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Race Meeting: 11/12/2024 (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) 2.72(as of 05:40 pm)

Meeting Stewards

The Hon Bernard Charnwut Chan GBM GBS JP (Chairman)
The Hon Mr Justice Joseph Fok
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 (250) SAND MARTIN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 2200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 ON THE LASH (J182) J McDonald No report.
5 2 PALACE PAL (G172) Z Purton Slow to begin.
7 3 MR ALADDIN (H386) A Pouchin Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Bumped at the start. After the event, A Pouchin reported that his mount, which was racing first up tonight over 2200 Metres, did not run out the distance of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 4 SUPER HONG KONG (D241) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 5 NICE BIRDIE (G470) C L Chau (-2) No report.
1 6 FURY AND GOLD (H202) A Atzeni On jumping shifted in, made contact with MR ALADDIN, got its head up and lost ground. Held up for clear running making the Home Turn behind TIGER AND GOLD and after the 350 Metres was shifted to the inside of that runner to secure clear running. Noted to have sustained a cut to the right front leg after the race. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 7 GOLDEN FAIRY (E448) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.
8 8 TIGER AND GOLD (J064) B Thompson Bumped at the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”.

Race:2 (251) LARK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 DAN ATTACK (H317) J McDonald In the middle stages raced keenly.
9 2 MODEST GENTLEMAN (G352) H Bentley After the event, H Bentley reported that his mount was unsuited when the pace of the event was run outside of standard time which resulted in MODEST GENTLEMAN racing keenly throughout the early and middle stages. He said as a result MODEST GENTLEMAN then was unable to run on when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 3 LIFE OF STONE (J374) C L Chau (-2) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
6 4 RUBY SAILING (H347) Z Purton In the early stages raced keenly and for some distance approaching the 700 Metres got its head up when racing between DAN ATTACK and LIFE OF STONE. When questioned, Z Purton stated that RUBY SAILING jumped only fairly and as a consequence settled further back in the field than instructed. He said making the Home Turn when following LIFE OF STONE, he elected to shift to that runner’s inside to secure clear running as he felt RUBY SAILING was not travelling well enough to improve to the outside on the Home Turn. He added after being briefly held up RUBY SAILING was able to secure clear running on entering the Home Straight.
7 5 STRIVE FOR GLORY (D186) M L Yeung No report.
2 6 SAME TO YOU (H057) B Avdulla After the event, B Avdulla stated that it was not his intention to lead but with the pace of the event being run outside of standard time in the early stages his mount led the event without being pressured to do so. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 7 COUNTRY DANCER (H436) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 8 TIMESTORM (G109) L Ferraris A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 10 PLENTIFUL (G400) A Atzeni For some distance near the 600 Metres raced tight to the inside of SAME TO YOU (B Avdulla) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. B Avdulla was advised to exercise more care. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 12 WIND SPEEDER (E281) A Pouchin No report.
WX-A 9 ACE TALENT (H046) A Badel After being placed in the barriers, when PHILOS broke through the front of the starting gates, ACE TALENT then reacted to that incident and made contact with the front of the starting gates before breaking through and completing the course thereafter when unable to be restrained by its rider. ACE TALENT was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, ACE TALENT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial.
WX-A 11 PHILOS (H371) Y L Chung (-3) Shortly after being placed in the barriers lunged forward as the blindfold was removed, made heavy contact with the starting gates and broke through, completing the course thereafter when unable to be restrained by its rider. PHILOS was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. The Stewards ruled that PHILOS will be required to attend barrier practice to the satisfaction of the Starter prior to performing satisfactorily in consecutive barrier trials before being allowed to race again. Was subsequently noted to have sustained a wound to the left nostril.

