GANGNAM STAR (H326): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced keenly in the middle stages. CHARMANDER (G437): Bumped on jumping. GALLANT CROWN (D359): No report. SUPREME WINNER (J255): Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the right side of its barrier. UNIVERSAL BLAZE (J160): After obtaining cover near the 1000 Metres commenced to race keenly for some distance thereafter and was steadied away from SUNNY SHINES. 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, UNIVERSAL BLAZE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GLUCK RACER (E157): Approaching the 1000 Metres, when racing keenly, was crowded by SO AWESOME when that runner shifted in, resulting in GLUCK RACER having to be steadied. Sent for sampling post-race. HOSS (H055): Near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from SO AWESOME. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FAMILY FORTUNE (H447): Bumped heavily on jumping and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned to the inside of GANGNAM STAR which shifted in. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SO AWESOME (D258): In the early stages raced keenly and approaching the 1000 Metres got its head up when being checked away from MANYTHANKS FOREVER. Sent for sampling post-race. PODIUM (H173): On jumping shifted in, made heavy contact with FAMILY FORTUNE and became unbalanced. From the outside barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. DOUBLE SHOW (G250): For some distance after the 600 Metres raced tight between SUPREME WINNER and HOSS when improving into a narrow run between those two horses. MANYTHANKS FOREVER (J065): Sent for sampling post-race. TELECOM BULLET (J097): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. SUNNY SHINES (H484): No report.

MARIO (J100): Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Near the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded between MULTIDARLING and REGENCY HAPPY STAR (A Atzeni) which shifted out. A Atzeni was reprimanded. THE KHAN (H489): Slow to begin. Shifted out near the 600 Metres and made contact with HIGH RISE POWER. YODA'S CHOICE (J146): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPER CHARIZZARD (J184): Jumped awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. AROMATICA (H437): After the event, H Bentley reported that although his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event, it was still disappointing in that it gave ground noticeably in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of AROMATICA was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, AROMATICA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. LINK (J177): Jumped awkwardly and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance near the 300 Metres was shifted to the inside to secure clear running. FLYING PHANTOM (J086): On jumping was crowded by SUPER CHARIZZARD which jumped awkwardly and shifted out abruptly. Sent for sampling post-race. MULTIDARLING (H148): Approaching the 100 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between MARIO which was taken out by REGENCY HAPPY STAR and SUPER CHARIZZARD which shifted in and away from HARRY’S HERO. HIGH RISE POWER (H353): HIGH RISE POWER, which was fractious in the starting gates, jumped only fairly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 600 Metres was bumped and taken wider by THE KHAN which shifted out to improve. Noted to have blood in both nostrils after the race. A subsequent endoscopic examination conducted on HIGH RISE POWER confirmed the horse to be a bleeder. Before being allowed to race again, HIGH RISE POWER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. RATTAN WORLD (G384): No report. HARRY'S HERO (H332): Sent for sampling post-race. TSUEN WAN GLORY (E403): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LADY BILLIE (H365): No report. REGENCY HAPPY STAR (H248): Shortly after the start was bumped by MARIO which shifted in. When questioned, A Atzeni stated that after being held up between TSUEN WAN GLORY and YODA’S CHOICE in the early part of the Home Straight, near the 300 Metres he commenced to improve to the outside of YODA’S CHOICE when he felt that runner was maintaining a straight course. He said after commencing to shift to the outside of YODA’S CHOICE, that runner then shifted out which resulted in REGENCY HAPPY STAR not being able to obtain clear running until near the 200 Metres.

