11 4 DO YOU JUST (L094) 6 Y L Chung (-2) Near the 1100 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid TELECOM FIGHTERS.
10 5 TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122) 4 R Kingscote Bumped on jumping. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when held up between URANUS STAR and WIN BEAUTY VIVA. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
8 6 URANUS STAR (K511) 10 Z Purton Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to the heels of TELECOM FIGHTERS which shifted out. Z Purton could offer no excuse for the horse’s disappointing run. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 7 SOLID WIN (J225) 2 D B McMonagle Bumped on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 8 SILO (J399) 8 A Atzeni A Atzeni could offer no excuse for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 9 KEEN MOLLY (K386) 7 K Teetan No report.
2 10 SO YOU WILL (L172) 3 A Badel Bumped on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 11 WIN BEAUTY VIVA (K368) 1 M Guyon Jumped awkwardly. M Guyon stated that after settling back in the field he was satisfied with the horse’s finishing effort, however, was of the opinion it may benefit with the addition of blinkers. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 12 FANTASTIC FUN (J364) 5 L Hewitson No report.

Race:8 (473) WAN CHAI GAP HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
11 1 CANDLELIGHT DINNER (J468) 10 J Orman No report.
9 2 HARMONY N BLESSED (E061) 12 E C W Wong (-5) No report.
8 3 SOVEREIGN FUND (J402) 5 K Teetan Bumped on jumping. K Teetan stated that the instructions were to hold a more forward position. He said despite his efforts in the early stages SOVEREIGN FUND did not show sufficient pace and as a result settled further back than intended. He added that his mount travelled only fairly during the event and did not run on when asked for an effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 4 GREATER BAE (L033) 7 Z Purton Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 5 PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300) 8 H Bentley No report.
3 6 SUGAR SUGAR (G016) 4 B Avdulla Bumped on jumping. Lay in after travelling a short distance, resulting in its rider B Avdulla having to correct his mount.
10 7 CHARMING BABE (J513) 9 C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly.
6 8 STRAIGHT TO GLORY (K340) 2 K C Leung Bumped after travelling a short distance. Raced keenly in the early stages.
4 9 IGOR STRAVINSKY (K086) 1 Y L Chung (-2) No report.
1 10 MY DAY MY WAY (J519) 6 L Hewitson Raced keenly in the middle stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 11 SPIRIT OF PEACE (K007) 3 M Guyon After travelling a short distance was steadied when crowded between STRAIGHT TO GLORY which shifted out slightly and SUGAR SUGAR which lay in despite the efforts of its rider. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 12 CAMP LAND (K510) 11 A Badel Slow to begin. The performance of CAMP LAND, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, CAMP LAND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:9 (474) WAN CHAI GAP HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Dr. Jockey Incident
11 1 TRIUMPHANT MORE (J489) 1 H Bowman No report.
10 2 RED ELEGANCE (H241) 8 L Ferraris Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
8 3 LOVE TOGETHER (L052) 9 E C W Wong (-5) When questioned E C W Wong stated that from a wide barrier his instructions were to ride the horse with cover. He said after taking a position behind REFUSETOBEENGLISH in the early stages LOVE TOGETHER raced keenly and was steadied away from that runner for some distance thereafter when it refused to settle in the middle stages. He added making the Home Turn LOVE TOGETHER ran wide before finishing the race off reasonably well. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions and stated he issued those instructions as he was concerned the horse would race too keenly if ridden forward in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 4 WONDER KIT (G455) 6 L Hewitson No report.
2 5 BIENVENUE (J490) 11 Z Purton Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 550 Metres became unbalanced when it made contact with TRIUMPHANT MORE and ENDEARED which was racing tight to the inside of REFUSETOBEENGLISH. Near the 300 Metres became unbalanced when it made contact with REFUSETOBEENGLISH when both runners shifted ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 6 CALIFORNIA BLITZ (J370) 12 M Chadwick Shifted in on jumping and made contact with BIENVENUE. Was bumped on a number of occasions between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres when preventing FRIENDS OF SHAJING from shifting out.
9 7 REFUSETOBEENGLISH (K362) 7 A Atzeni Near the 300 Metres made contact with BIENVENUE when both runners shifted ground. A Atzeni stated that his mount was disadvantaged by being obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 8 FRIENDS OF SHAJING (K202) 2 C L Chau (-2) Between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres made contact with CALIFORNIA BLITZ on a number of occasions when held up for clear running behind OUTGATE. After being disappointed for clear running to the outside of OUTGATE, FRIENDS OF SHAJING shifted to the inside of that runner near the 150 Metres but then had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 150 Metres and the 50 Metres. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 9 STORMING DRAGON (J237) 10 A Badel Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was crowded by BIENVENUE which was taken in by CALIFORNIA BLITZ when that runner shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
12 10 ENDEARED (H161) 4 M Guyon Approaching the 700 Metres ENDEARED became unbalanced when crowded between REFUSETOBEENGLISH and CALIFORNIA BLITZ (M Chadwick) which shifted to the outside of FRIENDS OF SHAJING. M Chadwick was severely reprimanded. Near the 550 Metres BIENVENUE improved into a narrow run to the inside of ENDEARED. A short distance later ENDEARED was then steadied when crowded by REFUSETOBEENGLISH (A Atzeni) which shifted in. A Atzeni was reprimanded. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 11 NEVER TOO SOON (E434) 3 M F Poon Jumped only fairly.
1 12 OUTGATE (H113) 5 Y L Chung (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.

