Race Meeting: 27/03/2024 (Wed)
9 races - Meeting Start Time: 18:40

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf A Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
Penetrometer Reading 2.71(as of 08:00 am) 2.71(as of 05:40 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Mr Jackson Woo Ka Biu (Chairman)
Mr Kenneth Lam Sze Ken
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr G Bush (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth acted for Mr Jackson Woo Ka Biu as Chairman for Race 9.

Race:1 (532) TO KWA WAN HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

Horse
No
Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 VIVA HUNTER (E369) K Teetan After the race, K Teetan stated that the intention was to be closer in the event, however, his mount failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. He added when the pace of the race increased from the 700 Metres VIVA HUNTER came under pressure and did not finish the race off from that point. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419) A Badel Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between ATOMIC BEAUTY and WINNING SEVEN which was taken out by UNITED ENDEAVORS. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 WOOD ON FIRE (C460) H T Mo (-2) Raced keenly in the lead in the early and middle stages.
4 GALLANT CROWN (D359) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.
5 FOREMOST TEDDY (J058) B Thompson Near the 1450 Metres was steadied to avoid the heels of GALLANT CROWN (K C Leung) which shifted in when not quite clear. K C Leung was reprimanded. H Bentley (MR ALADDIN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he directed his mount out, resulting in MR ALADDIN making heavy contact with FOREMOST TEDDY, taking FOREMOST TEDDY from its rightful running and resulting in the horse becoming badly unbalanced. H Bentley was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 3 April 2024 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good race riding record.
6 MR ALADDIN (H386) H Bentley H Bentley pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 300 Metres (see FOREMOST TEDDY).
7 ATOMIC BEAUTY (H066) B Avdulla Near the 300 Metres was brushed. Over the final 100 Metres raced tight when crowded between MR ALADDIN and JUMBO LEGEND. When questioned, B Avdulla stated that his instructions were to hold an on-pace position preferably with cover but not to lead. He said whilst the pace of the event was outside of standard throughout the early stages, he was reluctant to allow ATOMIC BEAUTY to stride forward considering his instructions. He added that entering the Back Straight he allowed ATOMIC BEAUTY to improve slightly forward, but was reluctant to continue when he observed FOREMOST TEDDY to his inside commencing to shift out and as a result he elected to maintain his position behind that runner. He stated as a result ATOMIC BEAUTY was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
8 TO INFINITY (G277) L Hewitson Bumped shortly after the start.
9 WINNING SEVEN (J005) A Atzeni Crowded shortly after the start and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
10 JUMBO LEGEND (G266) H Bowman Slow to begin. Approaching the 400 Metres was briefly held up for clear running. After the 300 Metres was held up behind FOREMOST TEDDY and shifted to the outside of FOREMOST TEDDY and ATOMIC BEAUTY approaching the 200 Metres to obtain clear running. Over the final 100 Metres was crowded between ATOMIC BEAUTY which was taken out by MR ALADDIN (H Bentley) and UNITED ENDEAVORS (M L Yeung) which shifted in whilst being ridden along. M L Yeung was severely reprimanded for not making sufficient effort to straighten his mount and H Bentley was reprimanded for permitting his mount to shift out. Sent for sampling post-race.
11 TURTLE AGAIN (H083) M Chadwick Bumped shortly after the start. Over the final 50 Metres was held up for clear running behind GALLANT CROWN and could not be ridden out to the finish of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 UNITED ENDEAVORS (G030) M L Yeung When questioned, M L Yeung stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to obtain cover on his mount and ride it in a conservative manner in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
MACH TEN (G382) A Hamelin Withdrawn on 26.3.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (left front tendon injury) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter JUMBO LEGEND.

Race:2 (533) MA TAU WAI HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 2200 m

