Race:1 (298) YEW HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1800 m

LUCKY MISSILE was crowded for room on jumping between DAILY CHARM and WAH MAY LUCK, both of which shifted ground. LUCKY MISSILE then shifted in and bumped DAILY CHARM which in turn shifted in and inconvenienced OH BRAVO.
From a wide barrier, WONDERFUL FANTASY was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
After the 900 Metres, LEGEND GOES was left racing wide and without cover.
Passing the 700 Metres, DIAMOND STAR became unbalanced when improving into tight running inside OH BRAVO.
After the 700 Metres, DAILY CHARM was steadied away from the heels of WAH MAY LUCK which itself was awkwardly placed behind LEGEND GOES. LUCKY MISSILE, which was following DAILY CHARM, shifted out away from the heels of that horse, resulting in SKY GEM being inconvenienced.
After the 400 Metres, OH BRAVO raced tight inside DAILY CHARM which improved to the inside of WAH MAY LUCK.
RIGHTEOUS WIN had difficulty obtaining clear running from approaching the 300 Metres until after the 200 Metres.
After the 300 Metres, DIAMOND STAR was crowded for room when improving into tight running between INCREDIBLE and WEALTHY EMPLOYEE which at this time was racing tight to the inside of CENTENARY IBIS which shifted in marginally. DIAMOND STAR then became unbalanced when continuing to race in restricted room between WEALTHY EMPLOYEE and INCREDIBLE until passing the 250 Metres.
OH BRAVO had some difficulty obtaining clear running when awkwardly placed behind LEGEND GOES passing the 200 Metres. OH BRAVO was then steadied when disappointed for running between LEGEND GOES and CENTENARY IBIS near the 150 Metres.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of INCREDIBLE, M L Yeung stated that the horse did not travel as well today in the middle stages as it had previously when ridden by him. He said after obtaining a trailing position behind the lead near the 900 Metres, INCREDIBLE came under pressure rounding the Home Turn and did not quicken in the early part of the Straight as it did when racing well in recent starts. He said INCREDIBLE stayed on one-paced approaching and passing the 300 Metres but then gave ground noticeably over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of INCREDIBLE immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. The performance of INCREDIBLE, a last start winner, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, INCREDIBLE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
When questioned regarding the performance of WAH MAY LUCK, J Moreira stated that he was not able to offer any reason for the horse’s failure to close off the race. He said WAH MAY LUCK commenced to travel keenly after the 1000 Metres due to the moderate tempo which resulted in the horse being awkwardly placed close to the heels of RIGHTEOUS WIN approaching the 900 Metres and having to be steadied away from the heels of that horse near the 850 Metres. He said he was able to shift away from the heels of RIGHTEOUS WIN near the 800 Metres to follow LEGEND GOES and then when shifted to the outside of that horse after the 500 Metres WAH MAY LUCK immediately came under pressure. He added WAH MAY LUCK did not respond to his riding in the Straight and was disappointing. A veterinary inspection of WAH MAY LUCK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of OH BRAVO and CENTENARY IBIS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
INCREDIBLE, MISTER MONTE and LIGHT MY DAY were sent for sampling.

Race:2 (299) PALM HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that NOBLE BOYZ had blood in its mouth. NOBLE BOYZ was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
LESLIE was crowded for room on jumping between COOLCELEB and BUDDY SPIRIT, both of which shifted ground. In this incident, COOLCELEB became unbalanced and then despite being ridden along for some distance in the early stages failed to muster speed. BUDDY SPIRIT also lost ground in this incident.
From the outside barrier, WISDOM PATCH was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
FUN N GLORY was left racing wide and without cover approaching the 800 Metres.
After the 100 Metres, WISDOM PATCH was shifted in away from the heels of BEAUTY LIVE (J Moreira) which shifted in under pressure. J Moreira was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Throughout the race, FLYING ON THE TURF travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, B Shinn stated that with the blinkers being reapplied to TRADER today, the horse travelled too keenly in the lead to allow it the opportunity to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of TRADER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
FLYING ACE and LESLIE were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (300) PALM HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

