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Race Meeting: 03/12/2023 (Sun)
10 races - Meeting Start Time: 13:00

Going Information

Sha Tin - MIXED - AWT / Turf C+3 Course
Going:
[All Weather Track] GOOD(Race 1,2,3,5,6,7)
[Turf] GOOD(Race 4,8,9,10)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 12:00 pm)
Clegg Hammer Reading 8.21(as of 08:00 am) 9.63(as of 12:00 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Dr Silas S S Yang JP (Chairman)
Mr A M Souza
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr G Bush (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

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Race:1 (213) ASHLEY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 BOOM ALLIANCE (G220) Z Purton After the 150 Metres, Z Purton dropped his whip as he changed it through to his right hand.
12 2 ARTHUR'S KINGDOM (E194) M F Poon (-2) No report.
11 3 DIAMOND FOREVER (H194) L Ferraris A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, DIAMOND FOREVER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 4 FIERY FLYING (G090) J McDonald Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start. Raced keenly in the early and middle stages. After the race, J McDonald advised that his mount, which was having its first race start on the All Weather surface, did not appreciate racing on the All Weather surface. Assistant Trainer C K Tong agreed with the assessment of Jockey McDonald. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. The performance was considered to be disappointing as compared to its pervious race starts. Before being allowed to race again, FIERY FLYING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 5 SUPER CONTENTED (H251) K H Chan (-5) From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. For some distance approaching the 400 Metres was held up for clear running. Lay in in the Home Straight.
5 6 DEVIL AND GOLD (G443) E C W Wong (-10) Raced wide and without cover in the early stages and was allowed to stride forward near the 900 Metres.
2 7 PRECISION GOAL (H016) C L Chau (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
13 8 GENERAL WINNER (E376) A Atzeni Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 9 SPICY SKEWER (G202) M Chadwick From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. The performance of SPICY SKEWER, which finished tailed out on the second consecutive occasion, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SPICY SKEWER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a series of consecutive barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
8 10 CHIRON (E151) K C Leung From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Briefly held up on the Home Turn behind FIERY FLYING.
1 11 STARSHIP EIGHTY (H022) K Teetan Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 12 STAR OF GLORY (E316) Y L Chung (-5) No report.
4 13 GREEN LASER (E409) K De Melo Blundered on jumping.
10 14 JUST GREAT TWO (G174) L Currie No report.

Race:2 (214) CAMERON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
12 1 LUCKY FUN (E013) K Teetan After the race, K Teetan reported that his mount changed stride after entering the Home Straight and bumped with CALL ME TEDDY. He added that LUCKY FUN failed to finish the race off after this point. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY FUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
11 2 MASTER OF ALL (H177) Y L Chung (-5) No report.
1 3 STRIVE FOR GLORY (D186) K De Melo Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with SUPER JOY. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 4 AUGUST MOON (D409) K C Leung Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
4 5 CHARMING STEED (E494) E C W Wong (-10) Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
7 6 NOBLE ONE (G278) A Badel Jumped awkwardly and became unbalanced.
3 7 MIRACLES (G083) Z Purton Jumped only fairly and was obliged to be ridden along in the early stages to hold a forward position. Near the 250 Metres was shifted to the inside of HAPPY TANGO to obtain a narrow run to that runner’s inside.
6 8 HAPPY TANGO (D075) L Hewitson No report.
5 9 ALL IS READY (G042) L Ferraris Jumped awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 10 CALL ME TEDDY (G233) M L Yeung Near the 250 Metres was momentarily crowded between LUCKY FUN and SUPER JOY (M Chadwick) which shifted out. M Chadwick was advised to exercise more care. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2 11 SUPER JOY (G251) M Chadwick Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 12 CIRCUIT SPLENDOR (E482) C L Chau (-2) No report.

