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04 May - Sha Tin
Sha Tin:
Race 2 - JORDAN HANDICAP
Sunday, May 04, 2025, Sha Tin, 13:00
Turf, "B" Course, 1200M
Prize Money: $875,000, Rating: 40-0, Class 5
Horse No. Brand No. Horse Name Race Date Race Index Description
1 J315  LUCKY MAN  06/04/2025   563  LUCKY MAN (J315) between the 450M and the 350M was held up for clear running. Passing the 200M shifted in, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten - Race 563.
2 J144  FAIRY HORSE  16/04/2025   598  FAIRY HORSE (J144) from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 598.
3 G458  TOGEPI  19/03/2025   518  --
4 H487  CIRCUIT VICTORY  02/03/2025   467  CIRCUIT VICTORY (H487) near the 500M was hampered when taken wider - Race 467.
5 J057  FLYING ROMANTIC  26/03/2025   537  FLYING ROMANTIC (J057) made contact with the right side of its barrier on jumping - Race 537.
6 G408  SUPER EAGLE  15/03/2025   505  SUPER EAGLE (G408) jumped awkwardly and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When questioned regarding his riding making the Home Turn and in the early part of the Home Straight, rider stated that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said after settling back in the field near the 500M he elected to remain racing behind a runner with a view to following that runner into the race and obtaining a run to the inside of another runner which he had expected to give ground. He stated that his decision to do so was influenced by the fact that his mount was racing first up for 101 days and he did not wish to expose his mount too soon. He added that when the latter runner continued to respond to its rider’s efforts he then became held up behind the aforementioned runner between the 400M and the 250M and once he shifted to the outside of the latter runner his mount finished the race off well. After considering his explanation the Stewards advised rider that, in their opinion, his better option would have been to shift to the outside of the aforementioned runner near the 500M to follow the latter runner into the event to provide his mount with clear running sooner than what it obtained on that occasion - Race 505.
7 H291  HO HO STAR  13/04/2025   583  HO HO STAR (H291) shortly after the start got its head up when being shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier. When questioned, rider stated that from a wide barrier the instructions were to endeavour to hold a midfield position but also to attempt to position himself close to the rail as his mount races best in that position. He said in the early stages when positioned to the outside of a runner he was obliged to settle slightly further back to avoid covering additional ground. He added making the Home Turn his mount commenced to travel reasonably well and after entering the Home Straight he was reluctant to place his mount under full pressure as he wanted to give his mount the opportunity to work into the race. He said approaching the 300M after shifting to the inside of another runner he then placed his mount under full pressure where it finished the race off reasonably well. When questioned if there was an opportunity to ride his mount with more vigour between the 400M and the 300M rider stated that he felt his mount was travelling well at that point and had he commenced to ride it along too soon it would not have finished the race off as well as it did. Trainer confirmed the instructions issued and advised that in the circumstances there was the opportunity to ride the horse with more vigour than rider did in the early part of the Home Straight. After considering his explanation and also taking into account the early and middle stages of the event were run outside of standard time, the Stewards advised rider that, in their opinion, he had made an error of judgement in not riding his mount with more vigour in the early part of the Home Straight - Race 583.
8 H273  STERLING WONGCHOY  13/04/2025   583  --
9 J179  EVER SMART  02/04/2025   554  EVER SMART (J179) when questioned, rider stated that when holding an on-pace position in the early stages he was obliged to make use of his mount when caught wide in an attempt go forward. He said when unable to cross runners to his inside he elected to restrain his mount making the turn near the 1000M to obtain a position with cover. When questioned regarding his riding rounding the turn and in the early part of the Home Straight and as to whether there was an opportunity to improve to the outside of a runner, rider stated that given the hard run that his mount had sustained in the early stages, he was reluctant to improve around runners on the Home Turn and for that reason he remained racing behind that runner. He added when that runner shifted out approaching the Home Straight he then attempted to obtain clear running to the inside of that runner and to the outside of another runner. He said when that run closed his mount was held up for clear running between the 300M and the 150M. Rider agreed with the Stewards that he had made an error of judgement on the Home Turn by not shifting to the outside of the aforementioned runner to obtain clear running - Race 554.
10 J101  FUNG  12/02/2025   418  FUNG (J101) after travelling a short distance was steadied when crowded. After the event, rider reported that the instructions were to take up a forward position but after being crowded shortly after the start her mount did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position which she attributed to the All Weather surface being rated "Wet Slow”. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings. Finished tailed out and performance was considered unacceptable. Has since performed to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and passed an official vet exam - Race 418.
11 H108  SPEEDY SMARTIE  02/04/2025   554  SPEEDY SMARTIE (H108) raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 554.
12 J086  FLYING PHANTOM  06/04/2025   563  FLYING PHANTOM (J086) after traveling a short distance was steadied when crowded. Raced keenly in the early stages - Race 563.
13 E281  WIND SPEEDER  13/04/2025   583  WIND SPEEDER (E281) after the event, rider stated that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position with cover. He said when his mount commenced well and the pace of the event was run outside of standard time his mount led comfortably without being pressured to do so - Race 583.
14 H404  CALIFORNIA ICON  13/04/2025   583  CALIFORNIA ICON (H404) near the 250M was bumped by a runner. After the event, rider stated that, in his view, his mount would be suited by being stepped up in distance. Post-race vet inspection did not show any significant findings - Race 583.
Standby Horse
1 H465  THE CONCENTRATION  13/04/2025   583  THE CONCENTRATION (H465) crowded at the start between two runners - Race 583.
2 G129  MEDIC ELITE  30/04/2025   630  --