PRESTIGE GOOD (K131): Lay in under pressure in the Home Straight. After the event, R Kingscote confirmed that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions issued. CAPITAL LEGEND (G333): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Briefly held up near the 400 Metres. HIGHLAND RAHY (J298): Sent for sampling post-race. MIDORI FUJI (J432): After the event, K Teetan advised that he was instructed to hold a midfield position but when positioned behind HARMONY GALAXY in the early stages he was obliged to settle further back when HARMONY GALAXY did not go forward. HARMONY GALAXY (J266): Sent for sampling post-race. CELESTIAL HARMONY (K059): Bumped at the start. WAH MAY WAI WAI (J193): Bumped at the start. JOYOUS LILY (J525): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TO INFINITY (G277): Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. VIVA CHALEUR (G368): After the event, Z Purton stated that after settling towards the rear of the field VIVA CHALEUR failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and was disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. GALLANT CROWN (D359): No report. U S S CONSTITUTION (H357): Jumped only fairly.

LUCKY GENERATIONS (J338): Near the 600 Metres was checked to avoid ISLAND GOLDEN. For some distance approaching the 200 Metres was held up for clear running behind SPEEDY SMARTIE and near the 200 Metres was checked and made contact with ISLAND GOLDEN when disappointed for clear running to the outside of SPEEDY SMARTIE. SWEET DIAMOND (G063): B Thompson pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 600 Metres (see ISLAND GOLDEN). 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, SWEET DIAMOND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GOLDEN DARCI (H470): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race. ISLAND GOLDEN (H018): B Thompson (SWEET DIAMOND) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 600 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of ISLAND GOLDEN, resulting in ISLAND GOLDEN having to be steadied and LUCKY GENERATIONS and WOODFIRE CHAMP, which were following, having to be checked. B Thompson was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 27 April 2025 and to expire on Thursday, 1 May 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. Approaching the 200 Metres was crowded for room between WINNING HEART which shifted in slightly and LUCKY GENERATIONS (L Ferraris) which shifted to the outside of SPEEDY SMARTIE where there was not sufficient room to do so. L Ferraris was severely reprimanded and advised he must ensure there is sufficient racing room when improving into runs. TALENTS SUPREMO (H133): Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Z Purton was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 1000 Metres (see HOSS). A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a large skin wound to the right hind leg. RAGNARR (H297): No report. EVER SMART (J179): When questioned, H Bentley stated that when holding an on-pace position in the early stages he was obliged to make use of his mount when caught wide in an attempt go forward. He said when unable to cross runners to his inside he elected to restrain EVER SMART making the turn near the 1000 Metres to obtain a position with cover. When questioned regarding his riding rounding the turn and in the early part of the Home Straight and as to whether there was an opportunity to improve to the outside of WINNING HEART, H Bentley stated that given the hard run that his mount had sustained in the early stages, he was reluctant to improve around runners on the Home Turn and for this reason he remained racing behind WINNING HEART. He added when WINNING HEART shifted out approaching the Home Straight he then attempted to obtain clear running to the inside of WINNING HEART and to the outside of ISLAND GOLDEN. He said when that run closed EVER SMART was held up for clear running between the 300 Metres and the 150 Metres. Jockey Bentley agreed with the Stewards that he had made an error of judgement on the Home Turn by not shifting to the outside of WINNING HEART to obtain clear running. WINNING HEART (H065): Approaching the 1000 Metres was eased when racing in restricted room between SWEET DIAMOND which was racing tight to the inside of SPEEDY SMARTIE and RAGNARR which shifted out slightly. HOSS (H055): Z Purton (TALENTS SUPREMO) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1000 Metres he directed his mount in when not clear of HOSS, resulting in TALENTS SUPREMO making contact with HOSS and HOSS becoming unbalanced when crowded for room and a short distance later HOSS having to be checked when it lost its rightful running. Z Purton was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 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. Leaving the 500 Metres was steadied when crowded by WOODFIRE CHAMP which shifted in when being checked away from LUCKY GENERATIONS. Sent for sampling post-race. SPEEDY SMARTIE (H108): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WOODFIRE CHAMP (H292): Near the 600 Metres was checked to avoid LUCKY GENERATIONS, resulting in WOODFIRE CHAMP commencing to race keenly and improving to the inside of LUCKY GENERATIONS where it was then placed in restricted room to the inside of that runner. WIND SPEEDER (E281): Making the turn approaching the 1000 Metres shifted in and brushed the running rail. Near the 600 Metres lay in and brushed the running rail. Sent for sampling post-race.

