Race:1 (19) SAU MAU PING HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1600 m

JOLLY FOREVER began only fairly, then shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of JIMMU which became unbalanced.
GRAND POWER began only fairly and then lost ground when crowded for room between CIGAR BUDDIES and DAZZLING FEELING which shifted out.
From a wide barrier, SUPER HONG KONG was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Despite being vigorously ridden along in the early stages, DAILY CHARM failed to muster speed.
Approaching the 1500 Metres, DAZZLING FEELING got its head on the side and lay out and then approaching the 1100 Metres momentarily raced tight inside the heels of THE ELITES.
For some distance approaching and passing the 1000 Metres, CIGAR BUDDIES proved difficult to settle and got its head up when awkwardly placed behind DAZZLING FEELING. Then near the 950 Metres, CIGAR BUDDIES shifted in away from the heels of DAZZLING FEELING, resulting in DIAMOND STAR being inconvenienced.
After the 1000 Metres, RIGHTEOUS WIN was left racing wide and without cover.
Passing the 300 Metres, DIAMOND STAR shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of JOLLY FOREVER. DIAMOND STAR was then held up for clear running from passing the 200 Metres until approaching the 100 Metres.
After the 200 Metres, DAILY CHARM lay in under pressure and then shifted out under pressure over the concluding stages.
A veterinary inspection of DAZZLING FEELING immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
A veterinary inspection of CIGAR BUDDIES and JOLLY FOREVER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
JIMMU, LIGHT MY DAY and DAILY CHARM were sent for sampling.

Race:2 (20) LAM TIN HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

GOLD GOLD BABY was withdrawn on 11.9.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore). Before being allowed to race again, GOLD GOLD BABY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
LUMEN BABA lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently was very slow to begin. Before being allowed to race again, LUMEN BABA will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.
BLOTTING PAPER began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped ORIENTAL AMIGO which was crowded for room outside SUPER RED DRAGON which became unbalanced after being bumped by ORIENTAL AMIGO.
HERCULES stumbled badly at the start, shifted out and bumped LITTLE THUNDER. After this, HERCULES was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. Also after this, despite being ridden along, LITTLE THUNDER (K Teetan) failed to muster speed and for the majority of the race travelled wide and without cover. After the race, K Teetan reported that although LITTLE THUNDER had previously been successful when backing up from its previous run within a short period of time, he felt that today the horse raced "flat” and may not have appreciated backing up after its run last weekend. A veterinary inspection of LITTLE THUNDER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A short distance after the start, ORIENTAL AMIGO was hampered when steadied away from the heels of SUPER RED DRAGON which shifted out.
After being ridden along from the outside barrier to obtain a forward position, THE BEST HERO travelled keenly approaching the 900 Metres when racing tight inside the heels of SIGHT HERO.
Throughout the race, MAGIC SUPREME travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, A Badel stated that after becoming unbalanced of its own accord approaching and passing the 600 Metres, SUPER RED DRAGON came under heavy pressure and weakened out of the race in the early part of the Straight. A veterinary inspection of SUPER RED DRAGON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of HERCULES immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
STEEL WIN and THE BEST HERO were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (21) LAM TIN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

LORD THUNDER began awkwardly, shifted out and lost ground after becoming unbalanced when awkwardly placed inside the heels of AMAZING KNIGHT.
INFINITE POWER (M F Poon) began only fairly and then became unbalanced after bumping SMART FOLKS. After the race, M F Poon reported that after racing wide and without cover throughout the race, INFINITE POWER did not travel strongly at any stage and then in the Straight failed to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of INFINITE POWER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
DRAGON KINGDOM shifted out abruptly at the start despite the efforts of its rider, resulting in JADE THEATRE and LUCKY RUBY losing ground when crowded for room inside COOLCELEB. After this, despite being ridden along, LUCKY RUBY was slow to muster speed.
From wide barriers, JADE THEATRE and COOLCELEB were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Near the 900 Metres, LORD THUNDER was crowded for room inside DRAGON KINGDOM (L Ferraris) which shifted in before being shifted back out to relieve the tightening to LORD THUNDER. L Ferraris was reprimanded and told to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
A veterinary inspection of COOLCELEB immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in its trachea and also confirmed the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
A veterinary inspection of LUCKY RUBY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
LORD THUNDER and FORTUNE HAPPINESS were sent for sampling.

