17/11/2024 Shatin Race 1 Steward Report
17/11/2024 ST Shatin Turf B+2 1200m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 055-041
BLAZING WIND (J157): When questioned, J McDonald stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but on jumping BLAZING WIND made contact with the right side of its barrier. He said in the early stages when SKY VINO held its position three wide and he was to that runner’s outside, he elected to come back and follow SKY VINO to avoid racing wide which resulted in his mount settling further back. He said after shifting to the outside of SKY VINO on straightening, BLAZING WIND responded only fairly to his riding and, in his opinion, raced in a disappointing manner. Trainer C S Shum stated that the only explanation he could offer for the performance was that BLAZING WIND was unsuited by settling further back in the field than he had anticipated. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of BLAZING WIND was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, BLAZING WIND 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.
I AM THE BOSS (H446): After the event, H T Mo reported that he was instructed to hold an on-pace position. Trainer K W Lui confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions due to a number of first starters being engaged in the event and to avoid having to race inside or behind those runners. Sent for sampling post-race.
SPICY SPANGLE (J087): Sent for sampling post-race.
FLYING DOUBLE (J388): In the Home Straight raced greenly and proved difficult to ride out.
KING SHOW (K047): No report.
LOADED WITH FLUKE (K069): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between SKY VINO and NEWBORN MIRACLE, both of which shifted ground.
LUCKY IMPACT (J337): After the event, A Atzeni reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight, particularly when LUCKY IMPACT had not raced since 15 September 2024. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MULTIBINGO (J548): No report.
NEWBORN MIRACLE (J477): Bumped shortly after the start.
SKY VINO (K054): Bumped shortly after the start.
ORIENTAL TYCOON (J112): After travelling a short distance was steadied when racing tight to the inside of MULTIBINGO. ORIENTAL TYCOON was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
CIRCUIT VICTORY (H487): For some distance after the start raced tight between KING SHOW and ORIENTAL TYCOON.
WISDOM STAR (J351): No report.
GALLANT CROWN (D359): Trainer D A Hayes confirmed that from the outside barrier he instructed L Hewitson to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages.
EXCEED THE WISH (J480): Withdrawn on 16.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by second Standby Declared Starter SPICY SPANGLE. Before being allowed to race again, EXCEED THE WISH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
TOP SCORER (J120): Withdrawn on 15.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by first Standby Declared Starter CIRCUIT VICTORY. Before being allowed to race again, TOP SCORER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 2 Steward Report
17/11/2024 ST Shatin Turf B+2 1400m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 060-042
ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467): No report.
BALLISTIC WIN (J040): Bumped at the start. Near the 900 Metres was steadied when crowded between ORIENTAL SMOKE which shifted in slightly and CALIFORNIA MOXIE which shifted out when being steadied away from GOOD LUCK WIN.
SUPER LOVE DRAGON (J038): Between the 500 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind MY FLYING AGNEL. Sent for sampling post-race.
GREENWICH (H328): After the event, L Hewitson stated that his mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the event and gave ground noticeably in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GREENWICH, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GREENWICH will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
MY FLYING ANGEL (J174): Jumped only fairly.
ALL EYES ON ME (J453): Jumped only fairly and then was steadied when crowded between BALLISTIC WIN and GOOD LUCK WIN which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.
UNISON (H423): When placed under pressure in the Home Straight lay in and passing the 400 Metres made contact with the running rail.
BEAUTY ALLIANCE (J260): Jumped only fairly and was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 800 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by CONCORDE STAR (A Badel) which shifted in and away from BALLISTIC WIN before being corrected by its rider. A Badel was advised to exercise more care. Near the 400 Metres was held up behind SUPER LOVE DRAGON and when being shifted to that runner’s outside to obtain clear running bumped with GOOD LUCK WIN. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
LUCKY GOLD (G112): After the 900 Metres was taken wider when BALLISTIC WIN shifted out.
WIN SPEED (J205): Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race.
