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Race Meeting: 24/11/2024 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 12:45

Going Information

Sha Tin - MIXED - Turf C Course / AWT
Going:
[Turf] GOOD(Race 1,2,3,6) GOOD TO FIRM(Race 7,8,9,10)
[All Weather Track] GOOD(Race 4,5)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 11:45 am)
Clegg Hammer Reading 9.08(as of 08:00 am) 9.60(as of 11:45 am)

Meeting Stewards

Mr Andrew W B R Weir BBS MBE JP (Chairman)
The Hon Madam Justice Susana Maria D’Almada Remedios
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 (202) CHEVALIER E&M ENGINEERING HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 THE KHAN (H489) H Bowman Near the 500 Metres shifted out and made contact with FLYING ROMANTIC. After the event, H Bowman reported that his mount raced keenly in the early and middle stages. He said for some distance near the 300 Metres THE KHAN had difficulty obtaining clear running between SUNNY SHINES and FLYING ROMANTIC but after this finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 2 SKYEY BLUE (J212) C L Chau (-2) For a short distance near the 50 Metres C L Chau could not fully test his mount when he momentarily lost control of his whip which was in his left hand.
5 3 HOSS (H055) J McDonald Bumped at the start.
4 4 LINK (J177) L Hewitson Jumped awkwardly.
6 5 SUPER GLORY (J025) A Badel Approaching the 350 Metres was disappointed for clear running between BEAU GOSSE and FIRE BALL and was then shifted to the inside of BEAU GOSSE to obtain clear running.
1 6 SUPER WISE DRAGON (G475) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
13 7 CHILLI BABA (G339) A Atzeni Slow to begin. After the event, A Atzeni could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of CHILLI BABA was considered disappointing as compared to its last start. Before being allowed to race again, CHILLI BABA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 8 FLYING ROMANTIC (J057) M F Poon (-2) Bumped near the 500 Metres.
14 9 OMAKASE (H416) Y L Chung (-3) A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, OMAKASE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
3 10 SO AWESOME (D258) C Y Ho Near the 450 Metres was bumped when taken wider by SUPER WISE DRAGON which shifted out to improve.
2 11 FIRE BALL (D087) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
10 12 HAPPY FEELING (H443) K De Melo Jumped only fairly.
11 13 BEAU GOSSE (G389) M L Yeung Bumped at the start. Over-raced when positioned outside the lead in the early stages.
8 14 SUNNY SHINES (H484) H Bentley Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Race:2 (203) CHEVALIER ENTERPRISE DIGITAL SOLUTIONS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 FUN ELITE (J042) L Hewitson No report.
5 2 GRAND NOVA (J323) H Bowman Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out to the finish when positioned behind ALLURING LAOS.
2 3 KA YING RESILIENCE (J439) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
1 4 ALLURING LAOS (J478) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
13 5 PRECIOUS HILL (J475) M L Yeung Crowded at the start.
4 6 RISING PHOENIX (J498) B Avdulla Shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped. Raced greenly throughout the early and middle stages. Near the 350 Metres blundered.
9 7 SHINY RAPIDASH (J492) A Atzeni Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between SOLAR RIVER which shifted in and away from THOUSAND CUPS and SUPER SIXTY which was taken out by RISING PHOENIX.
14 8 THOUSAND CUPS (J482) Y L Chung (-3) Bumped at the start. When giving ground from the 300 Metres lay out and weakened from that point. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 9 RUN YES RUN (J264) K Teetan No report.
11 10 SOLAR RIVER (J308) M F Poon (-2) Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.
8 11 SUPER SIXTY (J071) A Badel Crowded shortly after the start. Over the final 250 Metres lay in and proved difficult to ride out.
12 12 DOUBLE BINGO (J309) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
3 13 FLYING DRAGON (E360) A Hamelin Jumped awkwardly.
7 14 DAN ATTACK (H317) P N Wong (-10) No report.

