Recap by phillip woo

Firming favourite Le Zonda travelled four from the rear and timed things perfectly after taking closer order 600m out to make it three wins in a row. There’s clearly more to come from him. Sagacious Life did everything right but get the win after leading 80m out following a one-out, one-back run. It was a solid effort at his first start over the Valley 1,650m. Helene Feeling grudgingly gave way after spearing straight to the lead from gate eight. He’s always a chance over this course. Californiatotality kept on well for fourth after a box-seat run. He should come on for the outing and is better suited over 1,800m. Massive Sovereign ran on late through the centre for fifth after making his run one from the rear. It was a good effort on his Valley debut by the former Derby winner. Speed Dragon was making inroads late near the inside for sixth after biding his time three from the rear. It wasn’t a bad effort carrying top weight and he is more at home over 1,800m. Early favourite Max Que was a faltering last after a one-off trip from midfield. It was an out-of-character effort.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight : (36) - SHEK O HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1650Meters

Horse No 2 MASSIVE SOVEREIGN (J208) C L Chau Was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Horse No 3 SAGACIOUS LIFE (K507) J Orman Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 4 HELENE FEELING (H215) E C W Wong E C W Wong stated that the intention was to hold a forward position but not lead.

He said when caught wide in the early stages he was obliged to continue forward to lead the event to avoid covering additional ground.

Horse No 7 SILVERY BREEZE (K057) Z Purton Jumped only fairly.

Z Purton stated that from the outside barrier he was obliged to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages.

He added that in the Home Straight he was satisfied with the horse's finishing effort.

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

Horse No 8 MAX QUE (J514) A Badel A Badel stated that his mount obtained a favourable position during the event but failed to run on in the Home Straight.

Trainer M Newham stated that he was pleased with the horse's work leading into the race and MAX QUE had previously performed well when backing up quickly.

He added he could offer no explanation for the horse's performance.

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

The performance of MAX QUE was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts.

Before being allowed to race again, MAX QUE 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 9 CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418) L Ferraris Near the 1400 Metres, when racing keenly, got its head up when being steadied to avoid HELENE FEELING (E C W Wong) which shifted in when not fully clear.

E C W Wong was advised to exercise more care.

Horse No 10 AWESOME FLUKE (J050) B Avdulla Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.

Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to PACKING ANGEL.

Horse No 11 ARMOR GOLDEN EAGLE (K566) A Atzeni A Atzeni stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily outside the lead but failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight.

Trainer M Newnham stated that the horse was a little stirred up prior to the event and, in his opinion, would derive a fitness benefit from tonight's performance.

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

Horse No 12 LE ZONDA (L110) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 5 HUGE WAVE (J197) H Bentley Was withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice after it was found to be lame in its right front leg.

Before being allowed to race again, HUGE WAVE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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GENERAL:

1.

Races 4 to 8 were each put back 5 minutes.

2.

Whip Rule Offences - 13 September 2026 Sha Tin Racemeeting Race 4 (22) H T Mo (PARROT BLESSING) was reprimanded in relation to using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion passing the 100 Metres.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of SUNNY Q, SO MY FOLKS, GOOD FORTUNE, LIGHTNESS OF MUSIC, RUBY THRIVE, KA YING RISING, COPARTNER PRANCE, AMAZING DUCK, GENERAL SMART, VIRTUS GLORY, LIGHT YEARS GLORY, SPICY STANDARD, HAROLD WIN, MATZDEN, WINNING OVATION, SING DRAGON, VICTORY SKY, JOYFUL JOY, MASTER LUCKY, BABY SAKURA, CIRCUIT CHAMPION, FLYING FORTRESS, PUBLIC ATTENTION, JUMBO TREASURE, MASTER PAYMENT (6.9.26) and TELECOM POWER, VON BAER, TEAM HAPPY, MIGHTY STEED, FIREFOOT, PRECISION HOPE, LAKESHORE HERO, NO OTHER CHOICE, SUNDAY'S SERENADE, AMAZING GAZE, DO YOUR PART, WINDLORD, FORTUNATE SON, SUPERB KING, JUMBO BLESSING, ROBOT LUCKY STAR, FORERUNNER, TYCOON RESOURCES, ACE CHAMPION (9.9.26) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 8 HUGE WAVE at barriers on veterinary advice

2.

Reprimands General H T Mo (PARROT BLESSING) for using his whip forward of the saddle in a forehand manner on one occasion passing the 100 Metres

3.

Warnings Race 1 R Kingscote (SOLAR RIVER) for shifting in approaching the 400 Metres K Teetan (MACANESE MASTER) for shifting in near the 600 Metres Race 5 Apprentice P N Wong (JUICY DRAGON) for shifting in leaving the 600 Metres Race 7 C L Chau (CANDLELIGHT DINNER) for improving into a run near the 700 Metres E C W Wong (DANCING CLASSICS) for shifting in after the winning post A Atzeni (HORSEPOWER) for shifting in over the concluding stages Race 8 E C W Wong (HELENE FEELING) for shifting in near the 1400 Metres

4.

Stewards' Inquiry & Protest/Objection Race 3

5.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 5 GRATIFIDE

6.

Barrier Trials Race 3 NOISY BOY (disappointing performance) SERANGOON (unacceptable performance) Race 5 GRATIFIDE (irregular heart rhythm) Race 8 MAX QUE (disappointing performance)

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 3 NOISY BOY SERANGOON Race 5 GRATIFIDE Race 8 HUGE WAVE MAX QUE

8.

Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after Race 4