Race:1 (655) NEW TERRITORIES HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1200 m

On arrival at the Start, C Y Ho expressed concern over the action of PILLOWIN. PILLOWIN was examined by the Veterinary Officer who, after the necessary consultations, said the horse was suitable to race.
INFINITE COURAGE, which was leaning on the inside of its stall, began awkwardly and shortly after the start, from a wide barrier, was taken across behind runners.
In the early and middle stages, DIAMOND KNIGHT proved difficult to settle and got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of BERNARD’S CHOICE.
Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, COSMO ONE got its head on the side and hung out, resulting in TREASURE MAN being hampered and taken wider.
Near the 700 Metres, PILLOWIN raced tight inside BERNARD’S CHOICE.
Rounding the Home Turn, JUST FOLLOW ME and DIAMOND KNIGHT hung out.
COSMO ONE was badly held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 300 Metres was steadied when disappointed for running between JUST FOLLOW ME and GORGEOUS LIFE. PILLOWIN, which was following, was hampered in consequence. After this, COSMO ONE remained held up and was unable to obtain clear running until passing the 200 Metres.
At the 100 Metres, DRAGON CHOICE raced tight between YOUNG HAPPY and BERNARD’S CHOICE which got its head on the side and shifted in slightly. In this incident, DRAGON CHOICE and BERNARD’S CHOICE bumped, resulting in BERNARD’S CHOICE becoming unbalanced.
Over the concluding stages, KING OF THE DAY raced tight inside JUST FOLLOW ME.
Throughout the race, GORGEOUS LIFE travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that KING OF THE DAY had lost its left front plate and that JUST FOLLOW ME had lost its right front plate.
A veterinary inspection of DIAMOND KNIGHT and INFINITE COURAGE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
COSMO ONE, DRAGON CHOICE and YOUNG HAPPY were sent for sampling.
<3/6/2013 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that JUST FOLLOW ME was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, JUST FOLLOW ME will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:2 (656) THE HONG KONG: OUR HOME CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1800 m

WIN ALONG and ROYAL KNIGHT were crowded for room at the start between HEY CHEERS and KINGSTON SPARTACUS which shifted out.
BREEZE OF LUCK and FULL VALUE bumped at the start.
Passing the 1500 Metres, KINGSTON SPARTACUS shifted out after commencing to prove difficult to settle and being awkwardly placed close to the heels of ROYAL KNIGHT.
Approaching the 1400 Metres, WIN ALONG was steadied away from the heels of JAMESINA.
Passing the 500 Metres, MALAYAN PEARL was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FULL VALUE.
HEY CHEERS got its head on the side and hung out rounding the Home Turn.
Throughout the race, FULL VALUE travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that ROYAL KNIGHT had lost its right hind plate.
A veterinary inspection of FULL VALUE and HEY CHEERS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MALAYAN PEARL, JAMESINA and MAGNUMOUS were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (657) HONG KONG ISLAND HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1600 m

METREVELLI was slow to begin.
BAMBOO DANCE began awkwardly and from the outside barrier was taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
Shortly after the start, MOUNT VICTORY was crowded for room after being bumped by LUCKY ARMY which in turn was taken in by BULLISH POWER.
Passing the 1300 Metres, CASA JUNIOR got its head up when proving difficult to settle.
Near the 850 Metres, HORSESHOE FORTUNE lost ground when crowded for room between HAPPY KAISER and LUCKY ARMY which got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of CASA JUNIOR.
Near the 300 Metres, HAPPY KAISER and HORSESHOE FORTUNE bumped.
O Doleuze (HAPPY KAISER) dropped his whip approaching the 150 Metres.
Between the 150 Metres and the 100 Metres, BULLISH POWER, which had its head on the side, was awkwardly placed inside the heels of CASA JUNIOR which shifted in under pressure.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of NOBLE FLIER, W C Marwing stated that as he had been instructed to have the horse in a more forward position today if possible from barrier 2, he gave it a good warm up on the way to the Start and behind the barriers. He said however that despite being vigorously ridden along for a considerable distance in the early stages, NOBLE FLIER did not show any early speed and had to be continuously ridden along the Back Straight to maintain its position behind midfield. He added NOBLE FLIER was travelling poorly in the early and middle stages and for this reason he used the whip on the horse approaching the 700 Metres in an endeavour to have it respond to his riding and travel better. He said despite this NOBLE FLIER continued to be reluctant to stretch out and rounding the Home Turn got its head on the side and lay out when already giving ground. He said he continued to push the horse out in the Straight, however, NOBLE FLIER did not respond to his riding and was very disappointing in its failure to travel well at any stage of the race. A veterinary inspection of NOBLE FLIER immediately following the race revealed the horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, NOBLE FLIER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that CLEMENT SPIRIT had been cut into the right hind tendon region.
A veterinary inspection of HAPPY KAISER immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucopus in the horse's trachea.
NOBLE FLIER, BAMBOO DANCE and LUCKY ARMY were sent for sampling.
<3/6/2013 Additional Veterinary Report> HAPPY KAISER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucopus in the horse’s trachea. HAPPY KAISER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to have a restricted action over its all four legs. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY KAISER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:4 (658) KOWLOON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

