Race:1 (507) SEVERN PLATE (Sec1) Griffin Race 1000 m

BECAUSE OF YOU’s entrance to the track was delayed due to that horse requiring replating after casting its left hind plate after leaving the Parade Ring. On arrival at the Start, BECAUSE OF YOU was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
The start was delayed when FANTASY JEWELLERY proved very difficult to load. Before being allowed to race again, FANTASY JEWELLERY will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial.
After being loaded, GOLDEN DEER became fractious. Before being allowed to race again, GOLDEN DEER will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.
GOLDEN DEER and FANTASY JEWELLERY bumped at the start.
Passing the 800 Metres, KYNAM raced tight outside YOU READ MY MIND. Then near the 500 Metres, KYNAM became unbalanced when briefly crowded for room outside YOU READ MY MIND.
After the 400 Metres, GOLDEN DEER got its head on the side and lay out under pressure, requiring its rider, T H So, to stop riding and straighten the horse on a number of occasions.
When questioned regarding the performance of YOU READ MY MIND, B Prebble stated that his mount began very well and travelled strongly in the early stages. He said after the 500 Metres YOU READ MY MIND, whilst still travelling on the bridle, commenced to get its head on the side and was inclined to lay in. He said then near the 400 Metres KYNAM commenced to improve its position to his outside and he was obliged to ride YOU READ MY MIND along. He added as soon as he did this YOU READ MY MIND again got its head on the side and proved very difficult to ride. He said whilst he was not able to detect any soreness with YOU READ MY MIND, the horse’s action did not feel as it did when he rode it in a recent barrier trial. A veterinary inspection of YOU READ MY MIND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of ONE MORE KNIGHT immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucopus in the horse's trachea.
YOU READ MY MIND, KYNAM and BECAUSE OF YOU were sent for sampling.

Race:2 (508) PLANTATION HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1400 m

GORGEOUS LIFE began only fairly.
GOLD TARTINI began awkwardly.
As DOUBLE MOON was being steadied in an attempt to obtain a position with cover behind SPECTACULAR AWARD near the 1100 Metres, DOUBLE MOON was hampered and taken wider by SPECTACULAR AWARD which shifted out when proving difficult to settle. When DOUBLE MOON was taken out, IDYLLIC WIND was able to improve its position to the inside of that horse.
Passing the 850 Metres, IDYLLIC WIND was checked after improving into tight running inside SPECTACULAR AWARD which, after shifting out slightly when awkwardly placed close to the heels of LOTUS LOVE, then shifted in to resume its position. As there was no rider error involved in this incident, no further action was taken.
Passing the 600 Metres, GORGEOUS LIFE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of OCEAN BRIGHT.
ALP’S GLORY was unable to obtain clear running until passing the 300 Metres.
When racing tight between LOTUS LOVE and BEAUTIFUL SCENERY near the 250 Metres, SUNSHINE BOY was struck across the nose by the whip of H W Lai (LOTUS LOVE).
TELECOM TOP STAR was unable to obtain clear running until near the 150 Metres.
Throughout the race, LOTUS LOVE travelled wide and without cover. Also for the majority of the race, DOUBLE MOON travelled wide and without cover.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SPECTACULAR AWARD, B Prebble stated that, from barrier 5, he had been instructed to ensure that he obtained cover behind the speed if possible. He said when runners to his inside were hard ridden in the early stages to obtain forward positions, he was left racing in a three wide position, however, even though the tempo of the race was only fair, he was reluctant to allow his mount to stride forward as he had been instructed to find cover. He said therefore he elected to allow LOTUS LOVE to cross SPECTACULAR AWARD after the 1000 Metres and although SPECTACULAR AWARD raced in a three wide position, the horse was able to race comfortably with cover. He added after the 600 Metres he had to niggle at SPECTACULAR AWARD to maintain its position and after being shifted to the outside of LOTUS LOVE rounding the Home Turn, SPECTACULAR AWARD was disappointing in that it did not quicken as he expected it would. He said he had ridden the horse in a barrier trial in the lead up to today’s race and in that barrier trial SPECTACULAR AWARD had performed well and had travelled comfortably throughout. He said SPECTACULAR AWARD was disappointing today in its failure to respond to his riding in the Straight even given that the horse was obliged to race three wide throughout. A veterinary inspection of SPECTACULAR AWARD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SUNSHINE BOY was displaying signs of the “thumps”.
A veterinary inspection of DOUBLE MOON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SPECTACULAR AWARD, SUNSHINE BOY and LOTUS LOVE were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (509) HOMESTEAD HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