Race:3 (252) ALBATROSS HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 BOWSER (H460) B Avdulla A Pouchin (THRIVING BROTHERS) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 150 Metres he made insufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in, resulting in BOWSER losing its running and having to be checked. After assessing the carelessness grade 1 and the consequences grade 2 and having regard to his excellent race riding record, the Stewards determined the appropriate penalty to be a reprimand. After the event, B Avdulla reported that his intention was to hold a forward position with cover behind the leaders. He said when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to allow BOWSER to stride forward and race outside the lead to avoid covering additional ground.
3 2 THRIVING BROTHERS (J396) A Pouchin Raced wide and without cover until the 600 Metres. Hung in in the Home Straight and proved difficult to ride out. A Pouchin pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 150 Metres (see BOWSER).
5 3 KOKUSHI MUSOU (G006) A Badel A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 4 BEAUTY LIGHT (J474) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
12 5 JOYOUS LILY (J525) C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly, got its head up and then was crowded shortly after the start.
2 6 TELECOM DRAGON (H322) J McDonald Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres was checked when crowded between KOKUSHI MUSOU which was racing tight to the inside of BOWSER and BEAUTY LIGHT which was taken out by SOLAR RIVER when that runner hung out making the first turn. After the 300 Metres was directed to the outside of KOKUSHI MUSOU to obtain clear running. J McDonald pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference over the concluding stages (see SPEEDY SMARTIE). Sent for sampling post-race.
9 7 ALL EYES ON ME (J453) M L Yeung Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between SMART LEADER which shifted out slightly and BOWSER (B Avdulla) which shifted in slightly. B Avdulla was advised to exercise more care.
8 8 SOLAR RIVER (J308) C L Chau (-2) No report.
4 9 SPEEDY SMARTIE (H108) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Prior to declaring weighed-in, Jockey K Teetan and Trainer T P Yung viewed the patrol films to ascertain if there were sufficient grounds for a protest/objection following SPEEDY SMARTIE being checked over the concluding stages. When they declined to lodge a protest/objection and the Stewards were satisfied that there were not sufficient grounds to do so, weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. J McDonald (TELECOM DRAGON) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of SPEEDY SMARTIE, resulting in SPEEDY SMARTIE being checked. Having regard to the special circumstances of this matter, he was fined the sum of $60,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.
10 10 SPICY SO SMART (G203) M Chadwick Jumped only fairly and then shortly after was steadied when crowded between JOYOUS LILY and ISLAND GOLDEN which shifted in and away from THRIVING BROTHERS. Crowded leaving the 1000 Metres. After the 300 Metres was taken wider by TELECOM DRAGON which shifted out to improve. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 11 ISLAND GOLDEN (H018) M F Poon (-2) Shortly after the start was crowded by THRIVING BROTHERS and then shifted in and away from that runner, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Leaving the 1000 Metres was steadied when crowded between THRIVING BROTHERS which shifted in slightly and SPICY SO SMART which was taken out by SMART LEADER when that runner made the turn awkwardly after being checked. Was left racing wide and without cover from the 600 Metres.
7 12 SMART LEADER (B456) A Atzeni Near the 1000 Metres shifted out when being checked to avoid TELECOM DRAGON. Approaching the 100 Metres was checked when disappointed for clear running between SPEEDY SMARTIE and BOWSER and as a result was unable to be ridden out fully until passing the 50 Metres.
WV BULB EMPEROR (J241) L Hewitson Withdrawn on 10.12.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter SPEEDY SMARTIE. Before being allowed to race again, BULB EMPEROR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:4 (253) ALBATROSS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 BIG RED (H299) E C W Wong (-7) Near the 50 Metres momentarily raced tight to the inside of KA YING POWER which shifted in and away from AFFIRM.
9 2 BITS SUPERSTAR (J362) L Hewitson Shifted out abruptly at the start and was bumped on the hindquarters. Near the 150 Metres shifted out and away from FATAL BLOW after being taken out by that runner slightly and made contact with HAPPY SOUL and became unbalanced.
10 3 FATAL BLOW (J484) L Ferraris After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event 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.
12 4 BINGO BABE (K115) B Thompson No report.
3 5 HAPPY SOUL (G249) C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 500 Metres was steadied away from SIGHT HAPPY. Briefly held up on the Home Turn. Near the 250 Metres became held up for clear running behind BITS SUPERSTAR and shortly after was shifted to that runner’s outside to secure clear running. Near the 150 Metres then became unbalanced when crowded between SIGHT HAPPY and BITS SUPERSTAR which shifted out and away from FATAL BLOW.
8 6 HAPPY TRIO (G244) A Pouchin Near the 550 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from VALHALLA. After the 250 Metres was disappointed for clear running between BITS SUPERSTAR and FATAL BLOW and did not obtain clear running until after the 50 Metres.
4 7 KA YING POWER (H169) C L Chau (-2) Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the right side of its barrier and lost ground. Made contact with the running rail after the 600 Metres. Near the 50 Metres shifted in and away from AFFIRM, resulting in its rider having to correct his mount.
2 8 AFFIRM (H306) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
5 9 RAGNARR (H297) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 500 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid KA YING POWER.
1 10 SIGHT HAPPY (J261) Z Purton In the early stages raced keenly and after the 1000 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from HAPPY TRIO. Near the 850 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid HAPPY TRIO (A Pouchin) which shifted in when not quite clear. A Pouchin was advised to exercise more care. Near the 500 Metres, when continuing to race keenly, got its head up when being steadied away from BITS SUPERSTAR. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 11 VALHALLA (E495) K De Melo No report.
11 12 MIU FA FA (J145) M F Poon (-2) Jumped only fairly and shortly after was checked when crowded between FATAL BLOW and BITS SUPERSTAR which shifted out abruptly. Near the 1000 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid SIGHT HAPPY. MIU FA FA then continued to race keenly and near the 800 Metres shifted out and away from SIGHT HAPPY and as a result raced wide and without cover thereafter.

