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C L Chau reported that his mount had a tendency to over-race in the early stages and made contact with GOOD FORTUNE on a number of occasions when endeavouring to gain a position with cover. He said, in his opinion, when he was unable to get a favourable position this contributed to the horse’s performance today. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Jumped only fairly.

Brushed at the start by SUNNY Q which shifted out. In the early stages was bumped on several occasions with FLASH STAR. Apprentice H Y Yuen reported that her mount never travelled at any stage during the event unlike when she rode the horse at its previous start to the point where getting to the Home Turn she made a decision not to pressure GOOD FORTUNE any further and the horse subsequently tailed off. She added that she was concerned for the welfare of the horse, particularly when it was not striding normally and was also mindful that GOOD FORTUNE had previously been diagnosed with an irregular heart rhythm. Trainer P C Ng explained that GOOD FORTUNE has had a similar racing characteristic previously by having a low head carriage in races and today when the first 400 Metres was run outside of standard time this may have contributed to the horse’s galloping action. He added GOOD FORTUNE had worked and barrier trialed well leading into today’s event and would opt for a senior rider for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GOOD FORTUNE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GOOD FORTUNE 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. Sent for sampling post-race.

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

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

A Badel explained that he was instructed to take up a forward position, however, when a number of runners improved to his inside in the early stages he was left with no other option but to ride his mount back in the field to gain some cover. Trainer Y S Tsui confirmed the instructions and was satisfied with Jockey Badel’s decision to go back given the circumstances of how the race panned out in the early stages.

No report.

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

Was forced very wide on the Home Turn by GOOD FORTUNE. K Teetan stated he was of the opinion that his mount was not comfortable on today’s "Good to Firm” track conditions. 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.

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

Sent for sampling post-race.

Slow to begin. Near the 600 Metres got unbalanced when being restrained off the heels of ALL ARE MINE.

After the 300 Metres failed to obtain clear running until near the 100 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Had a tendency to over-race in the early stages.

Over-raced in the early and middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

For the major part of the Home Straight failed to obtain clear running and over the concluding stages was not able to be tested to the finish of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

Was steadied near the 250 Metres to avoid the heels of ALL ARE MINE which shifted out.

Slow to begin.

Shifted out to improve near the 500 Metres and bumped FORTUNE KINGO. L Hewitson reported that the instructions were to ride his mount in a forward position, however, HAPPY BUDDIES jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

No report.

No report.

From the 600 Metres raced in restricted room to the outside of BEAUTY WAVES and near the 400 Metres was steadied momentarily to avoid BEAUTY WAVES (C L Chau). C L Chau was advised to exercise more care when he permitted his mount to shift out.

C L Chau could offer no excuse for the horse’s performance today. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Slow to begin.

No report.

Proved difficult to load, delaying the start. Before being allowed to race again, JOY TOGETHER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. Crowded shortly after the start between FRANCIS MEYNELL and NOBLE PATCH which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Jumped awkwardly and then shortly afterwards shifted out, becoming unbalanced for a short distance after making contact with PRESIDENT PEGASUS. Over-raced in the middle stages.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Passing the 1000 Metres got its head up when over-racing.

Got unbalanced soon after the start when crowded between JOY TOGETHER and NOBLE PATCH which shifted out. K Teetan reported that he was instructed to ride his mount back today as it had not been finishing its races off in recent starts.

Apprentice H Y Yuen reported that she was instructed to position her mount with cover just off the speed but could give no explanation for its failure to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of VOYAGE BOSS was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, VOYAGE BOSS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. <2/10/2026 Additional Veterinary Reports> VOYAGE BOSS, which performed disappointingly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. VOYAGE BOSS was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer F C Lor this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, VOYAGE BOSS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again. Apprentice H Y Yuen was reprimanded in relation to using her whip on a horse which was clearly out of contention.

Shifted out slightly near the 50 Metres and made contact with STAR SATYR.

Crowded for room shortly after the start between STAR SATYR and JOY TOGETHER. M F Poon reported that whilst his mount did strike some interference soon after the start his instructions were to ride the horse back in the field from a wide barrier.