Race:3 (204) CHEVALIER ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 ROMAN CROWN (J456) J McDonald Approaching the 400 Metres made contact with BLUE BARON on a number of occasions when improving to the outside of SKY PROPHET.
3 2 NEW FUTURE FOLKS (J418) B Thompson B Thompson was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference after the 1100 Metres (see SKY PROPHET). Leaving the 100 Metres shifted in and away from HONG LOK GOLF, resulting in its rider B Thompson having to stop riding and straighten his mount. When questioned regarding his riding, B Thompson stated that after being crossed by BINGO BABE in the early stages, that runner steadied the pace once it obtained the lead which resulted in NEW FUTURE FOLKS commencing to race keenly. He said as a result he shifted out to follow PACKING ANGEL near the 700 Metres, however, NEW FUTURE FOLKS continued to race keenly and would not settle. He added as a result near the 600 Metres he was obliged to shift to the outside of PACKING ANGEL to avoid that runner’s heels which resulted in NEW FUTURE FOLKS racing wide and without cover thereafter.
7 3 PACKING ANGEL (J454) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
8 4 ANOTHER WORLD (K005) L Hewitson No report.
12 5 BINGO BABE (K115) K Teetan After the event, K Teetan reported that his mount, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong, was ridden along in the early stages to hold the lead from the outside barrier and as a result was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 6 BLUE BARON (J448) K C Leung Approaching the 800 Metres BLUE BARON, which was racing greenly, was checked when crowded between SKY PROPHET (A Badel) which shifted in slightly and SIKANDAR which lay out on the turn. Whilst the Stewards found that the racing manners of SIKANDAR and BLUE BARON were the principal reasons for the incident, A Badel was advised to exercise more care. Approaching the 400 Metres was bumped on a number of occasions and taken wider.
1 7 HONG LOK GOLF (J517) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 8 MAX QUE (J514) L Ferraris Approaching the 500 Metres was eased when taken wider by NEW FUTURE FOLKS which shifted to the outside of PACKING ANGEL. After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the race and responded only fairly to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 9 SIKANDAR (K063) M Chadwick Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by ROMAN CROWN. Lay out near the 800 Metres.
2 10 SKY JOY (K026) C L Chau (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
5 11 GREAT SPIRIT (J155) M F Poon (-2) Near the 170 Metres attempted to jump a mark on the track and became unbalanced. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 12 SKY PROPHET (J095) A Badel B Thompson (NEW FUTURE FOLKS) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that after the 1100 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of SKY PROPHET, resulting in SKY PROPHET being checked away from NEW FUTURE FOLKS. B Thompson was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 and to expire on Monday, 9 December 2024 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his good race riding record. Approaching the 500 Metres was steadied to avoid ANOTHER WORLD (L Hewitson) when that runner shifted to the outside of HONG LOK GOLF to obtain clear running. L Hewitson was advised to exercise more care.

