Recap by phillip woo

A Americ Te Specso settled midfield on the rails and responded well to get up 50m out for a seventh win and third over the Valley 1,650m from 47 starts. He had been knocking on the door with placings in two of his past four starts. Chill Kaka gave a cheeky sight for second after briefly leading near the 100m following a box-seat run from gate one. It was a return to form at his first start over the Valley 1,650m. Mighty Steed grudgingly gave way after dictating the run as expected from gate eight. It was another honest effort. Super Unicorn stayed on a prominently ridden fourth. He found things a bit harder carrying 6lb more following a second straight win. Call Me Topseed kept on for fifth but had no more to offer 100m out following a speed-tracking run from gate 12. He was suited by the muddling pace. I Can made good ground late through the centre for sixth after a patient ride third last. He was carrying top weight and didn't get a race run to suit. Firming favourite South Star didn't figure after travelling wide for the most part around midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine : (272) - SEA EAGLE HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1650Meters

Horse No 2 SOUTH STAR (K153) Z Purton Z Purton stated that the horse raced too keenly throughout the early and middle stages of the race and as a consequence was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils.

Before being allowed to race again, SOUTH STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 3 YOUNG EMPEROR (K011) H Bowman H Bowman stated that his mount was disadvantaged by racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

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

Horse No 4 A AMERIC TE SPECSO (H037) J McDonald Slow to begin.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 5 CALL ME TOPSEED (K357) J Orman Shifted in shortly after the start, was bumped and became unbalanced.

Approaching the 200 Metres lay in and became unbalanced when racing in restricted room between A AMERIC TE SPECSO and SUPER UNICORN.

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

Horse No 7 FLASH CURRENT (J500) H Bentley On jumping was steadied when crowded between VERMILION TEMPEST and FANTASTIC FUN, both of which shifted ground.

Horse No 8 CHILL KAKA (J486) M F Poon Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 9 VERMILION TEMPEST (L093) C Y Ho Jumped only fairly and then was crowded by MIGHTY STEED which shifted out.

Horse No 10 FANTASTIC FUN (J364) M Chadwick Shortly after the start was bumped by CALL ME TOPSEED which shifted in.

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.

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GENERAL:

1.

Trainer J Richards was fined the sum of $3,000 for breaching the Track Work Regulations in that he worked three horses on the 1800 Metre gallop on the morning of Monday, 15 December 2025 when the Track Work Regulations stipulate that he is permitted to work two horses only.

2.

Whip Rule Offences - 14 December 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting The following jockeys were found to be in breach of Rule 100(3)(ii)(a) for using the whip on consecutive occasions:- Race 2 (255) C Soumillon (CIRCUIT GRAND SLAM) - 2 consecutive strides near the 250 Metres - Reprimand Race 9 (262) H Bowman (SIX PACK) - 2 consecutive strides near the 150 Metres - A fine of $8,000 (5th offence)

3.

14 December 2025 Sha Tin Racemeeting Race 4 (257) D B McMonagle (AL RIFFA) was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height near the 200 Metres Race 10 (263) K C Leung (AERIS NOVA) was warned in relation to using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height near the 200 Metres

4.

Racing Laboratory tests of COURIER MAGIC, HAILTOTHEVICTORS, FOREMOST TEDDY, COLOURFUL WINNER, GLORY CLOUD, AURIO, EMBRACE ABERDEEN, VIGOR EYE, WUKONG JEWELLERY, TOP PEAK, QUICK CONTRIBUTION, WITH A SMILE, FIT FOR BEAUTY, WE ARE HERO, STELLAR EXPRESS, FAST RESPONDER, VULCANUS, KA YING RESILIENCE, NOTTHESILLYONE, GORGEOUS WIN, SING DRAGON, TALENTS AMBITION, RELIABLE PROFIT, ANOTHER WORLD, ALLCASH, LITTLE PARADISE and TOP DRAGON (7.12.25) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2 HANDSOME BLOND (standby runner) on 16.12.25 on veterinary advice Race 8 PARENTS' LOVE on 15.12.25 on veterinary advice

2.

Fines General Trainer J Richards: $3,000 for breaching the Track Work Regulations H Bowman (SIX PACK): $8,000 for using the whip on consecutive occasions (5th offence)

3.

Severe Reprimand Race 7 C L Chau (MEOWTH) for shifting in approaching the 1000 Metres

4.

Reprimands Race 2 L Ferraris (ISLAND BREEZES) for using the whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion near the 100 Metres Race 3 J McDonald (PERFECTDAY) for shifting in over the concluding stages Race 4 B Avdulla (MADE FOR LIFE) for shifting in near the 1300 Metres General C Soumillon (CIRCUIT GRAND SLAM) for using the whip on consecutive occasions

5.

Warnings General D B McMonagle (AL RIFFA) for using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height near the 200 Metres K C Leung (AERIS NOVA) for using his whip in a manner where the hand holding the whip was above shoulder height near the 200 Metres

6.

Bleeder Race 9 SOUTH STAR

7.

Barrier Trial Race 9 SOUTH STAR (bleeder)

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2 HANDSOME BLOND Race 8 PARENTS' LOVE Race 9 SOUTH STAR

9.

Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after Race 4