Passing the 250 Metres, when laying in under pressure, shifted in, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten. DIAMOND SPARKLE continued to lay in for the remainder of the race.

Soon after the start was severely crowded for room between FRANCIS MEYNELL which was taken out by JOY TOGETHER after it was bumped by PRESIDENT PEGASUS which was taken out by NOBLE PATCH and CHILL PARTNERS which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. After passing the 400 Metres was inclined to lay in and was steadied and shifted out to avoid the heels of JOY TOGETHER. When laying in shifted in near the 50 Metres and made contact with ALABAMA SONG.

No report.

Apprentice H Y Yuen stated that she was of the opinion CHARMING BABE would be better suited by stepping back up in distance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began only fairly.

Slow to begin. C Y Ho was warned in relation to using his whip on a horse which was clearly out of contention.

Began only fairly.

M L Yeung could offer no explanation for the horse’s performance today. The performance of TALENTS CHAMPION was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TALENTS CHAMPION 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.

Hung out for most part of the race and near the 150 Metres shifted out abruptly before being straightened. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

No report.

Had its left front plate refitted behind the barriers, delaying the start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race.

No report.

Jumped only fairly.

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

A Badel reported that the instructions were to endeavour to take up a more forward position, however, despite the urgings of his mount in the early stages it showed insufficient pace to do so.

Raced wide and without cover from the 1000 Metres. Z Purton could offer no explanation for the horse’s performance today. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Was unable to improve its position from the 500 Metres when held up for clear running until approaching the 200 Metres. H Bentley explained that his instructions were to obtain a midfield position which he was able to do in the early stages, however, when the pace of the race slowed, particularly between the 1200 Metres and the 800 Metres which was run outside of standard time, his mount ended up further back in the field than he would have liked after ROMANTIC FANTASY improved to his outside.

Was unable to improve its position from the 600 Metres due to being held up for clear running until near the 300 Metres. Near the 200 Metres M Chadwick dropped his whip after being struck by the whip of L Ferraris, rider of SUPREME MASTERMIND.

No report.

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

No report.

Got its head up in the early stages when racing keenly and near the 1400 Metres became unbalanced prior to being steadied away from the heels of LUCKY YEAR.

H T Mo stated that he was of the opinion his mount failed to run out the 1800 Metres of today’s event. 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, CIRCUIT CENTURY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres.

L Ferraris reported that it was not the pre-race plan to have his mount as forward today, however, due to the pace of the race in the middle stages being run outside of standard time he was left with no other option but to obtain a position outside the lead.

Had its left hind plate refitted in the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Over-raced in the middle stages. C Y Ho reported that the tactics adopted today were as per his pre-race instructions. Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions issued.

No report.

No report.

Whilst obliged to race wide throughout the event, Z Purton could offer no other explanation for the horse’s performance. Trainer K W Lui stated that the horse was not suited today by being caught wide and the pace of the race being run outside of standard time in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

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

No report.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils and to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. As this was the second occasion that VICTORY CHAMPION had bled, the horse is ineligible to run in any race conducted by the Club in the future.

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

Z Purton stated that his mount was progressing from griffin company today and may not have been suited with its allotted weight of 135 lbs. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ALMIGHTY WARRIOR, a last start winner, was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, ALMIGHTY WARRIOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

No report.

No report.

Pulled hard during the event. K Teetan dropped his whip near the 150 Metres.

Began only fairly. J Orman could offer no excuse for today’s performance other than his mount was reluctant to improve between runners during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

No report.

M Chadwick was warned in relation to using his whip on a horse which was clearly out of contention.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

No report.

Lay out in the Home Straight, proving difficult to ride out. R Kingscote dropped his whip inside the 100 Metres. R Kingscote explained that it was not the pre-race instructions to lead, however, from a wide barrier his mount began well and was obliged to take up a forward position to avoid being caught wide.

Was unable to improve its position from the 400 Metres when held up for clear running until near the 200 Metres.

Bumped on several occasions between EMBLAZON and BEAUTY BOLT after the start. Raced keenly in the middle stages when being restrained off the heels of BEAUTY BOLT. After passing the 300 Metres was disappointed for clear running between HOT DELIGHT and REGAL GEM and as a result was held up for a short distance.

