Recap by phillip woo

The Golden Knight travelled midfield on the rails before surging through the centre to lead 160m and just beating favourite Endued for back-to-back wins. Endued made it close on the wire after a one-out, one-back. It was another fine effort carrying 6lb more following a win. China Win found a couple too good after a handy run. He's more effective over a longer trip. Family Jewel made good ground late near the inside for fourth after a rails run from behind midfield. It was a better effort. Rising Phoenix grudgingly gave way after working forward three wide from gate eight to eventually share the lead outside Glittering Legend. It was a better effort at his third run in this grade following a Class Four success. Embraces made some ground late to earn a minor cheque after a one-off trip from midfield. Lovero left things too late ridden for luck third last from gate 14 on this occasion. He had an excuse.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eleven : (564) - MORNINGSIDE AND LEE WOO SING ALUMNI HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1600Meters

Horse No 1 THE BOOM BOX (K076) J Orman Bumped at the start.

Near the 450 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by EMBRACES (C L Chau) which shifted to the outside of ENDUED to improve.

C L Chau was advised to exercise more care.

Horse No 2 GLITTERING LEGEND (L109) L Ferraris On jumping was crowded between RISING PHOENIX and FAMILY JEWEL, both of which shifted ground.

Near the 200 Metres was steadied when racing tight to the inside of RISING PHOENIX (M F Poon) which shifted in and away from THE BOOM BOX.

M F Poon was advised to exercise more care.

L Ferraris confirmed that he was instructed to take up a forward position and lead if possible.

Horse No 3 FAMILY JEWEL (J390) H Bowman Shifted in at the start and was bumped.

Shifted out after the 400 Metres and bumped THE GOLDEN KNIGHT.

Horse No 4 EMBRACES (J276) C L Chau Shifted out near the 450 Metres and made contact with THE BOOM BOX.

Horse No 5 ANOTHER WORLD (K005) C Y Ho C Y Ho reported that his mount did not run out the 1600 Metres of today's race.

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

Horse No 6 ENDUED (K033) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 7 LOVERO (H451) Z Purton Near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid THE BOOM BOX when racing keenly.

When questioned Z Purton stated that he was not given any specific instructions where to settle.

He said from the outside barrier he had intended to obtain cover but was obliged to settle behind midfield in order to obtain cover.

He added in the Home Straight LOVERO responded only fairly to his riding although he was satisfied with its performance.

Horse No 8 CHINA WIN (K395) M L Yeung Lay out under pressure in the early stages of the Home Straight.

Horse No 9 MORGAN SUCCESS (K203) R Kingscote Jumped only fairly.

From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Horse No 10 SUPERB KID (H298) Y L Chung Jumped only fairly.

Leaving the 400 Metres was shifted to the inside of ANOTHER WORLD to continue into clear running.

Horse No 11 RISING PHOENIX (J498) M F Poon Shifted out at the start and was bumped.

M F Poon reported that the instructions were to settle in a midfield position.

He said in the early stages he was caught racing wide and without cover and as a result he elected to allow his mount to stride forward and race outside the lead to avoid covering additional ground.

Horse No 12 MASTER TRILLION (J442) A Badel Near the 450 Metres was steadied to avoid EMBRACES which shifted out.

Raced 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 13 CHILL KAKA (J486) H T Mo H T Mo reported that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages.

Trainer P F Yiu confirmed the instructions issued.

Horse No 14 THE GOLDEN KNIGHT (K341) H Bentley Bumped at the start.

For a short distance approaching the 400 Metres was held up behind CHINA WIN.

Leaving the 400 Metres FAMILY JEWEL made contact with THE GOLDEN KNIGHT.

Sent for sampling post-race.

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GENERAL:

1.

After the running of Race 2, the track classification was officially changed from "Good" to "Good to Firm" This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective.

As a consequence of this, the official results will show Races 1 and 2 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm"

2.

Whip Rule Offences - 25 March 2026 Happy Valley Racemeeting The following jockey was found to be in breach of Rule 100(3)(ii)(a) for using the whip on consecutive occasions:- Race 6 (550) C Y Ho (BRAVE WIN) - 2 consecutive strides near the 250 Metres - A fine of $10,000 Race 1 (545) C Y Ho (CHEATEAU LE PECHE) was warned in relation to using his whip on a horse which was clearly out of contention.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of GLORIOUS RYDER, STERLING WONGCHOY, SOARING BRONCO, DRAGON SUNRISE, MIGHTY STEED, ARMOR GOLDEN EAGLE, FANTASTIC FUN, BEAUTY THUNDER, NOTTHESILLYONE, SUPERB KING, WORLD HERO, RAINBOW SEVEN, SKY CAP, ACE WAR, KINGLY DEMEANOR, BRAVE STAR, CRIMSON FLASH, AURIO, STRAIGHT TO GLORY, MAX QUE, DO YOUR PART and WIN BEAUTY VIVA (18.3.26) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2 BEAUTY GEMINI on 28.3.26 on veterinary advice Race 8 SUGAR GOODSON on raceday morning on veterinary advice Race 9 WUNDERBAR on 28.3.26 on veterinary advice

2.

Fine General C Y Ho (BRAVE WIN): $10,000 for using the whip on consecutive occasions

3.

Reprimand Race 10 M Chadwick (AKERMANIS GOLD) for shifting in passing the 100 Metres

4.

Warnings Race 2 C Y Ho (ALWAYS AHEAD) for using his whip on a horse which was clearly out of contention.

Race 3 A Atzeni (STORM RUNNER) for shifting out near the 1500 Metres and re his riding in the early stages Race 5 Y L Chung (COMET RADIANCE) for shifting out passing the 300 Metres Race 7 H Bowman (MIGHTY FIGHTER) for shifting out near the 450 Metres Race 10 H T Mo (VULCANUS) for shifting out approaching the 400 Metres Race 11 C L Chau (EMBRACES) for shifting out near the 450 Metres M F Poon (RISING PHOENIX) for shifting in near the 200 Metres General C Y Ho (CHATEAU LE PECHE) for using his whip on a horse which was clearly out of contention

5.

Suspension Race 3 M F Poon (VOLCANIC SPARK) for careless riding near the 150 Metres (Sunday, 12 April 2026 - 1 Hong Kong raceday)

6.

Bleeder Race 9 MAGNIFIQUE (2nd time)

7.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 1 GANGNAM STAR (2nd time)

8.

Stalls Tests Race 7 JOY CAPITAL MIGHTY FIGHTER

9.

Barrier Trials Race 1 GANGNAM STAR (irregular heart rhythm) Race 2 VIEW OF COSMOS (unacceptable performance) Race 3 STORM RUNNER (disappointing performance)

10.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1 GANGNAM STAR Race 2 VIEW OF COSMOS BEAUTY GEMINI Race 3 SUPREME MASTERMIND STORM RUNNER Race 4 CALIFORNIATOTALITY Race 8 SUGAR GOODSON Race 9 WUNDERBAR

11.

False Outside Rail Arrangement 4 Metres

12.

Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after Race 6