Horse
No
Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 ROMANTIC FANTASY (H168) A Badel No report.
2 PEGASUS GENERAL (G189) H Bowman No report.
3 PRECISE EXPRESS (D198) A Atzeni In the early stages got its head up when being shifted across behind runners and raced keenly in the early and middle stages.
4 REACH GOAL (G067) H Bentley Slow to begin. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 SHARPEN BRIGHT (H276) K Teetan Near the 650 Metres was awkwardly placed on the heels of PALACE PAL when that runner shifted out to start a forward move. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 WINNING STEPS (G420) M F Poon (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Lay in in the Home Straight.
7 LITTLE FAIRY (H206) A Hamelin Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover until near the 1200 Metres when it was allowed to stride forward and race outside the lead.
8 PALACE PAL (G172) Z Purton Near the 550 Metres RUNNING AHEAD was taken out slightly when LITTLE FAIRY shifted out to improve. As a result, PALACE PAL was then racing in restricted room between RUNNING AHEAD and REACH GOAL (H Bentley). A short distance later, REACH GOAL then lay in, crowding the running of PALACE PAL, resulting in PALACE PAL having to be checked. On all the available evidence, the Stewards found that a severe reprimand should be issued to H Bentley in that he failed to make sufficient effort to prevent his mount from shifting in. However, the Stewards were mindful of the contribution of runners to the inside, initially placing PALACE PAL in restricted room. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 RUNNING AHEAD (G313) C L Chau (-2) Leaving the 300 Metres was eased to avoid PEGASUS GENERAL (H Bowman) which shifted out when not quite clear. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 JUBILATION (G029) M L Yeung After the race, M L Yeung reported that from a wide barrier he was requested to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer W Y So confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 SUNNY BABY (E166) L Hewitson After the race, L Hewitson advised that he was requested to take up a forward position on his mount to take advantage of its light weight in the event.
12 FLYING SILVER (E478) B Avdulla Had difficulty obtaining clear running on the Home Turn and leaving the 200 Metres was briefly held up behind PRECISE EXPRESS before shifting to that runner’s inside to obtain clear running. Then raced tight to the inside of PRECISE EXPRESS over the final 100 Metres.
WONDER YEARS (G001) K De Melo Withdrawn on 25.3.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter REACH GOAL. Before being allowed to race again, WONDER YEARS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:3 (534) WANG TAU HOM HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1650 m

Horse
No
Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 CAN'T GO WONG (H087) A Badel Shortly after the start was bumped and became unbalanced. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 FORTUNE PRESIDENT (G054) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 NORTHERN BEAST (H233) H Bowman From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 300 Metres became held up for clear running behind BIG TWO and was held up until near the 150 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
4 DIAMOND DIAMOND (H189) Z Purton After the race, Z Purton stated that when caught wide in the early stages and the pace of the event eased, he allowed his mount to stride forward to take up a position outside the leader DRAGON DELIGHT. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 ASIAN ONE (E400) A Atzeni Jumped only fairly.
7 BIG TWO (E310) H Bentley After the 1400 Metres was steadied to avoid DRAGON DELIGHT (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in when not clear and as it was being steadied. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and advised that he must provide sufficient clearance when shifting ground. After the race, H Bentley stated that whilst his instructions were to obtain cover, after being crossed by DRAGON DELIGHT, BIG TWO raced keenly throughout the early and middle stages and refused to settle. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 DRAGON DELIGHT (G395) E C W Wong (-10) No report.
9 REGENCY HAPPY STAR (H248) L Hewitson In the early stages raced keenly and near the 1200 Metres was checked to avoid BIG TWO. On the Home Turn raced tight to the inside of DIAMOND DIAMOND.
10 BROTHER PEARL (H030) L Ferraris In the early stages over-raced. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 FOXHUNTER WAY (E296) M F Poon (-2) Shortly after the start was bumped and became unbalanced. After the race, M F Poon could offer no excuse for his mount’s failure to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 HANG'S CHOICE (E311) K De Melo No report.
5 MASTER OF LUCK (G276) B Avdulla Was a late withdrawal acting on veterinary advice after sustaining wounds to both hind legs whilst being transported to the course. Before being allowed to race again, MASTER OF LUCK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:4 (535) LOK FU HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Horse
No
Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 RUN RUN COOL (E322) H Bowman Bumped on the hindquarters heavily shortly after the start when positioned tight to the inside of GOLDEN LUCK which shifted in. Over the concluding stages raced tight to the inside of GLORY B and approaching the winning post was steadied when crowded by GLORY B (K De Melo). K De Melo was advised to exercise more care.
2 GOLDEN LUCK (H159) L Hewitson After the race, L Hewitson stated that GOLDEN LUCK was advantaged at its last start by being able to hold the lead without being pressured, but tonight was not able to hold the lead and consequently did not finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 RAGNARR (H297) C L Chau (-2) Making the first turn got its head up and lay out and was steadied to avoid YODA’S CHOICE.
4 SUPERB WITNESS (H467) A Atzeni From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Making the first turn after the 1000 Metres ran wide when racing greenly.
5 YEE CHEONG RAIDER (J176) A Hamelin Jumped only fairly, shifted out and made heavy contact with the hindquarters of RUN RUN COOL.
6 YODA'S CHOICE (J146) K Teetan After the race, K Teetan reported that his mount raced greenly under pressure which restricted his ability in riding it out fully in the Home Straight.
7 GLORY B (H373) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped. After the 150 Metres was shifted to the inside of COLONEL to obtain clear running and then raced tight to the inside of COLONEL for some distance thereafter. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 LUCKY QUALITY (D050) K H Chan (-5) Bumped near the 300 Metres.
9 HERCULES (C476) A Badel Bumped at the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 COLONEL (D090) H T Mo (-2) No report.
11 WINNING HEART (H065) H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.
12 ALLOY KING (D287) M L Yeung After the 400 Metres was awkwardly placed close to RAGNARR and shifted out and made contact with LUCKY QUALITY near the 300 Metres. After the race, M L Yeung stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages to avoid racing wide. Trainer K H Ting confirmed the instructions issued.