Near the 100 Metres was steadied to avoid the heels of CHILL EASY (C L Chau) which shifted out under pressure. C L Chau was advised to exercise more care when allowing his mounts to shift ground. M F Poon reported that his mount felt uncomfortable in its action during the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped with TOP DRAGON on several occasions after the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Crowded for room after the start after being bumped between BRAVEFIELD which was taken out by PUBLIC ATTENTION and TOP DRAGON which was taken in by BEAUTY BOLT.

Crowded after the start. Near the 800 Metres got unbalanced and lost ground when racing in restricted room to the inside of EMBLAZON.

Was unable to improve its position after passing the 400 Metres when held up for clear running before shifting out several horses near the 250 Metres to do so. A Atzeni was reprimand for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 200 Metres.

No report.

A Badel could not offer any excuse for the horse’s performance today.

Slow to begin.

Raced keenly passing the 700 Metres when being restrained off the heels of SUPERB SPIRIT. From the 600 Metres was unable to improve its position when held up for clear running until being shifted out near the 400 Metres. Near the 200 Metres got unbalanced when crowded for room momentarily between FORTUNE BOY and MONEY GAMES, both of which shifted ground slightly.

Near the 100 Metres was steadied to avoid the heels of MONEY GAMES which shifted in under pressure.

Shortly after the start was contacted on the hindquarters by LEATHER HERO.

Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and crowded NATURAL NUMBERS and LEATHER HERO.

After passing the 400 Metres was held up for clear running until near the 200 Metres where it shifted out momentarily before being straightened by its rider.

No report.

After being crowded at the start made contact with the hindquarters of FORTUNE BOY soon after. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Shortly after the start was crowded for room between LEATHER HERO and MONEY GAMES which shifted out. Unable to improve its position from the 400 Metres when held up for clear running until inside the 200 Metres where it became unbalanced momentarily when racing in restricted room between SUPERB SPIRIT and PAPAYA BROSE.

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

Over-raced in the early and middle stages. Sent for sampling post-race. <4/10/2026 Addition to Racing Incidents Report of 1 October 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting> A Atzeni was questioned today regarding the tactics adopted, particularly the early and middle stages of the race, when it was previously reported that the horse had a tendency to over-race. Jockey Atzeni explained that the instructions were to follow the speed and when being challenged for that position outside the lead by SAMARKAND which was to his outside passing the 1100 Metres, he made the decision to allow that runner to cross rather than continuing to contest that position which at the time he felt would be detrimental to the horse’s chances. He added having ridden MASTER LUCKY on several occasions it was the first time it had over-raced in this manner and explained that it was also not the intention to lead on MASTER LUCKY at its last start but had to do so to avoid covering additional ground. Trainer J Size confirmed the instructions and accepted Jockey Atzeni’s explanation as to why he did not take up a more forward position given the pressure and the clear intention from SAMARKAND’s rider to obtain a position outside the lead. In all the circumstances, having had the benefit of considering the explanations, the Stewards were of the opinion that the decision made by Jockey Atzeni to allow SAMARKAND to cross was not unreasonable and took no further action.

Near the 400 Metres was eased to avoid the heels of SPICY STANDARD which shifted out to avoid the heels of MAJESTIC VALOUR which had initially been taken out by RED SEA when that horse shifted ground before being straightened.

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

C L Chau reported that his mount had to do too much work in the early stages to take up a forward position and as a result failed to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of EFFORTLESS WIN was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, EFFORTLESS WIN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Slow to begin.

Near the 400 Metres shifted out momentarily before being straightened.

After passing the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running until near the 300 Metres.

Near the 400 Metres was steadied and shifted out to avoid the heels of MAJESTIC VALOUR. B Avdulla stated that his mount was under pressure from the 600 Metres and had difficulty in negotiating the Home Turn. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

No report.

No report.

No report.

Refused to proceed to the Start and subsequently delayed the start of the race. Before being allowed to race again, MOUNT EVEREST will be required to undertake a parade test successfully and then be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. Slow to begin and then shortly afterwards dipped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.