14/09/2025 Shatin Race 1 Steward Report
14/09/2025 Shatin Turf B 1400m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 039-023
NIGHT PUROSANGUE (J510): Bumped at the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid ISLAND GOLDEN. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running behind EURO ROCKS. After the 300 Metres NIGHT PUROSANGUE obtained a narrow run between EURO ROCKS and ISLAND GOLDEN, resulting in its rider B Avdulla having to ease his mount near the 250 Metres before securing clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419): Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres.
TEAM HAPPY (J218): Between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running.
CIRCUIT FIERY (H475): Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
COLONEL (D090): No report.
MAGIC COMBO (K213): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
EURO ROCKS (H153): In the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 300 Metres raced in restricted room for a short distance between MANYTHANKS FOREVER and MY FLYING ANGEL which shifted out to improve.
ISLAND GOLDEN (H018): Bumped at the start. After the event C Y Ho stated that his mount did not appreciate racing in amongst horses and making the turn near the 800 Metres became awkward when racing tight to the inside of MANYTHANKS FOREVER. He added that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight his mount raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MANYTHANKS FOREVER (J065): Near the 1100 Metres was steadied to avoid THE WAY WE WIN when being shifted behind that runner for cover.
MY FLYING ANGEL (J174): Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
THE WAY WE WIN (J493): In the Home Straight lay in under pressure. After the event H Bentley confirmed that his instructions were to go forward. He said when unable to cross runners to his inside his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
BRAVE OF FRIENDS (J382): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
FAIRY HORSE (J144): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Held up between the 500 Metres and the 250 Metres when it was shifted to the outside of BRAVE OF FRIENDS to obtain clear running.
LAPRAS (H374): No report.
14/09/2025 Shatin Race 2 Steward Report
14/09/2025 Shatin Turf B 1400m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 040-024
ONLY U (J037): Sent for sampling post-race.
EVERYONE'S CLASSIC (J407): Jumped only fairly. Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. As this was the second occasion that EVERYONE’S CLASSIC had bled, the horse is permanently barred from any further racing.
JUMBO FORTUNE (G195): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, JUMBO FORTUNE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
ORIENTAL SURPRISE (K028): No report.
CASHISCASH (J369): Lunged forward as the start was effected. Sent for sampling post-race.
FIGHT TIME (H409): Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
VERBIER (J187): On jumping was bumped by MR GOOD VIBES which shifted out, resulting in VERBIER then shifting out and making contact with STRONGEST BOY. After the event Apprentice E C W Wong stated that he was obliged to make some use of his mount in the early stages to obtain a position outside the lead. He said VERBIER raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages and as a consequence was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
HE WAS ME (J535): Had its right front plate refitted in the saddling stalls. Noted to have blood at the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
PANDA LEGEND (H002): No report.
DECRELOT (J551): No report.
KA YING POWER (H169): Bumped shortly after the start. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
MR GOOD VIBES (H180): Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
STRONGEST BOY (H027): Bumped shortly after the start.
GANGNAM STAR (H326): No report.
14/09/2025 Shatin Race 3 Steward Report
14/09/2025 ST Shatin All Weather Track 1200m Going: GOOD (9.65) Rating: 058-040
BLAZING WIND (J157): Shortly after the start was hampered when taken wider by DAILY TROPHY which shifted out. Leaving the 1000 Metres shifted out and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
TAI VICTORY (K124): No report.
SIGHT HAPPY (J261): Lunged forward as the start was effected.
GIMME FIVE (J099): Crowded at the start. Leaving the 1000 Metres was bumped and taken wider by BLAZING WIND which shifted out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
JOLLY COMPANION (H454): Jumped awkwardly, became unbalanced, shifted out, made contact with GIMME FIVE and lost ground. Approaching the 100 Metres shifted out, resulting in its rider Apprentice P N Wong having to stop riding and straighten.
DAILY TROPHY (H283): Leaving the 1000 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded between BLAZING WIND and BEAUTY FORMULA which lay out before being corrected by its rider. Sent for sampling post-race.
MEEPMEEP (H234): Bumped at the start.
HANDSOME BLOND (K241): Jumped only fairly and then was steadied when crowded between GIMME FIVE and MEEPMEEP. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
VIEW ALL THINGS (K101): Bumped at the start. Hampered near the 100 Metres when JOLLY COMPANION shifted out.
BEAUTY FORMULA (K066): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY FORMULA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
14/09/2025 Shatin Race 4 Steward Report
14/09/2025 ST Shatin Turf B 1400m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 060-043
SUGAR BALL (H394): Sent for sampling post-race.