On arrival at the Start, CALL ME ACHIEVER had its right front plate refitted. CALL ME ACHIEVER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.
SHARE OF GOLD began awkwardly and shortly after the start became unbalanced after being steadied away from the heels of PO CHING KING after shifting out towards the heels of that horse.
YAT DING WIN began very awkwardly, shifted in and in doing so bumped GOLDEN LEGEND.
Near the 500 Metres, GOLDEN LEGEND and WINNING ADVANTAGE were crowded for room between YAT DING WIN which shifted in and SOUTHERN CROSS which shifted out after being bumped by CALL ME ACHIEVER which shifted out slightly.
At the 400 Metres, BRAVE BROTHER got its head on the side and hung in, resulting in its rider, D Whyte, changing his whip through to his right hand.
When placed under pressure after the 400 Metres, SOUTHERN SPRINGS raced greenly.
Approaching the 200 Metres, BRAVE BROTHER again got its head on the side and shifted out, resulting in SHARE OF GOLD being inconvenienced.
D Whyte (BRAVE BROTHER) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he failed to take sufficient measures to prevent his mount from shifting out across the rightful running of SHARE OF GOLD which as a result was checked and lost the running to which it was rightfully entitled. D Whyte was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 18 April 2013 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Happy Valley racemeeting on Wednesday, 10 April 2013. In assessing penalty, the Stewards acknowledged the racing manners of BRAVE BROTHER over the final 400 Metres which had contributed to this incident. When SHARE OF GOLD was checked, GOLDEN LEGEND, which was following, was obliged to shift in away from the heels of that horse to obtain clear running.
After improving quickly between YAT DING WIN and CHEERS VICTORIES which shifted in approaching the 50 Metres, WINNING ADVANTAGE was then taken out across the running of YAT DING WIN when CHEERS VICTORIES shifted out slightly. As a result of this, YAT DING WIN was checked when unable to maintain its position to the outside of WINNING ADVANTAGE.
BRAVE BROTHER continued to hang out over the concluding stages and in the run to the line shifted out, resulting in CHEERS VICTORIES and WINNING ADVANTAGE being hampered. Because of this, neither CHEERS VICTORIES nor WINNING ADVANTAGE were able to be fully tested over the concluding stages.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that BRAVE BROTHER and SOUTHERN CROSS had both lost their left front plates.
A veterinary inspection of SHARE OF GOLD immediately following the race revealed the horse to have bled in both nostrils and was also lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, SHARE OF GOLD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
JOY TOGETHER and BRAVE BROTHER were sent for sampling.
<8/4/2013 Additional Veterinary Report> The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that SOUTHERN CROSS was found to be shin sore in both front legs on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, SOUTHERN CROSS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:4 (510) LUGARD HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

