YODA'S CHOICE (J146): When questioned, A Pouchin stated that his instructions were to endeavour to hold the lead. He said in accordance with those instructions he rode his mount along in the early stages in an attempt to cross CALIFORNIA ICON. He said when unable to clear that runner he continued to encourage his mount forward although he agreed with the Stewards that in the circumstances he had set too fast a pace in the early stages of the event. As this was the first occasion that Jockey Pouchin had ridden in Hong Kong, he was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to show better judgement than what he did on this occasion. Trainer P C Ng confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race. FAMILY FORTUNE (H447): No report. STERLING WONGCHOY (H273): The performance of STERLING WONGCHOY, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, STERLING WONGCHOY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. VERBIER (J187): Jumped only fairly. PRECISION GOAL (H016): Sent for sampling post-race. CALIFORNIA ICON (H404): When questioned regarding his tactics, B Avdulla stated that his instructions were to endeavour to hold the lead. He said as a result he rode his mount along in the early stages to comply with those instructions, but was unable to obtain the lead in the early stages. He said when positioned to the inside of YODA’S CHOICE he continued to encourage his mount to hold its position to the inside of that runner, but at the 1400 Metres when he was of the opinion he would not be able to hold that position, he restrained his mount to allow that runner to cross. He added from the 1400 Metres his mount raced keenly and would not respond to his efforts to allow YODA’S CHOICE to cross which resulted in the pace of the event being quicker than what he would have liked. Trainer A S Cruz confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of CALIFORNIA ICON, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA ICON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. YEABOI (G372): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. LEATHER MASTER (H034): After the event, M L Yeung reported that his mount did not appreciate the kickback from the All Weather surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. JOYFUL CHAMPION (G072): Jumped awkwardly. M F Poon was issued with a warning in relation to raising his whip arm above shoulder height on a number of occasions in the Home Straight. MAGIC TRAVELLER (H102): As the start was effected became fractious and as a result was slow to begin. Near the 1400 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to allow VERBIER to cross. After the event, H Bentley reported that when his mount commenced to give ground quickly and he felt there may be something amiss with it, he did not continue to fully ride it out over the concluding stages of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MAGIC TRAVELLER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MAGIC TRAVELLER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

ELEGANT LIFE (J366): No report. SUPER LEGENDS (H364): No report. CHEERFUL WORLD (H352): After being shifted to the outside of ISLAND BUDDY near the 700 Metres was then steadied to avoid GOOD CHAP as that runner did not improve into the event which resulted in CHEERFUL WORLD shifting back behind ISLAND BUDDY. After the event, L Ferraris stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily throughout the early and middle stages and after initially responding to his riding in the Home Straight gave ground over the final 150 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, CHEERFUL WORLD will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. PANDA (H466): Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. BEAR CHAMP (J313): Jumped only fairly. GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY (K002): Near the 850 Metres was checked when crowded between ISLAND BUDDY which shifted out slightly and GOOD CHAP which was racing tight to the inside of SUPER LEGENDS (J McDonald) which shifted in slightly. J McDonald was advised to ensure that he leaves sufficient racing room for runners to his inside. In taking no direct action, the Stewards found that the racing manners of GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY, which was having its second race start, contributed to the incident in that it shifted out towards the heels of GOOD CHAP prior to being checked. GOOD CHAP (J499): Proved difficult to load. The barrier manners and performance of GOOD CHAMP were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GOOD CHAP will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THE BOOM BOX (K076): In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 700 Metres was steadied away from PERFECTO MOMENTS when it improved to the inside of that runner. THE BOOM BOX was then awkwardly placed behind PERFECTO MOMENTS for some distance thereafter. Near the 450 Metres was momentarily held up for clear running behind PERFECTO MOMENTS. Sent for sampling post-race. ISLAND BUDDY (J217): On jumping was bumped by LUCKY MAN which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race. PERFECTO MOMENTS (J003): Noted to have sustained a small laceration to the right hind leg after the race. LUCKY MAN (J315): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Approaching the 1100 Metres was steadied to obtain cover when racing tight to the inside of GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY. Near the 400 Metres was steadied to avoid GOOD CHAP when that runner commenced to give ground and was then shifted to the outside to secure clear running soon after. GANGNAM STAR (H326): Near the 1100 Metres was eased when placed in restricted room to the inside of GOOD CHAP. Approaching the 800 Metres was steadied away from THE BOOM BOX.