MONEY CATCHER (G171): No report. SENOR TOBA (G103): Jumped only fairly. From the 400 Metres was taken wider by CHARITY GAIN which shifted to the outside of JUMBO LEGEND to obtain clear running. MONDIAL (K206): Near the 200 Metres L Ferraris dropped his right rein as he pulled his whip through to his right hand. AGENDA (K160): Held up for clear running behind SHARPEN BRIGHT on the Home Turn. FALLON (H219): Lost its right hind plate whilst being transported to Happy Valley. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Made contact with a rail in the Parade Ring. Was again examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to start. Sent for sampling post-race. MEGA FORCE (K200): No report. ALLCASH (K190): No report. CHARITY GAIN (H431): Jumped only fairly and then raced in restricted room between FALLON and MONEY CATCHER shortly after the start. For some distance after the 400 Metres raced tight to the outside of JUMBO LEGEND which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race. SHARPEN BRIGHT (H276): No report. JUMBO LEGEND (G266): Sent for sampling post-race.

EVERSTAR (K264): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. SWAGGER BRO (K089): Over the final 250 Metres was held up for clear running and as a result could not be ridden out to the finish of the event. GIANT LEAP (J143): Sent for sampling post-race. FLYING WROTE (J290): Bumped shortly after the start. After the event, C L Chau reported that, in his opinion, his mount slipped behind as the start was effected. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. HAPPY TRIO (G244): On jumping was bumped on the hindquarters by EVERSTAR. GROOVY FEELING (J515): Raced keenly in the early stages. Over the concluding stages raced in restricted room between KA YING POWER and SWAGGER BRO. METAL KING (K135): Jumped only fairly. Near the 450 Metres became unbalanced when racing tight to the inside of GROOVY FEELING. NEBRASKAN (J304): Sent for sampling post-race. HAPPY SHOOTER (J427): The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in to give consideration as to whether HAPPY SHOOTER had been afforded a fair start. After taking evidence from Starter A Speechley, Assistant Trainer K O Lai and Jockey Z Purton, the Stewards found that HAPPY SHOOTER reared soon after the start was effected and as a result got its left front leg over the starting gates, became cast and took no part in the event. As the Stewards were satisfied that HAPPY SHOOTER had been afforded a fair start, the horse was declared a runner and weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. Having regard to its previous history at the starting gates, the Stewards ruled that HAPPY SHOOTER will be required to perform satisfactorily in consecutive barrier trials before being allowed to race again. REWARDING TWINKLE (J368): Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 1000 Metres commence to race keenly and got its head up when being checked to avoid INNO CENTURY. REWARDING TWINKLE continued to race keenly in the middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. INNO CENTURY (K113): No report. KA YING POWER (H169): No report. COLONEL (D090): Withdrawn on 1.4.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter INNO CENTURY. Before being allowed to race again, COLONEL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

COLOURFUL PRINCE (E418): No report. HEROIC MASTER (G394): Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Near the 700 Metres was steadied when crowded by E UNIVERSE (K De Melo) which shifted in when not clear. K De Melo was advised to exercise more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SERGEANT PEPPER (E432): Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 600 Metres bumped with E UNIVERSE when both runners shifted ground. HAPPY UNITED (H208): Lay in over the concluding stages and proved difficult to ride out to the finish. THUNDER PRINCE (K017): Jumped only fairly. ALL'S WELL (K294): On jumping shifted out and made contact with HEROIC MASTER. SUNNY GALAXY (K328): Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start then bumped with SERGEANT PEPPER which shifted in slightly. Near the 250 Metres was shifted to the outside of DECRELOT to obtain clear running. Near the 100 Metres became held up for clear running behind SERGEANT PEPPER and after shifting to that runner’s inside near the 50 Metres then could not be ridden out to the finish when held up behind HAPPY UNITED. PLENTIFUL (G400): When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight and the reason he endeavoured to shift out to obtain clear running, M F Poon stated that his instructions were to endeavour to shift to the outside to obtain clear running in the Home Straight. He said as a consequence after following COLOURFUL PRINCE he then elected to shift to that runner’s outside with a view to obtaining clear running to the outside of HAPPY UNITED. He said his decision to do so was influenced by his instructions and also that he had expected both COLOURFUL PRINCE and HAPPY UNITED to shift back in towards the rail after running wide on the Home Turn. He said when HAPPY UNITED maintained its position away from the rail he became disappointed for clear running between HAPPY UNITED and CRYSTAL POWERFUL approaching the 300 Metres which resulted in him having to shift PLENTIFUL back to the inside to secure clear running near the 250 Metres. Trainer P C Ng confirmed that the preference was for Jockey Poon to shift to the outside in the Home Straight and in the circumstances he was satisfied with the tactics adopted by Jockey Poon. The Stewards also found the tactics adopted by Jockey Poon were reasonable in the circumstances having regard to his instructions. Sent for sampling post-race. E UNIVERSE (H151): Bumped shortly after the start. Bumped near the 600 Metres. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. COUNTRY DANCER (H436): Shortly after the start blundered when crowded by E UNIVERSE which shifted in slightly. CRYSTAL POWERFUL (H068): Sent for sampling post-race. DECRELOT (J551): Jumped only fairly. Near the 600 Metres was crowded by SERGEANT PEPPER which shifted in after making contact with E UNIVERSE.