TRIUMPHANT MORE (J489): Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race. ELEGANT LIFE (J366): After travelling a short distance made contact with SKY SONG when racing tight to the inside of COLOURFUL WINNER. ELEGANT LIFE was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the 450 Metres until the 350 Metres was held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of CURRAHEE. Near the 350 Metres made contact with TACTICAL COMMAND as it obtained a narrow run between CURRAHEE and TACTICAL COMMAND. COLOURFUL WINNER (J312): When giving ground near the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded between KING OBERON and NEWBORN MIRACLE (C L Chau) which shifted out when not quite clear. C L Chau was advised to exercise more care. After the event, M L Yeung reported that his mount travelled satisfactorily outside the lead in the early stages. He added near the 400 Metres when VANTASTIC CHOICE improved to his outside, his mount was reluctant to race inside that runner and as a result changed stride and became unbalanced. He said from this point COLOURFUL WINNER did not finish the race off thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. COSMIC SPURS (J380): Crowded shortly after the start. For some distance after the 200 Metres raced tight between CURRAHEE and ORIENTAL SURPRISE which shifted out. NEWBORN MIRACLE (J477): Sent for sampling post-race. ORIENTAL SURPRISE (K028): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start between SKY SONG and TRIUMPHANT MORE which shifted out slightly. Over-raced in the middle stages. Between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. HE WAS YOU (J547): Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between COSMIC SPURS which was taken in by CURRAHEE which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider and KING OBERON which was taken out by VANTASTIC CHOICE which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. When under pressure in the Home Straight lay in and raced greenly and passing the 150 Metres was held up for clear running behind VANTASTIC CHOICE. TACTICAL COMMAND (H197): Near the 350 Metres was bumped and taken wider by ELEGANT LIFE. After the event, A Badel reported that whilst his mount was obliged to race wide, it had cover throughout the early and middle stages. He said in the Home Straight TACTICAL COMMAND responded only fairly to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SKY SONG (J159): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, K De Melo reported that his mount made a respiratory noise on pulling up. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KING OBERON (H407): Crowded shortly after the start. Bumped after the 500 Metres. After the event, L Hewitson reported that with the pace of the race being run outside of standard time throughout the early and middle stages his mount raced keenly after the 800 Metres and was steadied to avoid NEWBORN MIRACLE. VANTASTIC CHOICE (G401): Shifted out shortly after the start, was bumped and became unbalanced. Near the 500 Metres was bumped by KING OBERON which shifted to the outside of COLOURFUL WINNER to improve. After the event, A Pouchin stated that he had to make some use of his mount in the early stages to hold a forward position and as a result in the Home Straight VANTASTIC CHOICE did not finish the race off strongly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CURRAHEE (J204): Shifted in shortly after the start, was bumped and became unbalanced. Approaching the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly and was checked to avoid VANTASTIC CHOICE. As a result, CURRAHEE shifted out abruptly before being corrected by its rider, however, was then obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter.

SUMMIT CHEERS (E221): When questioned regarding SUMMIT CHEERS racing in a more forward position today, A Badel stated that with his mount dropping in grade and racing in blinkers, the intention was to hold a more forward position. He said when a number of runners did not jump well, SUMMIT CHEERS was able to race in the lead without being pressured to do so and this resulted in an improved performance today. POLARIS (J404): No report. FUN ELITE (J042): As the start was effected lunged forward and made contact with the starting gates. As a result, FUN ELITE became unbalanced when it shifted in and made contact with SNOWTHORN, resulting in its rider L Hewitson becoming unbalanced. GRAND NOVA (J323): Sent for sampling post-race. RIDING HIGH (J403): Over the final 200 Metres lay in. CIRCUIT JOLLY (J506): Sent for sampling post-race. HAPPY SHOOTER (J427): HAPPY SHOOTER, which was fractious in the starting gates, jumped awkwardly. After the event, M L Yeung reported that his mount raced greenly and hung out throughout and