Race:5 (536) TO KWA WAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

Horse
No
Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 AMAZING TEENS (E449) A Badel After the race, A Badel stated that his instructions were to endeavour to hold a forward position but his mount failed to show sufficient pace to do so in the early stages. He said as a result AMAZING TEENS was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. He further stated that his mount raced "flat” throughout the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of AMAZING TEENS, a last start winner, was considered to be disappointing as compared to its last start. Before being allowed to race again, AMAZING TEENS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2 COMET SPLENDIDO (G071) B Thompson Bumped on jumping.
3 CAPITAL LEGEND (G333) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
4 DRAGON STAR (H128) E C W Wong (-10) When questioned regarding his riding in the early and middle stages, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his instructions were to take up a forward position and if the pace was not too fast, he had the option to lead. He said when caught wide in the early stages he elected to push forward and take up a position outside KILINDINI near the 1200 Metres. He added after the 1000 Metres when L Ferraris, the rider of KILINDINI, steadied his mount, he maintained an even pace to the outside of that runner, but was reluctant to ride his mount forward as he felt the pace of the event was being run at standard time and he would have had to make use of his mount to cross KILINDINI. He stated that when KILINDINI then improved back to his inside near the 850 Metres, DRAGON STAR commenced to race a little keenly and as a result maintained its position to the outside of KILINDINI for some distance thereafter.
5 SNOWALOT (E397) Z Purton From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 HARRY'S HERO (H332) M F Poon (-2) Jumped awkwardly.
7 TURIN WARRIOR (G150) K Teetan From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
8 KILINDINI (E236) L Ferraris Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the right side of its barrier and became unbalanced. Then shifted in and bumped COMET SPLENDIDO. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 CALIFORNIA ICON (H404) B Avdulla In the early stages raced tight to the inside of KILINDINI. After being crossed by KILINDINI near the 1200 Metres commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from the heels of that runner. Near the 1000 Metres when KILINDINI was steadied when positioned to the inside of DRAGON STAR, CALIFORNIA ICON commenced to race keenly and was shifted to the outside of KILINDINI to avoid that runner.
10 HAPPY FEELING (H443) A Hamelin Jumped awkwardly and then was crowded shortly after the start.
11 PACKING WISHER (H448) C L Chau (-2) Shifted out on jumping and was bumped.
12 YEABOI (G372) L Hewitson No report.
PO ON WAY (H201) M Chadwick Withdrawn on 26.3.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left hind and right fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter PACKING WISHER. Before being allowed to race again, PO ON WAY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:6 (537) LOK FU HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Horse
No
Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 KING ECCELLENTE (G264) E C W Wong (-10) When questioned, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that from a wide barrier he was requested to take up a forward position on his mount. Trainer D J Whyte confirmed the instructions issued. Sent for sampling post-race.
2 ROMANTIC NOVELIST (J167) M Chadwick Brushed a rail when entering the Parade Ring, examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race. Shifted in at the start and was bumped.
3 ERNEST FEELING (E209) A Hamelin Jumped only fairly. After the race, A Hamelin stated that despite riding his mount along in the early stages it settled slightly further back than anticipated. He added however ERNEST FEELING failed to travel throughout the race and disappointed in its failure to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ERNEST FEELING was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, ERNEST FEELING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
4 HAPPY SOUL (G249) K De Melo Crowded on jumping. For a short distance after the 500 Metres raced tight to the inside of OUR LUCKY GLORY and brushed the running rail. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY SOUL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 OUR LUCKY GLORY (G292) H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.
6 SUPER TAICHI (J201) K Teetan No report.
7 GALE SAGA (J152) A Atzeni No report.
8 TALENTS SUPREMO (H133) B Avdulla Slow to begin. After the race, B Avdulla reported that his left leg made contact with the barrier on jumping.
9 COUNTRY DANCER (H436) Z Purton From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly and was checked away from SUPER TAICHI.
10 SO AWESOME (D258) L Hewitson No report.
11 DIAMOND SOARS (G201) B Thompson Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race.
12 CHEER FOR SOUTH (H178) M F Poon (-2) No report.

