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Race Meeting: 27/11/2024 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf C+3 Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 05:40 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth (Chairman)
The Hon Mr Justice Thomas Au Hing Cheung JA
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi BBS JP acted for Mr Nicholas D Husworth as Chairman for Race 6.
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Race:1 (212) BRIDGE OF WEIR HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 ME TIME (J074) Z Purton After the 300 Metres made contact with GO GO GO when both runners shifted ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 2 GO GO GO (H196) E C W Wong (-7) After the 300 Metres made contact with ME TIME when both runners shifted ground. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 3 SUPER HONG KONG (D241) Y L Chung (-3) Jumped only fairly and then was bumped shortly after the start.
10 4 NOT A FEW (J109) L Ferraris Bumped at the start. After the event, L Ferraris reported that he was instructed to lead the event. Trainer D Eustace confirmed the instructions issued.
8 5 CHATEAU LE PECHE (H471) C L Chau (-2) After the event, C L Chau reported that his mount did not appreciate racing around the Happy Valley circuit and made the Home Turn wide. He said when under pressure in the Home Straight CHATEAU LE PECHE did not respond to his riding and, in his opinion, would be better suited racing at Sha Tin. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 6 RUNNING AHEAD (G313) L Hewitson Shifted out on jumping and was bumped. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on RUNNING AHEAD 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, RUNNING AHEAD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 7 MISTER FOX (J059) M F Poon (-2) Bumped on jumping.
5 8 TURTLE AGAIN (H083) K C Leung Made contact with a rail leaving the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race.
6 9 HARRY'S HERO (H332) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick reported that his intention was to be closer in the early stages, however, HARRY’S HERO jumped only fairly and settled further back. He said when HARRY’S HERO raced keenly, he allowed it to stride forward from the 900 Metres to avoid having to continue to restrain his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 10 TELECOM BULLET (J097) K De Melo Shifted out on jumping and was bumped.
3 11 SUNNY BABY (E166) B Thompson <28/11/2024 Additional Veterinary Reports>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that SUNNY BABY was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, SUNNY BABY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:2 (213) CRAMOND ISLAND HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 MODEST GENTLEMAN (G352) C L Chau (-2) When questioned, C L Chau stated that as the blindfold was removed prior to the start being effected, MODEST GENTLEMAN then lunged forward when the start was effected, resulting in it making contact with the front of the starting gates and losing ground. He said after being crowded shortly after MODEST GENTLEMAN settled back in the field. He further stated that near the 400 Metres he endeavoured to obtain a narrow run to the inside of CIRCUIT TEN which he anticipated would continue to shift out. He said when CIRCUIT TEN did not shift out, he was obliged to check his mount to avoid CIRCUIT TEN. He added in the Home Straight he elected to shift to the inside of SPEEDY FORTUNE to obtain clear running as he had observed that runner shift out near the 350 Metres and he felt this would provide his mount with the best opportunity to continue to improve into the event. He said after improving to the inside of SPEEDY FORTUNE, that runner then shifted in which resulted in MODEST GENTLEMAN being badly held up for clear running over the final 200 Metres when it also blundered when it struck the heels of HAPPY HORSE leaving the 150 Metres. After considering his explanation, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Chau in the Home Straight were reasonable in the circumstances.
4 2 SPEEDY FORTUNE (H097) M F Poon (-2) Over the concluding stages lay in and was crowded between HAPPY HORSE which shifted out slightly after being bumped on the hindquarters and PLENTIFUL (A Atzeni) which shifted in. A Atzeni was advised to exercise more care. As a result, SPEEDY FORTUNE could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event. M F Poon was warned in relation to raising his whip arm above shoulder height over the concluding stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 3 GUSTY FIGHTER (J029) L Hewitson Shortly after the start was bumped.
2 4 HAPPY HORSE (H061) M Chadwick After the 600 Metres was steadied away from PHILOS (Y L Chung) which shifted in. Y L Chung was advised to exercise more care. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 5 FLYING PHANTOM (J086) Z Purton Near the 400 Metres was steadied to avoid MODEST GENTLEMAN when that runner shifted out. Near the 100 Metres was steadied when crowded between DIAMOND SOARS and CIRCUIT TEN (C Y Ho) which shifted in. C Y Ho was advised to exercise more care.
7 6 ACE TALENT (H046) E C W Wong (-7) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
5 7 CIRCUIT TEN (G429) C Y Ho No report.
12 8 PHILOS (H371) Y L Chung (-3) A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 9 DIAMOND SOARS (G201) L Ferraris Shifted in on jumping and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 10 PLENTIFUL (G400) A Atzeni After the event, A Atzeni stated that his intention was to endeavour to lead tonight, but PLENTIFUL jumped awkwardly and as a result lost ground and settled further back than had been intended. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 11 GOODMANSHIP (E208) H Bentley Bumped shortly after the start.
3 12 WIND SPEEDER (E281) M L Yeung No report.