Race:5 (254) THE HONG KONG GOLF CLUB CENTENARY CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 NORTHERN BEAST (H233) Z Purton Bumped shortly after the start. Held up making the Home Turn.
7 2 ESCAPE ROUTE (E273) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
11 3 HEALTHY GOLF (J424) L Ferraris Jumped awkwardly and then shortly after was steadied away from KINGLY DEMEANOR which shifted out slightly. After the event, L Ferraris reported that soon after the 300 Metres his mount hung in and as a result made contact with ME TIME which shifted out slightly.
12 4 SATIRICAL GLORY (H073) B Avdulla A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, SATIRICAL GLORY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
6 5 DRAGON STAR (H128) K Teetan No report.
1 6 CAN'T GO WONG (H087) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.
10 7 APOLAR FIGHTER (J169) A Atzeni Shortly after the start shifted in and away from SATIRICAL GLORY and bumped NORTHERN BEAST.
5 8 FLYING SILVER (E478) A Pouchin No report.
4 9 ME TIME (J074) A Badel From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 300 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Near the 100 Metres was disappointed for clear running between DRAGON STAR and DRAGON DELIGHT and was then shifted to the outside of DRAGON DELIGHT where it raced tight over the concluding stages to the inside of FLYING SILVER.
9 10 COURIER MAGIC (H290) B Thompson After the event, B Thompson reported that his mount began well today and as a result settled in a more forward position than its previous race starts. He said, in his opinion, COURIER MAGIC did not run out the 1800 Metres of tonight’s event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 11 DRAGON DELIGHT (G395) E C W Wong (-7) Apprentice E C W Wong, who weighed in at 115 lbs, was fined the sum of $3,000 for returning to scale 2 lbs overweight. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions were to ride DRAGON DELIGHT with cover. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 KINGLY DEMEANOR (H486) M L Yeung No report.

Race:6 (255) MESIA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 HAPPY DAILY (E294) C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with THE PRIME. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
4 2 STURDY RUBY (H207) K Teetan No report.
10 3 EN PERFECTO (J409) M F Poon (-2) Shifted out on jumping and was bumped.
2 4 SNOWALOT (E397) B Thompson Raced wide and without cover in the middle stages until it was ridden forward where it obtained a position outside the lead near the 500 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 5 THE PRIME (J352) L Hewitson Bumped at the start. From the outside barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 6 TAKE ACTION (J098) J McDonald Jumped only fairly. After the event, J McDonald stated that with the early and middle stages of the event being run outside of standard time, when the race developed into a sprint home from the 500 Metres, TAKE ACTION was left flat-footed at that stage and took some time to respond to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 7 GOOD LUCK WIN (J135) Y L Chung (-3) When questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer K H Ting stated that since being transferred to his stable he had identified that GOOD LUCK WIN was not comfortable racing around other horses and for this reason he reapplied blinkers to the horse. He said this together with GOOD LUCK WIN being assisted by the early stages of the event being run outside of standard time were the reasons for the horse’s improved performance tonight. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 8 NINJA DERBY (H339) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
12 9 SUPER TREASURE (J211) A Hamelin Bumped at the start. Raced wide and without cover from the 550 Metres.
6 10 FIREFOOT (J183) M L Yeung No report.
9 11 LITTLE FAIRY (H206) A Badel After the event, A Badel stated that his instructions were to obtain a position with cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages and the pace of the event being run outside of standard time, he elected to allow his mount to stride forward and race outside the lead to avoid covering additional ground.
7 12 TRADITION (J111) A Pouchin Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start.