Race:4 (22) SAN PO KONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1400 m

EVEN KEEL shifted out at the start and bumped FOX CHEUNGER.
OURGOLDENRULES shifted out on jumping and bumped SEIZE THE SPIRIT.
TOP ACCOLADE began awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners.
On jumping, ALLOY STAR was steadied to obtain cover.
From wide barriers, EASY FORTUNE and GOLDEN FOUR were also steadied to obtain cover.
Passing the 1200 Metres, BRAVE POWER was awkwardly placed outside the heels of FOX CHEUNGER when being steadied to obtain cover behind that horse.
Passing the 1000 Metres, M M JOHNNY got its head up when awkwardly placed behind OURGOLDENRULES. ALLOY STAR, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence.
At the 900 Metres, M M JOHNNY momentarily raced in restricted room between BRAVE POWER and SEIZE THE SPIRIT.
After the 900 Metres, OURGOLDENRULES was left racing wide and without cover.
Passing the 400 Metres, BRAVE POWER was held up for clear running when awkwardly placed close to the heels of EVEN KEEL. After this, BRAVE POWER had some difficulty obtaining clear running until passing the 300 Metres.
GOLDEN FOUR had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight.
When held up for clear running, M M JOHNNY was shifted out towards the heels of WHO’S HORSE near the 350 Metres.
SEIZE THE SPIRIT shifted out under pressure after the 200 Metres.
FOX CHEUNGER and M M JOHNNY bumped near the 150 Metres.
C Schofield (EASY FORTUNE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the 50 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in under pressure, causing ALLOY STAR to be directed in onto SEIZE THE SPIRIT, resulting in SEIZE THE SPIRIT and ALLOY STAR bumping and both horse being hampered when unnecessarily crowded for room. In the circumstances, C Schofield was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 22 September 2021 and to expire on Monday, 27 September 2021 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).
When questioned, H N Wong (SAM’S LOVE) reported that in the early stages he had to ride his mount along quite vigorously to maintain its position as SAM’S LOVE was giving ground. He said after the 1300 Metres he used the whip on one occasion at which stage the horse became badly unbalanced in its action and gave him the impression that it may have gone amiss. He said based on the manner in which SAM’S LOVE felt at this time and given that the horse was having difficulty maintaining its position, he elected to ease it out of the race. A veterinary inspection of SAM’S LOVE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SAM’S LOVE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial carrying a raceday saddle and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
After the race, C Y Ho (FOX CHEUNGER) said that, in his opinion, the horse may not have appreciated backing up following its run last weekend. He said after travelling in a good position throughout the race, after being shifted to the outside of WHO’S HORSE into clear running rounding the Home Turn, FOX CHEUNGER was disappointing in the manner in which it failed to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of FOX CHEUNGER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of SUPER KIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
FOX CHEUNGER, GOLDEN FOUR and EASY FORTUNE were sent for sampling.

Race:5 (23) NGAU TAU KOK HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1400 m

When being led out onto the track, LOTUS FAVORITES became fractious, resulting in M F Poon being dislodged. LOTUS FAVORITES then proceeded for a short distance riderless and bumped with a lead horse. LOTUS FAVORITES was then quickly recaptured with M F Poon remounting after which the horse proceeded to the Start. On arrival at the barriers, LOTUS FAVORITES was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. M F Poon was found to be suitable to fulfil his riding engagement on LOTUS FAVORITES. After the race, M F Poon was examined by the Chief Medical Officer who said that he was not suitable to fulfil his remaining race riding engagements.
LAPUTA began only fairly.
THE ANOMALY shifted in abruptly at the start and bumped SOLAR POWER, resulting in SOLAR POWER becoming badly unbalanced.
DECISIVE ACTION shifted out on jumping and bumped SPEED FAY FAY.
LOTUS FAVORITES began awkwardly and shifted out towards the heels of XIANG YIN, resulting in LOTUS FAVORITES losing ground.
From wide barriers, WINWIN THIRTYTHREE and SPARKLING STAR were steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
XIANG YIN was also shifted across behind runners shortly after the start.
Passing the 1200 Metres, BEST FOR YOU was awkwardly placed behind BIG BROOK as that horse was steadied to obtain cover behind KING’S CAPITAL.
Approaching the 200 Metres, SPEED FAY FAY was momentarily crowded for room between KING’S CAPITAL which shifted in marginally and THE ANOMALY which, when improving into tight running between SPEED FAY FAY and SOLAR POWER, was taken out marginally by SOLAR POWER which shifted marginal ground.
Passing the 100 Metres, LAPUTA was awkwardly placed outside the heels of SPEED FAY FAY which was taken out by THE ANOMALY.
Close to the finishing line, LOTUS FAVORITES was steadied away from the heels of LAPUTA.
After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on THE ANOMALY at the request of Trainer K H Ting. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
A veterinary inspection of BIG BROOK and XIANG YIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
KING’S CAPITAL and SOLAR POWER were sent for sampling.
<13/9/2021 Additional Veterinary Reports>BIG BROOK, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. BIG BROOK was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C Fownes this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, BIG BROOK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:6 (24) KOWLOON BAY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