Race:3 (214) RAEBURN PLACE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
10 1 HANDSOME BOMB (H402) C L Chau (-2) In the early stages raced keenly. After the event, C L Chau stated that with his mount having its first race start at Happy Valley, he was instructed to ride HANDSOME BOMB in a midfield position. Trainer W Y So confirmed the instructions issued.
8 2 ESCAPE ROUTE (E273) J McDonald Shortly after the start was bumped and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, J McDonald stated that his mount settled back and found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight due to the early pace of the event being run outside of standard time in the early stages. He added in the circumstances he was not too disappointed with the performance of ESCAPE ROUTE. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 3 SILVER KING (H420) K C Leung Approaching the 400 Metres was taken wider by MILES AWAY which shifted out to improve.
11 4 HAPPY AGAIN (J117) M Chadwick When caught wide in the early stages was allowed to stride forward where it obtained a position outside the lead near the 1200 Metres. Leaving the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between SILVER KING and DRAGON DELIGHT (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted out. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care.
3 5 CLASSIC CENTURY (J440) L Ferraris No report.
1 6 TURIN WARRIOR (G150) Z Purton Shortly after the start was crowded between ESCAPE ROUTE and HANDSOME BOMB which shifted out. For some distance near the 250 Metres raced tight between CLASSIC CENTURY and TO INFINITY which was taken in slightly by HAPPY AGAIN. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 7 ATOMIC BEAUTY (H066) B Avdulla Taken wider approaching the 400 Metres. Near the 50 Metres lay in, resulting in its rider B Avdulla having to stop riding for a short distance and straighten his mount. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 8 TO INFINITY (G277) H Bowman Making the Home Turn was held up for clear running and approaching the 300 Metres raced tight to the inside of HAPPY AGAIN which shifted in slightly. Over the final 50 Metres could not be ridden out when positioned close to ATOMIC BEAUTY.
5 9 AMAZING AWARD (J236) B Thompson Blundered on jumping and as a result became unbalanced.
4 10 DRAGON DELIGHT (G395) E C W Wong (-7) Shortly after the start blundered. Sent for sampling post-race.
12 11 MILES AWAY (J221) C Y Ho When commencing to give ground after the 350 Metres was steadied when awkwardly placed between SILVER KING and HAPPY AGAIN which shifted out when it made the turn awkwardly.
9 12 GOLD TACK (H106) A Badel From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:4 (215) BEN NEVIS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 2200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 CHARITY GAIN (H431) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 SERANGOON (H296) H Bentley After the 250 Metres was disappointed for clear running to the inside of PEGASUS GENERAL and shifted to that runner’s outside where it obtained clear running near the 200 Metres.
8 3 DRAGON STAR (H128) A Atzeni No report.
6 4 PERFECT PAIRING (J331) H Bowman Jumped awkwardly. When questioned, H Bowman stated that in the Home Straight PERFECT PAIRING lay in and proved difficult to ride out. Notwithstanding this explanation, Jockey Bowman was advised that whilst the Stewards were satisfied that his riding over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he should, wherever possible, continue to ride his mounts out to the finish.
7 5 HAPPY HERO (G322) L Hewitson No report.
1 6 AFFORDABLE (J242) J McDonald Jumped only fairly. In the middle stages raced keenly. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 7 ARTHUR'S KINGDOM (E194) A Badel After the event, A Badel stated that his instructions were to lead the event, but his mount did not show sufficient pace to do so. He said after racing outside the early leader SOLAR GOGO, ARTHUR’S KINGDOM did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ARTHUR’S KINGDOM was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, ARTHUR’S KINGDOM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 8 CONFRINGO (J322) K C Leung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2 9 MANAGEMENT FOLKS (E496) Z Purton Jumped only fairly. Near the 300 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when improving to the inside of DRAGON STAR which shifted in slightly. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 10 HAKKA RADIANCE (J105) C L Chau (-2) Approaching the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of CHARITY GAIN to obtain a clear run. C L Chau was warned for raising his whip arm above shoulder height on several occasions in the Home Straight. Trainer C S Shum confirmed that his instructions to C L Chau were to ride HAKKA RADIANCE in a conservative manner in the early stages to offset the outside barrier.
12 11 SOLAR GOGO (H390) A Hamelin After the event, A Hamelin reported that from the inside barrier his instructions were to hold a forward position but not necessarily to lead. He said when his mount jumped well he was able to hold the lead without being unduly pressured to do so. He added that from the 600 Metres SOLAR GOGO came under pressure before weakening noticeably in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SOLAR GOGO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SOLAR GOGO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 12 PEGASUS GENERAL (G189) M Chadwick Held up making the Home Turn.
WX MISTER DAPPER (H376) L Ferraris Withdrawn on 25.11.24 by order of the Stewards (stable transfer) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter HAKKA RADIANCE.

