14/07/2024 Shatin Race 1 Steward Report
14/07/2024 Shatin Turf A 1200m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.7) Rating: 040-017
CERVIN (H253): M L Yeung was fined the sum of $3,000 for initially weighing out without a girth which required his saddle being returned from the saddling area in order for him to be re-weighed. Slow to begin and from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 450 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of REGENCY HAPPY STAR to obtain clear running.
JOYFUL LIFE (H426): On arrival at the Start, the tongue tie applied to JOYFUL LIFE was replaced. Sent for sampling post-race.
LUCKY QUALITY (D050): No report.
YOUTH POWER (H358): No report.
GOOD VIEW GLORY (H154): After the race, A Atzeni stated that his mount would be better suited on a surface with more give in it and, in his opinion, had performed best at the Happy Valley circuit. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
ALLOY KING (D287): Kicked a rail at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 700 Metres was steadied away from CHEER FOR SOUTH. After the race, H Bentley could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
CHEER FOR SOUTH (H178): Sent for sampling post-race.
E TALENT (H310): Jumped only fairly and was bumped at the start. The performance of E TALENT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, E TALENT 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.
RATTAN WORLD (G384): Jumped only fairly, shifted out and made contact with E TALENT.
SUPER ELITE (H247): Sent for sampling post-race.
REGENCY HAPPY STAR (H248): Near the 800 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from LUCKY QUALITY.
DRAGON KINGDOM (E211): After the race, H T Mo stated that his intention was to be more forward, but his mount was slow to begin and consequently settled further back than anticipated. He added DRAGON KINGDOM found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight from back in the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
CIRCUIT SPLENDOR (E482): After the 900 Metres, when being crossed by JOYFUL LIFE, shifted out to avoid that runner’s heels and then raced keenly thereafter. As a result, SUPER ELITE improved to the inside of CIRCUIT SPLENDOR which resulted in CIRCUIT SPLENDOR then being obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter.
SUPER JOY (G251): After being placed in the barriers reared and got its left front leg over the barrier partition. Withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice. The barrier manners of SUPER JOY were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER JOY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 2 Steward Report
14/07/2024 LV Shatin Turf A 1200m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.7) Rating: 100-083
PACKING TREADMILL (G161): No report.
DUKE WAI (C188): No report.
SUPERB CAPITALIST (H092): Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start.
HARMONY N BLESSED (E061): On jumping the left side of the saddle cloth was torn when it made contact with the barrier.
CALL ME GLORIOUS (H410): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
JAMES TAK (J007): On jumping was steadied when crowded between SUPERB CAPITALIST and CALL ME GLORIOUS which shifted in. After the race, C L Chau stated that after being crowded at the start he had to make some use of his mount in the early stages to hold his position. He said in the Home Straight JAMES TAK finished the race off in a one-paced manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
BEAUTY WAVES (H294): Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the left side of its barrier and became unbalanced. Between the 350 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 3 Steward Report
14/07/2024 Shatin Turf A 1400m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.7) Rating: 040-020
INVINCIBLE MISSILE (C037): Atter the race, H Bowman stated that after riding his mount along in the early stages to hold a midfield position, INVINCIBLE MISSILE did not travel at any stage of the event and finished off in in a one-paced manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
THE CONCENTRATION (H465): After the race, L Ferraris reported that his mount travelled well in the lead and after initially responding to his riding in the early part of the Home Straight failed to run on over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
AROMATICA (H437): Shortly after the start was crowded between THE CONCENTRATION and DOUBLE SHOW, both of which shifted ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
CALIFORNIA ICON (H404): Shifted out at the start, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Lay out making the Home Turn and shifted out and away from PERFECT PEACH when that runner was being shifted out to obtain clear running after the 500 Metres.
E GLORY (H304): Bumped at the start and became unbalanced.
ASIAN ONE (E400): Noted to have lost its right front plate after the race.
PERFECT PEACH (E488): Sent for sampling post-race.
MAXIMIZE HEART (D311): No report.
MEDIC ELITE (G129): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres.
SPEEDSTAR (G181): No report.
TSUEN WAN GLORY (E403): No report.
DOUBLE SHOW (G250): No report.
SUPERB DADDY (D235): On arrival at the barriers, A Badel reported that the horse was coughing on the way to the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between E GLORY and CALIFORNIA ICON which shifted in and away from TSUEN WAN GLORY.
