Race:1 (194) WAH FU HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1200 m

GALAXY EMPEROR began awkwardly and then lost ground when bumped by GREAT HARVEST which shifted in abruptly.
VEGA RHYTHM shifted in at the start and bumped TINKER BELLE on a number of occasions. After this, both VEGA RHYTHM and TINKER BELLE were steadied to obtain cover.
FOR FUN’S SAKE lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and then was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
From the outside barrier, KA YING BRILLIANCE was also steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.
Near the 1150 Metres, ROMAN IMPERO and YEE CHEONG LUCKY made contact.
Making the turn near the 1050 Metres, GALAXY EMPEROR became unbalanced when reluctant to maintain its position inside YEE CHEONG LUCKY.
When left racing three wide and without cover making the turn after the 1000 Metres, JIMSON THE DRAGON was steadied by its rider in an attempt to obtain cover behind GREAT HARVEST, however, travelled keenly and because of this was not able to be steadied and travelled wide and without cover throughout.
Near the 450 Metres, ONE STEP AHEAD was awkwardly placed inside the heels of ROMAN IMPERO when improving into tight running between that horse and FOR FUN’S SAKE.
Near the 250 Metres, FOR FUN’S SAKE was shifted to the inside of GALAXY EMPEROR when unable to proceed between that horse which shifted out and ONE STEP AHEAD which was shifted in away from the heels of JIMSON THE DRAGON (Apprentice C Wong) which shifted in when giving ground. In this incident, ONE STEP AHEAD was steadied and shifted to the inside of GALAXY EMPEROR to obtain clear running. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Apprentice K H Chan (GREAT HARVEST) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 50 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in under pressure when not clear of YEE CHEONG LUCKY, causing that horse to be checked and to lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled. Apprentice Chan was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 9 December 2020 and to expire on Monday, 14 December 2020 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).
Over the concluding stages, VEGA RHYTHM was steadied away from the heels of FOR FUN’S SAKE which was racing tight inside GREAT HARVEST which hung in and proved difficult to ride.
After the race, it was noted that MASTER GALAXY had blood present at the left nostril. The Veterinary Officer said an endoscopic examination confirmed the horse to be a bleeder.
A veterinary inspection of TINKER BELLE, KA YING BRILLIANCE and JIMSON THE DRAGON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MASTER GALAXY and GALAXY EMPEROR were sent for sampling.
<19/11/2020 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that GALAXY EMPEROR was lame in its right front leg on the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, GALAXY EMPEROR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:2 (195) SHUN LEE HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1650 m

Just prior to the start being effected, FAITHFUL TRINITY became fractious and consequently missed the start. After this, despite being ridden along, FAITHFUL TRINITY was slow to muster speed.
KING’S HORN shifted out at the start and bumped SUNNY LAD which in turn shifted out, resulting in CHUNG WAH SPIRIT and GREAT TIMES being crowded for room inside SWEETLY BABY which shifted in. After this, CHUNG WAH SPIRIT and GREAT TIMES were shifted across behind runners from wide barriers.
From the outside barrier, CHARITY WINGS was also shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover.
Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, RIGHT HONOURABLE became unbalanced and shifted in away from SWEETLY BABY which was improving to the inside of SUNNY LAD. Then passing the winning post on the first occasion, RIGHT HONOURABLE raced tight inside SWEETLY BABY which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SUNNY LAD.
Near the 1150 Metres, GREAT TIMES got its head up when awkwardly placed behind CHUNG WAH SPIRIT.
In the middle stages, SHANGHAI GRACE raced with its head on the side and lay in.
C Y Ho (SWEETLY BABY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that at the 700 Metres he directed his mount in when not clear of RIGHT HONOURABLE, causing that horse to be unnecessarily crowded for room between SWEETLY BABY and FAITHFUL TRINITY, to be hampered and lose ground. C Y Ho was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 and to expire on Monday, 21 December 2020 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Ho was fined $30,000.
Making the turn after the 600 Metres, RIGHT HONOURABLE was crowded for room between ROSSE SCARPE which got its head on the side and lay out and SWEETLY BABY (C Y Ho) which shifted in before being directed out to relieve the tightening to RIGHT HONOURABLE. C Y Ho was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Passing the 200 Metres, RIGHT HONOURABLE raced tight between ANONYMA and CHARITY WINGS (A Badel) which shifted in. After this, RIGHT HONOURABLE continued to race in restricted room inside CHARITY WINGS until near the 150 Metres. A Badel was told to ensure that in similar circumstances he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground.
Near the 200 Metres, RIGHT HONOURABLE was struck across the nose by the whip of K Teetan (ANONYMA).
A veterinary inspection of KING’S HORN 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, KING’S HORN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection of RIGHT HONOURABLE, FAITHFUL TRINITY, GREAT TIMES and ROSSE SCARPE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
RIGHT HONOURABLE, SUNNY LAD and SHANGHAI GRACE were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (196) WAH FU HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 5 1200 m