Race:4 (205) CHEVALIER HEALTHCARE INVESTMENT HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 GOLDEN LONG (H462) K C Leung Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 2 RIDING HIGH (J403) B Avdulla After the event, B Avdulla reported that his mount lacked concentration and he recommended to connections that RIDING HIGH would benefit with the addition of blinkers. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 3 SHANGHAI STYLE (J093) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
8 4 EURO ROCKS (H153) M L Yeung On jumping was crowded by DAILY TROPHY which shifted out. M L Yeung was warned for using his whip on a number of occasions in the Home Straight where his whip arm was raised above shoulder height.
1 5 OFFROAD MASTER (J283) M Chadwick Sent for sampling post-race.
5 6 ROBOT KNIGHT (H464) A Atzeni Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 7 DRAGON AIR FORCE (J279) Z Purton In the early stages raced keenly and near the 800 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from ROBOT KNIGHT. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, Z Purton stated that near the 200 Metres he attempted to shift to the outside of ROBOT KNIGHT to secure clear running, however, his mount did not respond to his efforts and was reluctant to shift out. He said as a result he then elected to shift in to obtain clear running between ROBOT KNIGHT and GOLDEN LONG, however, when those runners shifted ground, DRAGON AIR FORCE was then held up for clear running until passing the 50 Metres where it shifted to the outside of GOLDEN LONG. After considering his explanation, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Purton were reasonable in the circumstances.
12 8 JOLLY COMPANION (H454) C Y Ho When questioned, C Y Ho stated that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position. He said JOLLY COMPANION jumped only fairly from the outside barrier and did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to go forward. He added when unable to obtain cover on his mount in the early stages JOLLY COMPANION was obliged to race very wide and without cover throughout the event before giving ground in the Home Straight. Trainer K L Man confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 9 DAILY TROPHY (H283) B Thompson Near the 200 Metres was eased when crowded between SMART LEADER and DRAGON AIR FORCE which shifted to the inside of ROBOT KNIGHT.
6 10 SOLAR UP (J134) M F Poon (-2) After the event, M F Poon reported that his mount raced keenly and lay out on the first turn near the 800 Metres which resulted in it being awkwardly placed close to SHANGHAI STYLE.
10 11 LIFE OF STONE (J374) A Badel In the early stages raced keenly and approaching the first turn near the 800 Metres was steadied away from EURO ROCKS.
9 12 SMART LEADER (B456) K De Melo A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:5 (206) CHEVALIER INSURANCE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 LUCK IS BACK (J398) L Hewitson No report.
11 2 WONDERSTAR (J531) L Ferraris After the event, L Ferraris stated that his mount, which was having its first start on the All Weather Track, did not appreciate racing on the surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 3 VICTORY MOMENTS (H142) M Chadwick No report.
7 4 SOLID IMPACT (E447) K Teetan Jumped awkwardly.
3 5 SUPER WIN DRAGON (E253) C Y Ho No report.
4 6 PACKING BOLE (H246) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
1 7 SELF IMPROVEMENT (H337) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
9 8 AURIO (K056) M L Yeung From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
10 9 HARMONY FIRE (E175) P N Wong (-10) No report.
12 10 MAGNIAC (H141) K De Melo After the event, K De Melo stated that when he was concerned there was something amiss with his mount near the 150 Metres and when not in a competitive position, he eased it down from the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MAGNIAC was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MAGNIAC will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2 11 MUST GO (J133) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
6 12 TALE OF PERTH (J469) B Thompson No report.

