PALACE PAL (G172): Over the concluding stages raced tight between KINGLY DEMEANOR and GOLDEN FAIRY. SUPER HONG KONG (D241): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by NICE BIRDIE which shifted in after making contact with KINGLY DEMEANOR. After the event, H Bowman reported that he was unable to improve on the Home Turn when he was positioned behind NICE BIRDIE. He added however that after shifting to that runner’s inside on straightening SUPER HONG KONG did not respond to his riding and was somewhat disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHATEAU LE PECHE (H471): No report. KINGLY DEMEANOR (H486): Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race. NICE BIRDIE (G470): Bumped at the start. After the event, C L Chau reported that his mount was disadvantaged by the pace of the race being run inside of standard time throughout the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FURY AND GOLD (H202): Jumped only fairly and from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 1500 Metres was steadied away from TIGER AND GOLD. When questioned, A Atzeni stated that his instructions were to hold a position behind midfield and to allow his mount to commence to improve into the event from the 600 Metres. He added that he was not privy to the instructions that were issued to Jockey Y L Chung and making the Home Turn he was able to improve to the inside of TIGER AND GOLD to obtain clear running. Trainer C H Yip also confirmed the instructions issued to Jockey Atzeni. Sent for sampling post-race. TIGER AND GOLD (J064): When questioned regarding the tactics adopted, Y L Chung stated that his instructions were to attempt to hold a forward position with his mount stepping up in distance. He said he was also given the option to make a mid-race move if circumstances permitted as TIGER AND GOLD is one-paced. He said due to the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time, TIGER AND GOLD settled further back than instructed. He said although he was aware the early stages of the event were run inside of standard time, he was of the opinion that near the 800 Metres that the pace had reduced and as a consequence he elected to make a forward move in accordance with the instructions issued. He said from the 600 Metres TIGER AND GOLD lay out and as a consequence made the Home Turn wider which allowed FURY AND GOLD to obtain clear running to his inside. Trainer C H Yip confirmed the instructions issued and expressed satisfaction with the manner in which TIGER AND GOLD was ridden. GOLDEN FAIRY (E448): Near the 50 Metres, when giving ground, was steadied when crowded between PALACE PAL which was taken out slightly by KINGLY DEMEANOR (M L Yeung) and FURY AND GOLD (A Atzeni) which shifted in. M L Yeung was advised to exercise more care and A Atzeni was reprimanded. SPLENDID STAR (G026): Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground. The barrier manners of SPLENDID STAR was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SPLENDID STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial.

ESCAPE ROUTE (E273): Shortly after the start raced tight between DURHAM STAR and D STAR which shifted in slightly. A Atzeni (ESCAPE ROUTE) pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 50 Metres (see D STAR). VIVA CHALEUR (G368): K C Leung (THE AZURE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1400 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of LUCKY TOUCH, resulting in LUCKY TOUCH being taken in across the running of VIVA CHALEUR, causing VIVA CHALEUR to be checked to avoid the heels of LUCKY TOUCH. K C Leung was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 1 December 2024 and to expire on Thursday, 5 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. Near the 250 Metres raced tight to the inside of THE AZURE which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. Near the 300 Metres was hampered when taken in by SOLAR GOGO which hung in despite the efforts of its rider. Approaching the 200 Metres VIVA CHALEUR then became held up for clear running between SOLAR GOGO and THE AZURE and made contact with SOLAR GOGO on a number of occasions before obtaining clear running near the 200 Metres. D STAR (G374): Near the 1200 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by ESCAPE ROUTE which was taken out by DURHAM STAR (L Hewitson) when that runner shifted to the outside of VIVA CHALEUR. L Hewitson was severely reprimanded and advised he must ensure he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Near the 700 Metres was steadied when crowded by SOLAR GOGO (C L Chau) which lay in as its rider commenced a forward move. C L Chau was reprimanded and advised he would be expected to make a greater effort to prevent his mounts from shifting ground. A Atzeni (ESCAPE ROUTE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 50 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of DURHAM STAR, resulting in DURHAM STAR being taken in and crowding the running of D STAR which was checked when it lost its rightful running and also contributing to TRADITION being checked to avoid the heels of THE AZURE. A Atzeni was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 4 December 2024 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY TOUCH (J203): Crowded near the 1400 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. DURHAM STAR (E082): Crowded over the concluding stages. SUPER TREASURE (J211): No report. SOLAR GOGO (H390): Hung in in the Home Straight and near the 200 Metres shifted in, made contact with VIVA CHALEUR and became unbalanced. SUPER BEN (J148): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. AMAZING AWARD (J236): Raced tight over the concluding stages. TRADITION (J111): Over the concluding stages was steadied when crowded between THE AZURE and AMAZING AWARD. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on TRADITION at the request of Trainer Y S Tsui. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. FIREFOOT (J183): Sent for sampling post-race. THE AZURE (J227): K C Leung pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 1400 Metres (see LUCKY TOUCH). In the early part of the Home Straight lay in before being corrected by its rider. After the event, K C Leung stated that whilst his instructions were to be more forward due to the expected lack of early speed, he did not anticipate leading the event. He said when THE AZURE jumped well, he was able to cross to the front. Trainer F C Lor confirmed the instructions issued.