CHIRON (E151): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 4 Steward Report
14/07/2024 ST Shatin Turf A 1800m Going: GOOD (2.7) Rating: 059-042
DEVILDOM (H445): Was left racing wide and without cover from the 900 Metres. Bumped approaching the 350 Metres. Noted to have sustained a wound to its right hind leg after the race.
AFFORDABLE (J242): After being crossed by FOREVER GLORIOUS near the 1300 Metres commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of that runner.
FOREVER GLORIOUS (G229): Bumped at the start.
VOLCANIC SPARK (H388): Bumped on the hindquarters at the start. Near the 500 Metres was awkwardly placed when improving into a narrow run between REACH GOAL and DEVILDOM. Sent for sampling post-race.
MISSION BRAVO (E383): Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost considerable ground. As MISSION BRAVO had performed similarly in the past, the horse will be required to perform satisfactorily in a series of consecutive trials before being allowed to race again.
CIRCUIT VICTORY (H487): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
REACH GOAL (G067): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
KASA PAPA (G312): Between the 400 Metres and the 350 Metres was held up for clear running and made contact with DEVILDOM approaching the 350 Metres.
GOOD GOOD (J224): Bumped at the start. Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.
STORM WINNER (J069): No report.
FLYING SILVER (E478): Raced wide and without cover until the 900 Metres. After the race, Y L Chung stated that when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to make some use of his mount to take up a forward position to avoid racing wide. He said as a result when asked for an effort in the Home Straight his mount did not respond. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GOLD TACK (H106): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the race, A Atzeni reported that his mount failed to travel during the event and did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
FOREVER FOLKS (G463): Sent for sampling post-race.
CHATEAU LE PECHE (H471): Jumped awkwardly.
BILLIONAIRE SECRET (G303): Withdrawn on 12.7.24 by order of the Stewards (stable transfer).
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 5 Steward Report
14/07/2024 ST Shatin Turf A 1200m Going: GOOD (2.7) Rating: 054-047
KA YING WARRIOR (H028): Shifted in at the start, resulting in its rider C L Chau having to correct his mount. After the race, C L Chau reported that from a wide barrier he was obliged to make use of his mount but was unable to lead when FUNG showed superior speed to his inside. He said in the Home Straight KA YING WARRIOR failed to respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of KA YING WARRIOR was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, KA YING WARRIOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
SUGAR BALL (H394): No report.
DEAL COMPLETED (J378): Near the 100 Metres lay in towards KA YING WARRIOR which was giving ground and as a result was steadied away from the heels of that runner.
FIRST LOVE (J355): Sent for sampling post-race.
LUCKY GENERATIONS (J338): In the middle stages raced keenly.
PACKING ANGEL (J454): Near the 850 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by FUN N GLORY which shifted in before being corrected by its rider H Bentley. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, L Hewitson state that after following KA YING WARRIOR, his intention was to shift to that runner’s outside to secure clear running. He said as he endeavoured to do so near the 350 Metres, PACKING ANGEL lay in and was reluctant to shift out due to FUN N GLORY being positioned to his outside. He added as a result he then looked to improve to the inside of KA YING WARRIOR, but when that runner shifted in, PACKING ANGEL then became held up behind KA YING WARRIOR until after the 250 Metres.
VIEW OF THE WORLD (J348): Shortly after the start was crowded between X FACTOR and HAPPY FOR ALL which was taken in by KA YING WARRIOR when that runner shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
X FACTOR (J156): After travelling a short distance became unbalanced when it bumped with VIEW OF THE WORLD. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
YOU'REMYEVERYTHING (E413): No report.
FUNG (J101): Bumped at the start. After the race, H T Mo stated that his instructions were to settle where comfortable. He said FUNG commenced well and with blinkers on for the first time raced keenly in the early stages. He said as a result he allowed FUNG to stride forward and lead the event.
FUN N GLORY (G003): Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
HAPPY FOR ALL (H181): Shortly after the start was bumped heavily and became unbalanced.
OMAKASE (H416): No report.
LORD OF THE ROSE (J297): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 6 Steward Report
14/07/2024 ST Shatin Turf A 1400m Going: GOOD (2.7) Rating: 058-042
OWNERS' PRAISE (H047): Jumped only fairly.
THE ABSOLUTE (H438): After the race, H Bentley stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but his mount did not show sufficient pace to do so. He added THE ABSOLUTE made a respiratory noise during the running of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
FORTUNE WHISKEY (J153): Shortly after the start was crowded by ACE ONE which shifted in and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
FIGHTING MACHINE (J015): No report.