Race:6 (207) CHEVALIER LIFTS & ESCALATORS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 ARIEL (G223) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
5 2 DEVAS TWELVE (H435) C Y Ho Crowded on jumping. After the event, C Y Ho reported that near the 170 Metres his mount attempted to jump a mark on the track.
2 3 FLYING LUCK (J339) H Bowman Slow to begin. Passing the 400 Metres was bumped by GOLDEN DARCI. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 4 SOLID WIN (J225) A Atzeni Crowded on jumping.
13 5 SATIRICAL GLORY (H073) M F Poon (-2) After the event, M F Poon reported that his mount was disadvantaged by the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time and as a consequence did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 6 JUMBO FORTUNE (G195) J McDonald Crowded shortly after the start.
1 7 MATSU VICTOR (H472) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 8 SPECIAL HEDGE (H354) L Hewitson Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and was bumped heavily.
4 9 GOLDEN DARCI (H470) K Teetan After the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving into a narrow run between SATIRICAL GLORY and FLYING LUCK. In this incident, GOLDEN DARCI shifted out and made contact with FLYING LUCK.
12 10 SMART BEAUTY (G477) B Avdulla No report.
14 11 SMILING EMPEROR (J371) K C Leung Bumped shortly after the start. After the event, K C Leung reported that his instructions were to endeavour to go forward and lead the event. He said as a result in the early stages he rode his mount along to comply with the instructions issued. He added when unable to cross runners to his inside in the early stages SMILING EMPEROR was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result gave ground in the Home Straight. Trainer K H Ting confirmed the instructions and said such instructions were issued on the basis that the horse had not performed in its previous runs when ridden in a conservative manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have an epiglottic entrapment.
6 12 SOARING BRONCO (J162) Z Purton A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 13 ALP'S AFFECTION (J289) A Hamelin Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between SMILING EMPEROR and SOARING BRONCO which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. After the event, A Hamelin reported that his mount raced "flat” today and he could offer no explanation for its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 14 SMASHING EXPRESS (J252) A Badel Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between SMART BEAUTY and JUMBO FORTUNE which was taken in by SPECIAL HEDGE after SPECIAL HEDGE shifted in when making heavy contact with DEVAS TWELVE at the start.
CALIFORNIA BANNER (J132) Y L Chung (-3) Withdrawn on 21.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter SPECIAL HEDGE. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA BANNER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:7 (208) THE CHEVALIER CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 2 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
13 1 HEALTHY HAPPY (D435) A Badel Bumped at the start. After the event, A Badel stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He said as a result HEALTHY HAPPY did not run out the 1600 Metres of today’s race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 2 GREEN N WHITE (H186) M F Poon (-2) Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between YOUNG CHAMPION which shifted in slightly and TELECOM FIGHTERS which was taken out by PATCH OF THETA.
6 3 HELENE FEELING (H215) B Avdulla On jumping was crowded between SUNLIGHT POWER and HEALTHY HAPPY, both of which shifted ground.
9 4 ATULLIBIGEAL (G173) Z Purton Near the 250 Metres was eased and shifted to the inside of HELENE FEELING to continue into clear running when HELENE FEELING shifted out.
14 5 OUTGATE (H113) Y L Chung (-3) After the event, Y L Chung confirmed his instructions were to hold a forward position. He said after making some use of his mount to do so it came under pressure in the Home Straight. He added after being momentarily crowded between HEALTHY HAPPY and PATCH OF THETA near the 300 Metres and then between HEALTHY HAPPY and TOP GUN near the 200 Metres when both runners shifted ground, his mount then continued to yield ground thereafter. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 6 TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482) P N Wong (-10) Over-raced in the early and middle stages. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her instructions were to go forward. She said TELECOM FIGHTERS jumped only fairly and was then slightly crowded shortly after the start. She said despite riding it along thereafter TELECOM FIGHTERS did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
7 7 KARMA (G392) C Y Ho From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
1 8 PATCH OF THETA (H485) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
10 9 YOUNG CHAMPION (J195) K Teetan After the event, K Teetan reported that his mount raced too keenly in the early and middle stages and as a result did not respond strongly to his riding when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 10 SUNLIGHT POWER (H244) A Hamelin Bumped at the start. Over the final 200 Metres lay in and proved difficult to ride out to the finish of the event.
8 11 THE BEST PEACH (H139) B Thompson No report.
2 12 VOYAGE SAMURAI (J026) M L Yeung Sent for sampling post-race.
11 13 ROMANTIC THOR (K012) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 250 Metres raced in restricted room between GREEN N WHITE and YOUNG CHAMPION which was taken in slightly by SUNLIGHT POWER.
4 14 TOP GUN (J249) M Chadwick When questioned, M Chadwick stated that his instructions were to ride his mount in a more conservative manner than its last start as TOP GUN had disappointed when it held a forward position on that occasion. He said in the early stages in accordance with his instructions he rode his mount in a conservative manner but when TELECOM FIGHTERS did not show the expected pace in the early stages, he was obliged to shift in behind that runner to avoid racing wide which resulted in TOP GUN settling slightly further back than what had been anticipated. Trainer F C Lor confirmed the instructions issued.