GOOD LUCK WIN (J135): Jumped awkwardly and shifted out. Near the 1100 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by WIN SPEED (M Chadwick) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that Jockey Chadwick had corrected his mount to relieve the pressure to GOOD LUCK WIN, he was issued with a severe reprimand. Approaching the 350 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by BEAUTY ALLIANCE (H Bowman) which shifted to the outside of SUPER LOVE DRAGON to improve. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. After this, GOOD LUCK WIN then lay out and away from BEAUTY ALLIANCE before being corrected by its rider.
CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
CONCORDE STAR (J344): Approaching the 300 Metres was hampered when it shifted out and away from GOOD LUCK WIN. When questioned, A Badel stated that from the outside barrier and with blinkers being applied to his mount and stepping up in distance, his intention was to hold a forward position. He said when his mount jumped only fairly and when there was good pace to his inside, he elected to shift CONCORDE STAR behind runners in the early stages to avoid racing wide.
MARIO (J100): After the event, M F Poon reported that his instructions were to take up a forward position. He said when unable to cross WIN SPEED in the early stages, MARIO was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Trainer D J Hall confirmed the instructions issued.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 3 Steward Report
17/11/2024 ST Shatin Turf B+2 1200m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 059-041
SUPER LEGENDS (H364): Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
ERNEST FEELING (E209): After the event, A Hamelin reported that his mount came under pressure from the 600 Metres and although crowded near the 150 Metres ERNEST FEELING did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
COLOURFUL WINNER (J312): Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race.
FORTUNE WARRIOR (H229): After the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid VANTASTIC CHOICE which shifted out when being crossed by COLOURFUL WINNER. Near the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded between DAY DAY VICTORY which shifted in slightly and ERNEST FEELING which was taken out by BIENVENUE (L Hewitson) when that runner improved into doubtful room between ERNEST FEELING and GALLANT EPOCH (A Atzeni) which then shifted out. L Hewitson was reprimanded and advised he must ensure there is sufficient room when he is improving into runs. A Atzeni was severely reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst he is not clear to do so.
GALLANT EPOCH (J451): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
HEALTHY GOLF (J424): No report.
ISLAND BREEZES (J479): No report.
LITTLE SQUID (K050): Shortly after the start became unbalanced when bumped by BIENVENUE and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
MEOWTH (J487): Near the 150 Metres L Ferraris dropped his left rein for a number of strides. Sent for sampling post-race.
THE AUSPICIOUS (K004): Jumped awkwardly. Passing the 800 Metres was steadied when it was crowded by ISLAND BREEZES (K Teetan) which shifted in and away from HEALTHY GOLF when racing greenly. K Teetan was advised to exercise more care.
BIENVENUE (J490): Bumped at the start and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 400 Metres was briefly held up for clear running behind ISLAND BREEZES. Approaching the 250 Metres was then shifted to the outside of ISLAND BREEZES to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages L Hewitson dropped his right rein for a number of strides.
MEEPMEEP (H234): No report.
DAY DAY VICTORY (J423): Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between COLOURFUL WINNER and GALLANT EPOCH which shifted out. When questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the Home Straight, K C Leung stated that after having a wide run behind SUPER LEGENDS, he elected to remain racing behind that runner as SUPER LEGENDS was a favoured runner in the event and it would provide his mount with the opportunity to improve into the Home Straight with cover. He said when SUPER LEGENDS responded better to the urgings of its rider near the 250 Metres, DAY DAY VICTORY was unable to continue to follow SUPER LEGENDS and finished the race off only fairly. After considering his explanation, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Leung were reasonable in the circumstances.
VANTASTIC CHOICE (G401): Jumped only fairly. Approaching the winning post was steadied when crowded between ISLAND BREEZES and MEEPMEEP (B Avdulla) which shifted out. B Avdulla was advised to exercise more care.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 4 Steward Report
17/11/2024 ST Shatin Turf B+2 1400m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 059-040
HAPPY UNIVERSE (J533): Jumped only fairly and then bumped with FAMILY FORTUNE.
SILVER UP (J078): Jumped only fairly. For some distance after the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind AMAZING RUN.
OWNERS' PRAISE (H047): Near the 300 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. After the event, Z Purton could offer no explanation for his mount’s failure to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SANTORINI (J076): No report.
MARKWIN (J420): Sent for sampling post-race.
