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Shifted out shortly after the start and bumped SHARPEN BRIGHT. When questioned Z Purton stated that whilst his mount jumped satisfactorily it did not show sufficient pace in the early stages despite being ridden along to hold a more forward position. He said this resulted in CAN’T GO WONG settling slightly further back than intended. He added that from the 500 Metres his mount was unable to improve when held up behind GRAND TURBO and SHARPEN BRIGHT and as a result he was obliged to steady CAN’T GO WONG near the 450 Metres. He said making the Home Turn CAN’T GO WONG shifted in and made contact with the running rail when SHARPEN BRIGHT gave ground and shifted in towards CAN’T GO WONG. He further stated that from this point on CAN’T GO WONG found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight, particularly with the middle stages of the event being run outside of standard time. Trainer F C Lor stated the horse had pleased him leading into the race and agreed with the opinion of Jockey Purton. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Near the 300 Metres became unbalanced when being steadied to avoid CAN’T GO WONG when CAN’T GO WONG gave ground at that point. 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, SPLENDID FORCE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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

Crowded shortly after the start by LIGHTNESS OF BEING which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Over the final 50 Metres could not be ridden out when placed close to the heels of WINNING MONEY.

Near the 150 Metres made slight contact with LIGHTNESS OF BEING due to both runners shifting ground. Trainer W K Mo confirmed that M F Poon was given the option to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages from its wide barrier.

Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with LOVING VIBES. Near the 600 Metres lay in and made contact with the running rail. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight E C W Wong stated that when ridden with the whip his mount had initially responded to his riding. He said near the 150 Metres he became slightly unbalanced when his whip failed to connect with the horse. Jockey Wong was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to ride with more control than what he had exhibited on this occasion. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

L Ferraris stated that after making use of his mount to take up a position outside the lead WINNING MONEY failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

No report.

Shortly after the start was eased when crowded between TACTICAL COMMAND and NEW POWER which shifted out.

Bumped on jumping. When questioned A Atzeni stated that he was given the option of holding the lead if his mount showed sufficient pace to do so but not to make too much use of the horse to hold the front. He said in the early stages when HAYDAY and WINNING MONEY showed superior pace he elected to obtain a trailing position behind those runners. He said as his instructions were to endeavour to shift away from the rail in the Home Straight he looked to improve to the outside making the Home Turn but was unable to shift out due to WORLD HERO being positioned to his outside and travelling reasonably well. He added for this reason he maintained his position behind HAYDAY with a view to improving to the outside of HAYDAY but when WINNING MONEY maintained its position to the outside of HAYDAY he elected to improve to the inside of HAYDAY. He said as he shifted to the inside a run developed between HAYDAY and WINNING MONEY but as he was committed to the inside he continued to ride his mount along. He further stated that near the 150 Metres when LOVING VIBES was not responding to his riding he then elected to shift his mount out to follow HAYDAY in an endeavour to ride to his instructions but LOVING VIBES disappointed in its failure to finish the race off in the Home Straight. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions were to endeavour to shift away from the running rail and advised that, in his opinion, this was the principal reason for LOVING VIBES not being able to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of LOVING VIBES was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, LOVING VIBES 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.

Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between I AM BACK and GLORIOUS DYNASTY which was taken in by LIGHTNESS OF BEING. Over the final 50 Metres could not be ridden out to the finish of the event when it improved between GLORIOUS DYNASTY and LOVING VIBES which was giving ground.

Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres.

Approaching the 150 Metres made contact with CLASS due to both runners shifting ground. Over the concluding stages raced tight to the inside of CLASS (J Orman) which shifted in. As a result approaching the winning post LUCK IS BACK was steadied to avoid crowding the running of FORTUNE STAR. J Orman was reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst not clear. When questioned E C W Wong stated that the instructions were to go forward and lead if possible. He said in the early stages his mount did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position and he was content to hold a position with cover behind BULLISH NOVA. He added that when BULLISH NOVA crossed to be one-off near the 1000 Metres he then elected to allow LUCK IS BACK to stride forward and race outside LUCKY XANDER to avoid covering additional ground. He said after improving to the outside of LUCKY XANDER, LUCK IS BACK commenced to race keenly and for this reason improved forward of LUCKY XANDER near the 550 Metres. He further stated that although he was aware the pace of the event had been run inside of standard time he was unable to set a more sustainable pace during this section of the race.

