Race:1 (760) VIOLET HILL HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

SELL MY SOLE began awkwardly and then was bumped by HERCULES which shifted out.
WINNING WAYS shifted in at the start and inconvenienced GLORIOUS BUDDY.
SHANGHAI LAD shifted out at the start and bumped TRAVEL DATUK which in turn shifted out, resulting in FUN TIMES being crowded for room inside HARRIER JET which was unbalanced due to FUN TIMES shifting out and bumping its hindquarters.
CHIKORITA began awkwardly and lost ground and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners.
After being ridden along for a short distance in the early stages, HARRIER JET was steadied passing the 1150 Metres to obtain cover and then approaching the 1100 Metres became unbalanced after being bumped by FUN TIMES which was taken out by TRAVEL DATUK which was in turn taken out by SHANGHAI LAD which got its head on the side and shifted out away from KING’S RACE. In this incident, REGENCY POET, which was racing outside HARRIER JET, was shifted out abruptly, resulting in SKY TREASURE being inconvenienced.
Despite being ridden along in the early stages, KING’S RACE was slow to muster speed.
SHANGHAI LAD lost its left front plate in the early stages.
Making the turn after the 600 Metres, SKY TREASURE was bumped by KING’S RACE which was awkwardly placed outside GLORIOUS BUDDY which made the turn awkwardly.
Near the 200 Metres, TRAVEL DATUK was checked when crowded for room between GLORIOUS BUDDY (M Chadwick) which initially shifted in and crowded the room of TRAVEL DATUK and CHIKORITA (B Shinn) which shifted out to obtain clear running. Whilst the Stewards accepted that the movement from both GLORIOUS BUDDY and CHIKORITA had caused the crowding to TRAVEL DATUK, nonetheless M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances whereas B Shinn was reprimanded and told to exercise more care when directing his mounts to obtain clear running.
Throughout the race, SKY TREASURE travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, KING’S RACE (C Y Ho) was found to be marked. C Y Ho was fined the sum of $7,500. In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration that C Y Ho had previously been penalized this season for a like offence.
A veterinary inspection of TRAVEL DATUK and FUN TIMES immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
CHIKORITA and SELL MY SOLE were sent for sampling.

Race:2 (761) VIOLET HILL HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

EURO LAGO, which was fractious in the barriers, began very awkwardly and lost ground.
BULLISH BROTHER lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected, shifted in and hampered WONDERFUL TIMES.
AUTHENTIC CHAMP began only fairly.
THIS IS CHARISMA and HERO TIME were crowded for room on jumping between WINNING FEELING and FEARLESS FIRE, both of which shifted ground. After this, THIS IS CHARISMA was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.
From the outside barriers, STARLIGHT and MELBOURNE HALL were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Making the turn near the 1050 Metres, THIS IS CHARISMA was awkwardly placed outside the heels of MANY GAINS which shifted out.
AUTHENTIC CHAMP made the turn after the 600 Metres very awkwardly and shifted out, resulting in STARLIGHT being bumped and taken wider. AUTHENTIC CHAMP then raced tight between STARLIGHT and MELBOURNE HALL passing the 500 Metres when MELBOURNE HALL improved to be racing close to the heels of EURO LAGO.
Passing the 400 Metres, EURO LAGO was steadied away from the heels of WONDERFUL TIMES.
In the Straight, THIS IS CHARISMA lay out under pressure.
Throughout the race, FEARLESS FIRE travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of WONDERFUL TIMES and STARLIGHT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of EURO LAGO immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
BULLISH BROTHER and SPRINT FORWARD were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (762) WONG NAI CHUNG GAP HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

