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Over the final 100 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when racing in restricted room between SEA DIAMOND and RATTAN GALAXY.

Approaching the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid LEGENDARY IMPACT (H T Mo) which shifted in when not clear. H T Mo was reprimanded. M Chadwick stated the instructions were to hold a midfield position. He said when LIGHTNING ACE commenced well and was caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to continue forward to avoid covering additional ground.

On jumping was badly crowded.

No report.

When giving ground near the 200 Metres was eased when crowded between PERIDOT and YOUNG FIGHTER. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that in the Home Straight her mount failed to respond and was disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid LIGHTNING ACE. Over the concluding stages lay out towards SUPERB GUY and as a result could not be fully ridden out. A Badel stated that his mount jumped well today and settled more forward than he had anticipated.

From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 250 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of THE CONCENTRATION to continue into clear running.

No report.

No report.

H Bentley could not offer any explanation for the horse’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

On jumping became unbalanced when crowded onto SEA DIAMOND. Near the 950 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded between YOUNG FIGHTER and MANYTHANKS FOREVER which shifted in when racing tight to the inside of THE CONCENTRATION. A Atzeni could not offer any explanation for the horse’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Over the concluding stages raced tight to the outside of E HO HO and as a result became unbalanced approaching the winning post. K Teetan stated that when pressured in the lead by RUBY THRIVE his mount came under pressure from the 300 Metres. He said from this point onwards LOOKING BRIGHT failed to respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. Trainer F C Lor advised that the horse had pleased him coming into the race and stated that, in his opinion, LOOKING BRIGHT was not suited by being pressured in the lead by RUBY THRIVE as the horse had previously raced disappointingly in similar circumstances. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Jumped only fairly.

Shortly after the start made contact with GOOD POWER due to both runners shifting ground. C L Chau stated that his mount, which was having its first race start, would derive a benefit from today’s race experience. Noted to have lost its left hind plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly and then shortly after made contact with HANDSOME HERO due to both runners shifting ground.

Near the 350 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by CHARMING BABE which shifted out slightly. For a short distance approaching the 150 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

No report.

Jumped only fairly. Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when racing in restricted room to the outside of HANDSOME HERO which shifted out slightly.

When questioned H Bentley stated that in the early stages his mount raced keenly. He said after the 800 Metres when racing in restricted room between HERO MASTERMIND and THUNDER PRINCE he elected to not contest that position when racing tight to the outside of THUNDER PRINCE. He said the main reason why he did not contest the position was that he was of the opinion had he done so this would result in SUPREME VOYAGER racing too keenly and for this reason he elected to obtain a trailing position behind HERO MASTERMIND. He added that throughout the middle stages SUPREME VOYAGER continued to race keenly, however, over the final 300 Metres was badly held up for clear running and could not be tested to the finish of the event. B Avdulla, rider of THUNDER PRINCE, was advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for other runners when shifting ground.

Jumped only fairly.

From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. The performance of GLORIOUS RYDER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GLORIOUS RYDER 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.

When questioned Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that from the outside barrier she was instructed to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages and had expected to settle at the back of the field. She said with the early and middle stages being run inside of standard time DOUBLE BINGO settled further back than what she had anticipated, particularly when it also raced ungenerously and lay out. She said in the Home Straight she commenced to shift to the outside of SILVER UP but her mount was reluctant to do so and as a result she was placed at some disadvantage in riding DOUBLE BINGO out as she was required to make a greater effort to encourage her mount to improve to the outside of SILVER UP. She added that after obtaining clear running near the 200 Metres DOUBLE BINGO ran on well. Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions issued, however, stated that the horse settled further back in the field than what he had intended.

Shortly after the start was bumped by WINNING NOW which shifted in.

No report.

No report.

Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Bumped approaching the 250 Metres.

For a short distance leaving the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

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, SPEEDY TRIDENT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Near the 650 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by SPEEDY PATCH. E C W Wong stated that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions issued.