XI YING MEN was withdrawn on 1.6.13 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter REAL CHAMPION (Y T Cheng). Before being allowed to race again, XI YING MEN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
JOY TOGETHER proved difficult to load. Before being allowed to race again, JOY TOGETHER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.
TAYSIDE, which was slow to begin, became badly unbalanced shortly after the start when bumped by SOUTHERN CROSS which shifted in after being bumped by YAT DING WIN. In this incident, SOUTHERN CROSS also became badly unbalanced.
GOLDEN BAUHINIA was crowded for room at the start between CITY OF LIGHTS and FLAME HERO which shifted in.
Approaching the 400 Metres, GOLDEN BAUHINIA was awkwardly placed between SOUTHERN CROSS and CITY OF LIGHTS.
For a considerable distance after the 250 Metres, REAL CHAMPION raced in restricted room between SOUTHERN CROSS which got its head on the side and shifted out slightly under pressure and MIGHTY GAINS which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of JOY TOGETHER. Because of this, REAL CHAMPION was not able to secure clear running until approaching the 50 Metres and consequently was not able to be properly tested.
T H So (FLAME HERO) was fined $3,000 for improper use of the whip in that he raised weal marks over the horse’s right hindquarter.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that JOY TOGETHER had lost its left front plate.
A veterinary inspection of TAYSIDE immediately following the race revealed the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, TAYSIDE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
JOY TOGETHER, YAT DING WIN and FLAME HERO were sent for sampling.

Race:5 (659) VIBRANT HONG KONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

On entering the track, PURE FORCE lost its left front plate. On arrival at the barriers, PURE FORCE had this plate refitted. PURE FORCE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that PURE FORCE had lost its left front plate.
Also on arrival at the barriers, FAY DEEP, which was reported to have made contact with a rail on entering the track, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.
From wide barriers, KISSMET and ALL MY GLORY were taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
In the early stages, CONFUCIUS ELITE got its head up when proving difficult to settle.
When being steadied with a view to being taken across behind runners in the early stages, P J HALL proved very difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions.
Approaching the 700 Metres, PURE FORCE commenced to travel strongly, got its head on the side and hung out.
Rounding the Home Turn, GRACEFUL KINGDOM got its head on the side, lay in and bumped T-BOLT which became unbalanced.
At the entrance to the Straight, DINING STAR and GRACEFUL KINGDOM raced tight.
K C Leung (FAY DEEP) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the 400 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of T-BOLT (R Fourie), causing that horse to be taken out across the rightful running of GRACEFUL KINGDOM which as a result struck the heels of T-BOLT, blundered and almost fell. K C Leung was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 24 June 2013 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Sha Tin racemeeting on Sunday 16 June 2013. In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration that GRACEFUL KINGDOM was racing with its head on the side and hanging in and that after initially being directed out by FAY DEEP, T-BOLT shifted out away from that horse slightly which was a contributing factor to this incident. R Fourie was advised that whilst the Stewards were satisfied that his mount had been directed out by FAY DEEP, nonetheless he must take all available measures to prevent his mount from shifting further ground. After this incident, GRACEFUL KINGDOM was eased down.
When questioned, Apprentice K C Ng stated that he had been asked to obtain cover on WELL DONE and that this was stressed to him on a number of occasions when being given the instructions. Trainer A T Millard stated that in a number of its races this season, WELL DONE had weakened after leading. He said as he expected that the tempo of today’s race would be good, he felt that too much use would have to be made of WELL DONE to cross runners to its inside in order to take up a forward position. He said therefore he asked Apprentice Ng to ride WELL DONE with cover but in a forward position if possible.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that HAPPY HOMING had lost its right hind plate.
A veterinary inspection of GRACEFUL KINGDOM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GRACEFUL KINGDOM, REGENCY CHAMPION and T-BOLT were sent for sampling.