As the start was effected, LUCKY QUALITY reared and lost a considerable amount of ground. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY QUALITY immediately following the race found that horse to be distressed. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY QUALITY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
PLAY WISE was slow to begin.
LUCKY MISSILE lost its right front plate at the start.
Shortly after the start, KING DRAGON and NUREMBERG bumped as a result of both horses shifting ground.
From the outside barrier, LASTING FRIENDSHIP was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
Near the 1600 Metres, NUREMBERG was steadied away from the heels of KING DRAGON which shifted out when being ridden along.
Near the 1500 Metres, PLAY WISE was steadied when crowded for room inside NUREMBERG (H T Mo) which got its head on the side and shifted in. H T Mo was reprimanded and told that whilst it was accepted he had attempted to straighten his mount, he should have done so sooner than he did on this occasion.
C Schofield (THE SHOW) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the winning post on the first occasion he failed to take sufficient measures to prevent his mount from shifting in when not clear of ORIENTAL ELITE, resulting in that horse being checked and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled. C Schofield was suspended from riding in races for the racemeeting to be conducted at Sha Tin on Wednesday, 1 July 2020. As such, C Schofield is eligible to resume race riding on Thursday, 2 July 2020. In addition, Jockey Schofield was fined $50,000. After this, ORIENTAL ELITE was checked away from the heels of THE SHOW for some distance.
LUCKY QUALITY lost its left front plate near the 600 Metres.
Rounding the Home Turn, PLAY WISE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of NUREMBERG. Then shortly after straightening, PLAY WISE was shifted abruptly to the outside of NUREMBERG to obtain clear running.
Passing the 300 Metres, MANAGEMENT STAR and THE SHOW bumped.
Also passing the 300 Metres, the whip of N Callan (ORIENTAL ELITE) momentarily became caught under the right rein of V Borges (SMILING CITY).
Passing the 100 Metres, PLAY WISE was checked away from the heels of FOCUS which was giving ground.
V Borges was spoken to regarding his riding out of that horse over the final 50 Metres.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FOCUS, K Teetan stated that it was intended for the horse to take up a forward position in the early stages and then he was to steady his mount in order to allow STARLIT KNIGHT, which was anticipated would take up the lead, to cross FOCUS and provide him with cover. He said after riding his mount positively from a wide barrier to take up a forward position, he was able to cross runners to his inside to race on the rail near the 1300 Metres. He said he immediately steadied his mount in the hope that STARLIT KNIGHT would continue to improve to his outside, however, when STARLIT KNIGHT remained racing to the outside of FOCUS, this resulted in his mount not being able to obtain cover. He said when travelling in the lead without cover, FOCUS travelled too keenly and would not relax. He said when STARLIT KNIGHT improved its position to be racing on terms with FOCUS after the 600 Metres, he was required to ride his mount along to hold his position as it was too late a stage in the race to allow STARLIT KNIGHT to cross FOCUS. He said FOCUS immediately came under heavy pressure and after staying on reasonably rounding the Home Turn then gave ground in the early part of the Straight and weakened noticeably over the latter stages. He added whilst FOCUS was disappointing, in his opinion, the horse’s performance could be attributed to the fact that it would not relax in the early and middle stages. A veterinary inspection of FOCUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of FOCUS, which finished towards the rear of the field, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FOCUS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
After the race, Apprentice K H Chan explained that after being slow to begin, PLAY WISE was obliged to race at the back of the field and due to the circumstances of the race was not able to improve its position when required. He said although PLAY WISE was checked passing the 100 Metres, the horse was beaten at this time. A veterinary inspection of PLAY WISE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
KING DRAGON, SMILING CITY and STARLIT KNIGHT were sent for sampling.

Race:4 (763) WONG NAI CHUNG GAP HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