HAPPY PARK (J311): No report.
STORM LEGEND (G139): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between HAPPY DAILY and DRAGON FOUR SEAS which shifted out and away from ACE ONE.
BRILLIANT EXPRESS (J321): Sent for sampling post-race.
DRAGON FOUR SEAS (J317): No report.
ACE ONE (G196): After the 350 Metres shifted out when being bumped by AMAZING RUN. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of ACE ONE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ACE ONE 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.
IVICTORIAM (J226): No report.
THE AZURE (J227): Jumped only fairly.
HAPPY DAILY (E294): Sent for sampling post-race.
AFFIRM (H306): No report.
AMAZING RUN (H401): Near the 350 Metres blundered badly after striking the heels of BRILLIANT EXPRESS (H Bowman). The Stewards established that near the 350 Metres BRILLIANT EXPRESS commenced to improve to the outside of HAPPY DAILY when that runner shifted in towards the rail. BRILLIANT EXPRESS then shifted out slightly and was contacted on the hindquarters by AMAZING RUN, resulting in BRILLIANT EXPRESS being turned out and its rider H Bowman having to correct his mount. H Bowman was reprimanded for not making a greater effort to prevent his mount from shifting out. However, the Stewards were satisfied that the shift out from BRILLIANT EXPRESS was principally due to the contact on its hindquarters. 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, AMAZING RUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
MISTER FOX (J059): Withdrawn on 12.7.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (head injury) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter AMAZING RUN. Before being allowed to race again, MISTER FOX will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 7 Steward Report
14/07/2024 ST Shatin Turf A 1400m Going: GOOD (2.7) Rating: 059-042
TOP PEAK (H441): Sent for sampling post-race.
STEPS AHEAD (J263): Sent for sampling post-race.
BEAUTIFUL WIN (J250): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
FAMILY JEWEL (J390): Jumped awkwardly and was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 350 Metres was briefly held up for clear running between BEAUTIFUL WIN and FOOLISH HEART which shifted out slightly.
FOOLISH HEART (J054): Shortly after the start was steadied when momentarily crowded by YOUNG HORIZON. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”.
CIRCUIT MIGHTY (G078): No report.
SMILING COLLECTOR (G128): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
MIU FA FA (J145): No report.
WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419): No report.
HOLY POWER (H039): Jumped only fairly. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when held up for clear running between GREAT SPIRIT and SMILING COLLECTOR.
GREAT SPIRIT (J155): No report.
WINNING TURN (J163): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
LINK (J177): On jumping shifted out abruptly and lost ground.
YOUNG HORIZON (G272): Near the 350 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind MIU FA FA.
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 8 Steward Report
14/07/2024 EA Shatin Turf A 1600m Going: GOOD (2.7) Rating: 100-090
MOMENTS IN TIME (H474): Near the 1400 Metres improved to the inside of ALL FOR ST PAUL’S (M F Poon) and commenced to race keenly. A short distance later was then steadied to avoid ALL FOR ST PAUL’S when that runner shifted in when not clear. M F Poon was reprimanded. Sent for sampling post-race.
SWORD POINT (G448): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MONEY CATCHER (G171): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
CHANCHENG GLORY (H212): Sent for sampling post-race.
TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482): No report.
THE GOLDEN SCENERY (E379): Had its right front plate refitted in the saddling stalls, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
ATULLIBIGEAL (G173): Slow to begin. A warning was placed on its barrier manners for being slow to begin.
ALL FOR ST PAUL'S (C517): No report.
C P BRAVE (E306): Between the 250 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. After the race, A Badel could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
THE BEST PEACH (H139): After the race, M Chadwick advised that his mount would appreciate a firmer surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 9 Steward Report
14/07/2024 LT Shatin Turf A 1200m Going: GOOD (2.7) Rating: 080-061
DREAM WINNER (H308): Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
REWARD SMILE (H256): No report.
SOVEREIGN FUND (J402): After the race, K De Melo reported that his mount was making a respiratory noise during the running of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GOKO WIN (H069): Bumped at the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
SILO (J399): Jumped awkwardly, resulting in its rider H Bentley becoming unbalanced. From the 350 Metres until the 250 Metres was held up for clear running behind BITS SUPERSTAR which was giving ground.
PHOENIX LIGHT (G192): No report.