The Stewards today interviewed Mr P F Yiu, the trainer of SHINY TWO, regarding the circumstances surrounding that horse being a pre-declaration withdrawal for this race on Wednesday, 29 December 2021 by order of the Stewards. Also interviewed was Mr H F Yiu, assistant trainer allocated to Mr Yiu’s stable for the current season. It was established that despite being advised that SHINY TWO would not be able to be transported from the Conghua Racecourse to Sha Tin until Friday, 31 December 2021 and accordingly, would not be able to undertake the mandatory pre-race veterinary inspection, the horse was entered for this race on Tuesday, 28 December 2021. Mr P F Yiu pleaded guilty to a breach of Regulation 108 of the Trainers’ Handbook in that he entered SHINY TWO for this race when that horse was not eligible to compete due to being unable to arrive at Sha Tin by the required time. Mr P F Yiu was fined the sum of $10,000. Mr H F Yiu (assistant trainer) was advised that a report in respect of this matter would be forwarded to Mr K L Cheng, Head of Dual Site Stables Operations and Owners Services, for his consideration and necessary action.
Whilst in the saddling stalls, BRIGHT KID had its right hind plate refitted. BRIGHT KID was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.
BRIGHT KID was slow to begin.
From wide barriers, SUPER HORNET and ENDOWED were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
When being steadied from the outside barrier to obtain cover, ACA POWER travelled keenly in the early stages and got its head up on a number of occasions.
Passing the 1100 Metres, AWESOME TREASURE (M L Yeung) became badly unbalanced of its own accord. After the race, M L Yeung was not able to offer any reason for AWESOME TREASURE becoming unbalanced as it did. He stated that after this AWESOME TREASURE raced truly.
VALIANT FORTUNE made the turn after the 900 Metres awkwardly and shifted out towards the heels of EASON.
Approaching the 700 Metres, GOOD SHOT shifted out away from the heels of SKY FOREVER after being awkwardly placed behind that horse. WIN CHARM, which was racing outside GOOD SHOT, was inconvenienced when taken wider. ACA POWER, which was racing ungenerously behind WIN CHARM, got its head up when being steadied to avoid the heels of that horse.
Approaching the 50 Metres, MY INTELLIGENT was directed out from behind AWESOME TREASURE to continue improving.
In the Straight, BRIGHT KID lay out under pressure.
Throughout the race, AMBITIOUS HEART travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of GOOD SHOT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
EASON and SKY FOREVER were sent for sampling.

Race:4 (301) THE CHINESE CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Group Three 1400 m

LUCKY EXPRESS and CHAMPION’S WAY began only fairly.
MASTER MONTARO travelled keenly in the early stages and passing the 1000 Metres was awkwardly placed behind BUDDIES.
After the race, J Moreira reported that when the tempo of the race increased after the 600 Metres, EXCELLENT PROPOSAL was left flat-footed. He said EXCELLENT PROPOSAL took some time to gather momentum but finished off the race satisfactorily. He said the manner in which EXCELLENT PROPOSAL raced today indicated that the horse would be better suited with a step-up in distance in its future races.
EXCELLENT PROPOSAL, HEALTHY HAPPY and LUCKY EXPRESS were sent for sampling.

Race:5 (302) FLAME TREE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

At the time of declaration, K C Leung notified a probable overweight of 2 lbs in respect of INDIGENOUS REALM’s allocated weight of 115 lbs. K C Leung then weighed in an additional 1 lb overweight, resulting in Jockey Leung weighing in 3 lbs over the horse’s allocated weight. Jockey Leung was fined the sum of $7,500.
As the start was effected, RISE BRETHREN lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently was slow to begin.
CROSSFORD shifted in at the start towards the heels of INDIGENOUS REALM. After this, from a wide barrier, CROSSFORD was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
From the outside barrier, SUPER DYNAMITE was also steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
Making the turn after the 900 Metres, FUNCTION PATCH shifted out away from the heels of CROSSFORD and bumped SUPER DYNAMITE. After this, SUPER DYNAMITE was left racing wide and without cover.
FEARLESS FIRE lay out rounding the Home Turn.
Passing the 400 Metres, CROSSFORD raced very close to the heels of INDIGENOUS REALM when being shifted to the outside of that horse to obtain clear running.
The whip of R Maia (WIN WIN FIGHTER) became entangled in the reins approaching the 200 Metres when he was changing the whip over into the right hand.
Passing the 150 Metres, RISE BRETHREN had some difficulty obtaining clear running and then passing the 100 Metres raced tight between KILINDINI and TURIN REDSUN when improving into restricted room between those horses.
Throughout the race, INDIGENOUS REALM travelled wide and without cover.
After the race, K Teetan was not able to offer any reason for STORM LEGEND’s failure to finish off the race after coming under pressure rounding the Home Turn. A veterinary inspection of STORM LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of TRUE LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
RISE BRETHREN, CROSSFORD and TURIN REDSUN were sent for sampling.