TOTAL POWER was crowded for room on jumping between ALL FOR ST PAUL’S and UNIVERSAL GO GO which shifted out.
From the outside barriers, INCANTO PREPARED, SMART COUSIN and GO BALLISTIC were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Despite being ridden along for some distance in the early stages, PRETTY BAUHINIA failed to muster speed.
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, INCANTO PREPARED was very awkwardly placed close to the heels of PRETTY BAUHINIA when being steadied to obtain cover behind that horse.
After passing the 1000 Metres, INCANTO PREPARED commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from the heels of PRETTY BAUHINIA.
Approaching the 350 Metres, TOTAL POWER lost ground when severely checked away from the heels of JOYFUL CHEERS which, when giving ground abruptly, was eased away from the heels of SHADOW BREAKER which shifted out.
Passing the 300 Metres, K Teetan (GO BALLISTIC) dropped his whip. K Teetan was fined the sum of $5,000.
After being awkwardly placed outside the heels of BIG BANG BONG passing the 250 Metres, UNIVERSAL GO GO was shifted to the inside of that horse after the 200 Metres.
Throughout the race, BIG BANG BONG travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, Apprentice K H Chan stated that ALL FOR ST PAUL’S travelled well in the lead until early in the Straight. He said after the 200 Metres the horse came under heavy pressure and then gave ground noticeably over the concluding stages. He added that, in his opinion, ALL FOR ST PAUL’S had difficulty in seeing out the distance of tonight’s race at this stage of its career and he recommended to connections that they consider dropping the horse back in distance in its future starts. A veterinary inspection of ALL FOR ST PAUL’S immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of JOYFUL CHEERS and HUMBLE STEED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
TOTAL POWER, DAILY BEAUTY and UNIVERSAL GO GO were sent for sampling.

Race:5 (764) SHOUSON HILL HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

STOCK LEGEND began only fairly.
DEMONS ROCK shifted in and made contact with ARDENODE on jumping. DEMONS ROCK was then bumped by BEAUT BEAUT which shifted in.
Shortly after the start, WE THE SOUTH got its head on the side and shifted in despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in SUNNY AND GOLD and JAZZ STEED being steadied.
A Hamelin (SUNNY AND GOLD) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the 650 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of WILD WEST WING, resulting in that horse being hampered and taken in onto EVERBRAVE which was also hampered. A Hamelin was suspended from riding in races for the racemeeting to be conducted at Happy Valley on Wednesday, 15 July 2020. In addition, Jockey Hamelin was fined $30,000.
At the entrance to the Straight, WILD WEST WING was shifted in away from the heels of SUNNY AND GOLD to obtain clear running. DEMONS ROCK, which was following, was shifted out away from the heels of WILD WEST WING approaching the 250 Metres.
WILD WEST WING had some difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 200 Metres.
Passing the 100 Metres, BEAUT BEAUT raced tight outside DEMONS ROCK which shifted to the outside of SPACE to obtain clear running.
V Borges (WE THE SOUTH) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 50 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in, thereby directing FORZA ANGEL in, causing that horse to shift in further and tighten the running of WILD WEST WING and EVERBRAVE which were both checked. V Borges was suspended from riding in races for the racemeeting to be conducted at Sha Tin on Sunday, 12 July 2020. As such, V Borges is eligible to resume race riding on Monday, 13 July 2020. In addition, Jockey Borges was fined $27,500. In assessing the monetary penalty issued to Jockey Borges, the Stewards took into consideration that after being directed in by WE THE SOUTH, FORZA ANGEL then shifted in away from that horse.
Near the 50 Metres, K C Leung (EVERBRAVE) dropped his whip.
Throughout the race, SPACE travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of EVERBRAVE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
JAZZ STEED and ARDENODE were sent for sampling.