Race:7 (538) HOK YUEN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1000 m

Horse
No
Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 FLYING HIGH (E204) A Atzeni Shortly after the start was crowded when bumped by HAPPY UNITED.
2 GREAT STATE (J124) K De Melo Jumped only fairly.
3 ATOMIC FORCE (G221) K Teetan Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 HEROIC MASTER (G394) H Bowman Crowded on jumping.
5 HAPPY UNITED (H208) L Hewitson Bumped shortly after the start. After the race, L Hewitson could offer no explanation for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of HAPPY UNITED was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY UNITED will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
6 BEAUTY WAVES (H294) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
7 HARMONY FIRE (E175) E C W Wong (-10) Sent for sampling post-race. Apprentice E C W Wong was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 700 Metres (see YOUTHFUL SPIRITS).
8 ACT OF FAITH (H082) B Avdulla Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
9 YOUTHFUL SPIRITS (J082) L Ferraris Apprentice E C W Wong (HARMONY FIRE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 700 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of YOUTHFUL SPIRITS, resulting in YOUTHFUL SPIRITS having to be restrained to avoid the heels of HARMONY FIRE. Apprentice Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 7 April 2024 and to expire on Thursday, 11 April 2024 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Apprentice Wong was fined $10,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 3 and the consequences grade 1 and also considered his neutral race riding record.
10 ATOMIC ENERGY (H150) H Bentley Making the turn near the 550 Metres lay out and ran wide and then continued to lay out for some distance thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer”.
11 MA COMET (H391) B Thompson No report.
12 CALIFORNIA TOUCH (J051) M Chadwick Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.

Race:8 (539) MA TAU KOK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Horse
No
Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 GALLANT WAKING (G165) E C W Wong (-10) From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
2 TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122) A Badel No report.
3 QUANTUM PATCH (H166) Z Purton After the 400 Metres was held up for clear running behind ALL BEAUTY. Approaching the 250 Metres was briefly held up for clear running when improving into a tight run between ALL BEAUTY and TRUE GENIUS.
4 TRUE GENIUS (J073) B Avdulla No report.
6 ROMANTIC LAOS (G476) K C Leung No report.
7 STAR CONTACT (E472) L Hewitson Jumped awkwardly. After the 300 Metres was steadied when held up for clear running and being shifted to the outside of LUCKY EIGHT. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 LUCKY EIGHT (G204) M F Poon (-2) Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
9 ALL BEAUTY (E355) K Teetan Jumped awkwardly, shifted in, made contact with the hindquarters of LUCKY EIGHT and became unbalanced. Near the 1500 Metres got its head up when crowded between STAR CONTACT which shifted out slightly and QUANTUM PATCH which was racing tight to the inside of ROMANTIC LAOS (K C Leung). K C Leung was advised to exercise more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, ALL BEAUTY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
10 SHOW RESPECT (H138) H Bentley Sent for sampling post-race.
11 ESCAPE ROUTE (E273) B Thompson No report.
12 ZOOM BOOM (G131) A Atzeni Jumped awkwardly. For a short distance approaching the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when improving between SHOW RESPECT and ESCAPE ROUTE. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 NEVER TOO SOON (E434) K De Melo Was a late withdrawal acting on veterinary advice after sustaining wounds to both hind legs whilst being transported to the course. Before being allowed to race again, NEVER TOO SOON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:9 (540) KOWLOON CITY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Horse
No
Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 PLEASANT ENDEAVOR (E114) E C W Wong (-10) Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start and became unbalanced.
2 HARMONY N BLESSED (E061) A Atzeni Making the first turn was taken wider by O’LINER. When questioned regarding the improved performance as compared to its last start on 20 March 2024, Trainer D A Hayes stated that HARMONY N BLESSED was suited by blinkers being reapplied and may also appreciate the quick back-up from its last race start. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 O'LINER (H264) H Bowman After the race, H Bowman reported that his mount lay out throughout the race and lacked focus when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 BEAUTY INFINITY (H377) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
5 LUCKY ARCHANGEL (E385) M F Poon (-2) Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with CAPTAIN WIN.
6 FASHION LEGEND (J080) B Thompson No report.
7 CALIFORNIA DEEPLY (G451) L Ferraris After the race, L Ferraris reported that his instructions were to hold a forward position.
8 HELENE WARRIOR (J207) K C Leung Shortly after the start was steadied and blundered when crowded between SUPERSONIC and JOY COMING which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider.
9 KING GLORIOSO (J247) H Bentley From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 300 Metres was held up for clear running.
10 SUPERSONIC (J192) M Chadwick When questioned, M Chadwick stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to endeavour to find cover on his mount and as a result in the early stages he shifted SUPERSONIC across behind runners to comply with his instructions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 CAPTAIN WIN (E466) K Teetan Bumped on jumping and a short distance later was crowded by PLEASANT ENDEAVOR which shifted in.
12 JOY COMING (H149) L Hewitson No report.