Race:5 (216) THE ST ANDREW'S CHALLENGE QUAICH (HANDICAP) (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 HAPPY DAY (G119) B Avdulla From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 100 Metres was momentarily crowded between GIMME FIVE and VIGOR ELLEEGANT which was taken out slightly by THE PERFECT MATCH.
2 2 THE PERFECT MATCH (J253) J McDonald Approaching the 250 Metres was shifted to the inside of VIGOR ELLEEGANT to continue into clear running. Approaching the 150 Metres then had some difficulty obtaining clear running when being directed to the outside of FATAL BLOW. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on THE PERFECT MATCH at the request of Trainer C S Shum. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, THE PERFECT MATCH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 3 METRO WARRIOR (D387) E C W Wong (-7) Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 4 GLORY CLOUD (H320) H Bowman When questioned, H Bowman stated that although his instructions were to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages, GLORY CLOUD was slow to begin and as a result settled at the tail of the field. He said with the early pace of the event being run inside of standard time GLORY CLOUD did not travel well and he was obliged to encourage his mount to maintain its position in the middle stages. He added after shifting GLORY CLOUD to the outside of HAPPY DAY near the 400 Metres, GLORY CLOUD finished the race off only fairly. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 5 FATAL BLOW (J484) L Ferraris Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 6 ZETTA FORCE (J546) C L Chau (-2) Slow to begin. Approaching the 100 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of SWEET DIAMOND to obtain clear running and then raced tight to the inside of SWEET DIAMOND for some distance near the 50 Metres.
12 7 BULB EMPEROR (J241) A Atzeni A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 8 NORTHERN FIRE BALL (J488) Z Purton No report.
6 9 SWEET DIAMOND (G063) B Thompson No report.
9 10 VIGOR ELLEEGANT (J375) M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with FATAL BLOW.
4 11 GIMME FIVE (J099) C Y Ho In the middle stages raced keenly and for a short distance near the 600 Metres was steadied to avoid VIGOR ELLEEGANT.
8 12 UNIVERSAL BLAZE (J160) A Badel No report.