Race:6 (765) MOUNT GOUGH HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

YOO YOO KING was withdrawn on 23.6.20 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter ISLAND SHINE. Before being allowed to race again, YOO YOO KING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
On arrival at the Start, CZARSON was found to have blood at its mouth. CZARSON was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.
CALIFORNIA TURBO shifted out at the start and bumped FANTASTIC FEELING. CALIFORNIA TURBO then raced in restricted room shortly after the start between CZARSON and FANTASTIC FEELING which raced tight inside SKY DARCI.
ISLAND SHINE shifted out at the start and made contact with the hindquarters of HIGHLAND FORTUNE.
From wide barriers, MOST BEAUTIFUL and WON BALL were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Making the turn near the 1050 Metres, FANTASTIC FEELING was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CZARSON.
CZARSON travelled keenly for some distance in the early and middle stages.
Passing the 400 Metres, FANTASTIC FEELING was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CZARSON which got its head on the side and lay out. PING HAI GALAXY, which was following, was awkwardly placed behind FANTASTIC FEELING in consequence.
At the entrance to the Straight, CALIFORNIA TURBO was checked away from the heels of THE RUNNER which shifted out and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SPEED VISION. CALIFORNIA TURBO was then shifted in away from the heels of THE RUNNER, resulting in MOST BEAUTIFUL, which had improved to be racing inside the heels of CALIFORNIA TURBO, being crowded for room. CALIFORNIA TURBO was consequently shifted out to relieve the tightening to MOST BEAUTIFUL. WON BALL, which was following MOST BEAUTIFUL, was shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence.
Passing the 250 Metres, PING HAI GALAXY was shifted out away from the heels of CZARSON to obtain clear running.
After the 200 Metres, CALIFORNIA TURBO had difficulty obtaining clear running.
Near the 50 Metres, CALIFORNIA TURBO was awkwardly placed inside the heels of ISLAND SHINE.
Over the concluding stages, MOST BEAUTIFUL raced tight inside THE RUNNER and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race.
For the majority of the race, HIGHLAND FORTUNE travelled wide and without cover.
When questioned, J Moreira stated that it was intended for SKY DARCI to be ridden behind the leaders as it was anticipated that the horse would have sufficient early speed to cross runners to its inside, in particular FANTASTIC FEELING and CALIFORNIA TURBO. He said in the early stages FANTASTIC FEELING was hard ridden to maintain its position to the inside of SKY DARCI which resulted in him having to ride SKY DARCI along for some distance to clear that horse and to avoid racing unnecessarily wide. He said after being able to cross FANTASTIC FEELING near the 1050 Metres, SKY DARCI was left racing three wide and without cover and therefore he had to continue to ride his mount forward to clear CZARSON to its inside. He said when THE RUNNER handed up to SKY DARCI after racing inside CZARSON, this resulted in SKY DARCI racing in the lead which was further forward than had been intended.
HIGHLAND FORTUNE and SKY DARCI were sent for sampling.

Race:7 (766) MOUNT CAMERON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1650 m