Had its right hind plate adjusted in the saddling stalls, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Leaving the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and got its head up when being steadied to avoid ENJOY GOLF.

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

L Ferraris reported that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bounded on jumping and lost ground. Throughout the middle stages raced ungenerously and near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid MIGHTY FIGHTER. Near the 650 Metres shifted out and made contact with CHARMING LEGEND. C Y Ho reported that when he was not satisfied with the horse’s action in the Home Straight he did not ride it out to the finish of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SPEEDY PATCH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

C L Chau stated that his mount hung out in the middle stages. He added when under pressure in the Home Straight his mount continued to hang out and proved difficult to ride out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted out at the start and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. H T Mo was reprimanded for using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion passing the 100 Metres.

Jumped only fairly.

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, ENJOY GOLF will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.

No report.

No report.

Trainer D J Whyte stated that the intention was to hold a midfield position. He said TEN LOVES raced more forward when it jumped well and was caught wide in the early stages which required its rider R Kingscote to continue forward to avoid covering additional ground.

Near the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid SPIRITED STEED which shifted in. C L Chau could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

Approaching the 1000 Metres shifted out when being steadied to avoid VIEW ALL THINGS. Near the 750 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from BETTER AND BETTER. A Atzeni stated that he was obliged to settle back in the field from a wide barrier. He said from that position OLDTOWN found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

In the early stages raced ungenerously and got its head up when being eased in an attempt to obtain cover. Continued to race keenly in the middle stages. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Jumped only fairly. After improving to the inside of VIEW ALL THINGS leaving the 1000 Metres was then steadied when crowded between VIEW ALL THINGS which shifted in and APEX GLORY which shifted out when being steadied to avoid LUNAR DASH. In the middle stages raced keenly and near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid VIEW ALL THINGS.

No report.

No report.

Apprentice P N Wong stated that the intention was to lead the event but when APEX GLORY jumped awkwardly and lost ground and then shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between ROAD TO GLORY which shifted out slightly and KEMPES which shifted in, it settled further back than intended. Near the 1100 Metres improved to the inside of LUNAR DASH and then shifted out when being steadied to avoid LUNAR DASH. Between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Blundered when being shifted to the inside of TEN LOVES near the 200 Metres.

No report.

Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the right side of the starting gate and lost ground. C Y Ho reported that his mount would be suited by being stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Jumped only fairly.

Shifted in at the start and made contact with BEAUTY VIVA.

Bumped near the 450 Metres. R Kingscote stated that his mount was disadvantaged by racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event and as a result was unable to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 700 Metres made contact with LOVELY MILES.

Near the 400 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by CIRCUIT MARSHAL which shifted in and away from LUCKY BALERION when racing tight to the inside of LUCKY BALERION. A Atzeni stated that his mount is better suited on a surface with more give in it. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

In the Home Straight lay in under pressure and proved difficult to ride out, resulting in Z Purton having to stop riding and straighten on a number of occasions.

Near the 700 Metres improved to the inside of PEARL OF PANG’S and a short distance later made contact with BEAUTY MISSILE when BEAUTY MISSILE improved to the outside of BEAUTY VIVA.

Near the 400 Metres shifted in and made contact with GOOD GOOD.

No report.

Near the 400 Metres Apprentice P N Wong dropped her whip. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped near the 600 Metres and raced wide and without cover thereafter.

Near the 200 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded between MEGA MASTERMIND and ETALON OR, both of which shifted ground.

No report.

Jumped only fairly. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. Z Purton stated that the instructions were to settle the horse where comfortable. He said in the early stages he endeavoured to find cover, however, STORM MIRROR raced keenly and did not settle. He added in the Home Straight STORM MIRROR finished the race off only fairly. Trainer P C Ng stated that he had expected the horse to race in a more forward position and was disadvantaged by the manner in which it raced throughout the early and middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

No report.

Near the 800 Metres was steadied when crowded by CALIFORNIA WAVES (B Avdulla) which shifted in before being corrected. B Avdulla was reprimanded.