made it difficult for him to ride his mount out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The barrier manners and racing manners of HAPPY SHOOTER were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY SHOOTER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. LOADED WITH FLUKE (K069): Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start raced tight between CIRCUIT JOLLY and GRAND NOVA, both of which shifted ground slightly. SHINY RAPIDASH (J492): As the start was effected reared and lost ground. SNOWTHORN (K025): Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the left side of its barrier and then shortly after made contact with FUN ELITE and lost ground. Hung in throughout the event and over the concluding stages M F Poon had difficulty testing his mount as a result. GOLDENTRONICMIGHTY (K002): Bounded on jumping and lost ground. LOVING VIBES (J359): No report. TALENTS SUPREMO (H133): Near the 170 Metres lay in and became unbalanced when being corrected by its rider. After the event, A Pouchin reported that his mount was out-paced in the early stages, settled back in the field and did not run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FLYING DRAGON (E360): Fractious in the barriers prior to the start being effected and as a result jumped awkwardly and lost ground. For some distance approaching the 500 Metres raced tight between HAPPY SHOOTER and POLARIS. Near the 200 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded between LOVING VIBES and SHINY RAPIDASH which shifted in. After the event, A Hamelin reported that after missing the start and settling further back in the field his mount found it difficult to make up ground over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467): Jumped only fairly. After the 1300 Metres was steadied when taken wider by WINDICATOR FAMILY. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. BEAUTY LIVE (G057): From the 900 Metres race wide and without cover. DEVAS TWELVE (H435): Bumped at the start. For some distance approaching the 300 Metres lay in and was reluctant to shift to the outside of ATOMIC BEAUTY and as a result had difficulty obtaining clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when FLYING LUCK was shifted to the outside of BEAUTY ALLIANCE to obtain clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FLYING LUCK (J339): From the 450 Metres to the 150 Metres was badly held up for clear running. SILVER UP (J078): L Ferraris was warned in relation to using the whip in a forward manner forward of the saddle on two occasions in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. VIVA CHALEUR (G368): Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race. I AM THE BOSS (H446): A Hamelin was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference after the 1300 Metres (see GOLD MASTER). Near the 250 Metres A Hamelin dropped his whip. SOLID WIN (J225): Sent for sampling post-race. GOLD MASTER (J389): A Hamelin (I AM THE BOSS) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that after the 1300 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of SOLID WIN, resulting in SOLID WIN being taken in onto VIVA CHALEUR, resulting in VIVA CHALEUR being taken in towards GOLD MASTER which resulted in GOLD MASTER losing its rightful running between YEE CHEONG RAIDER and VIVA CHALEUR, striking the heels of VIVA CHALEUR and blundering badly. A Hamelin was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 5 January 2025 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record. Near the 1000 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied away from BEAUTY LIVE. Approaching the 600 Metres raced tight between ORIENTAL SMOKE and YEE CHEONG RAIDER which shifted out slightly. HAILTOTHEVICTORS (J508): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind ORIENTAL SMOKE. After being shifted to the inside of GOLD MASTER approaching the 150 Metres again had difficulty obtaining clear running over the concluding stages when racing tight between GOLD MASTER and BEAUTY LIVE. BEAUTY ALLIANCE (J260): Sent for sampling post-race. ATOMIC BEAUTY (H066): After the event, B Avdulla stated that the intention was to endeavour to find a position with cover on his mount. He said when caught wide in the early stages he allowed ATOMIC BEAUTY to stride forward to avoid covering additional ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. YEE CHEONG RAIDER (J176): After the 1300 Metres bumped with GOLD MASTER. WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419): After the 1300 Metres was checked to avoid GOLD MASTER and lost ground. For some distance thereafter in the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 200 Metres K Teetan had his whip knocked from his grasp by the whip of L Ferraris, rider of SILVER UP.