VIEW OF THE WORLD (J348): No report.
AMAZING RUN (H401): No report.
HAPPY PARK (J311): Sent for sampling post-race.
PEARL OF PANG'S (J447): Approaching the 150 Metres lay in and had some difficulty obtaining clear running. PEARL OF PANG’S continued to lay in and over the concluding stages was awkwardly placed close to AMAZING RUN.
HARMONY N HOME (C531): Raced keenly in the early stages and for some distance near the 1000 Metres was steadied away from HAPPY UNIVERSE. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when positioned close to PEARL OF PANG’S.
SPONGE BABE (H350): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. The performance of SPONGE BABE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SPONGE BABE 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.
YEE CHEONG RAIDER (J176): Approaching the 300 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between OWNERS’ PRAISE and HAPPY UNIVERSE. In this incident, YEE CHEONG RAIDER made contact with the hindquarters of OWNERS’ PRAISE. After the 200 Metres was shifted to the outside of HAPPY UNIVERSE to secure clear running.
KING OBERON (H407): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
FAMILY FORTUNE (H447): Bumped at the start.
GOLDEN DARCI (H470): Trainer D J Hall was fined the sum of $10,000 for breaching Trainers’ Handbook Regulation 40 in that he entered GOLDEN DARCI for a barrier trial at Sha Tin on Friday, 15 November 2024 when that horse was the second Standby Declared Starter for this race.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 5 Steward Report
17/11/2024 LT Shatin Turf B+2 1000m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 080-061
FLYING HIGH (E204): Jumped awkwardly.
CARROLL STREET (D489): Jumped only fairly.
YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082): When questioned regarding his riding from the 600 Metres and the reason his mount shifted in and away from the outside rail, L Ferraris stated that his instructions were to hold a forward position but not to make use of his mount to do so as YOUTHFUL SPIRITS had not finished its races off well at its previous starts. He said after sharing the lead in the early stages, from the 600 Metres he endeavoured to encourage his mount to change its lead leg as it was laying in. He added when YOUTHFUL SPIRITS failed to change its lead leg, it continued to lay in which resulted in it shifting in and away from the stand rail and allowing FAST NETWORK to improve to its outside. Having considered his evidence, the Stewards accepted the explanation provided by Jockey Ferraris.
ALPHA ONE (J435): After the event, M Chadwick stated that after holding an on-pace position, his mount was unable to finish the race off over the concluding stages when placed under pressure. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
STELLAR EXPRESS (J186): No report.
CANDLELIGHT DINNER (J468): No report.
FAST NETWORK (J358): Sent for sampling post-race.
MIDORI GLORY (J248): After the event, C Y Ho could offer no explanation for his mount’s failure to finish the race off over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
HEROIC MASTER (G394): Sent for sampling post-race.
DASHING DRAGON (J464): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
KING PROFIT (J539): M L Yeung was fined the sum of $3,000 for initially weighing out with two girths and surcingles which required his saddle being returned from the saddling area in order for him to be re-weighed.
POLARIS (J404): Jumped only fairly.
SUPER FORTUNE (G065): No report.
MEGA BONUS (E184): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
BABY CRYSTAL (H081): BABY CRYSTAL, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 16.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, BABY CRYSTAL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 6 Steward Report
17/11/2024 LT Shatin Turf B+2 2000m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 080-062
NATURAL STORM (C461): On jumping was crowded between BRIGHT INHERITANCE and EIGHTEEN CARAT which shifted in.
SO WE SING (J367): Jumped only fairly.
PACKING HURRICANE (H137): No report.
SUPREME AGILITY (J267): Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when held up between BRAVEHEARTS and SUNSTRIDER which shifted out.
FORTUNATE SON (J446): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
BRAVEHEARTS (H389): Jumped only fairly and was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
EIGHTEEN CARAT (J104): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SIMPLE HEDGE (H237): Jumped only fairly.
CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418): After the event, M Chadwick reported that his instructions were to try and lead the event. He said when a number of runners to his inside elected to go forward and the early stages were run inside of standard time, he was unable to comply with his instructions and this resulted in CALIFORNIATOTALITY racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
FAMILY JEWEL (J390): On jumping was bumped by CALIFORNIATOTALITY which shifted out. Was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier. When questioned regarding his riding on the Home Turn, J McDonald stated that rather than shifting to the outside of BRAVEHEARTS after the 500 Metres, he elected to follow that runner as he felt that was the best horse to take him into the event. He said after being held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres, FAMILY JEWEL responded well to his riding. Sent for sampling post-race.
AESTHETICISM (H289): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Briefly held up near the 400 Metres before being shifted to the inside of BRIGHT INHERITANCE to secure clear running.
BRIGHT INHERITANCE (J215): After the event, Y L Chung reported that with his mount stepping up in distance and from an inside barrier, he was instructed to hold a more forward position than its previous start.
SUNSTRIDER (J168): No report.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 7 Steward Report
17/11/2024 Group Two Shatin Turf B+2 1200m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 127-102
CALIFORNIA SPANGLE (E314): Approaching the 100 Metres was steadied to avoid INVINCIBLE SAGE (L Ferraris) which shifted in. L Ferraris was advised to exercise more care. After the event, B Avdulla stated that his mount was unable to lead as he had intended due to the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time. He added when under pressure in the Home Straight CALIFORNIA SPANGLE finished the race off only fairly and performs best when able to dictate in front. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
VICTOR THE WINNER (G404): No report.
INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301): No report.
KA YING RISING (J062): Sent for sampling post-race.
LUCKY WITH YOU (E356): No report.
FLYING ACE (G045): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE (H093): Near the 150 Metres momentarily raced tight to the inside of VICTOR THE WINNER as that runner was commencing to give ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
MUGEN (H338): Jumped only fairly. After the event, K Teetan could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
HELIOS EXPRESS (H302): No report.
BEAUTY WAVES (H294): Jumped awkwardly.
COPARTNER PRANCE (H408): No report.
MAJESTIC KNIGHT (G258): No report.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 8 Steward Report
17/11/2024 Group Two Shatin Turf B+2 1600m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 125-105
VOYAGE BUBBLE (E436): Sent for sampling post-race.
BEAUTY ETERNAL (H008): When questioned, Z Purton stated that his mount raced keenly in the lead and would not settle. He added when placed under pressure in the Home Straight he had some concerns with the action of BEAUTY ETERNAL near the 300 Metres and from that point the horse did not respond to his urgings. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of BEAUTY ETERNAL was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY ETERNAL will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
STRAIGHT ARRON (G435): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
BEAUTY JOY (E058): Raced keenly in the middle stages and near the 900 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from TAJ DRAGON.
GALAXY PATCH (H399): Jumped only fairly. When questioned, C Y Ho stated that his instructions were to settle his mount where comfortable. He said GALAXY PATCH jumped only fairly and as a result settled further back than he anticipated. He further stated that in the early stages GALAXY PATCH raced a little keenly and when he observed HAPPY TOGETHER was caught in a three wide position without cover, he was of the opinion his best option was to obtain a trailing position behind that runner. He said whist acknowledging the early stages of the event were run inside of standard time, when a number of runners were racing keenly to his inside, this had also influenced his decision to obtain the trail behind HAPPY TOGETHER. He added that after improving behind HAPPY TOGETHER near the 900 Metres, BEAUTY JOY then commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied away from TAJ DRAGON which resulted in GALAXY PATCH being taken four wide where it raced without cover thereafter. He said whilst he had attempted to prevent BEAUTY JOY from shifting out, he was not in a position to do so and was concerned that had he persisted, BEAUTY JOY would have been placed in an awkward position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
HAPPY TOGETHER (G446): Passing the 1300 Metres was steadied when crowded between CHANCHENG GLORY and TAJ DRAGON (A Atzeni) which shifted in and away from VOYAGE BUBBLE (J McDonald) after racing tight to the inside of that runner. Both A Atzeni and J McDonald were advised to exercise more care. For a short distance after this HAPPY TOGETHER raced keenly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
RED LION (H115): No report
TAJ DRAGON (H164): Approaching the 150 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind HAPPY TOGETHER.