General

1. Additions to Racing Incidents Report of 24 March 2024 Sha Tin Racemeeting

Race 3 (524)
ALWAYS FLUKE – Near the 500 Metres got its head up when being steadied.

Race 10 (531)
FUN TOGETHER – Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of HAPPY TANGO, VALIANT ELEGANCE, SUPER JOY, SOLID SHALAA, HINOKAMI KAGURA, ACA POWER, CHATEAUNEUF, SUPER HIGHWAY, SEA SAPPHIRE, DEVAS TWELVE, REACH GOAL, FURY AND GOLD, CASA COSMO, IMA SINGLE MAN, BEAUTY MISSILE, E LEGEND, CHAMPION INSTINCT, AWESOME TREASURE, VICTORY MOMENTS, SING DRAGON, THE ABSOLUTE, SUNLIGHT POWER, FANTASTIC TREASURE, BLUE MARLIN, YOUNG CHAMPION, OUTGATE, SWEET BRIAR and WINDCHEATER (16.3.24) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 1
MACH TEN on 26.3.24 on veterinary advice

Race 2
WONDER YEARS on 25.3.24 on veterinary advice

Race 3
MASTER OF LUCK prior to Race 1 on veterinary advice

Race 5
PO ON WAY on 26.3.24 on veterinary advice

Race 8
NEVER TOO SOON prior to Race 1 on veterinary advice

2. Fine

Race 7
Apprentice E C W Wong (HARMONY FIRE): $10,000 for careless riding approaching the 700 Metres

3. Severe Reprimands

Race 1
M L Yeung (UNITED ENDEAVORS) for shifting in over the final 100 Metres

Race 2
H Bentley (REACH GOAL) for shifting in at the 550 Metres

4. Reprimands

Race 1
K C Leung (GALLANT CROWN) for shifting in near the 1450 Metres
H Bentley (MR ALADDIN) for shifting out over the final 100 Metres

Race 3
Apprentice E C W Wong (DRAGON DELIGHT) for shifting in after the 1400 Metres

5. Warnings

Race 2
H Bowman (PEGASUS GENERAL) for shifting out leaving the 300 Metres

Race 4
K De Melo (GLORY B) for shifting in approaching the winning post

Race 8
K C Leung (ROMANTIC LAOS) for shifting in near the 1500 Metres

6. Suspensions

Race 1
H Bentley (MR ALADDIN) for careless riding near the 300 Metres (Wednesday, 3 April 2024 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

Race 7
Apprentice E C W Wong (HARMONY FIRE) for careless riding approaching the 700 Metres (from Sunday, 7 April 2024 until Thursday, 11 April 2024 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays)

7. Bleeder

Race 8
ALL BEAUTY

8. Barrier Trials

Race 5
AMAZING TEENS (disappointing performance)

Race 6
ERNEST FEELING (disappointing performance)

Race 7
HAPPY UNITED (disappointing performance)

Race 8
ALL BEAUTY (bleeder)

9. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 2
WONDER YEARS

Race 3
MASTER OF LUCK

Race 5
AMAZING TEENS
PO ON WAY

Race 6
ERNEST FEELING
HAPPY SOUL

Race 7
HAPPY UNITED

Race 8
NEVER TOO SOON
ALL BEAUTY

10. Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement

Turf A Course

11. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 4.