RACE 7 (309)

Bumped start, raced better than midfield on the outside, 2 lengths or so back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Began well from gate 1, raced slightly better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened 200M, eased final 100M.

Incident Report
Sent for sampling post-race.

Taken back from the widest draw, raced at rear on the inside, angled out 600M, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to make frame.

Incident Report
Between the 450 Metres and the 400 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of CONSPIRACY WITNESS.

Began well, raced 2 wide behind midfield, angled out approaching 500M, no clear run early in straight, blundered badly near 350M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running.

Bumped start, raced 2 wide better than midfield early, found rail 900M, 2 wide from 500M, showed good response in straight, hit the front 100M, kept on well to hold off the challengers. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, angled out 500M, made good progress early in straight, peaked on run 100M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
No report. <4/1/2026 1 January 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 7 (309)> The Stewards today interviewed Jockeys J Orman, rider of THE LION KING, and L Ferraris, rider of GLORIASTAR, in relation to GLORIASTAR obtaining a position with cover approaching the first turn and then THE LION KING being able to improve three deep when GLORIASTAR shifted out on the Home Turn. J Orman stated that approaching the first turn when following KINGLY DEMEANOR he elected to allow his mount to shift to the rail when GLORIASTAR improved to his outside and applied some pressure to his mount. He said his decision to shift to the rail was also influenced by the fact that he was able to follow FRANTANCK and improve his position slightly as he did so and to provide his mount with an uninterrupted run. He added making the Home Turn he was able to shift to the outside of KINGLY DEMEANOR to obtain clear running as he felt GLORIASTAR was not travelling well enough to hold its position at that stage. L Ferraris stated that approaching the first turn he was looking to obtain cover behind KINGLY DEMEANOR and as a result turned his horse’s head in to endeavour to influence THE LION KING to the rail. He said after obtaining a position behind KINGLY DEMEANOR his mount came under pressure from the 500 Metres and he was unable to prevent THE LION KING from shifting out on the Home Turn.

Jumped well from gate 9, raced in 2nd, 2 wide, challenged the leader turning in, took the lead 400M, peaked and headed 100M, weakened gradually close home.

Incident Report
Improved into a tight run near the 300 Metres and then became unbalanced when crowded between CALIFORNIA BANNER and GLORIASTAR. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Bumped on jumping, raced at rear on the outside, very wide into straight, made good progress in straight to be nearest on line.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well, raced behind midfield on the inside, angled out approaching 500M, no clear run early in straight, finished off strongly to take 2nd, just beaten by a narrow margin.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by GLORIASTAR which shifted in.

Began only fairly and bumped, raced in midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, showed good response early in straight, peaked on run 100M, weakened gradually close home.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Taken back to race towards rear on the outside, very wide turning in, made good progress in straight to take a place, nearest on line.

Incident Report
Shifted in at the start and was bumped. Approaching the 300 Metres ETALON OR improved into a narrow run between GLORIASTAR and CALIFORNIA BANNER. A short distance later CALIFORNIA BANNER then shifted in slightly and GLORIASTAR was then steadied when taken out by RISING PHOENIX (Z Purton) which shifted out. As a result GLORIASTAR and ETALON OR made contact and became unbalanced. After considering the evidence Jockey Purton was reprimanded when the Stewards found that whilst he had shifted to the outside of THE LION KING to improve where there was doubtful room they were satisfied that he had made an effort to straighten his mount when it shifted out and away from THE LION KING. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Moderately away from gate 13, raced behind midfield on the outside, 4 to 5 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final 150M.

Incident Report
No report.

Began well from a wide draw, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover in the middle stages, wider turning in, weakened early in straight. (Roarer.) (See Racing Incidents.)

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

Moderately away, sent forward to take the lead, travelled well to turn, peaked and headed 400M, weakened final 300M. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.