Race:6 (217) EDINBURGH HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 GALLANT VALOUR (H323) H Bowman Shifted in shortly after the start and bumped NEW POWER. Approaching the 100 Metres lay in, resulting in its rider H Bowman having to stop riding and straighten his mount. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 2 KING ECCELLENTE (G264) H Bentley Bumped at the start.
2 3 GOLDEN RISE (H242) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
10 4 PATCH OF DIAMONDS (J450) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by GOOD PROSPECT which shifted in.
8 5 NEW POWER (H325) Y L Chung (-3) Knuckled over badly on jumping, resulting in Y L Chung becoming unbalanced. A short distance later was then bumped by GALLANT VALOUR which shifted in. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 6 GOOD PROSPECT (J406) C L Chau (-2) Approaching the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind ROARING BEBE when that runner shifted out to improve. Near the 200 Metres was then shifted to the outside of KING ECCELLENTE to secure clear running.
11 7 SEA SAPPHIRE (H343) A Atzeni Jumped awkwardly. In the early stages raced keenly when being shifted behind GALLANT VALOUR to obtain cover. After the event, A Atzeni stated that with the horse having its first start for Trainer D Eustace, he was instructed to ride SEA SAPPHIRE in a conservative manner in the early stages. He said in the Home Straight SEA SAPPHIRE finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 8 ROARING BEBE (H105) B Avdulla Approaching the 250 Metres was shifted to the outside of VALHALLA to secure clear running and raced tight between VALHALLA and KING ECCELLENTE for a short distance after the 200 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 9 ALMIGHTY KICK (J254) C Y Ho After the event, C Y Ho reported that from an inside barrier when his mount commenced well, it was able to hold a more forward position than it had at its previous race starts.
12 10 SO TREASURE (H351) M Chadwick After the event, M Chadwick reported that after being shifted across behind runners from the outside barrier in the early stages, SO TREASURE did not travel well during the event and ran on only fairly in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 11 VALHALLA (E495) K De Melo No report.
9 12 PARTY WARRIOR (E368) L Hewitson Shifted in at the start and was bumped. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:7 (218) EDINBURGH HANDICAP (Sec3) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 BEAUTY DESTINY (H281) A Atzeni Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between FORTUNE WHISKEY and INVINCIBLE DELIGHT which shifted out after making contact with CARRYON SMILING. After the 600 Metres became unbalanced when it shifted in towards the running rail and was corrected by its rider A Atzeni. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 2 LYRICAL MOTION (G081) H Bowman Trainer C Fownes confirmed that from the outside barrier he had instructed H Bowman to ride the horse conservatively in the early stages.
10 3 COLONEL (D090) L Ferraris A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 4 LIGHTNING BOLT (G130) J McDonald Bumped at the start. After the event, J McDonald reported that his mount raced "flat” tonight and he could offer no excuse for the horse’s disappointing performance. Trainer C S Shum stated that the horse had pleased him leading into the event and, in his opinion, had performed similarly to its previous race starts. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 5 CARRYON SMILING (J392) C Y Ho No report.
3 6 RACINGRACE (J102) B Avdulla No report.
6 7 FORTUNE WHISKEY (J153) M F Poon (-2) Proved difficult to load. Before being allowed to race again, FORTUNE WHISKEY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Shortly after the start raced tight to the inside of SPEEDY SMARTIE which shifted in slightly.
12 8 INVINCIBLE DELIGHT (J372) B Thompson A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 9 TELECOM POWER (J332) K De Melo Near the 1000 Metres blundered when it struck the heels of INVINCIBLE DELIGHT (B Thompson) which was racing tight to the inside of SPEEDY SMARTIE (L Hewitson). As the Stewards were satisfied that INVINCIBLE DELIGHT had maintained a three wide position to the outside of RACINGRACE, no direct action was taken, however, both Jockeys Thompson and L Hewitson were advised, wherever possible, to ensure runners to their inside have comfortable racing room. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 10 GLORY B (H373) M Chadwick Jumped awkwardly and shortly afterwards bumped with LIGHTNING BOLT. After the 200 Metres was shifted out a number of horses to continue into clear running.
7 11 SPEEDY SMARTIE (H108) L Hewitson No report.
4 12 WOOD ON FIRE (C460) M L Yeung On the Home Turn was held up for clear running and on straightening near the 300 Metres shifted out towards SPEEDY SMARTIE, resulting in its rider M L Yeung becoming unbalanced.