MEDIC KINGDOM began awkwardly.
SUNSHINE KID knuckled over at the start.
KA WAI FORTUNE stumbled at the start and shortly after the start shifted out and bumped HI MOLLY.
After the 1000 Metres, NAUGHTY BABY got its head on the side and hung in away from EL GRANDE, resulting in DARPANA being inconvenienced.
Close to the finishing line, NAUGHTY BABY and WHAT A HEART were crowded for room inside GLACIER BLUE which shifted in when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUNSHINE KID.
In the Straight, NAUGHTY BABY got its head on the side, hung in under pressure and proved difficult to ride.
Throughout the race, MEDIC KINGDOM and KING OF THE DAY travelled wide and without cover.
When questioned, C Y Ho stated that after beginning awkwardly, EL GRANDE raced outside GLACIER BLUE in a three wide position. He said after the 1100 Metres he steadied EL GRANDE to shift in behind GLACIER BLUE and obtained a position closer to the rail. He said after shifting EL GRANDE in behind GLACIER BLUE after the 1000 Metres, EL GRANDE immediately came under pressure to hold its position and had to be ridden along vigorously for some distance approaching and making the first turn when awkwardly placed between KA WAI FORTUNE and NAUGHTY BABY. He said because of the manner in which EL GRANDE was travelling at this time, the horse settled further back in the field than he expected after being well positioned in the early stages. He said EL GRANDE continued to travel only fairly until approaching the Home Turn where the horse commenced to improve into the race well. He added EL GRANDE was then badly held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and after obtaining clear running passing the 300 Metres, the horse then had to be shifted to the outside of DARPANA near the 50 Metres to continue improving.
A veterinary inspection of HI MOLLY immediately following the race revealed that it was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being permitted to race again, HI MOLLY will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
GLACIER BLUE, HYPERSONIC and DARPANA were sent for sampling.

Race:5 (511) POLLOCK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1600 m

GOLD FORTUNE, a Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 5.4.13 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore foot). Before being allowed to race again, GOLD FORTUNE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
From the outside barrier, KING ON EARTH was taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
C W Wong (LIVERPOOL LAD) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1400 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in at an acute angle when not clear of GLOBAL FAME, causing that horse to be badly hampered when obliged to shift in abruptly to avoid the heels of LIVERPOOL LAD. C W Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday, 6 May 2013 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Happy Valley racemeeting on Wednesday, 24 April 2013. In addition, C W Wong was fined $10,000 in lieu of a suspension for a period incorporating one further raceday.
KING ON EARTH was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and then approaching the 200 Metres was awkwardly placed outside the heels of CLEMENT SPIRIT.
A veterinary inspection of HORSESHOE FORTUNE and BAMBOO DANCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MEGA POSH, HAPPY KAISER and CLEMENT SPIRIT were sent for sampling.

Race:6 (512) PEEL HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1800 m

SUPER HORSE was slow to begin.
BUDDY WATSON shifted in at the start and inconvenienced OPTIMIZATION STAR.
From the outside barrier, ACTIVISM was taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
Shortly after the start, when racing wide, TELECOM SUPREMO was taken across behind runners.
In the early part of the Straight, ACTIVISM and SUPER HORSE raced tight.
HONG KONG FAT was badly held up for clear running until passing the 300 Metres.
For some distance after the 300 Metres, HOLLYWOOD KISS was unable to obtain clear running when awkwardly placed between FULL VALUE and MIZZEN GREY which shifted out slightly when tiring.
Near the 100 Metres, SUPERKING DRAGON shifted out under pressure and bumped the hindquarters of ALL BOUNTIFUL, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. SUPER STRIKE, which was following, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUPERKING DRAGON and consequently was not able to be properly tested over the concluding stages.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FULL VALUE, G Mossé stated that due to the circumstances of the race in the early stages, he was not able to shift in any closer than three wide. He added after the 1000 Metres FULL VALUE was then left racing without cover. He said notwithstanding that FULL VALUE raced wider than had been hoped, the horse came under pressure at the 600 Metres and did not quicken at any stage thereafter. He said after being placed under pressure prior to straightening, FULL VALUE was particularly disappointing in the manner in which it weakened in the Straight. He added after the race he advised the connections that, in his opinion, FULL VALUE raced like a “tired” horse. Mr R Gibson, the trainer of FULL VALUE, stated that he had ridden the horse in some of its work leading up to today’s race and, in his opinion, that work was good. He said although the circumstances of the race did not benefit FULL VALUE today, nonetheless the horse, in his opinion, was very disappointing. He added that FULL VALUE had already raced on ten occasions this season and he would monitor the progress of FULL VALUE in the days subsequent to the race before deciding on the horse’s immediate racing campaign. A veterinary inspection of FULL VALUE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of HOLLYWOOD KISS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
FULL VALUE, ALL BOUNTIFUL and LET’S GOAL were sent for sampling.