Race:6 (660) THE 18 DISTRICTS CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

After being saddled, TAI PO FORTUNE stumbled, became unbalanced and fell over in the Parade Ring. On arrival at the Start, TAI PO FORTUNE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of TAI PO FORTUNE. Before being allowed to race again, TAI PO FORTUNE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
When being saddled, the crossed nose band, which was to be worn by CRAIG’S PRIDE for the first time today, was unable to be applied due to the fractious nature of the horse. The Stewards approved for CRAIG’S PRIDE to race without a crossed nose band.
When being loaded, the breast plate carried by EMPIRE CITY broke. This piece of equipment required replacing which resulted in a delay to the start of the race.
MEDIC KINGDOM began awkwardly.
BACKSTREET FIGHTER was slow to begin.
Near the 1000 Metres, TRIUMPHANT WAY became unbalanced when being checked away from the heels of MEDIC KINGDOM which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of TARREGA.
At the 1000 Metres, GRACYTOM got its head up on a number of occasions when attempting to shift in and obtain cover behind PLEASURE GAINS. For a short distance after this, THANKSGIVING raced tight inside GRACYTOM. After this, GRACYTOM travelled wide and without cover.
After the 700 Metres, MAJESTIC ANTHEM got its head on the side, hung in and proved difficult to ride. LOVELY PANDA, which was positioned just inside the heels of MAJESTIC ANTHEM, was inconvenienced in consequence. MAJESTIC ANTHEM continued to get its head on the side and hang in rounding the Home Turn and in the Straight.
In the early part of the Straight, TARREGA was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FANTASY AND GOLD.
The performance of FANTASY AND GOLD, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FANTASY AND GOLD will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection of MEDIC KINGDOM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MAJESTIC ANTHEM, LEGEND EXPRESS and THANKSGIVING were sent for sampling.

Race:7 (661) HIP HONG KONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

On arrival at the barriers, the tongue tie fitted to ULTIMATE WINNERS was replaced.
As the start was effected, RIDE ON THE FIRE reared, resulting in its rider, C Y Ho, becoming badly unbalanced in the saddle and the horse losing a considerable amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, RIDE ON THE FIRE will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial.
From the outside barrier, KING DERBY was taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
For some distance after the 900 Metres, GLORIOUS SUNDAY got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed close to the heels of FIERY WHISPERER.
Making the turn after the 900 Metres, SPARKLING B shifted out and bumped REWARDING HERO.
Approaching the 600 Metres, JUN HAO became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by GOOD GOOD VIEW.
Rounding the Home Turn, FIERY WHISPERER got its head on the side and lay out.
Throughout the race, KIDS AND WIN and JUN HAO travelled wide and without cover.
The performance of JUN HAO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, JUN HAO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
After the race, Apprentice C Y Lui (ULTIMATE WINNERS) reported the horse was making an abnormal breathing noise throughout the race. After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on ULTIMATE WINNERS. The Veterinary Officer said this examination did not show any significant findings.
BOBO DRAGON and GLORIOUS SUNDAY were sent for sampling.

