Race:1 (598) THE CHEUNG CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 5 1650 m

TAI PO FORTUNE was slow to begin.
CRIMSON HEART lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently began awkwardly.
Shortly after the start COLOURFUL PROFIT was crowded for room between LUCKY BOLE which initially shifted out and bumped COLOURFUL PROFIT and HOLY STAR which shifted in.
From the outside barrier, LA COTE DE BLEU was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Approaching the 1300 Metres, PERFECT TRIUMPH was crowded for room between CRIMSON HEART which shifted in slightly and CULTURAL CITY which got its head on the side and lay out. After this, CULTURAL CITY proved difficult to settle and got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied. This resulted in PERFECT TRIUMPH being further inconvenienced.
Near the 1200 Metres, TAI PO FORTUNE, which was improving its position, momentarily raced in restricted room inside CRIMSON HEART. After this, TAI PO FORTUNE proved very difficult to settle when being steadied to obtain cover.
After the 1200 Metres, VIVA GUY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CULTURAL CITY.
In the early stages, MY CUP OVERFLOWS was left racing wide and without cover and after the 900 Metres was allowed to improve its position into the lead.
After the 600 Metres, TAI PO FORTUNE was awkwardly placed behind REAL GENERAL which was commencing to give ground. VIVA GUY, which was following TAI PO FORTUNE, blundered near the 450 Metres after being awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse.
Throughout the race, SAFARI MAGIC travelled wide and without cover.
K Teetan (COLOURFUL PROFIT) was fined $3,000 for improper use of the whip in that he raised weal marks over the horse’s right hindquarter.
A veterinary inspection of CRIMSON HEART immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
LUCKY BOLE and SURE PEACE were sent for sampling.

Race:2 (599) THE MACWHINNIE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 2000 m

AMBASSADORSHIP began awkwardly and lost ground.
SPEEDY WALLY and OCEAN POWER began awkwardly.
From the outside barriers, GOOD FIT and TELEPHATIA were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Despite being ridden along in the early stages, CRUISE CONTROL failed to muster speed.
Approaching the 1500 Metres, TELEPHATIA was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GOOD FIT.
For some distance approaching the 600 Metres, SPEEDY WALLY, which was inclined to lay in, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of NAVEL ORANGE. SPEEDY WALLY then shifted out abruptly when being checked away from the heels of NAVEL ORANGE passing the 600 Metres and made contact with the hindquarters of PERCY JACKSON which became badly unbalanced. GOOD FIT, which was following, was hampered in consequence.
OXFORD CHARLEY was held up behind the tiring GRASSLAND DRAGON rounding the Home Turn.
Approaching and passing the 300 Metres, OCEAN POWER was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WIN ALONG (H W Lai) which shifted in. H W Lai was advised to exercise more care.
Over the concluding stages, AMBASSADORSHIP raced in restricted room between PERCY JACKSON and TELEPHATIA.
Throughout the race, GRASSLAND DRAGON raced with its head on the side and lay out.
Also throughout the race, PERCY JACKSON travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of GOOD FIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of TELEPHATIA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, only a partial endoscopic examination was able to be performed.
ROUGE ET BLANC and CRUISE CONTROL were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (600) THE PURVES QUAICH (HANDICAP) (Sec2) Class 4 1400 m

HOXO was slow to begin and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of HEY PRANCER which was taken in by CONFUCIUS SPIRIT.
SUM WIN DRAGON began only fairly.
AZTEC EMPIRE and PLENTY OF SPEED bumped at the start.
From the outside barrier, HELLO KIMBERLEY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Approaching the 1200 Metres, AZTEC EMPIRE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GLACIER BLUE.
Near the 1050 Metres, CONFUCIUS SPIRIT was crowded for room between NEXT JOURNEY and PENNY LANE (N Rawiller) which shifted in before being shifted out to relieve the tightening to CONFUCIUS SPIRIT. N Rawiller was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. After this, PENNY LANE was left racing wide and without cover.
Approaching the 1000 Metres, HOXO was momentarily crowded for room inside SUM WIN DRAGON which was hampered and shifted in when being steadied away from the heels of GLACIER BLUE (D Whyte) which shifted in when not properly clear. D Whyte was severely reprimanded and advised to exercise more care.
After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on ISLAND GARDEN at the request of Trainer P O’Sullivan. The Veterinary Surgeon reported that this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, ISLAND GARDEN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
CALIFORNIA CHERISH was unable to obtain clear running until passing the 200 Metres.
GLACIER BLUE and CALIFORNIA CHERISH were sent for sampling.

