05/07/2025 Shatin Race 1 Steward Report
05/07/2025 Griffins Shatin Turf C+3 1200m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating:
LIGHT YEARS GLORY (K204): In the early part of the Home Straight hung in and had difficulty obtaining clear running when it proved reluctant to shift to the outside of MOTOR. Sent for sampling post-race.
KING DANCE (K157): Jumped only fairly.
MAZING GRACE (K166): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MOTOR (K165): Sent for sampling post-race.
SPARKLE AND GOLD (K259): Raced greenly in the early stages and making the first turn lay out and shifted out and away from EMERGING STAR.
YOUNG FIGHTER (K464): No report.
ALABAMA SONG (K480): Near the 150 Metres lay out, resulting in its rider B Avdulla changing his whip through to his left hand. Sent for sampling post-race.
EMERGING STAR (K390): Bumped shortly after the start. A short distance later was steadied to avoid LIGHT YEARS GLORY (M Chadwick) which shifted in when not clear. M Chadwick was severely reprimanded. Approaching the first turn commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied away from YOUNG FIGHTER. EMERGING STAR then hung out making the first turn and as a consequence raced wide and without cover thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
FIELD MARSHAL (K433): No report.
JUST FOLLOW ME (K332): Jumped only fairly. Leaving the 900 Metres was eased when being crossed by YOUNG FIGHTER. Approaching the 500 Metres was bumped and became unbalanced when SUPER DRAGON shifted to the outside of KING DANCE to commence a forward move.
SUPER DRAGON (K389): After the event L Ferraris stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position but when his mount jumped only fairly it settled further back in the field. He said approaching the first turn near the 900 Metres SUPER DRAGON, which was having it first race start, became badly unbalanced when reluctant to hold its position to the inside of JUST FOLLOW ME. He said SUPER DRAGON then continued to race greenly for the remainder of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WINNING CHAMPION (K429): Near the 150 Metres was eased when crowded between MOTOR and ALABAMA SONG which shifted out abruptly. After the event M F Poon stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position. He said when caught wide in the early stages he elected to allow WINNING CHAMPION to continue forward to avoid covering additional ground.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 2 Steward Report
05/07/2025 Shatin All Weather Track 1200m Going: GOOD (8.52) Rating: 040-026
GIMME FIVE (J099): Sent for sampling post-race.
EXCELLENT DADDY (E321): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between LUCKY GENERATIONS and TAIHANG SCENERY which shifted out.
ALL EYES ON ME (J453): Shortly after the start was crowded between FALCON COURT and SOLAR UP which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.
ISLAND GOLDEN (H018): After the event K C Leung reported that in the Home Straight his mount was reluctant to improve to the inside of GUSTY FIGHTER when placed under pressure. After the race an endoscopic examination was conducted ISLAND GOLDEN on at the request of Trainer K L Man. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ISLAND GOLDEN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
TAIHANG SCENERY (J314): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 600 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from DOUBLE BINGO. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of FLYING PHANTOM.
LUCKY GENERATIONS (J338): Bumped at the start and became unbalanced. Near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid ISLAND GOLDEN when racing keenly. LUCKY GENERATIONS then continued to race keenly for some distance thereafter. Between the 300 Metres and the 150 Metres was held up for clear running.
SOLAR UP (J134): Shortly after the start shifted out, made contact with ALL EYES ON ME and became unbalanced.
GUSTY FIGHTER (J029): No report.
FALCON COURT (J056): Shortly after the start was bumped by ALL EYES ON ME and then was steadied when racing tight to the inside of SONIC BOOM.
SONIC BOOM (H144): After the event M L Yeung reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and this was the reason for its disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
DOUBLE BINGO (J309): Near the 300 Metres raced in restricted room between GUSTY FIGHTER and SONIC BOOM which shifted in slightly. Noted to have sustained a minor laceration to its left hind leg. Sent for sampling post-race.
FLYING PHANTOM (J086): Making the turn after the 600 Metres was bumped by TAIHANG SCENERY and became unbalanced when taken wider by TAIHANG SCENERY which shifted out when racing keenly.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 3 Steward Report
05/07/2025 ST Shatin All Weather Track 1200m Going: GOOD (8.52) Rating: 060-041
MR ENERGIA (J239): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
FASHION LEGEND (J080): No report.
SMART FIGHTER (H278): After the event L Ferraris stated that he was obliged to make some use of his mount in the early stages to go forward. He said the horse, which was having its first race start on the All Weather Track, may not appreciate racing on this surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SPEEDY TRIDENT (K230): Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race.
SIGHT HAPPY (J261): After the event B Avdulla advised that he was instructed to take up a forward position.