CHANCHENG GLORY (H212): Sent for sampling post-race.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 9 Steward Report
17/11/2024 Group Two Shatin Turf B+2 2000m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 133-082
ROMANTIC WARRIOR (E486): Sent for sampling post-race.
NIMBLE NIMBUS (E249): Near the 1900 Metres was steadied away from MONEY CATCHER when being shifted behind that runner.
FIVE G PATCH (G286): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
ENCOUNTERED (G236): A Atzeni (KA YING GENERATION) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 150 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of ENCOUNTERED, resulting in ENCOUNTERED having to be checked away from the heels of KA YING GENERATION. A Atzeni was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 18 December 2024 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.
LA CITY BLANCHE (G371): No report.
SWORD POINT (G448): No report.
KA YING GENERATION (J075): A Atzeni pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 150 Metres (see ENCOUNTERED). Sent for sampling post-race.
ENSUED (H452): K Teetan was warned for using his whip in a manner where his whip arm was raised above shoulder height.
MONEY CATCHER (G171): No report.
AWESOME FLUKE (J050): Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start raced tight between ENCOUNTERED and WINNING DRAGON. Near the 1200 Metres shifted out to start a forward move and raced wide and without cover thereafter.
WINNING DRAGON (E461): No report.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 10 Steward Report
17/11/2024 LT Shatin Turf B+2 1400m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 076-062
JOHANNES BRAHMS (K014): No report.
GRACIOUS EXPRESS (J188): For a short distance near the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining a narrow run between JOHANNES BRAHMS and BEAUTY CRESCENT.
BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334): After being crossed by GRACIOUS EXPRESS near the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from that runner. BEAUTY CRESCENT was then shifted to the outside of GRACIOUS EXPRESS and raced wide and without cover thereafter. Sent for sampling post-race.
KING MILES (J158): When questioned, C Y Ho stated that he had not intended on leading the event but had anticipated taking up a more forward position than previous starts due to a lack of pace in the event. He said KING MILES jumped well today and when other runners around him did not show the intent to lead, KING MILES led without being pressured to do so. When questioned regarding his riding on the Home Turn, he stated that when JOHANNES BRAHMS commenced to improve to his outside, he allowed KING MILES to shift away from the rail slightly to ensure his mount was afforded with clear running. He added he was not of the opinion that he had left sufficient room for a runner to improve to his inside and after the 400 Metres was surprised when he received a call from K Teetan, rider of SILVERY BREEZE when that runner improved to his inside. C Y Ho was advised that, wherever possible, he should attempt to ride his mounts in a more competitive manner.
FIND MY LOVE (H110): Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
MASTER MASTERMIND (J024): Jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 1200 Metres MAGNIFICENT NINE (A Badel) shifted out when being corrected by its rider, resulting in MASTER MASTERMIND, which was racing keenly, being checked away from MAGNIFICENT NINE. A Badel was reprimanded. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. As this was the second occasion that MASTER MASTERMIND had bled, the horse is permanently barred from any further racing. Sent for sampling post-race.
NEVER TOO SOON (E434): Approaching the 50 Metres was steadied away from KING MILES and shifted to that runner’s inside to obtain clear running.
HYPER DRAGON BALL (G450): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
SILVERY BREEZE (K057): Sent for sampling post-race.
FANTASTIC FUN (J364): Bumped at the start.
TALE OF PERTH (J469): Shortly after the start was bumped by HYPER DRAGON BALL which shifted in. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
THUNDER BLINK (J019): Passing the 1300 Metres was momentarily crowded by MAGNIFICENT NINE which shifted in before being corrected by its rider.
GIDDY UP (J020): Crowded at the start and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 1200 Metres was steadied to avoid MASTER MASTERMIND when that runner was taken out.
MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433): Bumped at the start.