SUPER JOY N FUN (J164): No report.
BITS SUPERSTAR (J362): After the race, K Teetan stated that from the outside barrier and his mount having its first race start in Hong Kong, he had to make use of it to lead the event. He said as a result BITS SUPERSTAR failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GOR MO TUEN (J434): No report.
MONTA FRUTTA (H455): Jumped only fairly. Held up making the Home Turn and did not obtain clear running until near the 400 Metres. Approaching the 100 Metres was shifted to the outside of GOKO WIN to continue into clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
EXCELLENT FIGHTER (G343): After the race was found to have bled from both nostrils and to have a heart abnormality pending further assessment. Before being allowed to race again, EXCELLENT FIGHTER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
PACKING HERMOD (J277): Jumped only fairly and then bumped with GOKO WIN. Sent for sampling post-race.
VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (J079): No report.
YEAH BUDDY (J430): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between VIVA GRACIOUSNESS and BITS SUPERSTAR.
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 10 Steward Report
14/07/2024 LT Shatin Turf A 1600m Going: GOOD (2.7) Rating: 078-060
HOLY LAKE (H260): From after the 400 Metres until near the 350 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122): Near the 350 Metres was steadied when crowded between PRAY FOR MIR (M Chadwick) which shifted in and HOLY LAKE (A Hamelin) which shifted out when improving into a narrow run between ARIEL and TOURBILLON PRINCE. Both M Chadwick and A Hamelin were advised to exercise more care. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
YOUNG ACHIEVER (J291): Sent for sampling post-race.
FALLON (H219): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Passing the 1400 Metres raced tight to the inside of I CAN which improved to the inside of TOURBILLON PRINCE.
BEAUTY LIVE (G057): Was left racing wide and without cover from the 800 Metres.
BRIGHT INHERITANCE (J215): Slow to begin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
PRAY FOR MIR (J245): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
THE HEIR (H459): Near the 350 Metres was steadied to avoid TOURBILLON PRINCE which was giving ground and was shifted to that runner’s outside shortly after to obtain clear running.
SATIRICAL FAN (J214): On jumping was bumped by FALLON which shifted out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
ARIEL (G223): After the race, L Hewitson stated that his intention was to lead, however, his mount did not show sufficient pace to do so. He added in the Home Straight ARIEL did not respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner.
PERFECT PAIRING (J331): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
SMART CITY (J213): No report.
I CAN (H381): Sent for sampling post-race.
SURUGA BAY (J022): Withdrawn on 13.7.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, SUGURA BAY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
14/07/2024 Shatin Race 11 Steward Report
14/07/2024 LT Shatin Turf A 1400m Going: GOOD (2.7) Rating: 078-062
PATCH OF THETA (H485): Crowded at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334): Sent for sampling post-race.
BEAUTY FIT (E279): No report.
GOLDEN ARTIE (G434): Jumped awkwardly. Near the 250 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of LOST CHILD to avoid that runner which was giving ground.
AMAZING VICTORY (G123): Shifted out on jumping and was bumped. Near the 950 Metres was steadied when crowded by PATCH OF THETA which was taken in by LOST CHILD. Held up for clear running between the 450 Metres and 400 Metres.
PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300): Near the 1200 Metres blundered when being shifted to the inside of LOST CHILD.
MASSIVE ACTION (E445): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
GIDDY UP (J020): B Thompson (LOST CHILD) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 900 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of PATCH OF THETA, taking PATCH OF THETA across the running of GIDDY UP, resulting in GIDDY UP being checked when it lost its running to the inside of PATCH OF THETA. In accordance with previous practices, B Thompson was fined the sum of $25,000 in lieu of a one-day suspension. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent careless riding record. After the race, A Hamelin stated that, in his opinion, the horse may not have appreciated the 7-day backup from its last start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
LOST CHILD (G461): B Thompson pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 900 Metres (see GIDDY UP). After the race, B Thompson stated that when his mount jumped well, he elected to go forward on LOST CHILD. He said in the early stages when caught wide he was obliged to make use of his mount to shift closer to the rail. He added as a result LOST CHILD did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, LOST CHILD will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (G451): Bumped at the start. After the race, M Chadwick confirmed that his instructions were to take up a forward position.
PHANTOM CYCLONE (J271): Shifted out at the start and was bumped and then was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
ROMAN CROWN (J456): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SETANTA (G095): Jumped only fairly.
THRIVING BROTHERS (J396): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
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