Race:8 (662) THE LUSITANO CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

When proceeding to the Start, CALIFORNIA DUDE became fractious, resulting in its rider, M Chadwick, being dislodged. Acting on medical advice that M Chadwick was not fit to ride CALIFORNIA DUDE in this race and having in mind the horses were behind the barriers at this time, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of the horse. M Chadwick was stood down from fulfilling his remaining race riding engagements.
When proceeding to the Start, T Berry was also dislodged from APPROVE.
OXFORD CHARLEY was slow to begin.
At the start, FORTUNE WINNER shifted out and bumped KING’S FOLKS which became unbalanced. After this, FORTUNE WINNER was ridden along to obtain a forward position, however, failed to muster speed.
APPROVE shifted out at the start and bumped GOLDEN SCALPEL.
From the outside barrier, GREEN MANNER was taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
Despite being ridden along in the early stages, JIMSON THE BEST failed to muster speed and consequently raced back in the field.
Approaching the 1200 Metres, SICHUAN EXEC shifted out and bumped GOLDEN SCALPEL.
Passing the 400 Metres, GREEN MANNER was held up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SHANTARAAM.
For some distance passing the 250 Metres, GREEN MANNER was held up for clear running when crowded for room between JIMSON THE BEST and SHANTARAAM which shifted out slightly.
Near the 200 Metres, FORTUNE WINNER, which was giving ground, was steadied when crowded for room between HECO RIDER and OXFORD CHARLEY (T Angland) which shifted out. T Angland was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mount from shifting ground in similar circumstances.
Approaching the 150 Metres, HECO RIDER, which had raced with its head on the side, shifted in when bumped by SICHUAN EXEC which shifted in under pressure.
Approaching and passing the 50 Metres, KING’S FOLKS and KING’S PACT raced tight due to KING’S FOLKS shifting out.
Over the concluding stages, OXFORD CHARLEY was held up for clear running behind I SMELL MONEY and inside the heels of APPROVE.
Also over the concluding stages, HECO RIDER hung in badly despite the efforts of its rider. Because of this, HECO RIDER was not able to be properly ridden out right to the finish of the race.
Throughout the race, GOLDEN SCALPEL travelled wide and without cover.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SICHUAN EXEC, T H So stated that after obtaining cover behind APPROVE, SICHUAN EXEC commenced to over-race badly approaching the 1000 Metres. He said SICHUAN EXEC continued to travel too keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of APPROVE until passing the 500 Metres. He added whilst SICHUAN EXEC was disappointing, he attributed today’s performance to the manner in which the horse over-raced in the middle stages. A veterinary inspection of SICHUAN EXEC including an endoscopic examination immediately following the race found that horse to have a continuous displacement of the soft palate.
APPROVE, KING’S PACT and KING’S FOLKS were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (663) CARING HONG KONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