BALLISTIC WIN (J040): Near the 1200 Metres after being crossed by MOTOMAN commenced to race keenly, shifted out and made contact with YUEN LONG ELITE. Sent for sampling post-race. THE HEIR (H459): Sent for sampling post-race. YUEN LONG ELITE (J272): Near the 1200 Metres was crowded between LUCKY GOLD and BALLISTIC WIN which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover between the 900 Metres and approaching the 600 Metres where it was able to obtain a position behind BALLISTIC WIN when that runner shifted out. NEW FUTURE FOLKS (J418): Sent for sampling post-race. MOTOMAN (J436): Near the 800 Metres was checked and blundered when it struck the heels of WISDOM STAR (see WISDOM STAR). RUN RAN RUN (J108): No report. AMAZING RUN (H401): Jumped awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. LAKESHORE HERO (J288): No report. SMILING COLLECTOR (G128): After the 1200 Metres commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from BALLISTIC WIN. SMILING COLLECTOR continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. Near the 900 Metres raced tight inside LUCKY GOLD. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CALIFORNIA STAR (J123): Slow to begin. Approaching the 1100 Metres was steadied to avoid YUEN LONG ELITE which shifted out. A short distance later CALIFORNIA STAR then commenced to race keenly and got its head up and shifted out when being positioned close to LUCKY GOLD. As a result, CALIFORNIA STAR was obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. LUCKY GOLD (G112): No report. WISDOM STAR (J351): Near the 800 Metres was taken wider by NEW FUTURE FOLKS when that runner was shifted to the outside of LAKESHORE HERO shortly after being crossed by that runner. When WISDOM STAR then attempted to obtain a position in behind NEW FUTURE FOLKS, WISDOM STAR became positioned close to the heels of NEW FUTURE FOLKS and as a result was checked and lost ground. The Stewards found the manner in which WISDOM STAR shifted in to obtain cover was the main reason for it having to be checked. CIRCUIT MAXIMUS (J347): Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and lost ground. SPEED SWORD (H397): Jumped only fairly.

BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213): No report. FANTASTIC TREASURE (E269): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. JAMES TAK (J007): No report. FAST NETWORK (J358): Jumped only fairly and then shortly after was steadied when crowded between FANTASTIC TREASURE and BUNDLE OF CHARM which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race. I GIVE (H036): Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race. BABY CRYSTAL (H081): After the event, A Atzeni reported that his mount hung out throughout the event and proved difficult to ride out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HEALTHY HEALTHY (H203): Approaching the 900 Metres was eased when placed in restricted room between CARROLL STREET and JAMES TAK which shifted out and away from STELLAR EXPRESS. STELLAR EXPRESS (J186): Sent for sampling post-race. CARROLL STREET (D489): No report. TURF PHOENIX (J294): For some distance after the 800 Metres raced tight to the outside of JAMES TAK and brushed the outside running rail.

FIND MY LOVE (H110): Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind SECOND TO NONE. MIGHTY STRIDE (G346): After the event, J McDonald stated that he was instructed to hold a more forward position than its previous race starts with the visor being applied for the first time. He said when unable to obtain a position close to the rail MIGHTY STRIDE was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions issued and attributed today’s performance to the fact that MIGHTY STRIDE was caught wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PRESS LINK (K018): No report. KAHOLO ANGEL (H216): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Lay in in the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race. TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122): Sent for sampling post-race. HUGE WAVE (J197): For a short distance approaching the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of TOURBILLON PRINCE. AURIO (K056): No report. FRANCIS MEYNELL (J394): On jumping was steadied when crowded by CHAMPION INSTINCT which shifted in abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. From the 600 Metres was taken wider by KAHOLO ANGEL when that runner shifted out to improve. FRANCIS MEYNELL then hung out making the Home Turn. LIGHT YEARS CHARM (K130): Slow to begin. From the 400 Metres until the 250 Metres was held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of SOVEREIGN FUND. ARMOUR WAR EAGLE (J039): Blundered on jumping and lost ground. Sent for sampling post-race. HE WAS ME (J535): On jumping was taken out by SECOND TO NONE which shifted out. From the outside barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. SECOND TO NONE (H319): No report. SOVEREIGN FUND (J402): Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running between CHAMPION INSTINCT and MIGHTY STRIDE. CHAMPION INSTINCT (H012): Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, A Badel stated that his mount raced "flat” today. After the race, it was noted that the horse had its tongue over the bit on return to the unsaddling area. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”. PACKING POWER (J284): Withdrawn on 13.12.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (blood abnormality) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter FIND MY LOVE. Before being allowed to race again, PACKING POWER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