FANCY STAR (H428): No report. FUNG (J101): No report. SONIC BOOM (H144): Shortly after the start was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. STRIVE FOR GLORY (D186): After the event, M L Yeung reported that his instructions were to hold a forward position as STRIVE FOR GLORY had raced well when ridden in a similar manner in a barrier trial on 15 October 2024. VULCANUS (J150): Sent for sampling post-race. GORGEOUS VITALITY (G051): No report. SPEEDSTAR (G181): Noted to have blood at the right nostril after the race. An endoscopic examination conducted on SPEEDSTAR found that there was no blood in its trachea and therefore the blood in the nostril was determined to be not coming from the lungs and as such the horse was deemed not to have bled. HIGH RISE POWER (H353): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Held up between the 500 Metres and the 200 Metres. RATTAN WORLD (G384): After the event, A Hamelin reported that he was obliged to ride his mount along in the early stages to hold a position at the back of the field, but RATTAN WORLD failed to travel throughout the event and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DOUBLE SHOW (G250): Shortly after the start was bumped and became unbalanced when crowded between SONIC BOOM and PATCH OF WATCH which shifted out abruptly. Near the 800 Metres was steadied away from PATCH OF WATCH. EXCELLENT DADDY (E321): Jumped only fairly and then raced tight to the inside of FANCY STAR for a short distance after the start. Sent for sampling post-race. PATCH OF WATCH (H476): After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that the instructions were to lead, but her mount jumped awkwardly, shifted out abruptly and lost ground. She said as a result PATCH OF WATCH settled further back in the early stages, then raced keenly and refused to settle throughout the early and middle stages of the event when caught wide behind GORGEOUS VITALITY. She said as a consequence in the Home Straight PATCH OF WATCH failed to respond to her riding. 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, PATCH OF WATCH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

ONE FOR ALL (G012): After the event, L Ferraris reported that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead by SUNNY DARLING and MARK THE MOMENT and as a consequence did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. 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, ONE FOR ALL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. MARK THE MOMENT (H088): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her instructions were to lead but despite riding her mount along was unable to cross runners to her inside in the early stages and as a result MARK THE MOMENT raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. She added that as a consequence her mount did not run on when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SHANGHAI STYLE (J093): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. SUNNY DARLING (J171): Sent for sampling post-race. NEBRASKAN (J304): Sent for sampling post-race. MY FLYING ANGEL (J174): Jumped only fairly. For a short distance near the 450 Metres raced tight to the inside of KA YING WARRIOR. SKY DEEP (K041): Jumped only fairly. After the event, A Hamelin reported that his mount, which was having its second race start, hung in approaching the 900 Metres and making the turn shortly after hung out across REGENT GLORY and was checked to avoid that runner. The racing manners of SKY DEEP were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SKY DEEP will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial around a bend in Hong Kong. KA YING WARRIOR (H028): No report. ACE POWER (J181): Jumped only fairly. After the event, L Hewitson stated that despite riding his mount along in the early stages it showed a lack of speed and became detached from the field. He added under pressure in the Home Straight ACE POWER finished the race off reasonably well. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. REGENT GLORY (E323): On jumping was bumped by MARK THE MOMENT which shifted out. HINOKAMI KAGURA (H384): Slow to begin. ACA POWER (E144): Sent for sampling post-race.