MAGNIAC (H141): After the race an endoscopic examination was conducted on MAGNIAC at the request of Trainer T P Yung. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, MAGNIAC will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
DAILY TROPHY (H283): Near the 350 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between SMART FIGHTER and SIGHT HAPPY. As a result DAILY TROPHY was then shifted to the outside of SIGHT HAPPY where it obtained clear running near the 250 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
THUNDER BLINK (J019): No report.
BEAUTY FORMULA (K066): On jumping made contact with the left side of the starting gate and lost ground.
PRECIOUS HILL (J475): Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. After the event M L Yeung stated that his mount, which was having its first race start on the All Weather Track, did not appreciate racing on this surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
YEE CHEONG RAIDER (J176): After the event A Atzeni reported that his mount raced "flat” today.
SUNNY DARLING (J171): Jumped awkwardly, made heavy contact with the left side of its barrier and as a result lost ground. After the event K De Melo stated that after losing ground at the start his mount settled further back in the field and was unable to make up ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 4 Steward Report
05/07/2025 Shatin Turf C+3 1600m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 040-023
BEAUTIFUL WIN (J250): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
EN PERFECTO (J409): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
PHANTOM CYCLONE (J271): No report.
SILVER KING (H420): Leaving the 1000 Metres commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied to avoid APOLAR FIGHTER. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
SMART BEAUTY (G477): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. For a short distance after the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of BEAUTIFUL WIN.
APOLAR FIGHTER (J169): Bumped shortly after the start and became unbalanced.
CELTIC TIMES (G230): Sent for sampling post-race.
SMASHING EXPRESS (J252): Shortly after the start became unbalanced and lost ground when crowded between APOLAR FIGHTER and SMART BEAUTY which shifted out and away from CELTIC TIMES. Near the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid APOLAR FIGHTER. Sent for sampling post-race.
FAMILY FORTUNE (H447): After the event L Ferraris reported that the instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said with the pace of the event easing in the middle stages he shifted his mount out near the 1000 Metres when being steadied to avoid CELTIC TIMES. He said as a result his mount was obliged to race very wide and without cover thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
THE WAY WE WIN (J493): After the event H Bentley reported that he was given the option of taking up a forward position. He said when his mount commenced well he elected to continue forward to comply with the instructions issued. Trainer J Richards confirmed the instructions and stated that he issued such instructions as he felt it was advantageous to race on-pace with the rail in the C+3 position.
PERFECT PEACH (E488): Between the 450 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running behind BEAUTIFUL WIN. After the 200 Metres PERFECT PEACH then endeavoured to obtain a run between BEAUTIFUL WIN and SMART BEAUTY where it was steadied when disappointed for clear running near the 150 Metres. As a result PERFECT PEACH did not obtain clear running until after being shifted to the outside of SMART BEAUTY leaving the 100 Metres.
HARRY'S HERO (H332): Jumped only fairly. Near the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid SMASHING EXPRESS. Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres.
FIRE BALL (D087): After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong expressed concern with his mount’s action over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MEDIC ELITE (G129): No report.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 5 Steward Report
05/07/2025 ST Shatin Turf C+3 1200m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 060-044
LUCKY SYMPHONY (J089): No report.
AEROVOLANIC (K400): After the event Apprentice E C W Wong stated that soon after the start his mount blundered and as a result settled towards the rear of the field. He said throughout the early and middle stages his mount did not travel comfortably and did not respond to his riding to attempt to hold a more forward position. He added on entering the Home Straight when he was concerned there may be something amiss with AEROVOLANIC when it again blundered, he then retired the horse from the event. Trainer P C Ng stated that the horse had pleased him during the lead-up to today’s race and he expected it to perform well. He said, in his opinion, the horse blundering soon after the start was the reason as to why its action may not have appeared to be right during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of AEROVOLANIC was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, AEROVOLANIC will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
PATCH OF TIME (H483): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
ABSOLUTE AWAKENED (K039): Near the 200 Metres was steadied when placed in restricted room between SOMELOVEFROMABOVE and JOYFUL TREASURE, both of which shifted ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
HOT AIR BALLON (K144): Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Lay in under pressure in the early part of the Home Straight.
JUICY DRAGON (K405): Jumped only fairly. Became unbalanced near the 900 Metres when positioned tight to the inside of ABSOLUTE AWAKENED. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of TOP TO SKY. Approaching the 200 Metres JUICY DRAGON then could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to JOYFUL TREASURE. After being shifted to the inside of JOYFUL TREASURE near the 150 Metres JUICY DRAGON again could not be ridden out over the concluding stages when positioned close to PATCH OF TIME.
TOP TO SKY (K339): No report.
SOMELOVEFROMABOVE (J503): No report.
JOYFUL TREASURE (J496): Jumped only fairly. After the event K De Melo reported that his mount made a respiratory noise during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
CLUB ACE (J523): Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped by KA YING RESILIENCE which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race.