TOP TIME (K006): Bumped shortly after the start. When questioned regarding his riding on the Home Turn and the reason he shifted to the inside of RAGING RAPIDS to continue into clear running, K De Melo stated that when positioned close to RAGING RAPIDS he felt that near the 550 Metres he would have had to steady his mount in an attempt to come to that runner’s outside. He said with BIG STRIDE being positioned directly to his outside and WINNING MACHINE racing in advance of that runner he felt his better option was to continue to the inside where he was able to follow the fancied runners ROMAN CROWN and BETTER AND BETTER into the race. He added that after improving to the inside of RAGING RAPIDS, TOP TIME then became held up for clear running between the 300 Metres and after the 100 Metres where it then finished the race off strongly. The Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey De Melo in the circumstances were reasonable. Sent for sampling post-race.
RAGING RAPIDS (J228): Bumped shortly after the start.
SECOND TO NONE (H319): Bumped shortly after the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
BIG STRIDE (K194): No report.
BETTER AND BETTER (K277): Bumped shortly after the start. Over the concluding stages made contact with ROMAN CROWN due to both runners shifting ground. Approaching the finish BETTER AND BETTER then raced in restricted room between TOP TIME and ROMAN CROWN which shifted out slightly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
DASHING DRAGON (J464): On jumping was bumped by ROMAN CROWN which shifted in. Briefly held up near the 300 Metres. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of J Orman, 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.
ROMAN CROWN (J456): Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. Over the concluding stages made contact with BETTER AND BETTER due to both runners shifting ground.
BILLION TWO (K212): Jumped awkwardly. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of BILLION TWO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BILLION TWO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WINNING MACHINE (K239): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
DEAL COMPLETED (J378): Bumped shortly after the start. After the event H T Mo advised that he was instructed to go forward. He said DEAL COMPLETED failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and weakened. 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 DEAL COMPLETED, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DEAL COMPLETED will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
14/09/2025 Shatin Race 5 Steward Report
14/09/2025 ST Shatin Turf B 1400m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 059-042
RAGGA BOMB (K162): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
FORERUNNER (G465): When questioned M Chadwick stated that the instructions were to hold a midfield position but it was important that he obtained cover. He said shortly after the start when positioned to the outside and in advance of STRATHPEFFER, he was of the opinion that runner would continue to obtain a more forward position. He said when STRATHPEFFER did not continue forward he was concerned that he would be obliged to race wide and without cover and for this reason he elected to ease his mount to follow STRATHPEFFER to avoid covering additional ground. He added that as a consequence of this FORERUNNER raced further back in the field than what he had been instructed. Trainer W K Mo confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
ENJOY GOLF (J222): After the event H Bentley stated that his mount was able to lead comfortably but failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and was most disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MAX QUE (J514): Sent for sampling post-race.
AEROINVINCIBLE (J180): Raced keenly when positioned outside the lead in the early and middle stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
FANTASTIC FUN (J364): No report.
SIMPLE HEDGE (H237): Jumped only fairly.
POSITIVE SMILE (J467): Jumped only fairly. For some distance after the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when unable to improve between NO OTHER CHOICE and FANTASTIC FUN which resulted in POSITIVE SMILE being shifted to the inside of NO OTHER CHOICE to secure clear running.
STRATHPEFFER (H095): After the event L Hewitson stated that his mount jumped awkwardly and as a consequence settled further back in the field than what he had intended. He added that approaching the 400 Metres his mount was steadied to avoid RAGGA BOMB when that runner was taken wider by FANTASTIC FUN. He said in this incident STRATHPEFFER lay in and as a result contributed to the incident.
NO OTHER CHOICE (K049): After the event D Probert advised that he was given no specific instructions but when his mount commenced well he elected to hold an on-pace position. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued and stated that with the hood being removed for today’s race the horse may have shown better gate speed as a consequence.
CELTIC TIMES (G230): Despite being ridden along in the early stages did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. Briefly held up near the 400 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14/09/2025 Shatin Race 6 Steward Report
14/09/2025 ST Shatin Turf B 1200m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 053-040
SEA EMERALD (J518): No report.
ARGENTO OCEAN (K322): No report.
FIT FOR BEAUTY (K489): Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. K Teetan was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on a number of occasions approaching the 100 Metres.
LEGENDARY IMPACT (K035): Shortly after the start became badly unbalanced when crowded between ARGENTO OCEAN and LUCKY MCQUEEN which shifted out and away from GROOVY FEELING after being bumped by GROOVY FEELING. Near the 900 Metres was briefly crowded by SEA EMERALD which shifted in and away from ARGENTO OCEAN when racing tight to the inside of that runner.