Race:7 (256) NIGHTJAR HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 FLYING HIGH (E204) M Chadwick After the 300 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by ATOMIC FORCE which shifted out slightly.
6 2 SPORTS LEGEND (H456) J McDonald No report.
1 3 ATOMIC FORCE (G221) H Bentley Crowded at the start. Passing the 250 Metres was checked to avoid CANDLELIGHT DINNER which, after laying in in the early part of the Home Straight, then shifted out abruptly away from YOUTHFUL SPIRITS as it was being corrected by its rider K Teetan. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 4 YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082) L Ferraris Bumped on the hindquarters at the start. Near the 800 Metres Jockey L Ferraris was required to reposition his foot in the stirrup. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 5 FAST RESPONDER (J295) L Hewitson Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 6 A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) Z Purton Approaching the 350 Metres raced tight to the inside of DO YOUR PART after obtaining a narrow run between DO YOUR PART and CELESTIAL HARMONY.
11 7 CANDLELIGHT DINNER (J468) K Teetan Lay in in the early part of the Home Straight and passing the 250 Metres ran out as it was being corrected by its rider. The racing manners of CANDLELIGHT DINNER were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, CANDLELIGHT DINNER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial where it is required to be ridden out to the finish of that trial. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 8 MIDORI GLORY (J248) A Pouchin Shifted out at the start and was bumped on the hindquarters, resulting in MIDORI GLORY and A Pouchin becoming unbalanced. After the event, A Pouchin reported that his intention was to be more forward in the race, but after jumping awkwardly and becoming unbalanced at the start, his mount settled further back and found it difficult to respond when asked for an effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 9 CELESTIAL HARMONY (K059) B Thompson Shifted in at the start, was bumped and became unbalanced.
3 10 HEROIC MASTER (G394) A Atzeni On jumping was crowded between CELESTIAL HARMONY and MIDORI GLORY, both of which shifted ground. Approaching the 400 Metres was held up for clear running behind MIDORI GLORY.
5 11 HAPPY UNITED (H208) M L Yeung No report.
8 12 DO YOUR PART (J444) A Hamelin On jumping was checked when it shifted in and away from SPORTS LEGEND, resulting in it making contact with the hindquarters of YOUTHFUL SPIRITS.

Race:8 (257) ALBATROSS HANDICAP (Sec3) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (H379) J McDonald Near the 200 Metres was bumped by UNISON which shifted out. After the event, J McDonald could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. Trainer C S Shum stated that he had been pleased with the horse since its last start win on 20 November 2024 and added that YEE CHEONG SPIRIT may have been disadvantaged by settling back in the field with the pace in the middle stages being run slightly outside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of YEE CHEONG SPIRIT was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, YEE CHEONG SPIRIT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
8 2 CIRCUIT DUFFY (J501) Z Purton After the event, Z Purton reported that from a wide barrier he was obliged to make some use of his mount in the early stages to go forward. He said with CIRCUIT DUFFY carrying an additional 6 lbs tonight, it was not able to finish the race off strongly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 3 CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (G451) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.
7 4 BRAVE JOY (J307) C Y Ho After the event, C Y Ho reported that approaching the finish his mount shifted out when it shied at the winning post, resulting in him having to stop riding, straighten his mount and being unable to ride it out to the finish.
3 5 HAPPY TANGO (D075) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
4 6 LUCKY GENERATIONS (J338) H Bentley Slow to begin.
5 7 REWARDING TWINKLE (J368) M L Yeung After the event, M L Yeung reported that his instructions from the outside barrier were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer K L Man confirmed the instructions issued.
10 8 TRAVEL GOLF (H063) L Ferraris Over the concluding stages was steadied when BRAVE JOY shifted out. After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount hung in throughout the event.
12 9 UNISON (H423) M F Poon (-2) Jumped awkwardly. Shifted out near the 200 Metres and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, M F Poon stated that he had some concerns with his mount’s action during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 10 SHINKANSEN (H277) A Pouchin Sent for sampling post-race.
6 11 YOU'REMYEVERYTHING (E413) M Chadwick No report.
9 12 SUPER ELITE (H247) K Teetan Jumped awkwardly.

