Recap by phillip woo

Punted late Healthy Healthy had a rails run in midfield and after getting held up between the 400m and 200m, he just got up late to deny Riding High for a sixth win from 46 starts. It had been a long time coming. Riding High found one too good leading 50m out after switching off the tiring leader 100m out following a prominent run. He's had a very productive season. Favourite Grouper had to settle for third after leading from gate eight. He's not far off a winning run. Lean Era came from last through the centre to grab fourth. It was an encouraging debut. Private Wealth ran on nicely for fifth after a rails run from behind midfield. It was an improved effort with a step up to 1,200m at his second start.

Racing Incident Report

Race Seven : (833) - THE STEVENSON CUP (HANDICAP) - Class 4 - 1200Meters

Horse No 1 RUN RUN SUNRISE (K552) K C Leung M Chadwick (RUSSET GLOW) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 200 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of RUN RUN SUNRISE, resulting in RUN RUN SUNRISE being checked, shifting in and making contact with A TIME FOR US.

M Chadwick was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 12 July 2026 at Sha Tin.

In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.

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

Horse No 2 ONESHOT (L105) K Teetan Bumped near the 900 Metres.

Approaching the 150 Metres HEALTHY HEALTHY improved into a narrow run between ONESHOT and RIDING HIGH.

A short distance later RIDING HIGH, which was checked when disappointed for clear running to the inside of GROUPER, then shifted to the outside of GROUPER to obtain clear running, resulting in HEALTHY HEALTHY being taken out across the running of ONESHOT which was checked.

In this incident PRIVATE WEALTH, which was improving to the outside of ONESHOT, shifted out and away from ONESHOT, resulting in A TIME FOR US having to be checked when crowded between PRIVATE WEALTH and RUN RUN SUNRISE which was checked when taken in by RUSSET GLOW L Hewitson, rider of RIDING HIGH, was reprimanded and advised in similar circumstances he would be expected to ride with greater care than he did on this occasion.

However, the Stewards found that as there were numerous contributing factors that no rider had ridden in a manner that was considered to be in breach of the Rules.

K Teetan reported that his mount raced too keenly in the early stages and although checked near the 150 Metres was under pressure when giving ground at that point.

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

Horse No 4 A TIME FOR US (K475) E Brown Leaving the 200 Metres became unbalanced when bumped by RUN RUN SUNRISE which shifted in when being checked.

Approaching the 150 Metres was then severely checked when crowded between RUN RUN SUNRISE and PRIVATE WEALTH.

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

Horse No 5 HEALTHY HEALTHY (H203) A Atzeni In the middle stages raced keenly.

For some distance leaving the 700 Metres was steadied away from RIDING HIGH.

Between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running.

After obtaining a narrow run between ONESHOT and RIDING HIGH near the 200 Metres was then hampered when taken out by RIDING HIGH.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 6 GROUPER (L233) Z Purton Trainer C S Shum stated that the instructions were to go forward but not necessarily lead.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 7 LEAN ERA (L297) C L Chau When questioned C L Chau stated that his instructions were to settle his mount where comfortable and not to make a long run around the field to ensure that LEAN ERA was able to finish the race off in the Home Straight.

He said from the outside barrier his mount commenced awkwardly and as a result he elected to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages where LEAN ERA settled at the rear of the field.

When questioned regarding his riding rounding the Home Turn and if there was an opportunity to follow RUSSET GLOW and improve to that runner's outside on entering the Home Straight, Jockey Chau stated that whilst he considered this option, having regard to his instructions, he elected to improve to the inside of RUSSET GLOW with a view to following RUN RUN SUNRISE into the Home Straight.

He said when RUN RUN SUNRISE did not improve as he expected and RUSSET GLOW maintained its position to the outside of RUN RUN SUNRISE, this resulted in LEAN ERA being held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres where it was able to then secure clear running.

He added that when placed under pressure from the 250 Metres LEAN ERA finished the race off strongly.

Trainer D Eustace confirmed the instructions issued and expressed satisfaction with the manner that Jockey Chau rode the horse.

After considering his explanation and the instructions from Mr Eustace, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Chau were reasonable in the circumstances.

Horse No 8 PRIVATE WEALTH (L177) J Orman Jumped only fairly.

Between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running.

Leaving the 200 Metres shifted out and away from ONESHOT and was bumped heavily on the hindquarters by A TIME FOR US.

For some distance approaching the 100 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving to the outside of KOL which shifted out.

Horse No 9 DASHING PEACH (L066) R Kingscote Jumped only fairly.

Near the 400 Metres was steadied to avoid PRIVATE WEALTH (J Orman) which shifted out.

J Orman was reprimanded.

Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running.

Horse No 10 KOL (L319) M L Yeung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Horse No 11 RUSSET GLOW (L059) M Chadwick Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between GROUPER and RUN RUN SUNRISE which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

M Chadwick pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 200 Metres (see RUN RUN SUNRISE).

Horse No 12 RIDING HIGH (J403) L Hewitson Near the 900 Metres shifted out when racing to the inside of ONESHOT and made contact with ONESHOT.

Held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres.

Near the 200 Metres was then shifted to the inside of GROUPER to obtain clear running.

As RIDING HIGH was being shifted to the inside of GROUPER, GROUPER (Z Purton) then shifted in, resulting in RIDING HIGH having to be checked when disappointed for clear running.

As the Stewards were satisfied that RIDING HIGH had not fully established clear running, Z Purton was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 3 ONE MORE (K261) L Ferraris Withdrawn at the Start by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice after it was found to be lame in its left front leg.

Before being allowed to race again, ONE MORE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.