WIN METHOD (K406): Noted to have sustained a laceration to the left stifle after the race.
BUNTA BABY (J465): Over the concluding stages was steadied to avoid KING ALLOY (R Kingscote) which shifted out before being corrected by its rider. R Kingscote was advised to exercise more care and in similar circumstances to react sooner than what he did on this occasion.
GO GENERAL (H330): Bumped at the start. After the event C L Chau stated that his mount commenced well and was able to hold an on-pace position. He said GO GENERAL hung in throughout the event and proved difficult to ride. He added that when he was concerned there may be something amiss with its action in the Home Straight he did not ride it out to the finish when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GO GENERAL, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GO GENERAL will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
GROOVY FEELING (J515): Crowded on jumping and became unbalanced. After the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running and made contact with LUCKY MCQUEEN on several occasions when it was being shifted out to improve into a tight run between LUCKY MCQUEEN and BUNTA BABY. Sent for sampling post-race.
SUPER PACE (K349): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
CONSPIRACY WITNESS (J541): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Between the 350 Metres and the 150 Metres was held up for clear running. After being briefly ridden along after leaving 150 Metres was again held up over the final 100 Metres behind SEA EMERALD and as a consequence could not be ridden out to the finish of the race.
LUCKY MCQUEEN (K064): Crowded shortly after the start and became unbalanced. After the event M Chadwick reported that his mount travelled satisfactorily until the Home Turn at which point he received contact from GROOVY FEELING to his inside when that runner was being shifted out. He added that after this contact LUCKY MCQUEEN did not finish the race off thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SAME TO YOU (H057): Between the 450 Metres and the 350 Metres was held up when being shifted to the outside of WIN METHOD to obtain clear running. A Badel was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on two occasions near the 150 Metres. After the event A Badel stated that from the outside barrier he was asked to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages to offset the outside draw. He added that SAME TO YOU settled further back in the field than what he had expected. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued to Jockey Badel. When questioned regarding the improved performance Mr Newnham stated that the horse had surprised him today that it was able to win the event. He said he had not altered any of his training methods with the horse as compared to last season. Sent for sampling post-race.
SUNNY Q (J223): When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight A Atzeni stated that after settling back in the field, soon after entering the Home Straight he improved to the outside of LEGENDARY IMPACT to obtain clear running and followed the favourite GROOVY FEELING into the event. He said near the 300 Metres GROOVY FEELING did not improve as he had expected which resulted in SUNNY Q being held up behind GROOVY FEELING for a short distance before shifting to that runner’s inside to secure a clear run. He added that approaching the 200 Metres he elected to endeavour to improve between BUNTA BABY and GROOVY FEELING as he was of the opinion that GROOVY FEELING was not finishing the race off and he would be able to improve to the inside of that horse. He added that when GROOVY FEELING unexpectedly maintained this position and BUNTA BABY then shifted out under pressure he was obliged to check his mount when disappointed for clear running between those two horses. He said a short distance later he was able to shift to the inside of BUNTA BABY where he secured clear running near the 100 Metres and his mount finished the race off strongly. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Atzeni were reasonable in the circumstances.
KING ALLOY (K099): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
14/09/2025 Shatin Race 7 Steward Report
14/09/2025 LT Shatin Turf B 1000m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 073-061
FAST RESPONDER (J295): Near the 200 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when reluctant to shift to the inside of ALSONSO. Sent for sampling post-race.
MAJESTIC EXPRESS (J244): Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped by LUCKY EIGHT which shifted out. After the event B Avdulla stated that approaching the 400 Metres he was obliged to check to avoid COLOURFUL KNIGHT when that runner did not improve into the race. He said after this incident MAJESTIC EXPRESS did not fully stretch out and when not in a competitive position he did not continue to ride it out to the finish of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, MAJESTIC EXPRESS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
LIM'S SHAVANO (K424): On jumping became unbalanced when bumped by LIGHTNESS OF MUSIC which shifted in.
SUGAR SUGAR (G016): Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race.
LUCKY EIGHT (G204): Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
THE ALL OUT (K291): Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
ALSONSO (J405): Bumped at the start.
COLOURFUL KNIGHT (K366): On jumping was bumped by THE ALL OUT which shifted out.
METRO POWER (K408): Sent for sampling post-race.
SHINYU KOKOROE (K263): Bumped at the start.