BABY CRYSTAL (H081): After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong reported that his mount hung out throughout but responded only fairly to his riding over the concluding stages of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THE REVOLUTION (K092): Shortly after the start was bumped by POWER KOEPP which shifted in. CARROLL STREET (D489): No report. KA YING VICTORY (H287): Approaching the 900 Metres was checked when crowded between PARTERRE which shifted in slightly and BABY CRYSTAL which shifted out and away from HEALTHY HEALTHY. After considering all the evidence, the Stewards found that the incident occurred due to minor shifts from both horses and therefore no action was taken. When questioned, Z Purton stated that after commencing awkwardly his mount then raced in restricted room shortly after the start between PARTERRE and BABY CRYSTAL. He said when both runners then shifted ground approaching the 900 Metres, he was obliged to check his mount and as a result KA YING VICTORY got its head up and lost ground. He added that this resulted in KA YING VICTORY settling further back in the field than anticipated. He further stated that he elected then to follow BABY CRYSTAL in the race as he felt this would provide his mount with the best opportunity to improve into the event. He said when BABY CRYSTAL did not quicken from the 500 Metres KA YING VICTORY became badly held up for clear running behind that runner at which point he was anticipating CARROLL STREET, which appeared to be under pressure, to give ground. He added that when CARROLL STREET maintained its position to the inside of BABY CRYSTAL, his mount continued to be held up for clear running until near the 100 Metres where he was able to commence riding his mount along. He said again over the concluding stages KA YING VICTORY could not be ridden out when placed in restricted room between O’LINER and CARROLL STREET. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. STELLAR EXPRESS (J186): Sent for sampling post-race. HEALTHY HEALTHY (H203): Sent for sampling post-race. MATTERS MOST (K154): Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and was steadied away from PARTERRE. Approaching the 200 Metres was shifted to the inside of POSITIVE SMILE to obtain clear running but was then briefly held up behind MAGIC HALLOW. POWER KOEPP (E301): No report. O'LINER (H264): Over the final 150 Metres lay out and near the winning post was awkwardly positioned close to HEALTHY HEALTHY. PARTERRE (E234): No report. MAGIC HALLOW (J329): Near the 50 Metres, when commencing to give ground, was steadied when crowded between PARTERRE and MATTERS MOST which shifted in. POSITIVE SMILE (J467): No report. SUPER FORTUNE (G065): No report. RUN RUN SMART (K080): Jumped only fairly. ALPHA ONE (J435): Withdrawn on 29.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (right front tendon injury) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter THE REVOLUTION. Before being allowed to race again, ALPHA ONE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

NORTHERN BEAST (H233): Near the 1000 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from ON THE LASH. EXCEL WONGCHOY (J194): Sent for sampling post-race. BILLIONAIRE SECRET (G303): Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, M Chadwick reported that his mount travelled fairly during the event but did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DEAL COMPLETED (J378): No report. DEVILDOM (H445): Jumped awkwardly. The performance of DEVILDOM, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DEVILDOM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FOREVER FOLKS (G463): Jumped only fairly. ENSHINE (J196): Approaching the 1500 Metres raced tight between NEVER PETER OUT and DEAL COMPLETED which shifted in and away from MILES AWAY. The performance of ENSHINE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ENSHINE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. RELIABLE PROFIT (G462): Raced wide and without cover from the 1000 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. JUBILATION (G029): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. NEVER PETER OUT (J200): No report. HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER (J002): When questioned, Y L Chung stated that his instructions were to endeavour to hold a forward position on his mount. He said when HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER showed good pace in the early stages, he was able to continue forward to cross runners to his inside and lead. He added that the instructions issued today were consistent with previous race starts, however, on those occasions HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER did not show sufficient pace to enable him to comply with those instructions. MILES AWAY (J221): Near the 1500 Metres was steadied away from HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER (Y L Chung) which shifted in when not quite clear. Y L Chung was advised to exercise more care. ON THE LASH (J182): No report. SOARING BRONCO (J162): Jumped awkwardly.

MAJESTIC KNIGHT (G258): No report. WHIZZ KID (E392): After the event, B Avdulla reported that his mount stumbled badly on jumping and as a result lost ground and settled at the rear of the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TOMODACHI KOKOROE (H303): No report. BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RAGING BLIZZARD (H368): After the event, J McDonald reported that whilst his mount travelled satisfactorily during the race, it did not respond strongly to his riding in the Home Straight and may have not appreciated racing on the All Weather surface for the first time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CALL ME GLORIOUS (H410): No report. CAPITAL DELIGHT (H262): Jumped only fairly. Near the 500 Metres was steadied when crowded between FULL CREDIT and TOMODACHI KOKOROE which shifted in and away from SUPERB BOY. CAPITAL DELIGHT then raced tight to the inside of TOMODACHI KOKOROE for some distance thereafter and was shifted to that runner’s outside near the 350 Metres to obtain clear running. Near the 150 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between BUNDLE OF CHARM and RAGING BLIZZARD which shifted out. SUPERB BOY (G335): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. SUPREME LUCKY (G457): Near the 800 Metres lost ground when reluctant to hold its position to the inside of CAPITAL DELIGHT. SEASONS WIT (H223): Jumped only fairly. FULL CREDIT (J185): Knuckled on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race. SING DRAGON (J141): Sent for sampling post-race.