VITAL SPRING was slow to begin.
APOLLOS BOW shifted in on jumping and bumped STRATHCLYDE.
FIRE AND GOLD was slow to begin and then was steadied away from the heels of KWAI CHUNG ELITE which began awkwardly and shifted out.
FLYING SPIRIT and DESTINE JEWELLERY bumped at the start. After this, from the outside barriers, FLYING SPIRIT and DESTINE JEWELLERY were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Near the 1150 Metres, HAPPY WINNER was bumped by GREEN ENVY which shifted out after being bumped by VIVA MAMA.
VIVA MAMA travelled wide and without cover until after the 600 Metres at which stage HAPPY WINNER was left racing wide and without cover.
Making the turn after the 600 Metres, GREEN ENVY got its head on the side, shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of DESTINE JEWELLERY.
VITAL SPRING was held up for clear running from approaching the 200 Metres until after the 150 Metres.
Passing the 200 Metres, KWAI CHUNG ELITE, which had been racing tight inside VIVA MAMA, was shifted to the outside of that horse which got its head on the side and shifted in away from STRATHCLYDE.
A veterinary inspection of APOLLOS BOW and HAPPY WINNER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
STRATHCLYDE and KA FORTUNE were sent for sampling.

Race:4 (197) SHUN LEE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1650 m

V CHEVALIERS and AMAZING LUCK bumped at the start. AMAZING LUCK then became unbalanced a short distance after this when bumped by ELIGERE which shifted in after being brushed by OWNERS’ STAR.
Shortly after the start, BLOOMING SPIRIT shifted out and made contact with INCANTO PREPARED. INCANTO PREPARED was then crowded for room between BLOOMING SPIRIT which was taken out by CENTENARY IBIS and LUCKY MISSILE which shifted in after bumping FAST PACE. In this incident, BLOOMING SPIRIT became unbalanced due to contact on the hindquarters from INCANTO PREPARED.
From the outside barrier, ELECTRIC LIGHTNING was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Near the 1550 Metres, INCANTO PREPARED was checked when crowded for room between LUCKY MISSILE which got its head on the side and shifted in away from FAST PACE and BLOOMING SPIRIT which shifted out.
Passing the 1400 Metres, LUCKY MISSILE was steadied away from the heels of FAST PACE which was taken in by AMAZING LUCK which got its head on the side and shifted in away from ELIGERE. In this incident, AMAZING LUCK and ELIGERE bumped.
Passing the 1000 Metres, FAST PACE was steadied away from the heels of OWNERS’ STAR (A Hamelin) which shifted in when not properly clear. LUCKY MISSILE, which was following FAST PACE, was shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence. A Hamelin was reprimanded and told to ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground in future. When LUCKY MISSILE shifted out, INCANTO PREPARED and ELECTRIC LIGHTNING improved into tight running inside that horse. ELECTRIC LIGHTNING and INCANTO PREPARED were then crowded for room approaching the 900 Metres when LUCKY MISSILE shifted back in slightly before being directed back out to relieve the tightening to those horses.
Also passing the 1000 Metres, BLOOMING SPIRIT was steadied away from the heels of ELIGERE when awkwardly placed behind that horse.
Passing the 500 Metres, V CHEVALIERS and LUCKY MISSILE bumped.
Rounding the Home Turn, V CHEVALIERS was awkwardly placed outside the heels of CENTENARY IBIS and behind AMAZING LUCK which was commencing to give ground.
Passing the 200 Metres, OWNERS’ STAR raced tight between FAST PACE which got its head on the side and lay in and BLOOMING SPIRIT which shifted out.
Near the 150 Metres, FAST PACE raced tight inside INCANTO PREPARED.
Passing the 100 Metres, BLOOMING SPIRIT raced tight inside OWNERS’ STAR which lay in under pressure.
A veterinary inspection of AMAZING LUCK and LUCKY MISSILE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
FAST PACE and INCANTO PREPARED were sent for sampling.