General

1. Whip Rule Offences – 22 February 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting

The following jockeys were found to be in breach of Rule 100(3)(ii)(a) for using the whip on consecutive occasions:-
Race 3 (457)
A Badel (ROMANTIC FANTASY) – 6 consecutive strides after the 200 Metres – A fine of $8,000

Race 10 (464)
H Bowman (SUPERB KID) – 2 consecutive strides near the 150 Metres – A fine of $5,000
M F Poon (POWER OF VITAM) – 2 consecutive strides near the 200 Metres – A fine of $2,000
Race 11 (465)
L Ferraris (SIX PACK) was severely reprimanded in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion near the 100 Metres

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of VIGOR EYE, INCREDIBLE MOMENT, GOR GOR, AMAZING PARTNERS, LIGHT YEARS GLORY, CALIFORNIA BAY, MICKLEY, CHILL BUDDY, AUDACIOUS PURSUIT, SERANGOON, DRAGON AIR FORCE, SKY VINO, SIGHT DREAMER, HAPPY UNIVERSE, CALIFORNIA STAR, INVINCIBLE SHIELD, SKY TRUST, SOLID CAR, RUN RUN SMART, AMAZING DUCK, CITY GOLD BANNER, LOOKING BRIGHT, TURQUOISE VELOCITY, LUCKY SAM GOR, STORMY GROVE and WITHOUT COMPARE (14.2.26) proved negative.

Summary

1. Fines

General
A Badel (ROMANTIC FANTASY): $8,000 for using the whip on consecutive occasions
H Bowman (SUPERB KID): $5,000 for using the whip on consecutive occasions
M F Poon (POWER OF VITAM): $2,000 for using the whip on consecutive occasions

2. Severe Reprimands

Race 9
M Chadwick (CALIFORNIA BLITZ) for shifting out approaching the 700 Metres

General
L Ferraris (SIX PACK) for using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion near the 100 Metres

3. Reprimand

Race 9
A Atzeni (REFUSETOBEENGLISH) for shifting in near the 550 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 1
D B McMonagle (COUNTRY DANCER) for improving into a run when there was not sufficient room near the 350 Metres
A Badel (MY FLYING ANGEL) for shifting in near the 400 Metres

Race 5
E C W Wong (SILVER SPURS) for shifting in at an acute angle in the early stages

Race 6
C L Chau (STORMI) for shifting in making the first turn near the 1400 Metres

5. Adjourned Inquiry

Race 3

6. Barrier Trials

Race 1
TAIHANG SCENERY (disappointing performance)

Race 5
BUSTLING CITY (disappointing performance)

Race 8
CAMP LAND (unacceptable performance)

7. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
TAIHANG SCENERY

Race 4
DAN ATTACK
GIMME FIVE

Race 5
BUSTLING CITY

Race 8
CAMP LAND

8. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 5.