Jumped only fairly. Near the 900 Metres commenced to race keenly and was checked to avoid GLORIOUS ST PAUL’S. Near the 600 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of GLORIOUS ST PAUL’S to avoid that runner. For some distance near the 400 Metres was held up for clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when crowded by LUCK IS BACK. A Atzeni was severely reprimanded for using the whip on consecutive occasions in 2 consecutive strides near the 150 Metres.

<8/10/2026 Additional Veterinary Reports>The Veterinary Officer reported that LUCKY XANDER was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY XANDER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Approaching the 300 Metres was hampered when taken wider by BLAZING METEOR which was taken out by SKY DEEP. When questioned Apprentice P N Wong stated that her instructions were to go forward and attempt to obtain a position near the lead. She said in the early stages she rode her mount along in accordance with her instructions, however, she was obliged to race in a position wide and without cover outside of BLAZING METEOR. She added that whilst she recognised that the early stages of the event were being run outside of standard time she was reluctant to continue forward as she had observed BLAZING METEOR, which was stepping up in distance, racing keenly and she was of the opinion she would not be able to cross that horse if she endeavoured to do so. She said whilst VIVA GRACIOUSNESS was disadvantaged by being obliged to race wide and without cover throughout the event she felt this provided her mount with the best opportunity to finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Near the 1600 Metres was steadied when crowded between MISSION GIANT which shifted in and BLAZING METEOR which shifted out when being corrected by its rider.

After travelling a short distance was steadied when crowded between AMAZING AWARD which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider and PRESTIGE RICKY which was taken out by PODIUM. B Avdulla reported that, in his opinion, his mount would derive a fitness benefit from tonight’s first up performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Near the 1600 Metres shifted out and made contact with STURDY RUBY. Approaching the 300 Metres was hampered when taken wider by SKY DEEP. M F Poon stated that the instructions were to go forward and lead if possible and race in a similar position to when it barrier trialed successfully on 18 September 2026.

Near the 300 Metres was hampered when taken wider by VIVA GRACIOUSNESS. Trainer Y S Tsui confirmed the instructions were to obtain a handy position but with cover.

After travelling a short distance shifted out and made contact with PRESTIGE RICKY. Briefly held up on the Home Turn.

Bumped shortly after the start. After travelling a short distance became unbalanced when bumped by GEORGIAN SIGMA which shifted out slightly. Between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres was held up when disappointed for clear running between MAPOGO and MASTER CHAMPION. COPPER CORE then could not be fully ridden out to the finish when racing in restricted room between MAPOGO and GRAND NOVA.

Sent for sampling post-race.

A Atzeni stated that he was instructed to go forward but his mount was unable to cross runners to his inside which resulted in it being obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He added that BEAUTY SHOW was further disadvantaged when MAPOGO was positioned to his outside which resulted in BEAUTY SHOW then weakening noticeably in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of BEAUTY SHOW was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY SHOW 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. <14/10/2026 7 October 2026 Happy Valley Racemeeting – Race 5 (83)> Additional diagnostic assessments performed on the horse did not reveal any significant findings.

Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between COPPER CORE and MASTER CHAMPION which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. When questioned regarding his riding B Avdulla stated that with the anticipated fast early pace he expected the horse to settle back in the field. He said GOLDEN ACE, which was having its second race start, raced greenly throughout the event. He added near the 200 Metres he commenced to improve between VIGOR EYE and BRILLIANT TURN, however, when his mount continued to race greenly and he was of the opinion VIGOR EYE which had hung out on the first turn may shift ground, he was obliged to ride his mount with some caution at this point. He added after establishing a run between VIGOR EYE and BRILLIANT TURN near the 150 Metres he was able to apply full vigour to his mount and after being shifted to the inside of SUPERB KING to continue into clear running leaving the 100 Metres, he was still obliged to ride his mount with some caution, particularly when improving close to GEORGIAN SIGMA.

Leaving the 600 Metres was severely checked when crowded between COPPER CORE and VIGOR EYE (H Bentley) which hung out despite the efforts of its rider.