VIVA GRACIOUSNESS (J079): When questioned, Z Purton was unable to offer any explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. Trainer A S Cruz stated that, in his opinion, VIVA GRACIOUSNESS races best when able to dictate in front and this was the only explanation he could offer for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of VIVA GRACIOUSNESS was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, VIVA GRACIOUSNESS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. FOREMOST TEDDY (J058): Bumped at the start. HAPPY DAILY (E294): Held up making the Home Turn. Approaching the 200 Metres was again held up for clear running behind THE HEIR and did not obtain clear running until approaching the 150 Metres. For a short distance near the 100 Metres HAPPY DAILY then raced tight between THE HEIR and RED MAJESTY. SMART FIGHTER (H278): Trainer P F Yiu stated that from the outside barrier he had instructed M Chadwick to go forward as he felt that it was a disadvantage from the outside barrier with the rail in the C+3 position to go back as it would be difficult to make up ground from back in the field. RED MAJESTY (E028): Held up for clear running between the 300 Metres and the 100 Metres. THE HEIR (H459): Near the 200 Metres was bumped heavily on the hindquarters by COURIER MAGIC and became badly unbalanced. After the event, B Avdulla reported that he was instructed to take up a forward position. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a minor laceration to the right hind cannon. TOP TIME (K006): K De Melo pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 350 Metres (see SANTORINI). Sent for sampling post-race. AMAZING AWARD (J236): After the 200 Metres shifted in to obtain a narrow run between FOREMOST TEDDY and TOP TIME and as a result made contact with FOREMOST TEDDY and had difficulty obtaining clear running for some distance thereafter. GOR MO TUEN (J434): Slow to begin. Near the 350 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of SANTORINI to avoid that runner. SANTORINI (J076): Bumped at the start. K De Melo (TOP TIME) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 350 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out to the outside of FOREMOST TEDDY when not clear of SANTORINI, resulting in SANTORINI having to be checked when it lost its rightful running between SOARING BRONCO and TOP TIME. K De Melo was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 13 April 2025 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SOARING BRONCO (J162): Sent for sampling post-race. COURIER MAGIC (H290): In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1200 Metres was steadied away from RED MAJESTY. Held up making the Home Turn. B Thompson (COURIER MAGIC) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 200 Metres he endeavoured to force a run between SMART FIGHTER and THE HEIR where there was not sufficient room to do so, resulting in COURIER MAGIC having to be severely checked when disappointed for this run and also making heavy contact with THE HEIR, resulting in THE HEIR becoming badly unbalanced. B Thompson was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 9 April 2025 and to expire on Thursday, 17 April 2025 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 3 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his good race riding record. COMET SPLENDIDO (G071): Withdrawn on 31.3.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (fever) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter FOREMOST TEDDY. Before being allowed to race again, COMET SPLENDIDO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

DRAGON FOUR SEAS (J317): Sent for sampling post-race. MOTOMAN (J436): Bumped at the start. After the event, J Orman stated that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover from the 800 Metres and then failed to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PRIME MORTAR (G328): No report. HAPPY PARK (J311): Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when placed in restricted room between STAR BROSE and PRIME MORTAR which shifted out. After the event, Y L Chung stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early stages and came under pressure near the 500 Metres before giving ground 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, HAPPY PARK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. MEGA BONUS (E184): No report. STAR BROSE (J463): Jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. In the early stages raced greenly after being shifted across behind runners. Raced greenly when under pressure in the Home Straight. SAVVY TWINKLE (K067): On jumping shifted out and made contact with MOTOMAN. In the early stages raced keenly when being shifted in to obtain cover. Bumped near the 300 Metres. SHOTGUN (K111): Jumped only fairly. NEW POWER (H325): Held up for clear running on the Home Turn and near the 300 Metres made contact with SAVVY TWINKLE when being shifted to the outside of MOTOMAN. Sent for sampling post-race. ACCOLADE START (H331): Shortly after the start was crowded between NEW POWER and HAPPY PARK which shifted out. Approaching the first turn near the 1000 Metres shifted in and away from DRAGON FOUR SEAS, made contact with the running rail and became unbalanced. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when awkwardly placed close to the heels of MEGA BONUS. FAIRY HORSE (J144): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. SHINKANSEN (H277): Approaching the 250 Metres was steadied when held up for clear running behind HAPPY PARK and as a result did not obtain clear running until after the 200 Metres. ISLAND BUDDY (J217): Withdrawn on 1.4.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left hind) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter SHOTGUN. Before being allowed to race again, ISLAND BUDDY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