Race:3 (215) CARNARVON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 AMAZING TEENS (E449) J McDonald Near the 450 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. After the race, J McDonald stated that the horse enjoyed a good run in the event and after making a wide run on the Home Turn did not finish the race off strongly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 2 NORDIC STAR (G433) C L Chau (-2) Bumped shortly after the start and then got its head up. Near the 250 Metres shifted out and away from CAN’T GO WONG after being taken out by that runner and bumped with PAKISTAN FRIEND.
10 3 HARRY'S HERO (H332) K De Melo From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
5 4 CAN'T GO WONG (H087) K Teetan Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres.
14 5 MISSION BRAVO (E383) L Ferraris After the race, L Ferraris stated that his mount obtained a position outside the leader AFFIRM where it travelled comfortably. He said entering the Home Straight MISSION BRAVO failed to respond to his riding and when he was concerned that there was something amiss with the horse, he did not ride it out over the final 100 Metres of the event when not in a competitive position. Trainer M Newnham stated that the only explanation he could offer was that MISSION BRAVO may have been better suited by being placed under pressure sooner than it was in the event as it is somewhat one-paced and does not appreciate racing amongst other horses. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, MISSION BRAVO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 6 PAKISTAN FRIEND (B370) A Atzeni Near the 600 Metres was steadied when crowded between CAN’T GO WONG and RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE which shifted out. Bumped near the 250 Metres. After the race, A Atzeni stated that with his mount coming back from the 2000 Metres and from a wide barrier, he was unable to obtain a more forward position and as a consequence settled in midfield.
12 7 LUCKY BANNER (G354) L Currie Jumped awkwardly. Badly held up for clear running in the Home Straight behind AFFIRM and could not be ridden out until near the 50 Metres.
4 8 RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE (C197) L Hewitson No report.
2 9 BLISSFUL STAR (E168) A Hamelin Making the turn approaching the 1200 Metres shifted out when awkwardly placed on the heels of MISSION BRAVO. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 10 ALL ARE MINE (H293) Y L Chung (-5) Bumped at the start. Held up for clear running until near the 250 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 11 NINJA DERBY (H339) M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly.
13 12 AFFIRM (H306) K C Leung Jumped awkwardly and became unbalanced. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11 13 YEE CHEONG WARRIOR (E025) M F Poon (-2) From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 14 M M NEBULA (G279) M Chadwick Bumped at the start and then crowded shortly after. For some distance after the 500 Metres raced tight between AMAZING TEENS and BLISSFUL STAR (A Hamelin) which shifted to the outside of MISSION BRAVO to secure clear running. A Hamelin was advised to exercise more care.

