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Race Results:
23 June 2024 - Sha Tin
Race 10 - SAPPHIRE HANDICAP
Class 3 - 1200M - A
Course: ST Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 1:09:15
Sectional Time: 23.58 22.38 23.19
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 1 | JAMES TAK (J007) | C. L. Chau | T. P. Yung | 76 | 133 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 1:09:15 | 2-2-1 | 23.58 22.38 23.19 | |
| 2 | 5 | LUCY IN THE SKY (J275) | K. Teetan | Y. S. Tsui | 69 | 128 | 2.6 | 1.5 | 2 | 1.25 | 1:09:33 | 3-4-2 | 23.78 22.34 23.21 |
| 3 | 8 | MODULECONSTRUCTION (H127) | C. Y. Ho | K. W. Lui | 68 | 127 | 9 | 14 | 9 | 3.25 | 1:09:67 | 5-3-3 | 23.82 22.26 23.59 |
| 4 | 6 | NOT USUAL STAR (G396) | L. Hewitson | W. Y. So | 69 | 128 | 24 | 65 | 4 | 3.5 | 1:09:69 | 8-7-4 | 24.06 22.26 23.37 |
| 5 | 4 | TORONADO PHANTOM (E300) | B. Avdulla | John Size | 70 | 129 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 3.75 | 1:09:73 | 7-8-5 | 24.02 22.30 23.41 |
| 6 | 9 | POLARIS (J404) | M. Chadwick | K. L. Man | 66 | 125 | 21 | 66 | 8 | 4 | 1:09:77 | 9-10-6 | 24.22 22.26 23.29 |
| 7 | 3 | GOKO WIN (H069) | A. Atzeni | D. Whyte | 71 | 130 | 6.7 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 1:09:79 | 12-13-7 | 24.34 22.38 23.07 |
| 8 | 7 | PHOENIX LIGHT (G192) | E. C. W. Wong | C. H. Yip | 69 | 121 | 17 | 30 | 7 | 4 | 1:09:81 | 6-6-8 | 23.98 22.34 23.49 |
| 9 | 13 | YEAH BUDDY (J430) | M. L. Yeung | W. K. Mo | 63 | 122 | 44 | 99 | 13 | 5 | 1:09:95 | 13-12-9 | 24.50 22.14 23.31 |
| 10 | 14 | FASHION LEGEND (J080) | A. Badel | C. Fownes | 61 | 120 | 26 | 41 | 6 | 5.25 | 1:09:97 | 4-5-10 | 23.78 22.42 23.77 |
| 11 | 10 | EXCELLENT FIGHTER (G343) | M. F. Poon | P. F. Yiu | 64 | 121 | 32 | 84 | 14 | 5.5 | 1:10:01 | 11-9-11 | 24.26 22.18 23.57 |
| 12 | 2 | YOUNG SUPERSTAR (J400) | Y. L. Chung | A. S. Cruz | 72 | 128 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5.75 | 1:10:05 | 1-1-12 | 23.58 22.38 24.09 |
| 13 | 11 | NATURAL HIGH (J365) | H. Bentley | D. Hall | 64 | 123 | 51 | 99 | 3 | 11.5 | 1:10:98 | 10-11-13 | 24.22 22.38 24.38 |
| WD | 12 | SILK ROAD GLORY (J361) | Z. Purton | P. C. Ng | 63 | 122 | 17 | WD | -- |
Sire:Headwater
Breed of the Winning Horse:JAMES TAK
Dam:Patois
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 1 | 123 |
| place | 1 | 26 |
| 5 | 11.5 | |
| 8 | 29 | |
| forecast | 1-5 | 318 |
| quinella | 1-5 | 73 |
| quinella place | 1-5 | 30.5 |
| 1-8 | 130.5 | |
| 5-8 | 44 | |
| tierce | 1-5-8 | 1861 |
| trio | 1-5-8 | 240 |
| first 4 | 1-5-6-8 | 2041 |
| quartet | 1-5-8-6 | 46158 |
| 9th double | (2-1) | $412.5 |
| 9th double consulation | (2-5,12) | $10.5 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Ten : (771) - SAPPHIRE HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters
Horse No 1 JAMES TAK (J007) C L Chau Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 2 YOUNG SUPERSTAR (J400) Y L Chung Jumped awkwardly and made contact with FASHION LEGEND, resulting in its rider Y L Chung becoming unbalanced.