Race:9 (258) SEA EAGLE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 SIMPLY MAVERICK (H346) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
5 2 HAMERON (H265) C Y Ho Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running when attempting to improve between MIDORI FUJI and GLORIOUS JOURNEY.
10 3 NEARLY FINE (E430) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
7 4 NOISY BOY (J536) B Avdulla Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of B Avdulla, 7th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race.
12 5 RISING FROM ASHES (G209) A Hamelin Tongue tie replaced at the Start.
9 6 CHAIN OF GOLD (J138) Z Purton After the event, Z Purton reported that his mount, which was fractious in the barriers, shifted its hood as the start was effected. He said as a result he repositioned the hood soon after the start. He added that, in his opinion, CHAIN OF GOLD raced in a disappointing manner as it did at its most recent start and may need a short break before its next race start. Trainer W K Mo confirmed that the horse will be given a short let-up. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 7 I CAN (H381) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
8 8 GLORIOUS JOURNEY (J137) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event 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.
3 9 SETANTA (G095) L Ferraris No report.
2 10 IVY LEAGUE (H116) L Hewitson Crowded at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 11 MIDORI FUJI (J432) B Thompson Jumped only fairly and was crowded.
11 12 OUR LUCKY GLORY (G292) H Bentley No report.

General

1.

Races 3 – 9 were each put back 5 minutes.

2. Addition to Racing Incidents Report of 8 December 2024 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 6 (245)

UNIVERSAL HORIZON – Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of YODA’S CHOICE, PRECISION GOAL, CHEERFUL WORLD, THE BOOM BOX, ISLAND BUDDY, VULCANUS, EXCELLENT DADDY, PATCH OF WATCH, SHANGHAI STYLE, SUNNY DARLING, NEBRASKAN, ACA POWER, KA YING VICTORY, STELLAR EXPRESS, HEALTHY HEALTHY, EXCEL WONGCHOY, RELIABLE PROFIT, FULL CREDIT, SING DRAGON, TALENTS AMBITION, FIGHTING MACHINE, DRAGON JOY, TRIUMPHANT WARRIOR, MY WISH and STEPS AHEAD (1.12.24) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 2
ACE TALENT at barriers by order of the Stewards
PHILOS at barriers by order of the Stewards

Race 3
BULB EMPEROR on 10.12.24 on veterinary advice

2. Fines

Race 3
J McDonald (TELECOM DRAGON): $60,000 for careless riding over the concluding stages

Race 5
Apprentice E C W Wong (DRAGON DELIGHT): $3,000 for weighing in 2 lbs overweight

3. Reprimand

Race 3
A Pouchin (THRIVING BROTHERS) for careless riding near the 150 Metres

4. Warnings

Race 2
B Avdulla (SAME TO YOU) for shifting in for some distance near the 600 Metres

Race 3
B Avdulla (BOWSER) for shifting in shortly after the start

Race 4
A Pouchin (HAPPY TRIO) for shifting in near the 850 Metres

Race 9
B Avdulla (NOISY BOY) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages

5. Bleeder

Race 5
SATIRICAL GLORY

6. Barrier Trials

Race 2
ACE TALENT (barrier manners)
PHILOS (barrier manners)

Race 5
SATIRICAL GLORY (bleeder)

Race 7
CANDLELIGHT DINNER (racing manners)

Race 8
YEE CHEONG SPIRIT (disappointing performance)

7. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 3
BULB EMPEROR

Race 5
SATIRICAL GLORY

Race 8
YEE CHEONG SPIRIT

8. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 4.