SPONTANEOUS shifted out at the start and bumped HARMONY SPIRIT.
On jumping, CANTSTOPTHEFEELING was bumped by FLYING BONUS which shifted out.
Shortly after the start, MEGA HEART momentarily raced in restricted room between SPEEDY MOUSE and ELITE PATCH which shifted out.
From wide barriers, SO WE JOY and GOLD COMET were steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
Passing the 200 Metres, HARMONY SPIRIT raced in restricted room when improving into tight running between SPONTANEOUS and SPEEDY MOUSE.
Close to the finishing line, ELITE PATCH, which was closing off the race, improved to be racing close to the heels of CANTSTOPTHEFEELING. Because of this, ELITE PATCH was not able to be ridden out just prior to the winning post.
Throughout the race, GUNNISON travelled wide and without cover.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SPEEDY MOUSE, J Moreira stated that in the early stages he was unable to obtain cover and consequently SPEEDY MOUSE was required to race three wide and without cover in a forward position. He said SPEEDY MOUSE came under pressure at the 500 Metres and then, despite being ridden along, did not quicken as he anticipated. He added, despite being placed under heavy pressure in the early part of the Straight, SPEEDY MOUSE did not respond to his riding and then was disappointing over the concluding stages. He said whilst SPEEDY MOUSE was required to travel wide and without cover, in his opinion, this did not explain the horse coming under pressure as far out from the finish at the 500 Metres but did note that although SPEEDY MOUSE had raced successfully on the All Weather track prior to being imported into Hong Kong, this was the horse’s first start on the surface today. A veterinary inspection of SPEEDY MOUSE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of SO WE JOY and GOLD COMET immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SPEEDY MOUSE, FLYING BONUS and CANTSTOPTHEFEELING were sent for sampling.
<13/9/2021 Additional Veterinary Reports>SO WE JOY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. SO WE JOY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer D A Hayes this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, SO WE JOY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:7 (25) NGAU TAU KOK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

GO GO SIXTEEN began only fairly.
CASIMIRO and GREAT TREASURE bumped at the start.
BRILLIANT CHINA shifted out on jumping and bumped SCHOLAR.
From wide barriers, BRILLIANT CHINA, JIANGXI STAMINA and DRAGON BABY were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Despite being vigorously ridden in the early stages, LAND POWER failed to muster speed and near the 1300 Metres was steadied to obtain cover.
Passing the 1200 Metres, AWE became badly unbalanced when crowded for room between JOYFUL HEART which got its head on the side and lay in and GREAT TREASURE which shifted out marginally when unable to maintain its position inside CASIMIRO. In this incident, AWE shifted out and bumped JOYFUL HEART, resulting in that horse being hampered. As the shifts from GREAT TREASURE and JOYFUL HEART were minimal and as there was no rider error associated with this incident, no further action was taken.
Near the 1100 Metres, UNICORNBABY shifted out and bumped ALEE KING PRAWN.
After the 1000 Metres TELECOM CHEETAH was left racing wide and without cover.
Near the 900 Metres, JIANGXI STAMINA got its head on the side, shifted in abruptly and became unbalanced when shifting in towards the rail.
Making the turn after the 900 Metres, GREEN ENVY brushed the running rail and became unbalanced of its own accord.
Also making the turn after the 900 Metres, BRILLIANT CHINA shifted out away from the heels of GREAT TREASURE and bumped the hindquarters of JOYFUL HEART.
At the entrance to the Straight, AWE was shifted to the inside of GO GO SIXTEEN after being awkwardly placed behind that horse when unable to improve between GO GO SIXTEEN and TELECOM CHEETAH.
CASIMIRO was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight.
Approaching the 200 Metres, JIANGXI STAMINA was directed out away from the heels of GO GO SIXTEEN to continue improving. JIANGXI STAMINA then shifted out passing the 200 Metres and inconvenienced TELECOM CHEETAH.
A veterinary inspection of DRAGON BABY, AWE, SCHOLAR and BRILLIANT CHINA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
AWE, LAND POWER and JOYFUL HEART were sent for sampling.