Shortly after the start was crowded by TOP TO SKY which shifted in. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Slow to begin.

Shifted in shortly after the start and was bumped. After being crossed by HERO RISING near the 600 Metres was then shifted to the outside of HERO RISING and made contact with MEGA MASTERMIND. K Teetan reported that his mount did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions. Trainer C H Yip advised that he had expected TOP TO SKY to lead the event and, in his opinion, was disadvantaged when HERO RISING and MEGA MASTERMIND pressured the horse in the lead. He also confirmed that Jockey Teetan had indicated that the horse did not appreciate the "Good to Firm” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of TOP TO SKY, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, TOP TO SKY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

M L Yeung reported that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

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

Bumped on jumping. A Badel (SOLID STATE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 750 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of STRAIGHT TO GLORY, resulting in STRAIGHT TO GLORY having to be checked. A Badel was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 23 September 2026 and to expire on Monday, 28 September 2026 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.

No report.

On jumping was bumped by MICKLEY. As a result METRO POWER shifted out and made contact with ALPHA STRIKE. Near the 200 Metres was inconvenienced when ALPHA STRIKE hung in. L Hewitson reported that when bumped at the start his mount became unbalanced and as a result lost ground.

Shifted out on jumping and made contact with LUCKY CANDY. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Approaching the 100 Metres was eased and shifted to the outside of STRAIGHT TO GLORY to continue into clear running.

Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by STRAIGHT TO GLORY. J Orman stated that his mount gave ground under pressure over the final 300 Metres but could offer no explanation for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have a heart condition which requires further assessment. <7/10/2026 13 September 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 8 (26)>A further assessment of the heart condition did not reveal any significant findings.

C Y Ho reported that after shifting to the inside of LA FORZA near the 300 Metres his mount lay in under pressure over the final 300 Metres.

On jumping was crowded between LA FORZA and MASTER CHAMPION, both of which shifted ground.

Bumped at the start.

No report.

No report.

Making the Home Turn was hampered when taken wider by THUNDER KIT which shifted out.

No report.

Shortly after the start raced in restricted room between ANODE which shifted out and STAY COSMIC which shifted in slightly.

Jumped only fairly. Near the 500 Metres was steadied to avoid THUNDER KIT. Shifted out near the 150 Metres and was bumped.

No report.

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

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

Blundered on jumping. Near the 150 Metres was bumped by SAVVY BRILLIANT which shifted out to improve.

Jumped only fairly. When caught wide in the early stages was eased and shifted across behind runners.

Over the final 150 Metres raced tight to the inside of RUN RUN SMART.

Near the 900 Metres raced keenly when being eased to obtain a position with cover behind AEROVOLANIC. On a number of occasions near the 350 Metres was hampered when bumped by NYX GLUCK which shifted out to improve.

Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 350 Metres and the 100 Metres. Near the 100 Metres improved into a narrow run between AEROVOLANIC and RUN RUN SMART and as a result raced tight between the 100 Metres and the 50 Metres.

No report.

When giving ground near the 200 Metres raced in restricted room between MONEY GAMES and FLOW WATER FLOW which shifted in. Apprentice P N Wong stated that she was obliged to make too much use of the horse in the early stages to go forward and as a result MEANINGFUL DRAGON was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

When questioned J Orman stated that after settling back in the field he commenced a forward move making the Home Turn with the intention of following the favourite in the race NYX GLUCK. He said near the 400 Metres when he observed NYX GLUCK to be held up and experiencing difficulty obtaining clear running he then elected to shift to the inside of FLOW WATER FLOW to obtain clear running. He said after improving to the inside of FLOW WATER FLOW near the 300 Metres MONEY GAMES then became badly held up near the 200 Metres behind RUN RUN SMART and could not be tested until near the 50 Metres. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Orman were reasonable in the circumstances.

C L Chau stated that the horse was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and in the circumstances he was satisfied with the horse’s finishing effort. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped only fairly.

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

Jumped only fairly.