SWIFT ASCEND (H395): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. For a short distance was held up for clear running on the Home Turn. Sent for sampling post-race. KA YING VICTORY (H287): Jumped awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. AERIS NOVA (J534): Jumped only fairly. Near the 450 Metres was severely checked to avoid the fallen JOYFUL HUNTER and as a result was eased down from the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. AWESOME TREASURE (E435): No report. JOYFUL HUNTER (H198): J McDonald (SWIFT ASCEND) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 450 Metres he directed his mount out to the outside of CHARMING BABE when not clear of LUCKY ARCHANGEL, resulting in SWIFT ASCEND making heavy contact with LUCKY ARCHANGEL and taking that horse across the running of JOYFUL HUNTER, resulting in JOYFUL HUNTER falling and L Hewitson being dislodged. Jockey Hewitson was transported to hospital for treatment. J McDonald was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Thursday, 26 December 2024 and to expire on Thursday, 16 January 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (7 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey McDonald was fined $60,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 3 and the consequences grade 5 and also considered his very good race riding record. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. SUPER INFINITY (J320): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 450 Metres was severely checked to avoid the fallen JOYFUL HUNTER, resulting in its rider Z Purton being placed at a disadvantage when the horse’s bridle was displaced. As a result, SUPER INFINITY took no further part in the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MAJESTIC EXPRESS (J244): Jumped only fairly and was bumped by SWIFT ASCEND. Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind SWIFT ASCEND. ENDUED (K033): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 450 Metres was severely checked to avoid the fallen JOYFUL HUNTER and as a result was eased down from the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY ARCHANGEL (E385): No report. CHARMING BABE (J513): In the Home Straight lay in and near the 150 Metres was positioned close to the heels of GOLDEN LUCK which shifted out slightly. GOLDEN LUCK (H159): No report. MEOWTH (J487): Sent for sampling post-race.

CAP FERRAT (K021): On jumping was bumped by DILBAGH and became unbalanced. CAP FERRAT then shifted in and was bumped on the hindquarters by TOY SOLTERO. Between the 400 Metres and 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind AMAZING VICTORY. Sent for sampling post-race. LUPO SOLITARIO (J495): Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. C L Chau (GOLDEN ARTIE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1500 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in whilst riding it along, resulting in LUPO SOLITARIO losing its rightful running and being checked. C L Chau was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 1 January 2025 and to expire on Monday, 6 January 2025 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. MICKLEY (K082): Near the 1500 Metres was hampered when taken wider by LUPO SOLITARIO. Sent for sampling post-race. SKY TRUST (J161): After the event, A Badel stated that after travelling well in the lead his mount gave ground over the final 200 Metres and was somewhat disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. FALLON (H219): Jumped only fairly, shifted out and made contact with LO PAN SPIRIT. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. SILVERY BREEZE (K057): No report. GOLDEN ARTIE (G434): C L Chau pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 1500 Metres (see LUPO SOLITARIO). LO PAN SPIRIT (J233): Bumped at the start. STELLAR SWIFT (J139): Crowded at the start. Near the 300 Metres was steadied to avoid GOLDEN ARTIE when that runner was taken out by CAP FERRAT (C Y Ho) which shifted out. C Y Ho was reprimanded. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. AMAZING VICTORY (G123): No report. PACKING TURBINE (J470): The Stewards acceded to an application from Z Purton to allow him to ride 2 lbs overweight. The explanation provided by Jockey Purton for the overweight was accepted by the Stewards. Public announcements were made to this effect. Sent for sampling post-race. TOY SOLTERO (J268): Jumped awkwardly, shifted out, made contact with CAP FERRAT and lost ground. DILBAGH (K055): Bumped at the start. S J TOURBILLON (G138): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.