Race:5 (198) HING MAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1000 m

After arriving at Happy Valley, PEAK TO PEAK was found to have sustained a small cut across the jaw. PEAK TO PEAK was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.
BRILLIANT began only fairly.
U W BROTHER shifted out at the start and bumped GRATWICK.
SUNNY SMILE was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
Making the turn after the 600 Metres, HONEY BEE was shifted out away from the heels of GRATWICK which made the turn awkwardly. HONEY BEE then got its head on the side and lay out and consequently travelled wide and without cover.
Near the 550 Metres, PEAK TO PEAK lay out and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of GRATWICK.
Rounding the Home Turn, PACKING CHAMPION was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GRATWICK.
After initially shifting out away from the heels of U W BROTHER at the entrance to the Straight, PEAK TO PEAK was shifted to the inside of that horse after the 300 Metres when disappointed for running between U W BROTHER and CARRY THE DIAMOND which shifted in.
Passing the 50 Metres, PACKING CHAMPION raced tight inside WAYFOONG CHARMER which lay in under pressure.
When questioned, M Chadwick stated that he was asked to ensure that he obtained cover on OVERSUBSCRIBED. He said, from barrier 7, it was felt that there were a number of horses that would be ridden for speed which were better drawn than OVERSUBSCRIBED and as that horse had previously proved difficult to settle when ridden aggressively in the early stages, he was asked to shift OVERSUBSCRIBED across behind runners in the early stages and attempt to improve his position closer to the rail. He said in accordance with his instructions he steadied OVERSUBSCRIBED shortly after the start and was able to shift across behind WAYFOONG CHARMER in the early stages before improving approaching and passing the 800 Metres to obtain a midfield position. He said after obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight OVERSUBSCRIBED quickened well, however, its run ended over the concluding stages.
When questioned, Z Purton (CARRY THE DIAMOND) stated that he was instructed to obtain a position with cover in about 4th or 5th if possible from the outside barrier. He said CARRY THE DIAMOND began very well and he commenced to shift his mount across with HONEY BEE. He said after the 900 Metres there was a line of horses inside CARRY THE DIAMOND and he believed that he would have had to restrain the horse too heavily to obtain a trailing position and in any event to obtain cover he would have had to come back a long way and therefore he felt that it was a better option to allow CARRY THE DIAMOND to improve its position after the 800 Metres and cross runners to his inside to race outside the lead. He said after the 700 Metres CARRY THE DIAMOND lay out away from WILD WEST WING and after this did not travel comfortably. He added CARRY THE DIAMOND came under pressure at the entrance to the Straight and then gave ground noticeably over the latter stages of the race. A veterinary inspection of CARRY THE DIAMOND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of BRILLIANT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WILD WEST WING and U W BROTHER were sent for sampling.

Race:6 (199) OI MAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

FLYING PHOTOS was crowded for room on jumping between NOBLE MAN and GINTOKI which was taken out by SPRINT FORWARD which shifted out after being brushed by WON BALL. After this, FLYING PHOTOS was shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier and WON BALL was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
DAILY BEAUTY was crowded for room on jumping between THE BEST HERO and HAPPILY FRIENDS which shifted in. DAILY BEAUTY then got its head on the side and shifted out towards the heels of HAPPILY FRIENDS a short distance later.
HAPPILY FRIENDS made the turn near the 1050 Metres very awkwardly, got its head up and raced ungenerously. THE BEST HERO, which was following HAPPILY FRIENDS, was steadied away from the heels of that horse in consequence and then was awkwardly placed behind HAPPILY FRIENDS.
Near the 1000 Metres, FLYING PHOTOS lay in and was steadied away from the heels of SMART CHARADE which shifted out marginally.
Near the 800 Metres, SPRINT FORWARD was left racing wide and without cover.
Passing the 800 Metres, HAPPILY FRIENDS got its head up when awkwardly placed behind GINTOKI.
Making the turn after the 600 Metres, HAPPILY FRIENDS got its head on the side and lay out towards the heels of SPRINT FORWARD.
Passing the 450 Metres, THE BEST HERO was awkwardly placed close to the heels of NOBLE MAN when brushed by WON BALL.
BULLISH BROTHER lost its left hind plate rounding the Home Turn.
FLYING PHOTOS was held up for clear running approaching and passing the 200 Metres.
Passing the 200 Metres, WON BALL was directed to the outside of NOBLE MAN after being disappointed for running between that horse and HAPPILY FRIENDS. WON BALL was then directed back to the inside of NOBLE MAN to continue improving a short distance later.
After the 200 Metres, BULLISH BROTHER and FANTASTIC FABIO made contact.
Passing the 100 Metres, K Teetan (FLYING PHOTOS) dropped his whip.
After the race, M Chadwick (FANTASTIC FABIO) stated that after having to ride his mount along in the early stages to take up a forward position, FANTASTIC FABIO was hampered by HAPPILY FRIENDS making the turn near the 1000 Metres. He said he then continued forward of that horse to prevent being carried unnecessarily wide and after obtaining a trailing position behind BULLISH BROTHER, FANTASTIC FABIO was only one-paced in the early part of the Straight before giving ground over the latter stages of the race. A veterinary inspection of FANTASTIC FABIO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of BULLISH BROTHER, WON BALL and GINTOKI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WON BALL, SPRINT FORWARD and SMART CHARADE were sent for sampling.

