27/04/2025  Shatin  Race 10

CHARMING LEGEND (K127): J McDonald pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 300 Metres (see CHARMING BABE). After the event J McDonald stated this his mount raced "flat” today and finished the race off only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHARMING BABE (J513): J McDonald (CHARMING LEGEND) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of CHARMING BABE, resulting in CHARMING BABE being checked. J McDonald was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 30 April 2025 and to expire on Monday, 5 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. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. SILVERY BREEZE (K057): Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 250 Metres was directed to the outside of EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS to continue into clear running. ENDEARED (H161): Near the 300 Metres was eased to avoid CHARMING BABE. After the event C Williams stated that his mount settled behind midfield and in the Home Straight when under pressure did not respond to his riding and finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (H170): Leaving the 100 Metres was steadied when crowded between HAROLD WIN (A Atzeni) and BEAUTY GLORY (A Badel), both of which shifted ground. Both A Atzeni and A Badel were advised to exercise more care. IGOR STRAVINSKY (K086): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced keenly in the early stages. STELLAR SWIFT (J139): No report. UNIVERSAL HORIZON (G360): Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event L Hewitson stated that his mount blundered near the 800 Metres and after this incident he had some concern with the horse’s action. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of UNIVERSAL HORIZON was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, UNIVERSAL HORIZON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ANOTHER ZONDA (K176): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EVERYONE'S STAR (K172): Jumped only fairly. Raced keenly in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPREME AGILITY (J267): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. BEAUTY GLORY (E459): Over the final 250 Metres lay out under pressure. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight A Badel stated that after being challenged in the lead by EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS, BEAUTY GLORY came under pressure soon after entering the Home Straight. He said as he commenced to ride his mount along BEAUTY GLORY hung out and this resulted in EVERYONE’S STAR being able to secure clear running to his inside. Sent for sampling post-race. LOST CHILD (G461): No report. HAROLD WIN (J280): Sent for sampling post-race. SILO (J399): Withdrawn on 25.4.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter CHARMING BABE. Before being allowed to race again, SILO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.