LIGHTNESS OF MUSIC (K436): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance Z Purton stated that his mount was able to hold the lead in the early stages but came under pressure a long way from the finish before giving ground over the concluding stages. Trainer W Y So stated that the horse had pleased him leading into the race although, in his opinion, its barrier trial on 2 September 2025 was slightly below expectation. 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 LIGHTNESS OF MUSIC, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, LIGHTNESS OF MUSIC 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.
14/09/2025 Shatin Race 8 Steward Report
14/09/2025 ST Shatin Turf B 1200m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 055-041
TOURBILLON GOLFER (K320): Sent for sampling post-race.
DECISION LINK (K416): Jumped only fairly. Leaving the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of GOOD FORTUNE to continue into clear running.
GOOD FORTUNE (H349): After travelling a short distance was bumped by CLUB ACE. Raced wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres.
HOT AIR BALLON (K144): No report.
HERO SPARK (K221): No report.
PATCH OF TIME (H483): After the event L Ferraris stated that his mount settled further back in the field when it bounded on jumping, shifted in, made contact with LEGEND STAR and lost ground. He added that in the Home Straight PATCH OF TIME finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SUNNY SING SPIRIT (K188): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
VON BAER (K198): Sent for sampling post-race.
CLUB ACE (J523): After travelling a short distance shifted in, made contact with GOOD FORTUNE and then was shifted behind that runner. After the event M L Yeung stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but his mount failed to show sufficient pace in the early stages to do so. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
JUBILANT WINNER (J346): Sent for sampling post-race.
IRON LEGION (J459): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
BLUE BARON (J448): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the Home Straight hung in and proved difficult to ride out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
COSMO LIGHT (J379): No report.
LEGEND STAR (K271): Bumped at the start.
14/09/2025 Shatin Race 9 Steward Report
14/09/2025 LT Shatin All Weather Track 1200m Going: GOOD (9.65) Rating: 080-062
MUST GO (J133): As the start was effected lunged forward which required the starting gate handler to provide assistance. As a consequence MUST GO was slow to begin.
GUMMY GUMMY (H089): After the event L Ferraris stated that his mount was pressured in the early and middle stages by CAMP LAND which improved to his outside. He added that in the Home Straight GUMMY GUMMY did not respond to his riding and was disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
PACKING BOLE (H246): Sent for sampling post-race.
BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213): No report.
DRAGON AIR FORCE (J279): Approaching the 300 Metres was steadied to avoid CAMP LAND and shifted to that runner’s inside to obtain clear running.
SOLID SHALAA (H228): Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, SOLID SHALAA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
MASK RIDER (K169): Bumped shortly after the start. After the event Z Purton could offer no explanation for his mount’s failure to finish the race off in the Home Straight. Trainer W Y So stated that the horse had barrier trialed only fairly leading up to today’s race but could offer no further excuse in relation to its disappointing run. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MOJAVE DESERT (J330): No report.
HAROLD WIN (J280): Hampered on jumping by SOLID SHALAA which shifted out and away from MOJAVE DESERT. Approaching the 300 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between GUMMY GUMMY and MR ENERGIA. As a result HAROLD WIN was held up for clear running between the 300 Metres and the 250 Metres.
MR ENERGIA (J239): Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
CAMP LAND (K510): 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. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467): Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the left side of the starting gate.
14/09/2025 Shatin Race 10 Steward Report
14/09/2025 LT Shatin Turf B 1400m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 078-061
SNOWFIELD (K251): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between STAR SATYR and WINNING GOLD. Approaching the 100 Metres was eased to avoid STAR SATYR which shifted out under pressure. After the event H Bowman stated that his mount was unable to hold a more forward position in the early stages. He added that in the Home Straight SNOWFIELD found it difficult to make up ground from back in the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
SUPERB KID (H298): After the event L Ferraris stated that his mount failed to show any early pace and as a result settled back in the field. He added that in the Home Straight his mount finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WINNING GOLD (H461): Blundered on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race.
JOY OF SPRING (H383): No report.
ENDEARED (H161): No report.
KEEN MOLLY (K386): Had some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400 Metres and the 350 Metres.
CALIFORNIA WAVES (K477): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
STAR SATYR (K231): Bumped shortly after the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MASTER OF ALL (H177): Sent for sampling post-race.
PRESTIGE RICKY (K009): Jumped only fairly. In the early stages raced keenly. Leaving the 500 Metres became unbalanced when racing tight between SHARPEN BRIGHT and STAR SATYR.
SUPREME MASTERMIND (K387): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
THE LION KING (K265): After the event M Chadwick confirmed that from the outside barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position.
SHARPEN BRIGHT (H276): No report.
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