FINN MACCOOL, first Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 30.5.13 by order of the Stewards (retired).
MAC ROW was withdrawn on 31.5.13 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (fever) and was replaced by second Standby Declared Starter LOMBARDI (C Y Ho). Before being allowed to race again, MAC ROW will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
AEROVELOCITY was withdrawn on 1.6.13 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, AEROVELOCITY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
FOREVER ELATION was withdrawn from this race by order of the Stewards prior to Race 8 after the Veterinary Surgeon reported the horse to be lame in the right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, FOREVER ELATION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
On entering the track, LOMBARDI momentarily became fractious, resulting in its rider, C Y Ho, being dislodged.
FABULOUS NOVEMBER, which was fractious in the barriers and was leaning on the inside of its stall, began awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of HYPERSONIC which was taken out by LOMBARDI.
From a wide barrier, OWNERS’ PRIDE was taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
For some distance passing the 1000 Metres, RACING REWARD travelled keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PRINCIPAL.
In the early part of the Straight, HELENE FUN STAR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GENUINE LEADER.
After the 300 Metres, after initially being brushed by HYPERSONIC (B Prebble) which got its head on the side and hung in, FABULOUS NOVEMBER shifted in of its own accord away from HYPERSONIC towards the heels of HELENE FUN STAR. Then approaching the 200 Metres, FABULOUS NOVEMBER was steadied away from the heels of HYPERSONIC which continued to shift in under pressure. B Prebble was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mount from shifting ground in similar circumstances.
For the majority of the race, GENUINE LEADER travelled wide and without cover.
When questioned, C K Tong stated that he had been instructed to be positive on CARRY THE ZEAL from the wide barrier to obtain a position with cover behind the leaders if possible. He said in accordance with his instructions, he allowed CARRY THE ZEAL to obtain a forward position in the early stages and after the 1200 Metres steadied the horse with a view to possibly obtaining a position behind LOMBARDI with cover in advance of HELENE FUN STAR. He said however that CARRY THE ZEAL commenced to over-race and he was not able to shift the horse in behind LOMBARDI. He said CARRY THE ZEAL continued to over-race, therefore he allowed the horse to obtain the lead, however, once reaching the front the horse then proved very difficult to settle and despite repeated attempts to have it come back underneath him, CARRY THE ZEAL continued to prove very difficult to settle and consequently ran at a quicker tempo in the lead. He added it had not been intended to be ridden in this manner, but the horse, when wearing blinkers, would not respond to his efforts to steady the tempo. Trainer D J Hall stated that in applying the blinkers to CARRY THE ZEAL at its most recent start, it had been hoped that the horse, which had been racing disappointingly this season, would be able to obtain a more forward position in that race. He said however that CARRY THE ZEAL did not show any speed in that race and for this reason he stepped the horse up in distance to 1400 Metres today in the hope that it would be able to race more prominently. He said he had hoped that CARRY THE ZEAL would be able to obtain a position with cover behind the leaders, however, he advised C K Tong that a position outside the lead would be acceptable if he was not able to obtain cover. He added CARRY THE ZEAL, which in its early racing career was inclined to prove difficult to settle, today raced in a similar manner and because of this he would drop it back in distance and return to the All Weather surface where he believes that the horse, at this time of the season, is more effective.
FABULOUS NOVEMBER, PRINCIPAL and HELENE FUN STAR were sent for sampling.
<3/6/2013 Additional Veterinary Report>The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that OWNERS’ PRIDE had a swelling to the outside of its left front suspensory on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, OWNERS’ PRIDE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:10 (664) FRESH HONG KONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1600 m

After being loaded, the crossed nose band fitted to GENKI TWINS was adjusted.
JOLLY FINE began awkwardly.
RAINBOW CHIC was slow to begin.
From wide barriers, HAPPY ERA and KABAYAN were taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
Passing the 1300 Metres and again near the 1000 Metres, RAINBOW CHIC got its head up and proved difficult to settle.
Making the turn after the 900 Metres, JOLLY FINE got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of NICE FOLKS.
TRUMP had difficulty obtaining clear running at the entrance to the Straight.
After being held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight, JOLLY FINE was checked away from the heels of REAL SUPREME which was giving ground near the 350 Metres.
Approaching the 200 Metres, KABAYAN was momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of HAPPY ERA after being taken in by VICTORY MASTER which was giving ground.
Over the final 100 Metres, BLAZING SPEED got its head on the side and shifted out.
Near the 75 Metres, HAPPY ERA was momentarily steadied and shifted to the inside of RAINBOW CHIC which got its head on the side and shifted out away from FAMILISTS.
When questioned, Y T Cheng stated that he had been instructed to ride WINNING LEADER in about 4th or 5th position with cover if possible from barrier 10. He said after beginning well, he shifted his mount across initially to race outside GREEN EAGLE which was being ridden in a forward position. He said this left WINNING LEADER racing wide outside VICTORY MASTER. He said as it appeared as though there might be an opportunity to shift in behind VICTORY MASTER and obtain a position with cover after the 1300 Metres, he steadied his mount with a view to possibly obtaining this position. He said whilst this would have meant WINNING LEADER racing further back than had been intended, he would have been able to obtain cover. He said however that VICTORY MASTER was steadied by its rider and TRUMP, which was positioned behind WINNING LEADER, was able to improve its position to be racing behind VICTORY MASTER and inside WINNING LEADER. He said because of this WINNING LEADER was left racing wide and without cover. Y T Cheng was advised that his explanation would be reported, however, the frequency of horses ridden by him being reported to be racing wide and without cover this season had come under notice and he must ensure that, wherever possible, horses ridden by him are not obliged to cover unnecessary ground.
A veterinary inspection of VICTORY MASTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GENKI TWINS, FAMILISTS and RAINBOW CHIC were sent for sampling.