Race:4 (601) THE SWAINE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

GO GO WIN’s left hind plate was adjusted in the Parade Ring. On arrival at the Start, GO GO WIN was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said it was suitable to race.
MASSIVE MOVE began very awkwardly and lost ground. After this, MASSIVE MOVE was vigorously ridden to make up lost ground and near the 1300 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of LEAN JOURNEY.
KING BOUNTIFUL was slow to begin.
From wide barriers, ACUMEN and BE THERE AHEAD were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Approaching the 1200 Metres, MASQUERADER was awkwardly placed outside the heels of ELEGANCE KLAMMER which shifted out.
Making the turn at the 900 Metres, ELECTRONIC FORTUNE momentarily raced tight between ALL MY GAIN and ONE MORE WORLD which shifted out.
Approaching the 800 Metres, LEAN JOURNEY shifted out when awkwardly placed close to the heels of GOLD TALENT.
ALL MY GAIN travelled wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres.
In the early part of the Straight, ACUMEN got its head on the side, hung in and proved difficult to be shifted to the outside of LEAN JOURNEY to obtain clear running.
Over the concluding stages, ACUMEN again got its head on the side and lay in under pressure.
J Moreira (ONE MORE WORLD) was fined $2,000 for failing to initially weigh out with a girth.
When questioned regarding the performance of LEAN JOURNEY, Z Purton stated that making the first turn his mount was inclined to shift out away from other runners. He said after this LEAN JOURNEY travelled only fairly and after being placed under pressure in the early part of the Straight did not stretch out and did not appear to be comfortable in its action. A veterinary inspection of LEAN JOURNEY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of LEAN JOURNEY was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, LEAN JOURNEY 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 MASSIVE MOVE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
ELEGANCE KLAMMER and ONE MORE WORLD were sent for sampling.
<11/5/2015 Additional Veterinary Report> MASSIVE MOVE, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. MASSIVE MOVE was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer R Gibson yesterday morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, MASSIVE MOVE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:5 (602) THE WONG CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Whilst in the saddling stalls, JACK’S GEM had its right front plate refitted. JACK’S GEM was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.
As the start was effected, SENSIBLE CHOICE became very fractious, resulting in the horse losing a considerable amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, SENSIBLE CHOICE will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial.
BOLD STITCH shifted in at the start and bumped AMBITIOUS SPEEDY which in turn was taken in onto FAITHFUL BOY which became unbalanced and shifted in, bumping SECRET CODE which also became unbalanced.
Shortly after the start, FISH N’ CHIPS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of THUNDER DASH which shifted in.
TEN FLAMES lost its right hind plate shortly after the start.
For some distance approaching and passing the 1000 Metres, SECRET CODE proved very difficult to settle when racing ungenerously.
Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, THUNDER DASH got its head up when awkwardly placed behind TOP BONUS.
Near the 650 Metres, YO-YO DA and BOLD STITCH raced tight due to YO-YO DA laying out.
At the 400 Metres, THUNDER DASH was disappointed for running between TOP BONUS and FAITHFUL BOY.
TEN FLAMES was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and near the 300 Metres was shifted to the outside of AMBITIOUS SPEEDY to obtain clear running.
Near the 100 Metres, ELEGANT FRAMES was momentarily crowded for room between THUNDER DASH and FISH N’ CHIPS which shifted out marginally when awkwardly placed close to the heels of TOP BONUS.
FISH N’ CHIPS was unable to obtain clear running at any stage in the Straight and consequently was not able to be tested.
Throughout the race, FAITHFUL BOY and OWNERS’ PRIDE travelled wide and without cover.
H W Lai pleaded guilty to being in breach of Stewards’ Instruction 22 in that well after passing the winning post he used his whip in an improper manner in that he struck AMBITIOUS SPEEDY with the whip in the vicinity of the horse’s neck/shoulder. In the circumstances, the Stewards believed the appropriate penalty was for H W Lai to be fined the sum of $10,000.
THUNDER DASH, YO-YO DA, TOP BONUS and TEN FLAMES were sent for sampling.