Race:6 (303) WILLOW HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1800 m

Trainer P F Yiu was fined the sum of $3,000 for presenting DARCI JOY in the Parade Ring without a parade hood, part of that horse’s declared gear.
AI ONE and SHANGHAI DRAGON bumped at the start.
AGILITY STAR shifted out at the start and bumped FULL POWER, resulting in AGILITY STAR becoming unbalanced.
From wide barriers, SMART PATCH and MURRAY’S PARTNERS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover.
At the entrance to the Straight, AGILITY STAR, which was giving ground, was bumped by SUPER HONG KONG which shifted out.
PAKISTAN FRIEND was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight.
Passing the 400 Metres, MURRAY’S PARTNERS was shifted to the inside of SWOT TROOPERS WIND after being disappointed for running outside that horse and inside PAKISTAN FRIEND.
SMART PATCH had some difficulty obtaining clear running near the 200 Metres.
Approaching the 50 Metres, JOYFUL HEART raced tight inside AI ONE which shifted in under pressure.
After the race, H Bentley stated that SWOT TROOPERS WIND did not stretch out in the Home Straight when placed under pressure. A veterinary inspection of SWOT TROOPERS WIND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SWOT TROOPERS WIND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Also after the race, B Shinn stated that, in his opinion, AI ONE may be better suited in races coming back in distance at its future starts as the horse was disappointing when placed under pressure in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of AI ONE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of JOYFUL HEART immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
DARCI JOY and RED ELYSEES were sent for sampling.

Race:7 (304) POPLAR HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

LOYAL AMBITION began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of TELECOM ROCKET. TELECOM ROCKET was then bumped by LEADING FORTUNE which shifted in after being bumped by CITY LEGEND. After this, CITY LEGEND was steadied to obtain cover.
NIMBLE NIMBUS shifted in at the start and bumped TURQUOISE ALPHA.
From wide barriers, FLYING MIGHTY and DECISIVE ACTION were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
After the 1100 Metres, CIRCUIT SPIRITANTO was left racing wide and without cover.
Approaching the 600 Metres, DECISIVE ACTION and TURQUOISE ALPHA raced tight as TURQUOISE ALPHA improved into tight running outside LOYAL AM
Approaching the 200 Metres, LEADING FORTUNE was shifted out a number of horses to obtain clear running.
B Shinn (TURQUOISE ALPHA) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the 200 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of DECISIVE ACTION, resulting in that horse having to be checked away from the heels of TURQUOISE ALPHA and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled. B Shinn was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Saturday, 12 February 2022 and to expire on Thursday, 17 February 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Shinn was fined $60,000. When DECISIVE ACTION was checked, CITY LEGEND, which was following that horse, was hampered in consequence.
NIMBLE NIMBUS and LEADING FORTUNE were sent for sampling.