Race:8 (219) LOCH LOMOND HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 ATOMIC FORCE (G221) H Bowman Slow to begin.
6 2 RED ELEGANCE (H241) M Chadwick Shifted out abruptly at the start. When questioned, M Chadwick stated that after shifting out abruptly at the start, his mount hung out across the heels of BUNTA BABY near the 600 Metres and as a result was checked and lost ground. A warning was placed on the racing manners of RED ELEGANCE. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, M Chadwick stated that his mount continued to lay out and proved difficult to fully test. He said as a result over the concluding stages he was unable to ride his mount out with full vigour. The Stewards advised Jockey Chadwick that, wherever possible, he should ensure that he rides his mounts out to the best of his ability. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 3 YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082) L Ferraris No report.
11 5 TURF PHOENIX (J294) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly.
9 6 ALLGREEKTOME (H007) E C W Wong (-7) After the event, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his mount hung out throughout the event and failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. When questioned, Trainer D A Hayes stated that he was of the opinion that ALLGREEKTOME would perform well tonight although it had not impressed him when it barrier trialed on the All Weather surface on 19 November 2024. He said as he felt the performance of the barrier trial was due to the All Weather surface, he was of the opinion that ALLGREEKTOME would still be able to perform well tonight. He added that ALLGREEKTOME was disadvantaged by YOUTHFUL SPIRITS showing superior pace in the early stages and the early stages being run inside standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of ALLGREEKTOME was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, ALLGREEKTOME 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.
2 7 ETERNAL FORTUNE (K010) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
5 8 BUNTA BABY (J465) K C Leung No report.
7 9 CHARMING BABE (J513) M F Poon (-2) After travelling a short distance was checked when crowded between HAPPY UNITED and RED ELEGANCE which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.
10 10 HAPPY UNITED (H208) L Hewitson Near the 600 Metres ALLGREEKTOME hung out and made contact with HAPPY UNITED.
1 11 HEALTHY HEALTHY (H203) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.
8 12 DO YOUR PART (J444) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly and then shortly after was checked when crowded between CHARMING BABE and RED ELEGANCE which shifted out abruptly despite the efforts of its rider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WV-A 4 HORSEPOWER (J431) Z Purton Examined on arrival at the Start by the Veterinary Officer and found to be lame in the left front leg and was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, HORSEPOWER was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, HORSEPOWER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:9 (220) INVERNESS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
9 1 CALIFORNIA VOCE (H258) B Avdulla Near the 300 Metres improved into a narrow run between SHARPEN BRIGHT and HAMERON and then raced tight between those runners in the Home Straight. Over the concluding stages was steadied when crowded between SHARPEN BRIGHT and HAMERON which was taken in slightly by ROCKET SPADE (H Bowman). H Bowman was advised to exercise more care.
8 2 HAMERON (H265) C Y Ho Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when racing tight to the inside of ROCKET SPADE.
2 3 SAMARKAND (H070) C L Chau (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
10 4 CHAIN OF GOLD (J138) Z Purton From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When placed under pressure in the Home Straight lay in. After the event, Z Purton stated that his mount finished the race off in a satisfactory manner and in the circumstances he was not too disappointed with its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 5 ILLUMINOUS (J170) J McDonald Jumped only fairly. Near the 450 Metres shifted out and made contact with SHARPEN BRIGHT. Near the 150 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running between SHARPEN BRIGHT and TOY SOLTERO and in this incident made contact with SHARPEN BRIGHT. After the event, J McDonald stated that his mount raced in a disappointing manner and could offer no explanation for its performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 6 COMET SPLENDIDO (G071) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly.
1 7 ROCKET SPADE (G170) H Bowman Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 8 WINNING STEPS (G420) M Chadwick No report.
4 9 SHARPEN BRIGHT (H276) M F Poon (-2) Shortly after the start shifted in and was bumped. Near the 450 Metres was bumped by ILLUMINOUS which shifted out to improve.
12 10 ACE WAR (J509) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
5 11 FORTUNE SUPERSTAR (J210) L Hewitson No report.
3 12 TOY SOLTERO (J268) B Thompson After the event, B Thompson stated that his instructions were to endeavour to find a position with cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages and unable to comply with those instructions, he allowed TOY SOLTERO to stride forward to avoid covering additional ground and as a result raced outside the lead in a more forward position.

General

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of BLAZING WIND, I AM THE BOSS, SPICY SPANGLE, SUPER LOVE DRAGON, WIN SPEED, SUPER LEGENDS, COLOURFUL WINNER, MEOWTH, MARKWIN, HAPPY PARK, FAST NETWORK, HEROIC MASTER, BRAVEHEARTS, FAMILY JEWEL, KA YING RISING, HOWDEEPISYOURLOVE, VOYAGE BUBBLE, GALAXY PATCH, CHANCHENG GLORY, ROMANTIC WARRIOR, KA YING GENERATION, BEAUTY CRESCENT, MASTER MASTERMIND, SILVERY BREEZE, PACKING POWER, YOUNG SUPERSTAR and VICTORY SKY (17.11.24) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 4
MISTER DAPPER on 25.11.24 by order of the Stewards

Race 8
HORSEPOWER at barriers on veterinary advice

2. Warnings

Race 2
A Atzeni (PLENTIFUL) for shifting in over the concluding stages
M F Poon (SPEEDY FORTUNE) for raising his whip arm above shoulder height over the concluding stages
Y L Chung (PHILOS) for shifting in after the 600 Metres
C Y Ho (CIRCUIT TEN) for shifting in near the 100 Metres

Race 3
Apprentice E C W Wong (DRAGON DELIGHT) for shifting out leaving the 300 Metres

Race 4
H Bowman (PERFECT PAIRING) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages
C L Chau (HAKKA RADIANCE) for raising his whip arm above shoulder height in the Home Straight

Race 7
B Thompson (INVINCIBLE DELIGHT) for shifting in near the 1000 Metres
L Hewitson (SPEEDY SMARTIE) for shifting in near the 1000 Metres

Race 8
M Chadwick (RED ELEGANCE) re his riding in the Home Straight

Race 9
H Bowman (ROCKET SPADE) for shifting in over the concluding stages

3. Stalls Test

Race 7
FORTUNE WHISKEY

4. Barrier Trials

Race 4
ARTHUR’S KINGDOM (disappointing performance)
SOLAR GOGO (unacceptable performance)

Race 8
ALLGREEKTOME (disappointing performance)

5. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
RUNNING AHEAD

Race 4
ARTHUR’S KINGDOM
SOLAR GOGO

Race 5
THE PERFECT MATCH

Race 8
HORSEPOWER
ALLGREEKTOME

6. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 5.