KA YING RESILIENCE (J439): Sent for sampling post-race.
SPICY SPANGLE (J087): SPICY SPANGLE, which was proving difficult to load, reared over and as a result was withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice. Before being allowed to race again, SPICY SPANGLE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 6 Steward Report
05/07/2025 ST Shatin Turf C+3 1400m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 060-041
CALIFORNIA BAY (K364): Leaving the 200 Metres improved into a narrow run between COLOURFUL WINNER and AEROINVINCIBLE. Near the 100 Metres raced tight between AEROINVINCIBLE and COLOURFUL WINNER. Sent for sampling post-race.
AEROINVINCIBLE (J180): In the early and middle stages raced keenly. For some distance leaving the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid COLOURFUL WINNER. Near the 100 Metres was steadied when crowded between CALIFORNIA BAY which was taken out slightly by COLOURFUL WINNER and ENDUED which shifted in.
FORERUNNER (G465): Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.
ENDUED (K033): Knuckled over on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race.
MAGIC COSMOS (J411): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
STRANGE ALERT (K278): Near the 450 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of FORERUNNER. Leaving the 200 Metres improved to the inside of CALIFORNIA BAY and became held up behind COLOURFUL WINNER and was steadied to avoid that runner. As a result STRANGE ALERT did not obtain clear running until near the 100 Metres when it shifted to the inside of COLOURFUL WINNER to obtain a narrow run to that horse’s inside.
AMAZING DUCK (H392): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. After the event M F Poon stated that his mount raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GOR GOR (K104): No report.
RATTAN GALAXY (K143): Bumped shortly after the start. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
LUCKY MAN (J315): On jumping was crowded between CHAMPION METHOD and AMAZING DUCK which shifted in. In the middle stages raced keenly. Approaching the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid AEROINVINCIBLE. Near the 250 Metres was hampered when taken wider by FORERUNNER which shifted out.
CHAMPION METHOD (H366): No report.
COLOURFUL WINNER (J312): Sent for sampling post-race.
BEAUTY LIVE (G057): No report.
DRAGON SUNRISE (J269): Jumped awkwardly, resulting in its rider M L Yeung becoming unbalanced.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 7 Steward Report
05/07/2025 ST Shatin Turf C+3 1200m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 060-041
IGOR STRAVINSKY (K086): Sent for sampling post-race.
SZERYNG (K317): Shifted in at the start, was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. Raced keenly in the early stages. After the event B Avdulla reported that after improving to the outside of PATCH OF WATCH upon entering the Home Straight his mount responded only fairly before giving ground over the final 100 Metres. 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, SZERYNG will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
TOURBILLON GOLFER (K320): Between the 400 Metres and the 150 Metres was badly held up for clear running when unable to improve between SEA SAPPHIRE and PATCH OF WATCH. Sent for sampling post-race.
SMILING FALCON (K459): Jumped only fairly and then was steadied when crowded between TOURBILLON GOLFER and SZERYNG which shifted in.
WINNING CIGAR (K422): Jumped only fairly and then shortly after was steadied to avoid SEA SAPPHIRE which shifted out. After the event H Bowman stated that when he felt there was something amiss with his mount near the 200 Metres he eased it down from the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of WINNING CIGAR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, WINNING CIGAR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
LUCKY MCQUEEN (K064): Crowded at the start.
SEA SAPPHIRE (H343): No report.
TEAM TEAM FOLKS (K302): On jumping shifted in and bumped with LUCKY MCQUEEN, resulting in TEAM TEAM FOLKS being taken out and being steadied to avoid PATCH OF WATCH.
WISEMAN (K211): No report.
APPEALING CITY (J491): No report.
GROOVY FEELING (J515): No report.
PATCH OF WATCH (H476): Jumped awkwardly.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 8 Steward Report
05/07/2025 ST Shatin Turf C+3 1800m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 060-042
WUKONG JEWELLERY (K314): Near the 1200 Metres was steadied to avoid VIVA TASTE (M F Poon) which shifted in as the pace was steadying. M F Poon was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground.
BEAUTY VIVA (K155): Jumped only fairly. Held up for clear running on the Home Turn. Approaching the 250 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of SMILING EMPEROR to continue into clear running.
FORTUNE BOY (K098): Sent for sampling post-race.
TIMES TABLE (J230): Shifted out at the start and made contact with WUKONG JEWELLERY. Approaching the 150 Metres was shifted to the outside of YOUTH POWER to continue into clear running.
VIVA TASTE (K415): Bumped heavily at the start and became unbalanced.
JOYFUL PROSPERITY (H213): Slow to begin and then was crowded between WUKONG JEWELLERY and TIMES TABLE. After the event H Bowman stated that his mount failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight but could offer no explanation for its disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
YIU CHEUNG VICTORY (J529): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
YOUTH POWER (H358): After the event H Bentley reported that his mount did not appreciate having KASA PAPA positioned to its outside and as a result did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
CELESTIAL PATCH (K151): No report.
