The Castle Peak Handicap opened the Sha Tin Race Day on May 10th, 2025, at Sha Tin Racecourse, delivering a thrilling start to the event. JOLLY JUMPER claimed victory under jockey P N Wong and trainer T P Yung, clocking 1:35.45. Finishing closely behind was LAPRAS, ridden by M Chadwick and trained by W K Mo. The top three were completed by BEAUTIFUL WIN, guided by jockey J Orman and trainer W Y So. This Class 5 contest covered 1600m, offering a prize purse of HK$875,000.
The second race, the Chai Wan Road Handicap, saw MOON ROCKET take first place with jockey K C Leung and trainer C S Shum, clocking 0:56.82. ALSONSO finished second with Z Purton in the saddle for trainer M Newnham, while LAHORE, ridden by B Avdulla for J Richards, secured third. This was a Class 4 sprint over 1000m, with HK$1,170,000 in prize money.
In the Tuen Mun Public Riding School Handicap, FLASH CURRENT emerged victorious with Z Purton riding and K H Ting training, finishing in 1:22.15. RIDING TOGETHER, piloted by A Atzeni for trainer D Eustace, came second, while THE AUSPICIOUS, under J Orman and trained by Y S Tsui, placed third. This Class 4 race spanned 1400m, carrying a purse of HK$1,170,000.
Race four, the Pok Fu Lam Public Riding School Handicap, saw CHARMING STEED triumph with E C W Wong aboard and trainer C Fownes, clocking 1:39.21. MEEPMEEP, guided by B Avdulla and trained by J Size, came second. PRECISION GOAL, with P N Wong riding and D A Hayes as trainer, completed the podium. It was a Class 4 race over 1650m, with HK$1,170,000 up for grabs.
In the Lei Yue Mun Public Riding School Handicap, PATCH OF STARS won with Z Purton in the saddle and trainer K L Man, finishing in 1:22.00. LUCKY FIONN, ridden by K De Melo for P F Yiu, finished second, and BEAUTY LIVE, guided by A Hamelin and trained by F C Lor, secured third. The race was a Class 4 over 1400m, with HK$1,170,000 in prize money.
The Hong Kong Riding for the Disabled Association 50th Anniversary Cup (Handicap) witnessed LITTLE PARADISE rise to the top with L Ferraris riding and K H Ting training, finishing in 1:09.19. SEA SAPPHIRE, with B Thompson aboard and trainer D Eustace, took second. Third went to ENJOY GOLF, ridden by E C W Wong for trainer F C Lor. This Class 4 sprint covered 1200m, offering HK$1,170,000.
Race seven, the Lei Yue Mun Park Handicap, was won by DRAGON AIR FORCE, ridden by M Chadwick and trained by P F Yiu, finishing in 1:38.65. In a consecutive win for trainer P F Yiu, CHILL KAKA came second under Z Purton. TALENTS AMBITION, guided by H Bowman and trained by M Newnham, placed third. This Class 3 race was run over 1650m, with HK$2,050,000 at stake.
In the Lung Mun Road Handicap, LIGHT YEARS CHARM secured first place with Z Purton aboard and trainer D Eustace, finishing in 1:21.73. JUNEAU PRIDE, with B Avdulla riding for J Size, was second. RISING FROM ASHES, ridden by A Hamelin and trained by C W Chang, rounded out the top three. This Class 3 race covered 1400m, offering HK$1,860,000.
The Pok Fu Lam Country Park Handicap saw CALL ME GLORIOUS win under J Orman and trainer K W Lui, clocking 1:09.30. AHREN, ridden by A Atzeni and trained by P F Yiu, came second. RIGHTEOUS ARION, guided by M Chadwick for A S Cruz, placed third. It was a Class 3 sprint over 1200m, with HK$1,860,000 in prize money.
The final race of the day, the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road Handicap, closed the event with a win by LADY’S CHOICE, ridden by M F Poon and trained by C W Chang, clocking 1:08.44. BOTTOMUPTOGETHER, with Z Purton riding and trainer F C Lor, placed second, while TOMODACHI KOKOROE, guided by L Ferraris and trained by D A Hayes, came third. This Class 2 sprint covered 1200m, featuring a generous HK$2,840,000 purse.
The day concluded on a high note, showcasing a variety of champions across distances and classes. Attention now shifts to the upcoming Happy Valley Night Race on May 14th, 2025.