Race:8 (209) CHEVALIER PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 LUCY IN THE SKY (J275) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 MICKLEY (K082) H Bowman No report.
6 3 KEMPES (J265) B Avdulla Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by BEAUTY GLORY which shifted out. Approaching the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running as it endeavoured to improve between CHARMING LEGEND and GLORIOUS SUCCESS.
13 4 AERIS NOVA (J534) K C Leung A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 5 WINNING GOLD (H461) K De Melo After the event, K De Melo reported that his mount did not appreciate racing in amongst other horses in the early and middle stages. He added when shifted to the outside on straightening WINNING GOLD finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 6 BLESSED NATION (J292) H Bentley No report.
1 7 CHARMING LEGEND (K127) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
10 8 ALSONSO (J405) J McDonald After the event, J McDonald stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover from the outside barrier and as a result did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 9 BEAUTY GLORY (E459) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
2 10 GLORIOUS SUCCESS (K062) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
9 11 FIRST LOVE (J355) M F Poon (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
PU 12 STAR GLOW (J429) C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. After the event, C Y Ho reported that near the 1100 Metres he became concerned with his mount’s action behind and as a result he retired it from the event shortly after. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, STAR GLOW will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
3 13 KA YING SUPERB (J091) M Chadwick No report.
7 14 THE HEIR (H459) L Hewitson From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
PRESTIGE RICKY (K009) C L Chau (-2) Withdrawn on 22.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter BLESSED NATION. Before being allowed to race again, PRESTIGE RICKY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:9 (210) CHEVALIER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 FULL CREDIT (J185) L Hewitson No report.
2 2 SAVVY BRILLIANT (J437) Z Purton Jumped only fairly and then was checked shortly after when crowded between RIGHTEOUS ARION which shifted out and SKY FOREVER which, after making contact with SWIFT ASCENT, was then taken in by that runner. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 3 LADY'S CHOICE (H155) K Teetan After the event, K Teetan stated that his mount did not appreciate racing to the inside of HAROLD WIN throughout the middle stags and did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 4 THE STORM (J126) H Bowman Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, THE STORM will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
1 5 SWIFT ASCEND (H395) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
9 6 GAMEPLAYER ELITE (H356) H Bentley Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early stages.
7 7 RIGHTEOUS ARION (H059) Y L Chung (-3) Approaching the 200 Metres was shifted to the outside of SKY FOREVER to continue into clear running. Near the 100 Metres was briefly held up before being shifted to the inside of AURORA LADY to again continue into clear running.
6 8 SUGAR BALL (H394) K C Leung No report.
4 9 AURORA LADY (J066) M F Poon (-2) No report.
5 10 ENDUED (K033) C Y Ho From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 11 HAROLD WIN (J280) A Atzeni Near the 300 Metres was bumped by SWIFT ASCEND which shifted in. After the event, A Atzeni reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 12 SKY FOREVER (E414) M L Yeung Crowded at the start. Approaching the first turn near the 900 Metres raced tight to the inside of LADY’S CHOICE. A short distance later, SKY FOREVER was crowded when LADY’S CHOICE was taken in by HAROLD WIN which shifted in before being corrected by its rider A Atzeni. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:10 (211) CHEVALIER ALUMINIUM ENGINEERING HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 CHING (G380) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman reported that his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 2 LUPO SOLITARIO (J495) K C Leung On jumping was crowded between LO PAN SPIRIT and NAMJONG KINGDOM which shifted in and away from CHING. Raced keenly in the early stages.
6 3 PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300) J McDonald Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and then was bumped. After the event, J McDonald stated that his mount responded fairly to his riding in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, is still somewhat immature. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 4 UNIVERSAL HORIZON (G360) C L Chau (-2) Crowded shortly after the start.
14 5 SWEET ENCOUNTER (G426) A Hamelin Jumped awkwardly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 6 FALLON (H219) M L Yeung Bumped at the start.
5 7 LO PAN SPIRIT (J233) H Bentley No report.
9 8 NAMJONG KINGDOM (K015) B Avdulla Shifted in at the start and was bumped. After the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between ARMOUR WAR EAGLE and PRESTIGE ALWAYS, both of which shifted ground slightly. NAMJONG KINGDOM then lay in over the final 100 Metres and proved difficult to ride out.
1 9 SKY TRUST (J161) L Hewitson Sent for sampling post-race.
3 10 GOLDEN ARTIE (G434) K Teetan When questioned regarding his riding out over the concluding stages, K Teetan stated that after shifting his mount to the outside of SKY TRUST near the 100 Metres, he then attempted to pull his whip through to his right hand. He said as he commenced to do so he dropped his left rein for a short distance before regaining it and being able to continue to ride his mount out fully to the finish of the event. K Teetan was advised that he should, wherever possible, ensure that he maintains proper control of his reins.
8 11 STELLAR SWIFT (J139) A Atzeni Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between FALLON and PRESTIGE ALWAYS which jumped awkwardly and shifted out. Near the 200 Metres was eased to avoid FALLON when that runner shifted in to obtain clear running. After the event, A Atzeni reported that the intention was to be more forward but settled further back after being checked at the start.
2 12 AMAZING VICTORY (G123) C Y Ho When questioned, C Y Ho stated that he was instructed to take up a more forward position than its last start as connections were of the opinion that it was advantageous today to race in an on-pace position. Trainer W Y So confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 13 ARMOUR WAR EAGLE (J039) A Badel When questioned, A Badel stated that the instructions were to endeavour to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages with cover. He said after travelling a short distance he attempted to restrain his mount to comply with his instructions, however, ARMOUR WAR EAGLE raced keenly and as a result he was unable to obtain cover. He said when ARMOUR WAR EAGLE continued to race keenly in the early stages he allowed it to stride forward to take up a position outside SKY TRUST, however, his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added having regard to the manner in which ARMOUR WAR EAGLE raced in the early stages and the fact that it was obliged to race wide and without cover, it was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. He further added that, in his opinion, ARMOUR WAR EAGLE would be better suited by being dropped back in distance for its next race start where it would be able to settle on a more genuine pace. Sent for sampling post-race.
13 14 DILBAGH (K055) M Chadwick Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
GOOD LUCK BABE (K016) B Thompson Withdrawn on 23.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (blood abnormality) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter DILBAGH. Before being allowed to race again, GOOD LUCK BABE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