RADIANT SWIFT (J425): Bumped heavily at the start.
FOREVER FOLKS (G463): Sent for sampling post-race.
SMILING EMPEROR (J371): After the event A Atzeni stated that his mount failed to run out a strong 1800 Metres, particularly stepping up in class for this race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
KASA PAPA (G312): No report.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 9 Steward Report
05/07/2025 LT Shatin Turf C+3 1200m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 080-060
GUMMY GUMMY (H089): Near the 900 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by RIGHTEOUS ARION (A Badel) which shifted in. A Badel was advised to exercise more care. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.
SYMBOL OF STRENGTH (K352): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
LIFELINE EXPRESS (H439): Bumped at the start.
SUPER LEGENDS (H364): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
RIGHTEOUS ARION (H059): Sent for sampling post-race.
MAGNIFIQUE (K141): Bumped at the start. In the early stages raced keenly. Near the 1000 Metres was checked to avoid RIGHTEOUS ARION (A Badel) which shifted in and away from CHEVAL VICTORIOUS. A Badel was severely reprimanded and advised he must ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Noted to have bled from both nostrils after the race. Before being allowed to race again, MAGNIFIQUE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
SUN WUKONG (K492): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
AKASHVANI (K234): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
LUCKY TWIN STARS (K126): Jumped only fairly.
NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488): No report.
FORTUNE SUPERNOVA (K287): No report.
CHEVAL VICTORIOUS (J458): Near the 900 Metres got its head up when being crossed by NORTHERN FIRE BALL.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 10 Steward Report
05/07/2025 LV Shatin Turf C+3 1200m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 094-081
GORGEOUS WIN (J008): Shifted in at the start and was bumped. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
LADY'S CHOICE (H155): No report.
TOMODACHI KOKOROE (H303): Jumped only fairly.
MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE (J325): Jumped only fairly. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event Z Purton stated that after settling back in the field from its wide barrier his mount raced keenly in the middle stages. He said in the Home Straight MASTEROFMYUNIVERSE finished the race off fairly but he was not too disappointed with its performance given that it was required to make up ground from back in the field. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
COLOURFUL KING (K227): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Y L Chung (SELF IMPROVEMENT) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of COLOURFUL KING, resulting in COLOURFUL KING being checked to avoid SELF IMPROVEMENT. In accordance with previous practices, Y L Chung was fined the sum of $35,000 in lieu of a one-day suspension. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his good race riding record.
DANCING CODE (G365): Sent for sampling post-race.
CALL ME GLORIOUS (H410): Jumped only fairly.
SELF IMPROVEMENT (H337): Y L Chung pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 100 Metres (see COLOURFUL KING).
HARMONY N BLESSED (E061): Sent for sampling post-race.
MUST GO (J133): No report.
AERIS NOVA (J534): On jumping was steadied when crowded between GORGEOUS WIN and COLOURFUL KING, both of which shifted ground.
05/07/2025 Shatin Race 11 Steward Report
05/07/2025 LT Shatin Turf C+3 1400m Going: GOOD TO FIRM (2.71) Rating: 077-061
PATCH OF STARS (J343): Over the concluding stages shifted in and made contact with BEAUTY CRESCENT. Sent for sampling post-race.
HELENE WARRIOR (J207): No report.
ANOTHER WORLD (K005): Shifted in at the start and was bumped.
SOLID SHALAA (H228): No report.
GREY CHARGER (K425): Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by ARMOUR WAR EAGLE which shifted out.
TOP GUN (J249): Jumped only fairly and then bumped with VICTORY SKY. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Briefly held up near the 400 Metres when being shifted out to obtain clear running.
ARMOUR WAR EAGLE (J039): Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
ENDEARED (H161): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
SUPERB BOY (G335): On jumping was checked when crowded between PATCH OF STARS and SEA CHARIOT which shifted in before being crowded by ANOTHER WORLD which also shifted in.
VICTORY SKY (J540): Bumped on jumping. After the event K C Leung reported that his mount came under pressure from the 500 Metres and did not run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have an epiglottic entrapment.
VIEW OF THE WORLD (J348): After the event K De Melo expressed concern with the horse’s action. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334): Over the concluding stages made contact with PATCH OF STARS when that runner shifted in whilst being ridden along. When questioned regarding the horse racing in a more forward position Y L Chung stated that with the horse stepping up in distance and carrying blinkers for the second occasion, he was instructed to ride his mount in a forward position, particularly in circumstances where there did not appear to be strong pace in the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
SEA CHARIOT (K358): The tongue tie was refitted in the Parade Ring. Crowded at the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
THE ABSOLUTE (H438): No report.
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