MASSIVE ACTION (E445): In the Home Straight lay in and proved difficult to ride out. SMART CITY (J213): Making the first turn near the 1300 Metres commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied away from HAPPY DAILY. SMART CITY then continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. HAPPY AGAIN (J117): Near the 200 Metres was momentarily crowded for room between ON THE LASH and YOUTH POWER which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. HAPPY DAILY (E294): Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Was noted to have sustained a minor laceration to the left front leg after the race. Sent for sampling post-race. THUNDERBOLTAURUS B (J281): Jumped only fairly, shifted in and made contact with the hindquarters of HAPPY DAILY. HAKKA RADIANCE (J105): Shortly after the start was crowded between ON THE LASH and LUCKY BANNER, both of which shifted ground. Making the Home Turn near the 350 Metres improved into a narrow run to the inside of MASSIVE ACTION (K C Leung) as that runner attempted to improve to the outside of LUCKY BANNER. When MASSIVE ACTION then lay in, HAKKA RADIANCE was checked to avoid MASSIVE ACTION. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that HAKKA RADIANCE was endeavouring to improve into a tight run and Jockey Leung had made some effort to correct his mount, he was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. When questioned regarding his riding out over the concluding stages, Z Purton stated that after improving behind LUCKY BANNER when that runner shifted in towards the rail, he became positioned close to its heels and as a consequence was unable to test his mount over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. LUCKY BANNER (G354): Jumped awkwardly and shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPER BABY (G364): After the 250 Metres was taken in slightly by HAPPY DAILY which shifted in. DARCI JOY (E161): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. ON THE LASH (J182): Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and was bumped. SKYEY BLUE (J212): In the early stages raced keenly when being shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. YOUTH POWER (H358): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

MA COMET (H391): When questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the Home Straight and the reason he did not apply full pressure to his mount until near the 200 Metres, Z Purton stated that at its last race start Trainer J Richards was of the opinion that the horse lacked concentration when it was in the lead soon after straightening. He said tonight he was issued with the instruction not to place his mount under full pressure too soon in an attempt to have MA COMET finish the race off in a strong manner. He said in accordance with those instructions he remained racing behind NOTTHESILLYONE until near the 200 Metres where he then placed his mount under full pressure. He further stated that, in his opinion, once MA COMET improved into the lead it once again lacked concentration and did not fully respond to his riding over the concluding stages. Trainer J Richards confirmed the instructions and expressed satisfaction with the manner in which Jockey Purton had ridden MA COMET. He added that he would now apply blinkers to MA COMET for its next race start to assist with its concentration over the concluding stages. LEAN MASTER (H134): Approaching the 300 Metres was steadied away from VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE. Sent for sampling post-race. BRAVE OF FRIENDS (J382): Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was crowded between HAPPY TANGO and HAPPY HORSE. VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE (J216): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORYTHIRTYTHREE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. CIRCUS REEL (J274): Shortly after the start was badly crowded between HAPPY HORSE which jumped awkwardly and shifted out and SIGHT HAPPY which shifted in. In the Home Straight lay in and proved difficult to ride out. HAPPY TANGO (D075): No report. NOTTHESILLYONE (J383): No report. SIGHT HAPPY (J261): Shifted in on jumping and became unbalanced when it made contact with CIRCUS REEL. In the middle stages making the turn lay out. When commencing to finish the race off well approaching the 50 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between HAPPY TANGO and HAPPY HORSE which shifted out and away from CHAMPION METHOD. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SILVER SPURS (J043): Jumped awkwardly. Passing the 50 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded between HAPPY TANGO and CIRCUIT SEVEN which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. After the event, C Y Ho reported that his mount raced greenly during the race and in the Home Straight proved difficult to ride out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHAMPION METHOD (H366): Sent for sampling post-race. CIRCUIT SEVEN (D474): No report. HAPPY HORSE (H061): Jumped awkwardly, shifted out, was bumped and became unbalanced.