General

1.

After the running of Race 7, the track classification for the turf course was officially changed from "Good” to "Good to Firm”. This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective. As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 7 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm”.

2. Additions to Racing Incidents Report of 20 November 2024 Happy Valley Racemeeting

Race 4 (196)
MISTER DAPPER – From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race 8 (200)
JAMES TAK - Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

WONDER KIT – When questioned, L Hewitson stated that when his mount commenced to lay out approaching the 150 Metres, he pulled the whip through from his right to his left hand. He said as he did so he dropped his left rein for a short distance. He added over the concluding stages when being ridden out WONDER KIT then lay in towards the running rail which required him to correct his mount and stop riding with the whip near the 50 Metres before he was able to recommence fully testing his mount to the finish. L Hewitson was advised that as this was the third occasion he was noted to have dropped his rein, he should, wherever possible, ensure that he maintains control of his reins.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 6
CALIFORNIA BANNER on 21.11.24 on veterinary advice

Race 8
PRESTIGE RICKY on 22.11.24 on veterinary advice

Race 10
GOOD LUCK BABE on 23.11.24 on veterinary advice

2. Warnings

Race 3
A Badel (SKY PROPHET) for shifting in approaching the 800 Metres
L Hewitson (ANOTHER WORLD) for shifting out approaching the 500 Metres

Race 4
M L Yeung (EURO ROCKS) for using his whip in the Home Straight where his whip arm was raised above shoulder height

Race 10
K Teetan (GOLDEN ARTIE) re dropping his rein

General – L Hewitson (WONDER KIT) re dropping his rein

3. Suspension

Race 3
B Thompson (NEW FUTURE FOLKS) for careless riding after the 1100 Metres (from Wednesday, 4 December 2024 until Monday, 9 December 2024 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

4. Bleeder

Race 9
THE STORM

5. Barrier Trials

Race 1
CHILLI BABA (disappointing performance)

Race 5
MAGNIAC (unacceptable performance)

Race 8
STAR GLOW (retired from race)

Race 9
THE STORM (bleeder)

6. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
CHILLI BABA
OMAKASE

Race 5
MAGNIAC

Race 6
CALIFORNIA BANNER

Race 8
STAR GLOW
PRESTIGE RICKY

Race 9
THE STORM

Race 10
GOOD LUCK BABE

7. Rolling Arrangement

The track was not rolled today.