After the race, Y L Chung stated that his mount was disadvantaged by jumping awkwardly and him having to make use of the horse in the early stages to lead.
He added YOUNG SUPERSTAR was also disadvantaged by being pressured in the lead by JAMES TAK but failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight and was still, in his opinion, disappointing.
Trainer A S Cruz stated that YOUNG SUPERSTAR was disadvantaged by the track conditions, which, whilst still rated as Good had some effects of the rain which had fallen earlier in the day.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
The performance of YOUNG SUPERSTAR, a last start winner, was considered to be disappointing.
Before being allowed to race again, YOUNG SUPERSTAR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Horse No 3 GOKO WIN (H069) A Atzeni A Atzeni was fined the sum of $2,000 for failing to present himself in the Parade Ring by the required time.
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Near the 800 Metres was momentarily crowded between POLARIS which shifted out when being steadied away from PHOENIX LIGHT and EXCELLENT FIGHTER which shifted in slightly.
Horse No 5 LUCY IN THE SKY (J275) K Teetan Between the 400 Metres and the 350 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 6 NOT USUAL STAR (G396) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly.
Horse No 7 PHOENIX LIGHT (G192) E C W Wong Noted to have lost its right hind plate after the race.
Horse No 8 MODULECONSTRUCTION (H127) C Y Ho Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Horse No 9 POLARIS (J404) M Chadwick At declaration time, A Atzeni was declared as the rider of both GOKO WIN and POLARIS.
It was established that A Atzeni had a firm commitment to ride GOKO WIN.
As such, the Stewards permitted H Bowman to be substituted as the rider of POLARIS.
For this declaration error, Trainer K L Man was fined $2,000.
Subsequently the Stewards approved for M Chadwick to be substituted as the rider of POLARIS as H Bowman was unable to make the weight.
Having regard to the circumstances of this case and in particular that Jockey Bowman advised the Stewards of his unavailability to ride prior to betting commencing, the Stewards believed that the appropriate penalty was for him to be fined a sum of $2,000.
Horse No 10 EXCELLENT FIGHTER (G343) M F Poon Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Horse No 11 NATURAL HIGH (J365) H Bentley Jumped only fairly.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Horse No 13 YEAH BUDDY (J430) M L Yeung From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Over the final 75 Metres was held up and could not be ridden out to the finish when positioned behind MODULECONSTRUCTION.
Horse No 14 FASHION LEGEND (J080) A Badel Bumped at the start.
Horse No 12 SILK ROAD GLORY (J361) Z Purton When requested by Z Purton was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start.
When Jockey Purton felt that there was something amiss with the horse, SILK ROAD GLORY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards.
Before being allowed to race again, SILK ROAD GLORY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Recap by phillip woo
After surging to the lead 300m out following a pace-stalking run, James Tak kept on gamely for a fourth win from nine starts. He had been racing very well prior to a defeat last start after a clumsy beginning. Raging favourite Lucy In the Sky could not close the gap on the winner after settling in the box seat from gate two. It was another solid effort despite a rise in grade. Moduleconstruction stayed on well for third after a prominent run wide without cover the entire trip. It was another genuine performance at his first run following a tendon injury in December. Not Usual Star just failed to get up for third after a one-off trip from midfield. It was a better effort with a return to Sha Tin and he is a well-rated runner. Toronado Phantom ran on steadily to finish next best after a rails run from midfield. He rarely produces a bad run. Polaris made some ground without threatening after a three-wide run with cover from behind midfield.