Race:8 (305) THE BAUHINIA SPRINT TROPHY (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Group Three 1000 m

MASTER EIGHT shifted out at the start and brushed VOYAGE WARRIOR.
Near the 550 Metres, MASTER EIGHT raced close to the heels of COMPUTER PATCH when being shifted to the outside of that horse to obtain clear running.
Passing the 500 Metres, COMPUTER PATCH shifted out, resulting in MASTER EIGHT being taken out and bumping the hindquarters of SIGHT SUCCESS.
After the 400 Metres, HONG KONG WIN got its head on the side and lay in under pressure.
Passing the 250 Metres, SUPER WEALTHY had some difficulty obtaining clear running.
Close to the finishing line, MASTER EIGHT shifted out and inconvenienced SIGHT SUCCESS.
MASTER EIGHT and SIGHT SUCCESS were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (306) CHINESE BANYAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

LOCKHEED shifted in at the start and bumped READY TO WIN.
STAR BRITE began awkwardly and from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Shortly after the start, CIRCUIT STELLAR and ELIGERE bumped.
When being steadied in the early stages to obtain cover, READY TO WIN was crowded for room approaching the 1100 Metres between CIRCUIT STELLAR which was awkwardly placed outside ELIGERE and LOCKHEED which shifted in marginally.
After the 900 Metres, THE CROWN got its head up when travelling keenly.
After the 800 Metres, ELIGERE travelled keenly and was awkwardly placed close to the heels of EXCELLENT DADDY.
STAR BRITE was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and near the 300 Metres raced in restricted room inside GRACYLOVE which shifted in.
Approaching the 200 Metres, READY TO WIN was held up for clear running behind THE CROWN and passing the 200 Metres was shifted to the inside of CIRCUIT STELLAR to obtain clear running. Then passing the 100 Metres, READY TO WIN was shifted to the inside of EXCELLENT DADDY after being awkwardly placed behind that horse.
Passing the 200 Metres, THE CROWN got its head on the side and lay out under pressure.
Passing the 150 Metres, ELIGERE was momentarily crowded for room between LOCKHEED and THE CROWN, both of which shifted minimal ground.
When questioned, A Badel stated that the connections of LOCKHEED were of the opinion that the horse did not finish off the race strongly in its recent start when ridden in the lead. He said for this reason, from a wide barrier, he was asked to steady LOCKHEED in the early stages and ride the horse more conservatively in the hope that it would finish off the race better than it did on that occasion. He said in accordance with his instructions he steadied LOCKHEED in the early stages and was able to obtain a position with cover prior to the 1000 Metres which resulted in the horse racing just worse than midfield. He said due to the moderate tempo of the race, LOCKHEED was then not able to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of LOCKHEED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
When questioned, C L Chau stated that he was asked to obtain a forward position on EXCELLENT DADDY and it was hoped that he may be able to cross runners to his inside and after shifting across to race outside the anticipated leader LUCKY WITH YOU steady his mount to allow another runner to improve around EXCELLENT DADDY and provide his mount with cover. He said after riding his mount along in the early stages to obtain a forward position, it appeared to him that GALLANT EXPRESS was looking to obtain the position behind the leader LUCKY WITH YOU and in front of GRACYLOVE which would have allowed EXCELLENT DADDY the opportunity to race one horse off the rail. He said he gained the impression that the rider of GALLANT EXPRESS was looking to obtain cover as he had a number of looks to his inside after the 1100 Metres. He said however that when the pace of the race slowed, GALLANT EXPRESS remained racing in a position one horse away from the rail outside LUCKY WITH YOU which resulted in EXCELLENT DADDY being left racing in a three wide position and without cover. He added after the 900 Metres although the race was being run at only a fair tempo, he believed he would have had to make some use of his mount to improve forward of GALLANT EXPRESS to cross that runner and as EXCELLENT DADDY was travelling comfortably, he elected to have the horse remain balanced outside GALLANT EXPRESS which resulted in EXCELLENT DADDY continuing to race in a three wide position and without cover throughout.
LUCKY WITH YOU and GALLANT EXPRESS were sent for sampling.

Race:10 (307) CHERRY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1400 m

GOOD LUCK FRIEND lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and then stumbled and in doing so shifted out and bumped BLAZE WARRIOR.
From wide barriers, CIRCUIT THREE and TEMPEST EXPRESS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Approaching the 900 Metres, TSAR was left racing wide and without cover.
At the 400 Metres, TSAR was momentarily crowded for room between BLAZE WARRIOR which shifted in and GOOD LUCK FRIEND which, when shifting to the outside of SEATTLE CHOICE to obtain clear running, was then shifted out away from the heels of that horse which drifted out under pressure. After this, GOOD LUCK FRIEND raced tight between BLAZE WARRIOR and SEATTLE CHOICE which continued to shift out marginally.
After the 150 Metres, BLAZE WARRIOR was directed out to relieve the crowding to GOOD LUCK FRIEND to its inside.
Near the 50 Metres, GOOD LUCK FRIEND was eased away from the heels of BLAZE WARRIOR (J Moreira) which shifted in. J Moreira was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
A veterinary inspection of TSAR and ROMAN TURBO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
PACKING VICTORY and BEAUTY JOY were sent for sampling.