At declaration time, C Schofield was declared as the rider of both TIME TO CELEBRATE and UNCLE STEVE. It was established that C Schofield had a firm commitment to ride TIME TO CELEBRATE. As such, the Stewards permitted T H So to be substituted as the rider of UNCLE STEVE. For this declaration error, Trainer D J Whyte was fined $2,000.
MAGNIFICENT shifted out at the start and bumped SOLAR WAI WAI.
From the outside barriers, STAR PERFORMANCE, HELENE CHARISMA and UNCLE STEVE were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Passing the winning post on the first occasion, STAR PERFORMANCE and UNCLE STEVE raced tight.
Approaching the 1300 Metres, HELENE CHARISMA raced tight inside STAR PERFORMANCE which got its head on the side and shifted in away from UNCLE STEVE which was then directed out to relieve the tightening to STAR PERFORMANCE and HELENE CHARISMA.
Passing the 1100 Metres, INSAYSHABLE was awkwardly placed behind SUNSHINE WARRIOR which was travelling keenly and had been racing close to the heels of GREEN LUCK for some distance SUNSHINE WARRIOR continued to travel keenly and approaching the 900 Metres was shifted out away from the heels of GREEN LUCK.
Passing the 600 Metres, GREEN LUCK lay in and raced tight outside TIME TO CELEBRATE.
Making the turn after the 600 Metres, HELENA BABY got its head on the side and lay out, resulting in STAR SHINE racing tight outside INSAYSHABLE.
At the entrance to the Straight, HELENA BABY was shifted in away from the heels of GREEN LUCK.
HELENA BABY was held up for clear running approaching and passing the 200 Metres when awkwardly placed behind KINGS SHIELD which was giving ground.
Close to the finishing line, H T Mo was restricted in his use of the whip on MAGNIFICENT as a result of STAR SHINE shifting out under pressure.
Also close to the finishing line, SUNSHINE WARRIOR raced tight inside INSAYSHABLE which shifted in. As a result of INSAYSHABLE shifting in, N Callan stopped riding his mount and straightened INSAYSHABLE.
Passing the winning post, SOLAR WAI WAI was awkwardly placed outside the heels of GREEN LUCK and consequently was not able to be ridden out close to the finishing line.
Throughout the race, SOLAR WAI WAI travelled wide and without cover.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of KINGS SHIELD, Apprentice K H Chan stated that after being able to obtain the lead as instructed in the early stages, KINGS SHIELD travelled well in the lead and he was able to dictate the tempo of the race to suit his mount. He said KINGS SHIELD came under pressure near the 400 Metres and in the early part of the Straight responded satisfactorily, however, approaching the 200 Metres commenced to give ground and then weakened out of the race over the concluding stages. He added based on the manner in which KINGS SHIELD did not finish off the race, he was of the opinion that the horse is better suited on the All Weather surface. A veterinary inspection of KINGS SHIELD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of TIME TO CELEBRATE and HELENA BABY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
KINGS SHIELD, STAR SHINE and MAGNIFICENT were sent for sampling.
<26/6/2020 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that HELENE CHARISMA was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, HELENE CHARISMA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:8 (767) MOUNT NICHOLSON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Shortly after the start, METHANE became unbalanced, shifted in and bumped RICH AND LUCKY.
From the outside barriers, MONEY BACK and BEST ALLIANCE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover.
FUN LEGEND was steadied to obtain cover in the early stages.
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, DIVINE UNICORN got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of SHAMPORT which was being steadied to obtain cover.
For some distance after the 1300 Metres, RICH AND LUCKY travelled keenly in the lead. After the race, H T Mo stated that due to the manner in which RICH AND LUCKY travelled in the middle stages, the horse was then not able to finish off the race.
Approaching the 1200 Metres, FARSHAD got its head up when awkwardly placed behind HAPPY WARRIOR.
After the 600 Metres, ALPHA HEDGE raced tight inside HAPPY WARRIOR which got its head on the side and lay in despite the efforts of its rider. In this incident, HAPPY WARRIOR became unbalanced after making contact with ALPHA HEDGE.
Also making the turn after the 600 Metres, METHANE momentarily raced in restricted room inside FARSHAD which got its head on the side and lay in.
Passing the 250 Metres, SHAMPORT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of METHANE. Then approaching the 200 Metres, METHANE got its head on the side and shifted out under pressure, resulting in HAPPY WARRIOR being inconvenienced,
TOYCOON was awkwardly placed outside FARSHAD approaching the 200 Metres when that horse shifted out.
A veterinary inspection of DIVINE UNICORN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of FUN LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
ALPHA HEDGE and SHAMPORT were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (768) MAGAZINE GAP HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

BEAUTY AMIGO began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped TORNADO TWIST and consequently lost ground. BEAUTY AMIGO was then ridden along, however, throughout the race travelled very wide and without cover. After this, TORNADO TWIST, from the outside barrier, was shifted across behind runners.
WALDORF shifted in at the start and bumped SHINING ACE.
VICTORIAM lost its right front plate shortly after the start.
RACING FIGHTER was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
Despite being ridden along in the early stage, SHINING ACE was slow to muster speed and then near the 1100 Metres was steadied to obtain cover behind ENCORE BOY.
Passing the 1000 Metres, COUNTRY STAR got its head up when being steadied to allow TEAM SPIRIT to cross.
Approaching the 750 Metres, WINNING METHOD was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ENCORE BOY when travelling keenly.
For some distance after the 700 Metres, VICTORIAM got its head up when travelling keenly.
Passing the 300 Metres, WINNING METHOD was shifted to the outside of SPARKLING DRAGON to obtain clear running.
Near the 250 Metres, SHINING ACE was shifted to the inside of COUNTRY STAR after being disappointed for running between that horse and MOMENT OF POWER, both of which shifted ground. When SHINING ACE was shifted to the inside of COUNTRY STAR, WALDORF was inconvenienced.
Passing the 200 Metres and again near the 150 Metres, ENCORE BOY raced tight inside SPARKLING DRAGON.
Throughout the race, VICTORIAM travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of COUNTRY STAR 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, COUNTRY STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection of WALDORF immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a laceration to the left front cannon
A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY AMIGO immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
A veterinary inspection of MOMENT OF POWER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
VICTORIAM and WINNING METHOD were sent for sampling.