SUPREME AGILITY (J267): Had its right front plate refitted in the saddling stalls, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly. Held up for a short distance on the Home Turn. APACHE PASS (D433): Between the 350 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running between FUN TOGETHER and FRANTANCK. FRANTANCK (H429): Bumped on jumping. After the event, L Hewitson reported that his mount did not show its usual early pace and as a result took some time to be able to race outside the lead. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. PERFECT TEAM (H120): No report. TALENTS AMBITION (J136): Shifted out at the start and made contact with FRANTANCK. Sent for sampling post-race. FIGHTING MACHINE (J015): Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. WINNING STEPS (G420): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. MUST GO (J133): After the event, B Avdulla stated that when caught wide in the early stages he elected to continue to allow his mount to stride forward to avoid covering additional ground. YOUNG BRILLIANT (H135): Jumped only fairly. JOLLY RULER (E346): No report. RED MAJESTY (E028): Knuckled on jumping. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THESIS (H111): Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 300 Metres was held up for clear running when improving into a narrow run between FRANTANCK and MUST GO and as a result did not obtain clear running until after the 200 Metres. FUN TOGETHER (H041): At declaration time, A Hamelin was declared as the rider of both JOLLY RULER and FUN TOGETHER. It was established that A Hamelin had a firm commitment to ride JOLLY RULER. As such, the Stewards permitted M Chadwick to be substituted as the rider of FUN TOGETHER. For this declaration error, A Hamelin was fined $2,000. After the event, M Chadwick reported that his mount raced too keenly in the lead 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.

MIGHTY STEED (J384): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RUN RAN RUN (J108): Shortly after the start was crowded between MEEPMEEP and SUNDAY’S SERENADE which shifted in after being bumped by BRILLIANT FIRE. After the event, M Chadwick stated that he was instructed to obtain a midfield position with cover. He said when RUN RAN RUN jumped well, he was unable to comply with his instructions and when caught wide in the early stages he elected to allow his mount to stride forward where it travelled in a more forward position than instructed. Trainer W K Mo confirmed the instructions issued. BEAUTY MISSILE (H123): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FASHION LEGEND (J080): No report. MASTER OF ALL (H177): No report. DRAGON JOY (J278): Sent for sampling post-race. FLYING AKEED (J471): Jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 400 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between YOUNG HORIZON and BEAUTY MISSILE. HE WAS YOU (J547): Jumped only fairly. Bumped near the 150 Metres. JOLLY JUMPER (K110): Bumped at the start. Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running. BRILLIANT FIRE (J441): L Hewitson was fined the sum of $2,000 for failing to present himself in the Parade Ring by the required time. Shifted in at the start and was bumped and from a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. MEEPMEEP (H234): A Badel was fined the sum of $2,000 for failing to present himself in the Parade Ring by the required time. After the event, A Badel reported that his mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SUNDAY'S SERENADE (J231): Bumped on jumping and became unbalanced and from a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 350 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Near the 150 Metres shifted out and away from FASHION LEGEND and made contact with HE WAS YOU. YOUNG HORIZON (G272): Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and was bumped. TRIUMPHANT WARRIOR (H430): Sent for sampling post-race.

GRACIOUS EXPRESS (J188): No report. HUGE WAVE (J197): No report. MY WISH (J256): Sent for sampling post-race. STEPS AHEAD (J263): Sent for sampling post-race. STORM RIDER (J027): Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SPANISH FLAME (K013): Jumped only fairly and then was bumped shortly after the start. DEFINITIVE (K037): Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between STEPS AHEAD and HE WAS ME which, after making contact with SPANISH FLAME, shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. GENEVA (J114): Jumped only fairly. On the Home Turn was taken wider when HUGE WAVE shifted out to improve. After the event, Z Purton reported that with the race being run inside of standard time in the early stages, GENEVA did not travel comfortably and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HE WAS ME (J535): Shortly after the start shifted in, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. AEROINVINCIBLE (J180): No report. MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433): Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running. POLARIS (J404): Made contact with the right side of its barrier on jumping and as a result was slow to begin. SUPER GOLDI (H477): No report. TOP PEAK (H441): After the event, H Bentley reported that he had some concern with his mount’s action in the Home Straight and as a result he eased it down over the concluding stages when not in a competitive position. 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 TOP PEAK, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TOP PEAK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.