Race:8 (26) DIAMOND HILL HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that PROUD DRAGON had blood in its mouth. PROUD DRAGON was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
ABLE REIGN shifted out at the start and was steadied away from the heels of WIND SPEEDER.
STOCK LEGEND began awkwardly, shifted out and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of TRUST ME which began awkwardly.
POWER KOEPP began awkwardly and then was steadied away from the heels of CHEERFUL DAYS which shifted out. After this, POWER KOEPP and CHEERFUL DAYS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
SKY FOREVER and PROUD DRAGON were also steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
After being ridden along in the early stages, IMA SINGLE MAN was steadied to obtain cover.
After the 1000 Metres, IAN was eased away from the heels of WIND SPEEDER which got its head on the side and shifted in.
Also after the 1000 Metres, TRUST ME was left racing wide and without cover.
Making the first turn after the 900 Metres, SKY FOREVER improved to be racing just to the inside of the heels of STOCK LEGEND (R Maia) as that horse was being steadied behind TRUST ME and racing inside LOCKHEED. A short distance later, SKY FOREVER was checked away from the heels of STOCK LEGEND which shifted in marginally when racing tight inside LOCKHEED. R Maia was advised that whilst in the opinion of the Stewards there were some circumstances to this incident, nonetheless he must ensure that when he is steadying his mounts, he is aware of other horses improving around him so as not to cause interference.
When improving to the outside of ABLE REIGN passing the 500 Metres, PROUD DRAGON lay in towards the heels of that horse which at this stage shifted out marginally. PROUD DRAGON, which was having its first start in Hong Kong, then shifted out abruptly away from the heels of ABLE REIGN, resulting in POWER KOEPP being checked and losing ground. As the Stewards were of the opinion that this incident was attributable to the racing manners of PROUD DRAGON and ABLE REIGN shifting out marginally, they formed the view that there was no rider error associated with this incident and accordingly no further action was taken.
Passing the 500 Metres, IAN was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WIND SPEEDER and when being shifted away from the heels of that horse shifted out and bumped TRUST ME.
Passing the 400 Metres, POWER KOEPP shifted in away from the heels of IAN, resulting in SKY FOREVER having to shift in away from the heels of that horse in consequence. POWER KOEPP was then badly held up for clear running and approaching the 300 Metres lay in away from the heels of WIND SPEEDER which was giving ground.
Approaching the 200 Metres, SKY FOREVER was steadied when unable to continue improving between POWER KOEPP which lay in when racing tight inside WIND SPEEDER and ABLE REIGN which shifted out marginally. POWER KOEPP was then held up for clear running passing the 150 Metres when awkwardly placed behind PROUD DRAGON.
A veterinary inspection of BIG FORTUNE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GLUCK RACER and IMA SINGLE MAN were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (27) CHOI HUNG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1000 m

WINNER METHOD shifted out at the start and bumped CZARSON. CZARSON then raced in restricted room for a short distance between GOLD CHEST and WINNER METHOD which lay out when racing tight outside WE THE SOUTH.
TRILLION WIN and VALIANT DREAM bumped on jumping.
PING HAI BRAVO shifted in at the start and bumped PRIVATE ROCKET.
Passing the 400 Metres, Apprentice C L Chau (PRIVATE ROCKET) dropped his whip.
Passing the 200 Metres, SUPER WEALTHY was struck across the nose by the whip of K Teetan (WINNER METHOD).
After the 150 Metres, CZARSON was shifted in away from the heels of GOLD CHEST.
Approaching and passing the 100 Metres, PRIVATE ROCKET had difficulty obtaining clear running and then near the 50 Metres was steadied when disappointed for running between TRILLION WIN and LUCKY MORE which shifted in after being bumped by HONG KONG WIN which, after shifting in, was then corrected by its rider.
A veterinary inspection of PING HAI BRAVO, VALIANT DREAM and GOLD CHEST immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
WINNER METHOD, SUPER WEALTHY and HONG KONG WIN were sent for sampling.

Race:10 (28) KWUN TONG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

SUPER TEN was slow to begin.
From wide barriers, INVINCIBLE MISSILE, HEZA BEAUTY and WIN WIN were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Despite being ridden along in the early stages, GIFT OF LIFELINE failed to muster speed and was shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier.
HEZA BEAUTY had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight.
When being shifted to the outside of GOLFMAN STAR to obtain clear running, INVINCIBLE MISSILE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse passing the 200 Metres.
Close to the finishing line, INVINCIBLE MISSILE was awkwardly placed inside the heels of HEZA BEAUTY (B Shinn) which shifted in from behind THE GOLDEN SCENERY. In this incident, B Shinn attempted to straighten his mount. As a result, HEZA BEAUTY was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race.
Throughout the race, MOERAKI travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of SUPER TEN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
THE GOLDEN SCENERY, MY SUGAR and GORYTUS were sent for sampling.