Race:7 (513) THE HONG KONG LIONS CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

CITY POWER began only fairly and shortly after the start was crowded for room between CARRY THE ZEAL and SMILING WATCH which shifted out after beginning awkwardly. After this, CITY POWER was ridden along to obtain a forward position, however, failed to muster speed.
Throughout the race, SLICK BULLET and DANEWIN TIGER travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of DEMOKLES immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SMART MAN, SLICK BULLET and LORD SINCLAIR were sent for sampling.
<8/4/2013 Additional Racing Incidents Report> After being loaded, DEMOKLES became fractious. Before being allowed to race again, DEMOKLES will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial.

Race:8 (514) THE CHAIRMAN'S TROPHY (Sec1) Hong Kong Group Two 1600 m

After being crossed by XTENSION after the 1400 Metres, PURE CHAMPION proved very difficult to settle and was restrained away from the heels of that horse for some distance.
Both PURE CHAMPION and PACKING WHIZ were held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight.
For the majority of the race, HELENE SPIRIT travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of XTENSION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
XTENSION, PACKING WHIZ and DAN EXCEL were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (515) THE SKOL CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

BUNDLE OF LOVE began awkwardly.
AMIGO was crowded for room at the start between COSMIC BOOM and KA YING KID which shifted out.
GREEN ZONE was buffeted for room at the start between SHAHJEE and GOOD WORDS which got its head on the side and shifted in. After this, GREEN ZONE was vigorously ridden along, however, was slow to muster speed and throughout the race travelled wide and without cover.
Making the turn near the 600 Metres, SHAHJEE got its head on the side and lay out.
In the Straight, CHEETAH BOY got its head on the side and lay out.
A veterinary inspection of SHAHJEE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
BUNDLE OF LOVE and COSMIC BOOM were sent for sampling.

Race:10 (516) HARLECH HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1800 m

XILAI XIANZI shifted in at the start and bumped HEAR THE ROAR.
SATIRICAL BOY began very awkwardly and shifted out abruptly across the heels of PRECISION ERA at the start.
SHANTARAAM, which was leaning on the inside of its stall as the start was effected, was crowded for room shortly after the start between XILAI XIANZI and AGIAAL which got its head on the side and shifted in away from LEVEL PLAYER.
From wide barriers, TOWERING STORM and HEI HEI POSH were taken across behind runners shortly after the start.
After the 1000 Metres, SHANTARAAM was left racing wide and without cover.
Near the 900 Metres, LITTLE MEN was awkwardly placed close to the heels of XILAI XIANZI.
Rounding the Home Turn, SHANTARAAM, which was commencing to give ground, was steadied away from the heels of XILAI XIANZI which was taken out by LITTLE MEN (D Whyte). D Whyte was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care.
At the 400 Metres, PEPPERMINT was shifted to the inside of GOODVIEW SUCCESSOR to obtain clear running.
For a short distance approaching the 200 Metres, HEI HEI POSH was steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SATIRICAL BOY.
A veterinary inspection of AGIAAL, SHANTARAAM and PRECISION ERA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
LITTLE MEN and TOWERING STORM were sent for sampling.

Race:11 (517) GUILDFORD HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

MEDALLIST and KEEN WONGCHOY bumped at the start.
From the outside barrier, ALL WIN BOY was taken across behind runners shortly after the start, however, travelled wide and without cover throughout.
Near the 1200 Metres, MEDALLIST (B Prebble) got its head up and proved difficult to settle. Then near the 1000 Metres, MEDALLIST commenced to charge and shifted out abruptly when being severely checked away from the heels of KEEN WONGCHOY. GREAT STORIES, which was following, was hampered in consequence. After the race, B Prebble informed the Stewards that he had advised connections to experiment with the bit used on MEDALLIST to endeavour to have the horse race more tractably in the future.
Near the 900 Metres, KEEN WONGCHOY got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SECRET SHAM.
A veterinary inspection of CHOICE TREASURE and MEDALLIST immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SECRET SHAM and AEROVELOCITY were sent for sampling.