Race:11 (308) COTTON TREE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

MIGHTY VALOR stumbled at the start and then lost ground when crowded for room between KINDA COOL which shifted out and NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE which shifted in after being bumped by KOWLOON GREAT which shifted in after being bumped by NEVER TOO SOON. This resulted in MIGHTY VALOR being positioned at the rear of the field in the early stages. MIGHTY VALOR then commenced to travel keenly and got its head up on a number of occasions when awkwardly placed behind KINDA COOL approaching and passing the 1200 Metres. MIGHTY VALOR was then allowed to improve around KINDA COOL and into a more forward position, however, raced wide and without cover throughout.
Despite being ridden along for some distance in the early stages, AMAZING CHOCOLATE failed to muster speed.
ENNEA FORTUNE got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied in the early stages to obtain cover from a wide barrier.
Near the 1150 Metres, KOWLOON GREAT was shifted in away from the heels of ZONE D.
Approaching the 1100 Metres, COBHFIELD got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed inside the heels of HORSESAIN BOLT. After this, COBHFIELD continued to travel keenly and shifted out away from the heels of HORSESAIN BOLT making the turn near the 900 Metres. COBHFIELD was shifted out away from the heels of MIGHTY VALOR approaching the 700 Metres when continuing to prove very difficult to settle and then gave ground in the Straight. The performance of COBHFIELD, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, COBHFIELD will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of COBHFIELD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Approaching the 300 Metres, ZOOM BOOM was shifted out away from the heels of MIGHTY VALOR which was giving ground.
Near the 250 Metres, MIGHTY VALOR, which was continuing to give ground, was shifted in away from the heels of ZOOM BOOM and in doing so inconvenienced KOWLOON GREAT.
The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in as they were of the prima facie view that an incident occurred which cast sufficient doubt on whether OSCAR GLORY (V Borges) should be declared the second placegetter of the race. Subsequently, B Shinn, the rider of HORSESAIN BOLT, third placegetter, lodged a protest/objection against OSCAR GLORY being declared the second placegetter alleging interference to his mount over the final 200 Metres. After taking evidence from both parties and after viewing the videos, it was established that as HORSESAIN BOLT attempted to improve to the outside of OSCAR GLORY from just prior to the 200 Metres until passing the 150 Metres, OSCAR GLORY shifted out, resulting in HORSESAIN BOLT being taken out and being inconvenienced and which resulted in HORSESAIN BOLT being directed to the inside of OSCAR GLORY at about the 125 Metres. As HORSESAIN BOLT was attempting to improve to the inside of OSCAR GLORY, that horse was corrected by its rider which resulted in HORSESAIN BOLT having to be directed in away from the heels of OSCAR GLORY and being hampered. After considering the manner in which both horses finished off the race over about the final 100 Metres after HORSESAIN BOLT was able to establish clear and unimpeded running to the inside of OSCAR GLORY and the half-length margin between those horses at the end of the race, the Stewards could not be satisfied to the requisite degree that HORSESAIN BOLT would have finished in front of OSCAR GLORY if not for the interference and accordingly, the protest/objection was overruled and weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. At a subsequent inquiry, V Borges pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that for some distance approaching and passing the 200 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when riding it along, resulting in HORSESAIN BOLT being unnecessarily inconvenienced and near the 150 Metres being shifted to the inside of OSCAR GLORY after losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled. V Borges was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 6 February 2022 and to expire on Thursday, 10 February 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into account Jockey Borges’ good race riding record.
A veterinary inspection of KINDA COOL and MIGHTY VALOR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
ZONE D, NAVAS TWO and OSCAR GLORY were sent for sampling.