Race:6 (603) THE LI CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

GRAND PLUS was slow to begin.
SUGAR CITY began awkwardly and shifted out at the start, resulting in the horse being awkwardly placed inside the heels of LUCKY HAMMER.
TERRIFIC MASTER, which was leaning on the inside of its gate as the start was effected, began awkwardly.
From the outside barrier, AXIOM was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Near the 1200 Metres, RUMBA KING was checked when crowded for room inside GREAT SKY (N Rawiller) which, after initially racing tight inside DALWARI, then shifted in further. N Rawiller was advised that the Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied to what extent DALWARI had contributed to this incident and therefore it had been decided that he should not face a charge of careless riding. Nonetheless he was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances.
EXPEDITE was held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight.
For the majority of the race, CHARLIE VICTOR travelled wide and without cover.
FREE JUDGEMENT lost its right front plate during the running of the race.
After the race, B Prebble reported that RUMBA KING was reluctant to stretch out in the conditions.
A veterinary inspection of RUMBA KING, BUDDY BUDDIES and TERRIFIC MASTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
LUCKY HAMMER and HAPPY JOURNEY were sent for sampling.

Race:7 (604) THE ARCULLI TROPHY (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 3 1000 m

CHATER ROCK was withdrawn on 8.5.15 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetence and blood abnormality) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter NOBLE ALPHA (B Prebble). Before being allowed to race again, CHATER ROCK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
WINDICATOR STAR proved difficult to load and then began awkwardly. Before being allowed to race again, WINDICATOR STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.
HAYMAKER shifted out at the start and bumped BEAUTY JOURNEY.
NOBLE ALPHA and TRIUMPHANT JEWEL bumped on jumping.
Shortly after the start, HAYMAKER raced tight between BEAUTY JOURNEY which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of ST YAZIN and NO MONEY NO TALK which shifted out.
Near the 500 Metres, BUDDY BUNDY raced in restricted room between E-SUPER and AMBITIOUS KING which got its head on the side and lay in.
After the 400 Metres, LONGWAH SILENT was awkwardly placed outside COUNTRY MELODY which shifted ground.
Passing the 300 Metres, WINDICATOR STAR was steadied and shifted to the outside of BUDDY BUNDY when crowded for room between that horse and LONGWAH SILENT, both of which shifted ground. When WINDICATOR STAR was shifted to the outside of BUDDY BUNDY, HAYMAKER was steadied away from the heels of that horse for a short distance after the 200 Metres.
Approaching the 100 Metres, COUNTRY MELODY, which was giving ground abruptly, was steadied when briefly crowded for room between NO MONEY NO TALK and LONGWAH SILENT, both of which shifted a minimal amount of ground.
When questioned regarding the performance of COUNTRY MELODY, J Moreira stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily in the early and middle stages when he had the horse travelling on the bit. He said after placing the horse under pressure near the 300 Metres, it lost its action and then gave ground noticeably thereafter. He said, in his opinion, COUNTRY MELODY did not handle today’s track conditions. A veterinary inspection of COUNTRY MELODY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious.
After the race, Apprentice H N Wong stated that apart from wanting to lay in throughout the race, he was not able to offer any reason for AMBITIOUS KING’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection of AMBITIOUS KING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
E-SUPER, TANGO FIRE and ACCEPTED were sent for sampling.

Race:8 (605) THE QUEEN MOTHER MEMORIAL CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Hong Kong Group Three 2400 m

LUCKY OMENS was slow to begin.
Shortly after the start, KHAYA shifted out and bumped RENAISSANCE ART.
Near the 2200 Metres, KHAYA was steadied away from the heels of HELENE HAPPY STAR (N Callan) which shifted in when not properly clear. N Callan was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care.
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, SHAMKIYR got its head up when proving difficult to settle.
Passing the winning post on the first occasion, SHAMKIYR again got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of THUNDER FANTASY.
CALIFORNIA MEMORY was eased out of the race near the 800 Metres. A Suborics stated that as his mount became unbalanced in its action and was not stretching out, he believed it was in its best interests for it to take no further part in the race. A veterinary inspection of CALIFORNIA MEMORY immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA MEMORY will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
J Moreira, the rider of the 4th placed, SAVVY NATURE, was advised that whilst the Stewards were satisfied his riding out of the horse over the concluding stages had no bearing on its finishing position, nonetheless he was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels wherever circumstances permit.
After the race, both B Prebble (THUNDER FANTASY) and D Whyte (GOT FLY) reported that their mounts did not handle the track conditions.
A veterinary inspection of THUNDER FANTASY, GOT FLY and WAYFOONG EXPRESS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GOT FLY, HELENE HAPPY STAR and RENAISSANCE ART were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (606) THE CHAN TROPHY (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

