RACE 1 (365)

Away well, positioned 1 out 1 back, there to turn, bumped near 350M, finished off strongly to score.

Incident Report
Near the 350 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by ROBOT KNIGHT which shifted out. As a result NOBLE DELUXE then became awkwardly placed close to YOUNG STRIKER as that runner commenced to give ground, resulting in NOBLE DELUXE having to be steadied and shifted to the outside of YOUNG STRIKER to obtain clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began only fairly, raced towards rear, 5 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, no clear run early in straight, cleared approaching 200M, made good progress thereafter to take 2nd. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly. When questioned K Teetan stated that with the horse dropping back in distance to 1200 Metres he expected it to settle behind midfield and he had been requested if possible to make his run out wide in the Home Straight as ONLY U had been held up at its previous race starts. He said after settling in a position behind RICH HORSE he observed that horse shift out from the 600 Metres which then resulted in ONLY U improving to the inside of that runner. He said although his instructions were to come wide in the Home Straight he elected to follow SONIC BOOM which he considered to be one of the chances in the race with a view to then improving to the inside of RICH HORSE and shifting that horse out to allow him to obtain clear running. He said his decision to do so was also influenced by the fact that he would have been required to ease his mount to shift to the outside of RICH HORSE to secure clear running wider on the track. He added that as he improved to the inside of RICH HORSE that runner held its position and SONIC BOOM did not improve as he had anticipated which resulted in ONLY U being held up for clear running between the 350 Metres and the 300 Metres before finishing the race off well thereafter. After considering his explanation the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Teetan were reasonable in the circumstances. Sent for sampling post-race.

Slightly slow out, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/4L turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked and headed 150M, ran on evenly, lost 2nd on line.

Incident Report
Jumped only fairly.

Began only fairly and bumped, raced at tail, 6 lengths or so back, same margin back on turn, very wide into straight, made good progress in the run home without threatening.

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

Moderately away from gate 1, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, kept on well early in straight, peaked approaching 150M, ran on evenly to the line.

Incident Report
Near the 350 Metres shifted out and bumped with NOBLE DELUXE. Near the 200 Metres became unbalanced when crowded between MACANESE MASTER and YOUNG STRIKER which lay in and away from NOBLE DELUXE. Sent for sampling post-race.

Began awkwardly and bumped, raced towards rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made minor progress in straight.

Incident Report
Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with EXCELLENT DADDY. Held up for clear running between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres.

Blundered on jumping, raced 3 wide in midfield, no cover on turn, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Blundered on jumping. Raced wide and without cover from the 700 Metres. Near the 300 Metres EXCEED THE WISH shifted out and away from NOBLE DELUXE, resulting in SMART ENGINEER being taken out onto SONIC BOOM which was hampered and taken wider. M Guyon reported that over the concluding stages he had some concern with his mount when he felt there may be something amiss with it. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SONIC BOOM will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Began well from a tricky gate, raced prominently on the outside, 1/4L back turning in, kept on well early in straight, peaked 200M, weakened thereafter. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres lay in and away from NOBLE DELUXE, made contact with ROBOT KNIGHT and became unbalanced. D Probert reported that he was requested to ride the horse where comfortable. He said when his mount jumped well and with blinkers being applied for the first time he allowed the horse to stride forward and race outside the lead. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have a respiratory condition which requires further assessment. <22/2/2026 21 January 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting – Race 1 (365)> A further assessment of YOUNG STRIKER confirmed that the horse was found to be a "roarer”.

Began well from a wide draw, trapped wide in midfield early, raced 2 wide behind midfield in the middle stages, kept on same pace in straight.

Incident Report
No report.

Average to begin, raced 2 wide in midfield, 3 lengths back turning in, failed to make any progress in straight.

Incident Report
Leaving the 800 Metres raced tight to the inside of NOBLE DELUXE which lay in and away from YOUNG STRIKER. Taken out near the 300 Metres.

Moderately away from a wide draw, positioned 3 lengths behind the leader on the inside, same margin back on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened inside final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 900 Metres was steadied when being shifted in behind SONIC BOOM. Shifted out and away from NOBLE DELUXE near the 300 Metres and made slight contact with SMART ENGINEER. L Hewitson stated that his mount, which was having its first race start on the All Weather surface, would be better suited by racing at Happy Valley and dropping back in distance to 1000 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Began well from the widest draw, unable to slot in early, slightly taken back after passing 1100M, raced behind midfield on the outside, 5 lengths back turning in, weakened early in straight.

Incident Report
Near the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between ONLY U which shifted out slightly and EXCELLENT DADDY which shifted in. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. J Orman was warned in relation to using his whip on a horse that was out of contention.