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After being crossed by RUNJEET near the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied to avoid RUNJEET for some distance thereafter. Near the 200 Metres rider Y L Chung dropped his whip. Passing the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between POWER PATCH and SO MY FOLKS (H Bowman) which shifted to the outside of RUNJEET as RUNJEET shifted out. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Jumped only fairly. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Approaching the 900 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied when crowded between EMERGING STAR which shifted out slightly and RISING ELITE (K Teetan) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. K Teetan was advised to exercise more care. When questioned Z Purton stated that after being steadied near the 900 Metres his mount then commenced to race keenly and refused to settle. He said after being crowded SUNNY Q settled further back in the field than what he had intended and he was satisfied with the horse’s finishing effort 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, SUNNY Q will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Near the 800 Metres was hampered when bumped by EMERGING STAR which shifted out. Near the 500 Metres was hampered when bumped by EMERGING STAR which shifted out to improve. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

E C W Wong stated that he was obliged to make use of the horse in the early stages to lead the event. He said as a consequence in the Home Straight VERBIER failed to finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Near the 500 Metres made contact with GOOD FORTUNE when endeavouring to hold its position to the outside of GOOD FORTUNE.

In the middle stages raced keenly. Near the 800 Metres shifted out when being steadied to avoid GROOVY FEELING and made contact with RISING ELITE. Near the 500 Metres shifted out and made contact with RISING ELITE.

L Ferraris reported that his mount lay out under pressure in the Home Straight. L Ferraris was reprimanded in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height on one occasion near the 50 Metres.

Shortly after the start shifted out and made contact with GIMME FIVE. A Badel stated that the intention was to be more forward but his mount failed to show sufficient pace in the early stages to do so.

Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between GOOD FORTUNE and YEE CHEONG RAIDER which shifted out. In the middle stages raced keenly. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when held up behind POWER PATCH. K C Leung reported that his intention was to be more forward but after being crowded shortly after the start GIMME FIVE settled further back than intended.

Jumped only fairly.

When questioned Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight her mount commenced to hang out and as a result near the 200 Metres she was obliged to stop riding and straighten. She said as RAPID PHANTOM cleared COMET RADIANCE near the 100 Metres she was able to ride her mount along which resulted in RAPID PHANTOM shifting out towards the outside running rail. She said near the 20 Metres when RAPID PHANTOM changed stride she was concerned that it was going to make contact with the running rail which required her to stop riding and again straighten her mount and as a consequence she was unable to ride RAPID PHANTOM out to the finish of the event. After considering the evidence the Stewards accepted her explanation for not riding her mount out to the finish.

Was inspected by the Veterinary Officer behind the starting gates and passed suitable to race. K Teetan reported that near the 800 Metres when he commenced to ride his mount along to maintain its position he became concerned with the horse’s action and as a consequence he eased it out of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ONESHOT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ONESHOT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments. <23/9/2026 6 September 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 2 (2)>Additional diagnostic assessments performed on the horse did not reveal any significant findings.

On jumping was hampered when crowded between THUNDER PRINCE and MABUBU which shifted out.

No report.

Jumped awkwardly. J Orman stated that he was satisfied with the horse’s finishing effort in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, would derive a fitness benefit from today’s event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

When under pressure in the Home Straight hung out and proved difficult to ride out.

Over the final 200 Metres was badly held up for clear running and could not be tested to the finish.

Y L Chung was reprimanded for weighing out with the incorrect cap.

Bounded on jumping, resulting in its rider K Teetan becoming unbalanced and PATCH OF STARS being slow to begin. Near the 900 Metres lay in and made contact with the running rail. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.<7/9/2026 Additional Veterinary Reports>PATCH OF STARS, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. PATCH OF STARS was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, PATCH OF STARS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

No report.

Jumped only fairly.

L Ferraris stated that after jumping well his mount held a more forward position than anticipated. He added that in the Home Straight HAILTOTHEVICTORS finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between SPLENDID FORCE and HAPPY BUDDIES which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. For some distance after the 500 Metres was held up for clear running between GO GO GO and ALL ARE MINE. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when held up behind SETANTA. Y L Chung stated that the intention was to be more forward but after being crowded shortly after the start his mount settled further back than intended.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shortly after the start became unbalanced when it bumped with I EXCELLE.

On jumping was bumped by AMAZING DUCK which shifted in.

No report.

No report.

K Teetan reported that the intention was to hold a more forward position but despite riding the horse along in the early stages it failed to show sufficient pace to do so. He added, in his opinion, GO GO GO did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted in shortly after the start despite the efforts of its rider and made contact with I EXCELLE.

Slow to begin.

K Teetan reported that the only explanation he could offer for the disappointing performance was that ISLAND BUDDY does not appreciate racing inside other horses. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Approaching the 800 Metres, when racing keenly, shifted out when being steadied to avoid RIDING HIGH.

Jumped only fairly. Leaving the 1000 Metres commenced to race keenly and then shifted out to avoid SUPER LOVE. As a consequence CAVA PIONEER made contact with LEGEND STAR. Near the 850 Metres shifted out and made contact with LEGEND STAR.

Bumped on jumping. H Bowman stated that after being taken wider by MONTA FRUTTA near the 600 Metres his mount failed to finish the race off in the Home Straight. Trainer J Size stated that with the early stages being run inside of standard time the horse was not given the opportunity to travel well. He said he would now step the horse up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. H Bowman was severely reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 300 Metres.

Jumped awkwardly.

No report.

From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Leaving the 1000 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by CAVA PIONEER and again near the 850 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by CAVA PIONEER which shifted out.

No report.

Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. Between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. When questioned regarding his riding on the Home Turn and the reason he elected to shift to the inside of JOLLY COMPANION to attempt to secure clear running A Atzeni stated that he was instructed to allow PODIUM to settle where comfortable and to ride the horse between runners to give it a chance to finish the race off. He said whilst there was an opportunity to shift to the outside of JOLLY COMPANION he was of the opinion that KANSAS, which was racing in advance of him, was travelling reasonably well and for this reason he elected to follow that runner through to comply with his instructions. He added that when KANSAS did not improve as he had anticipated this resulted in PODIUM being held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres. Trainer D Eustace confirmed the instructions issued and stated that he issued those instructions on the basis that PODIUM races best when held up for a final run, particularly as the horse has performed best when racing at Happy Valley.

No report.

Shifted out at the start and made contact with STUNNING BUNDLE.

Bumped on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped shortly after the start. Near the 400 Metres was inconvenienced when taken wider by GROUPER. Near the 100 Metres raced in restricted room between GROUPER and GLACIATED which shifted in and away from SPICY STANDARD. K Teetan reported that his mount was not comfortable on the "Good to Firm” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained an abrasion to the right hind leg.

Near the 250 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by PRECISION MIND which shifted in.

Bumped heavily on jumping. M F Poon was reprimanded for using the whip on a horse that was out of contention.

Jumped only fairly and then was bumped heavily shortly after the start.

Bumped shortly after the start. Lay out in the early stages of the Home Straight. Bumped near the 250 Metres.

No report.

Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”.

From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Shifted out at the start and made contact with HAROLD WIN.

No report.

Z Purton stated that the horse responded only fairly in the Home Straight but was disappointing. Assistant Trainer C K Tong stated that the horse had pleased the stable leading into today’s race but found it difficult to finish the race off first up carrying 133 lbs. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, WINNING OVATION will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was hampered when bumped by INFINITE RESOLVE which shifted out after making contact with WINNING OVATION. Raced keenly in the early stages. K Teetan reported that his mount failed to run on in the Home Straight but could offer no explanation for the performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

No report.

No report.

When questioned regarding the horse racing in a more forward position Z Purton stated that whilst the instructions were to be midfield POSITIVE SMILE commenced better than usual which resulted in it holding an on-pace position. He said when a number of runners to his outside did not continue forward this resulted in POSITIVE SMILE racing keenly and the horse settling outside the lead. He added as a consequence POSITIVE SMILE was unable to finish the race off. Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said the horse was not suited by settling outside the lead. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shortly after the start was hampered when crowded by MASTER LUCKY which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.<7/9/2026 Additional Veterinary Reports>GALLANT EPOCH, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. GALLANT EPOCH was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K W Lui this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in multiple legs. Before being allowed to race again, GALLANT EPOCH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

In the middle stages raced keenly and leaving the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid GOLDEN WIN which shifted in slightly. Held up for clear running between the 350 Metres and the 250 Metres. Between the 200 Metres and the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Bumped at the start. K C Leung stated that the intention was to ride the horse in a more conservative manner but when a number of runners to his outside did not continue forward this resulted in NOBLE PATCH holding a more forward position than anticipated.

Near the 900 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid MASTER LUCKY (A Atzeni) which shifted in when not fully clear. A Atzeni was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground.

Jumped only fairly. M L Yeung stated that his mount would derive a fitness benefit from today’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.

Shifted in at the start and made contact with NOBLE PATCH. L Hewitson stated that with the early stages being run inside of standard time his mount came under pressure from the 500 Metres and gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance near the 100 Metres was held up for clear running behind POSITIVE SMILE which was giving ground.

Shifted out shortly after the start and was bumped.

Near the 750 Metres was hampered when taken wider by POSITIVE SMILE which shifted out. CALIFORNIA BANNER then raced wide and without cover thereafter. M Chadwick stated that his mount was disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead and with CALIFORNIA BANNER racing first up it gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. <7/9/2026 Additional Veterinary Reports>CALIFORNIA BANNER, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. CALIFORNIA BANNER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer W K Mo this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA BANNER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Approaching the 800 Metres was bumped by EXCELLENCE VALUE. H Bowman stated that whilst the intention was to ride the horse in a more conservative manner it settled slightly further back than anticipated. He said after commencing his run in the Home Straight he was obliged to steady his mount near the 350 Metres when disappointed for clear running between CIRCUIT CHAMPION and THE RED HARE which resulted in the horse losing momentum. He added after this incident LUCKY SAM GOR finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

No report.

Near the 350 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by LUCKY SAM GOR which shifted out in an attempt to improve to the outside of THE RED HARE. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

The start was delayed slightly when YUEN LONG ELITE was reluctant to proceed to the starting gates. Before being allowed to race again YUEN LONG ELITE will be required to undertake a parade test and then be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. Jumped only fairly.

Approaching the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied to avoid BABY SAKURA. Leaving the 400 Metres became unbalanced when positioned close to the running rail.

Approaching the 800 Metres became unbalanced when crowded between LUCKY SAM GOR and CIRCUIT CHAMPION which shifted in slightly. Apprentice P N Wong was reprimanded in relation to using her whip on a horse which was clearly out of contention.

From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

No report.

No report.

Approaching the 700 Metres was steadied when crowded between MASTER PAYMENT and LUCY IN THE SKY which shifted out as it made the turn. C Y Ho stated that after receiving interference approaching the 700 Metres his mount was under pressure before giving ground in the Home Straight but he could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

On jumping blundered, shifted out and made contact with SUGAR GOODSON. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted in at the start and made contact with PUBLIC ATTENTION.

When questioned regarding the performance Z Purton stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to obtain a forward position. He said when placed under pressure in the Home Straight MASTER PAYMENT failed to respond and, in his opinion, would derive a fitness benefit from today’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MASTER PAYMENT, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, MASTER PAYMENT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped at the start. The performance of SUGAR GOODSON, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SUGAR GOODSON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.