When questioned K Teetan stated that his instructions were to go forward and attempt to lead as MAPOGO races best in this position. He said from the outside barrier he rode his mount along in the early stages to comply with those instructions but was unable to cross BEAUTY SHOW when that runner remained three deep. He said approaching the first turn near the 600 Metres he continued to ride MAPOGO forward as he had anticipated BEAUTY SHOW crossing GEORGIAN SIGMA and SUPERB KING which would allow him to obtain a position one off the rail. He said when BEAUTY SHOW did not show sufficient pace to cross runners to its inside this resulted in MAPOGO being obliged to race very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Trainer K L Man confirmed the instructions issued. Having regard to his explanation and the sectional times of the event which identified the race being run near standard time the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Teetan were reasonable in the circumstances.

Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with KWAI CHUNG TALENTS. When placed under pressure in the Home Straight lay in. For some distance approaching the 100 Metres was reluctant to shift to the outside of HEALTHY HEALTHY.

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

When questioned A Badel stated that he was instructed to ride the horse where comfortable. He said when NO OTHER CHOICE showed pace in the early stages and HAPPY UNITED did not contest the lead, his mount was able to obtain the front without being pressured to do so. He added when placed under pressure in the Home Straight NO OTHER CHOICE failed to respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. Trainer C Fownes advised that the horse had pleased him leading into the event and he had expected it to perform well. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have a heart condition which requires further assessment. Notwithstanding a further veterinary assessment, the performance of NO OTHER CHOICE was considered disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, NO OTHER CHOICE 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.

On jumping was bumped on the hindquarters by JUBILANT WINNER.

When giving ground near the 50 Metres was inconvenienced when crowded by TARGET AUDIENCE which, after being taken out slightly by BRIGHT DAY, then shifted out and away from BRIGHT DAY.

L Ferraris was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 50 Metres (see YOUNG ARROW). L Ferraris stated that his instructions were not to push the horse early and settle where comfortable. He said when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to take up a position behind midfield and to ensure his mount was able to obtain cover.

Jumped only fairly. Shortly after the start was steadied to avoid POWER KOEPP which shifted in slightly. Between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of LUCKY PLANET. Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when held up between AURORA LADY and FLYING WROTE.

Shortly after the start became unbalanced when it made contact with FLYING WROTE due to both runners shifting ground. Y L Chung stated that after settling back in the field his mount found it difficult to make up ground in the Home Straight and, in his opinion, whilst racing second up, would derive a fitness benefit from tonight’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

L Ferraris (POWER KOEPP) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 50 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of YOUNG ARROW, resulting in YOUNG ARROW having to be checked. L Ferraris was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record. M Chadwick stated that his mount was disadvantaged by racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event and after receiving interference near the 50 Metres he was unable to test the horse to the finish. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When questioned Z Purton stated that after following FLYING FORTUNE during the event he improved to that runner’s inside near the 350 Metres as he felt FLYING FORTUNE was under pressure and he would be able to make ground to its inside. He said he also had expected the leaders to shift away from the rail as had been the racing pattern during tonight and this influenced his decision to save ground. He added that when FLYING FORTUNE improved into the event better than he had expected and RUN RUN SMART and DO YOU JUST which had set a fast pace in front commenced to give ground, he then became badly held up behind RUN RUN SMART and DO YOU JUST near the 250 Metres and as a consequence he was obliged to check his mount for some distance approaching the 100 Metres. He further stated that after losing significant momentum at this point DAZZLING FIT finished the race off only fairly thereafter. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Purton were reasonable in the circumstances. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped only fairly. Held up on the Home Turn. Near the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of DO YOU JUST. Sent for sampling post-race.

When questioned regarding his riding Y L Chung stated that his instructions were to go forward and lead. He said after establishing a position one-off to the outside of URANUS STAR, when URANUS STAR was crossed near the 1000 Metres and looked to shift out, this would have resulted in his mount being forced to race three wide and without cover. He said for this reason and whilst recognising the pace of the event was being run inside of standard time, he elected to continue forward of URANUS STAR to ensure that URANUS STAR remained racing on the rail behind RUN RUN SMART. He added this resulted in the pace of the event being run faster than he would have anticipated. He further stated that his decision to go forward was influenced by the fact that DO YOU JUST races best when able to race without cover. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Near the 600 Metres was eased when momentarily crowded between AUDACIOUS PURSUIT and DAZZLING FIT, both of which shifted ground slightly. Near the 150 Metres was hampered when taken wider by POPE CODY (A Badel) which shifted to the outside of DO YOU JUST to improve. A Badel was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Near the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid RUN RUN SMART (Apprentice H Y Yuen) which shifted in when insufficiently clear. Apprentice Yuen was advised to exercise more care.

Slow to begin.

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