DUAL HAPPY was slow to begin and then despite being ridden along did not show any early speed and consequently raced back in the field.
SO CAFFE began only fairly.
After the 1100 Metres, RAZOR QUEST got its head up on a number of occasions when proving difficult to settle.
Near the 800 Metres, MIDNITE PROMISE momentarily raced tight between UP AND COMING and LANSBURY, both of which shifted marginally.
At the entrance to the Straight, SO CAFFE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of UP AND COMING which was giving ground.
At the 400 Metres, UP AND COMING was bumped by MIDNITE PROMISE which lay in.
At the 300 Metres, N Callan (ASHKIYR) dropped his whip.
Near the 250 Metres, HORSE OF FORTUNE shifted out under pressure, resulting in its rider changing its whip into his left hand.
Throughout the race, LANSBURY travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, N Rawiller was dislodged from HORSE OF FORTUNE without incident.
Also after the race, D Whyte stated that in the early stages his mount did not appear comfortable in its action and was unbalanced throughout the race due to the track conditions. A veterinary inspection of UP AND COMING immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, UP AND COMING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Following the race, LANSBURY was found to have sustained a cut to the right hind leg.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of JAEGER BOMB, Z Purton stated that he was reluctant to blame the track conditions given that the horse had previously raced well on a similar surface in Hong Kong. He said JAEGER BOMB travelled satisfactorily until near the 500 Metres, however, came under pressure at this time and then despite being ridden along was disappointing in its failure to close off the race. A veterinary inspection of JAEGER BOMB immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
LANSBURY, RAZOR QUEST and HORSE OF FORTUNE were sent for sampling.

Race:10 (607) THE STEVENSON CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 2 1400 m

PRINCIPAL was withdrawn on 8.5.15 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter PRECISION KING (B Prebble). Before being allowed to race again, PRINCIPAL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
When being saddled, RACING HERO’s left front plate was refitted. RACING HERO was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.
MARVEL TRIBE began only fairly.
GLORIOUS LAD shifted in at the start and bumped DR GOOD HABIT.
From the outside barrier, RACING HERO was shifted across behind runners shortly after the start.
Shortly after the start, BIG FOUR was steadied when crowded for room inside MARVEL TRIBE (N Callan) which shifted in. N Callan was reprimanded and advised to exercise more care.
After travelling a short distance, RAINBOW FIGHTER was momentarily crowded for room inside QUATERNION EAGLE.
Approaching the 1200 Metres, GLORIOUS LAD raced in restricted room between LANG TAI SING and DR GOOD HABIT which shifted out.
Approaching the 1000 Metres, TRAVEL FIRST was bumped by MARVEL TRIBE which shifted out after being brushed by LANG TAI SING. QUATERNION EAGLE, which was following, was hampered in consequence.
Near the 950 Metres, BIG FOUR was bumped by RAINBOW FIGHTER which in turn became unbalanced and shifted ground after being bumped by QUATERNION EAGLE which shifted in abruptly before being shifted out to relieve the tightening. No further action was taken.
In the early part of the Straight, MARVEL TRIBE had difficulty obtaining clear running and near the 250 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHOICE TREASURE. Then passing the 200 Metres, MARVEL TRIBE, which was endeavouring to improve into tight running between TRAVEL FIRST and CHOICE TREASURE (M L Yeung), was checked when disappointed for running due to CHOICE TREASURE shifting out under pressure. M L Yeung was advised that whilst the Stewards could not be comfortably satisfied that MARVEL TRIBE had properly established running to the outside of CHOICE TREASURE, nonetheless he was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he takes appropriate corrective measures to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances.
Also passing the 200 Metres, PRECISION KING became unbalanced.
Near the 150 Metres, TRAVEL FIRST, UNIVERSAL UNION and RACING HERO all raced tight.
Approaching the 100 Metres, RAINBOW FIGHTER was shifted out away from the heels of RACING HERO which shifted ground.
Near the 50 Metres, TRAVEL FIRST raced tight between UNIVERSAL UNION and CHOICE TREASURE. When UNIVERSAL UNION was shifted out to relieve the tightening to TRAVEL FIRST, RACING HERO was awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse.
Throughout the race, TRAVEL FIRST and CHOICE TREASURE raced wide and without cover.
After the race, both D Whyte (GLORIOUS LAD) and N Rawiller (LANG TAI SING) stated that their mounts did not handle the track conditions. A veterinary inspection of GLORIOUS LAD and LANG TAI SING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of QUATERNION EAGLE immediately following the race revealed the horse to have bled from both nostrils.
TRAVEL FIRST, DR GOOD HABIT and PRECISION KING were sent for sampling.