BOWSER (H460): Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. SUNNY DARLING (J171): No report. HAPPY SOUL (G249): Bumped at the start. DECRELOT (J551): In the early stages raced keenly and got its head up and when being steadied to allow BOWSER to cross, over-reacted and continued to race keenly thereafter. MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE (J325): Jumped only fairly and then shortly after was checked when crowded between SHINKANSEN and ROARING BEBE which shifted in abruptly before being corrected by its rider. Approaching the 250 Metres was disappointed for clear running between STREET CONQUEROR and BOWSER which shifted in. As a result, MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE was steadied and shifted to the outside of BOWSER to obtain clear running near the 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. REWARDING TWINKLE (J368): Jumped only fairly. After the event, M F Poon stated that his mount hung out making the Home Turn and as a result travelled wider. STREET CONQUEROR (H341): Sent for sampling post-race. KA YING POWER (H169): When questioned, A Hamelin stated that in the middle stages his mount was racing ungenerously. He said when positioned between DECRELOT and HAPPY SOUL, he elected to allow HAPPY SOUL to cross his mount so that he could encourage it to travel more comfortably which it did once being crossed by that runner. ROARING BEBE (H105): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. After the event, B Avdulla reported that his saddle shifted forward approaching the first turn, placing him at some disadvantage. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. TOGEPI (G458): After the event, M L Yeung reported that whilst he was asked to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages, when it commenced well, he elected to capitalise on the good start and as a result rode his mount forward in the early stages. Trainer W K Mo confirmed the instructions. SHINKANSEN (H277): Bumped at the start. SMART LEADER (B456): Bumped at the start.

SERGEANT PEPPER (E432): When giving ground near the 100 Metres was eased when crowded between TEAM HAPPY and THE PERFECT MATCH, both of which shifted ground. KOKUSHI MUSOU (G006): Steadied leaving the 100 Metres. CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (G451): Leaving the 100 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by KOKUSHI MUSOU which was steadied when taken in by TOP TIME (K De Melo). K De Melo was severely reprimanded and advised that he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst not clear. THE PERFECT MATCH (J253): Bumped after travelling a short distance. Steadied near the 50 Metres. Raced wide and without cover from the 550 Metres. After the event, H Bowman reported that his mount raced too keenly in the early and middle stages 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. TEAM HAPPY (J218): Bumped near the 150 Metres. ACE POWER (J181): Jumped awkwardly. After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount hung out in the middle stages around the turns and as a result during that section of the race ran wide. CIRCUIT DUFFY (J501): Bumped heavily at the start. Sent for sampling post-race. COSMIC SPURS (J380): Raced greenly during the event and lay in making the Home Turn and in the Home Straight. After the event, B Thompson reported that his intention was to hold a forward position from the outside barrier, but his mount bounded on jumping and lost ground and as a result settled further back. LAKESHORE HERO (J288): Bumped heavily at the start. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running approaching the 300 Metres. After the event, M F Poon reported that his mount raced too keenly in the early and middle stages 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. TOP TIME (K006): On jumping was steadied when crowded between CALIFORNIA DEEPLY and YOUNG HORIZON which jumped awkwardly and shifted out. Shifted in between the 200 Metres and the 50 Metres when being ridden out. Sent for sampling post-race. YOUNG HORIZON (G272): Jumped awkwardly and shifted out. In the early stages raced ungenerously when being shifted across behind runners. Held up for clear running making the Home Turn. Near the 150 Metres improved into a tight run between CIRCUIT DUFFY and TEAM HAPPY and as a result made contact with TEAM HAPPY. Over the concluding stages raced in restricted room between CIRCUIT DUFFY and TOP TIME which shifted in. SUPREME WINNER (J255): After travelling a short distance shifted in and made contact with THE PERFECT MATCH.