M UNICORN (G466): After the event, H Bowman stated that near the 1000 Metres his mount commenced to race keenly and for this reason he elected to allow it to stride forward. He said M UNICORN then did not show sufficient pace to cross runners to its inside and as a result was obliged to race wide and without cover thereafter. He added as a consequence of being caught wide and racing keenly M UNICORN gave ground when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of M UNICORN was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, M UNICORN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. LOVERO (H451): No report. HAMERON (H265): Near the 1400 Metres was steadied when crowded by MIGHTY COMMANDER which was taken in by LOVERO (Y L Chung) which shifted in when not clear. Y L Chung was reprimanded. Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres. Approaching the 50 Metres was disappointed for clear running to the inside of DEFINITIVE, was eased and shifted to that runner’s outside to continue into clear running. DEFINITIVE (K037): Made contact with the right side of its barrier on jumping, shifted out and bumped with LEAN HERO. Sent for sampling post-race. LEAN HERO (G402): Bumped on jumping. AESTHETICISM (H289): Bumped on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race. CHAIN OF GOLD (J138): Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. IVY LEAGUE (H116): Knuckled over at the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. MIGHTY COMMANDER (J360): Raced keenly in the middle stages and refused to settle. For some distance near the 1200 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from LOVERO. DEVAS TWELVE (H435): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

KAHOLO ANGEL (H216): Sent for sampling post-race. VIEW OF THE WORLD (J348): Near the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and shifted out abruptly when being steadied away from TAI VICTORY. The performance of VIEW OF THE WORLD, which failed to respond to the riding of Z Purton in the Home Straight, was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, VIEW OF THE WORLD 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. BEAUTY INFINITY (H377): 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, BEAUTY INFINITY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race. ROMANTIC SON (J537): Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 900 Metres was hampered when taken wider by VIEW OF THE WORLD. After the event, H Bentley stated that he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages to offset the wide draw. He said after being forced wider by VIEW OF THE WORLD near the 600 Metres his mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover thereafter and as a result was unable to finish the race off strongly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY FAT CAT (G166): Sent for sampling post-race. NORDIC DRAGON (G467): No report. KING OF FIGHTERS (K174): After the event, B Avdulla stated that the instructions were to go forward and endeavour to lead if possible. He added that KING OF FIGHTERS finished the race off only fairly and, in his opinion, may be better suited by being ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. FIND MY LOVE (H110): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. KING MILES (J158): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When questioned, L Hewitson stated that from the outside barrier his instructions were to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said after settling back in the field, making the Home Turn he elected to follow VIEW OF THE WORLD into the race as he felt this runner would provide him with the best opportunity to improve into the event. He said when VIEW OF THE WORLD did not improve as he had expected he became held up for clear running behind that runner and unable to improve between VIEW OF THE WORLD and TAI VICTORY when he was of the opinion there was not sufficient room to do so. He said as a result KING MILES was held up for clear running between the 300 Metres and the 200 Metres and after shifting to the outside of TAI VICTORY he was able to ride his mount along for a short distance. He added after improving behind FIND MY LOVE near the 150 Metres he elected to commence to improve to that runner’s inside to secure clear running but when FIND MY LOVE shifted in, he became awkwardly placed behind that runner and as a result he was obliged to steady his mount and shift to the outside of FIND MY LOVE where it secured clear running passing the 100 Metres. After considering L Hewitson’s explanation, the Stewards found the tactics that he adopted were reasonable in the circumstances. TAI VICTORY (K124): In the early stages raced keenly when being steadied to obtain a position with cover. Near the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when held up behind BEAUTY INFINITY. VICTORY SKY (J540): Making the first turn near the 1000 Metres lay out. Near the 900 Metres was then steadied when momentarily crowded by KING OF FIGHTERS which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. WRITTEN CASA (J305): Near the 900 Metres was steadied and shifted in to avoid VIEW OF THE WORLD.