17/11/2024 Shatin Race 11 Steward Report
17/11/2024 LT Shatin Turf B+2 1200m Going: GOOD (2.73) Rating: 080-061
PACKING POWER (J284): K C Leung (VICTORY SKY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 150 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of PACKING POWER, resulting in PACKING POWER being checked to avoid the heels of VICTORY SKY and also contributing to DIVANO being checked when crowded between EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS and PACKING POWER. K C Leung was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 11 December 2024 and to expire on Monday, 16 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 neutral race riding record. When questioned, Z Purton stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to take up a position outside the lead. He said with the early stages of the event being run inside of standard time, PACKING POWER did not travel strongly when in this position. He added in the Home Straight PACKING POWER commenced to give ground and although crowded near the 150 Metres was under pressure prior to that incident. He further stated that when PACKING POWER continued to shift ground over the concluding stages he did not ride the horse out to the finish as he was concerned something may have been amiss. Trainer C S Shum concurred with the views of Jockey Purton and stated that PACKING POWER had pleased him leading into today’s race including its most recent barrier trial on 4 November 2024. He added that at its next race start PACKING POWER would be stepped up in distance and would be ridden in a more conservative manner in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The Stewards determined the performance of PACKING POWER to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, PACKING POWER 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.
PRESS LINK (K018): When commencing to finish the race off well was held up for clear running behind PACKING POWER approaching the 100 Metres when that runner commenced to give ground. As a result, PRESS LINK was steadied and shifted to the inside of PACKING POWER and THESIS to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when improving close to POSITIVE SMILE.
FAST RESPONDER (J295): Jumped awkwardly, got its head up and shifted out and as a result became unbalanced. In the early stages raced keenly and got its head up as its rider L Hewitson endeavoured to obtain cover.
EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (H170): Shortly after the start was bumped by CHAMPION INSTINCT which shifted in slightly. Near the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid PACKING POWER (Z Purton) which shifted in when not clear. Z Purton was reprimanded. In assessing penalty, the Stewards were of the opinion that Apprentice P N Wong had persisted for too long in endeavouring to hold a position to the inside of PACKING POWER notwithstanding the fact that PACKING POWER was not sufficiently clear. Apprentice Wong was advised she would be expected to show better judgement than what she did on this occasion. Near the 250 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.
DIVANO (J142): Bumped at the start. After being held up for clear running endeavoured to obtain a tight run between PACKING POWER and EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS near the 250 Metres, resulting in DIVANO making contact with EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS and being steadied when disappointed for clear running. J McDonald was advised to exercise more care and to endure there is sufficient room to improve. Near the 150 Metres DIVANO was checked when crowded between EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS and PACKING POWER. After the event, J McDonald stated that his mount was travelling well in the Home Straight before being interfered with and, in his opinion, would have finished the race off had it been afforded clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
YOUNG SUPERSTAR (J400): Sent for sampling post-race.
CASA ROCHESTER (J494): After the 900 Metres became unbalanced when racing in restricted room between POSITIVE SMILE and PATCH OF COSMO.
THUNDER PRINCE (K017): Momentarily crowded near the 900 Metres. Between the 400 Metres and the 150 Metres was held up for clear running.
PATCH OF COSMO (J357): Jumped only fairly. Over the final 50 Metres raced tight between VICTORY SKY and LIFELINE EXPRESS, both of which shifted ground slightly.
POSITIVE SMILE (J467): No report.
THESIS (H111): No report.
CHAMPION INSTINCT (H012): Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Near the 900 Metres shifted in and was steadied when awkwardly placed close to DIVANO. Raced wide and without cover from the 900 Metres.
VICTORY SKY (J540): Bumped at the start. K C Leung pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 150 Metres (see PACKING POWER). Sent for sampling post-race.
LIFELINE EXPRESS (H439): Taken out at the start by FAST RESPONDER and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When questioned regarding his riding out of LIFELINE EXPRESS and as to whether he had ridden his mount out fully to the end of the race, A Badel stated that when riding his mount out, he had received a call from L Ferraris, rider of PATCH OF COSMO, when that runner was racing tight to his inside. He said as a consequence over the final stages of the event he did not fully ride his mount out to ensure that it did not cause interference to PATCH OF COSMO. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that his actions had not affected his finishing position, he was advised that, wherever possible, he should ensure he rides his mounts out to the finish of the event.
SUPER INFINITY (J320): Withdrawn on 16.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter CASA ROCHESTER. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER INFINITY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
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