Race:7 (200) FU CHEONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

CABLE SPEED began only fairly and then lost ground when crowded for room between MIG ENERGY and HARDLY SWEARS which shifted in.
EMERALD SPUR shifted in at the start and hampered MERIDIAN GENIUS. EMERALD SPUR and STORM WARNINGS then bumped a short distance after the start.
Despite being ridden along for a considerable distance in the early stages, KA YING LEGEND failed to muster speed and in the Straight finished tailed out. A veterinary inspection of KA YING LEGEND immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. The performance of KA YING LEGEND was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, KA YING LEGEND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Near the 1150 Metres, MIG ENERGY and HARDLY SWEARS were crowded for room between BEAUTY SPARK and KEEP YOU WARM which shifted out.
ACA POWER, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong, made the turn near the 1050 Metres awkwardly, got its head up and then shifted out abruptly across the heels of MERIDIAN GENIUS.
At the entrance to the Straight, TRUST ME was shifted in away from the heels of EMERALD SPUR which was awkwardly placed outside the heels of STORM WARNINGS.
After the 150 Metres, BEAUTY SPARK shifted out under pressure.
After the race, J Moreira was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of KEEP YOU WARM. He said the horse enjoyed a good run behind the leader STORM WARNINGS and at the entrance to the Straight obtained clear running when that horse shifted out. He said KEEP YOU WARM did not quicken and then over the latter stages of the race was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of KEEP YOU WARM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of MERIDIAN GENIUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
KEEP YOU WARM, MIG ENERGY and BEAUTY SPARK were sent for sampling.

Race:8 (201) CHEUNG HONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1650 m

SUNSHINE WARRIOR was slow to begin.
PANFIELD was steadied to obtain cover in the early stages.
From the outside barriers, INSAYSHABLE, STAR PERFORMANCE and BUTTERFIELD were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Passing the winning post on the first occasion, FLYING QUEST and SUNSHINE WARRIOR raced tight inside GREEN LUCK.
Approaching the 1300 Metres, SUNSHINE WARRIOR was crowded for room between GREEN LUCK and FLYING QUEST, both of which shifted ground.
At the 300 Metres, FLYING QUEST was shifted to the inside of SOLAR WAI WAI to obtain clear running.
M L Yeung (FLYING QUEST) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of SOLAR WAI WAI, causing that horse to be unnecessarily hampered and to lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled. M L Yeung was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 6 December 2020 and to expire on Thursday, 10 December 2020 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Yeung was fined $12,500.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SOLAR WAI WAI, K Teetan stated that after enjoying a good run in the early and middle stages, he elected to shift his mount to the outside of MAGNIFICENT passing the 300 Metres. He said SOLAR WAI WAI lay in and was reluctant to improve outside that horse and therefore at the 250 Metres he elected to shift to the inside of MAGNIFICENT to obtain clear running. He said SOLAR WAI WAI then continued to lay in approaching and passing the 200 Metres and was staying on only fairly until being crowded for room near the 100 Metres. A veterinary inspection of SOLAR WAI WAI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of BEAR AGAIN and STAR PERFORMANCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SUNSHINE WARRIOR and GREEN LUCK were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (202) FU CHEONG HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 3 1200 m

GUY DRAGON and AMARA WIN began only fairly.
GOOD BEAUTY was crowded for room on jumping between MEHBOOB and THE RUNNER, both of which shifted ground. After this, GOOD BEAUTY was shifted across behind runners.
From the outside barrier, CHIKORITA was also steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.
After being steadied in the early stages to obtain cover, MEHBOOB was left racing wide and without cover after the 1000 Metres.
Approaching the 700 Metres, CHIKORITA commenced to prove very difficult to settle and got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of MEHBOOB.
When questioned, H N Wong stated that FLYING ON THE TURF was fractious in the barriers and kicked out on a number of occasions. He said after SCORES OF FUN became fractious, FLYING ON THE TURF continued to kick out and did so as the start was effected which resulted in FLYING ON THE TURF losing ground. He said it was intended for the horse to be ridden behind the leaders, however, FLYING ON THE TURF’s barrier manners resulted in the horse having to race much further back in the field. He said in the early and middle stages FLYING ON THE TURF travelled only fairly when having to be ridden back in the field and then after the 500 Metres his saddle shifted to the left which placed him at a significant disadvantage. He added his saddle continued to shift rounding the Home Turn and because of this he was not able to ride FLYING ON THE TURF along and the horse was not able to be tested. After viewing the videos which verified Jockey Wong’s evidence both in respect of his mount kicking out as the start was effected and his saddle shifting significantly to the left, the Stewards took no further action. A veterinary inspection of FLYING ON THE TURF immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of EXCEED THE STARS and XPONENTIAL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GUY DRAGON and SCORES OF FUN were sent for sampling.