Race:4 (216) HANKOW HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 TELECOM DRAGON (H322) J McDonald No report.
11 2 CLASSIC MOON (E439) M F Poon (-2) Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and bumped with ALWAYS AWESOME. Obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
9 3 FRUITY WARRIOR (J035) C Y Ho Shortly after the start was crowded by SPEEDY FORTUNE which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
12 4 HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER (J002) Y L Chung (-5) Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 5 JOYFUL LIFE (H426) K C Leung When questioned, K C Leung stated that his mount hung in when placed under pressure in the Home Straight and near the 100 Metres he was obliged to make a concerted effort to shift to the outside of SPEEDY FORTUNE to secure clear running. K C Leung was warned in relation to using his whip on the shoulder of the horse over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 6 KA YING RISING (J062) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
5 7 MR MAESTRO (J033) A Atzeni Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped heavily by LADY BILLIE which shifted out.
4 8 NISHIKADO (H172) L Hewitson Near the 800 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from JOYFUL LIFE.
8 9 LADY BILLIE (H365) M Chadwick Bumped at the start.
6 10 SPEEDY FORTUNE (H097) K Teetan No report.
10 11 ALWAYS AWESOME (H245) A Badel Crowded at the start.
2 12 STRATHPEFFER (H095) K De Melo Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:5 (217) MIDDLE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 EURO ROCKS (H153) K C Leung Jumped awkwardly, got its head up and as a result lost ground.
10 2 GREENWICH (H328) Z Purton After the race, Z Purton stated that his mount did not appreciate racing in behind the lead after the pace steadied mid-race and has performed best when being able to dictate in front in its races. Trainer P C Ng agreed with the views expressed by Jockey Purton and stated that the horse was disadvantaged when the pace of the event steadied in the middle stages and was unable to quicken when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, GREENWICH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 3 EVERYONE'S VICTORY (E177) C Y Ho From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 600 Metres was steadied when crowded between DAN ATTACK and SMILING COLLECTOR. After the 300 Metres was steadied to avoid DAN ATTACK (A Atzeni) which shifted out before being corrected by its rider. A Atzeni was advised to exercise more care.
3 4 FLYING DRAGON (E360) Y L Chung (-5) After the race, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that with FLYING DRAGON up in distance to 1200 Metres, he was expected to hold a more forward position than at its last start.
12 5 SPARKLING DOLPHIN (C332) K Teetan A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, SPARKLING DOLPHIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
7 6 FAST BUCK (H126) A Badel No report.
9 7 SMILING COLLECTOR (G128) L Ferraris Bumped at the start.
1 8 JUDY'S GREAT (J016) J McDonald Sent for sampling post-race.
6 9 PANDA LEGEND (H002) M L Yeung Jumped only fairly and was crowded shortly after the start.
5 10 SPEEDY SMARTIE (H108) C L Chau (-2) For some distance near the 100 Metres was directed to the outside of JUDY’S GREAT to secure clear running.
11 11 DAN ATTACK (H317) A Atzeni Slow to begin. Making the turn near the 700 Metres ran out across the heels of EURO ROCKS and as a result was checked. After the race, A Atzeni stated that when he had concerns there may be something amiss with his mount in the Home Straight, he eased it down over the final 150 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. The performance and racing manners were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DAN ATTACK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2 12 SMART FOLKS (D343) A Hamelin Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event as it was being ridden along to hold a forward position. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:6 (218) THE PENINSULA GOLDEN JUBILEE CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 KURPANY (D172) E C W Wong (-10) No report.
3 2 PACKING TREADMILL (G161) L Hewitson No report.
8 3 CHANCHENG PRINCE (D270) A Atzeni Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race, A Atzeni reported that his mount would be better suited by being stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 4 FLYING ACE (G045) Z Purton From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 5 MAJESTIC STAR (E203) J McDonald Approaching the 200 Metres was briefly held up for clear running when being shifted to the outside of YOUTHFUL DEAL. When questioned regarding his riding in the early stages and as to whether there was an opportunity to hold a position to the inside of YOUTHFUL DEAL, J McDonald stated that his instructions were to endeavour to obtain a forward position, but without having to make use of his mount to do so. He said after MAJESTIC STAR jumped only fairly, he initially was positioned to the inside of YOUTHFUL DEAL, but when the pace of the event was run inside of standard, he was unable to maintain his position inside YOUTHFUL DEAL and did not believe it was in the best interests of MAJESTIC STAR to make use of his mount to do so having regard to his instructions.
1 6 PING HAI GALAXY (C377) A Badel Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 7 YOUTHFUL DEAL (G340) C Y Ho After the race, C Y Ho stated that his preference was to endeavour to shift to the outside in the Home Straight, but as a run developed between XPONENTIAL and CAMPIONE, he elected to improve between those runners on straightening. He added that, in his view, YOUTHFUL DEAL may not have appreciated racing in amongst horses in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
10 8 CAMPIONE (G235) Y L Chung (-5) After the race, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that his mount did not appreciate the kickback and the strong pace set in the event and gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of CAMPIONE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, CAMPIONE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
9 9 TRUE LEGEND (D047) M Chadwick No report.
4 10 XPONENTIAL (D049) K Teetan Knuckled over on jumping.

Race:7 (219) HUMPHREYS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 SUPER WIN DRAGON (E253) C Y Ho A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6 2 FIERY DIAMOND (G022) C L Chau (-2) Near the 1400 Metres, after improving to the inside of VIVA HUNTER (K C Leung), was steadied when crowded by that runner. K C Leung was advised to exercise more care. After the race, C L Chau stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to obtain a position with cover in the early stages. He added that whilst his mount was able to obtain a position three wide and with cover behind VIVA HUNTER in the middle stages, it raced keenly and then was one-paced to the finish of the event. Trainer T P Yung confirmed the instructions and said such instructions were issued as, in his opinion, it was a disadvantage to hold the lead today. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 3 PERFECT TEAM (H120) E C W Wong (-10) Slow to begin and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
4 4 ADEFILL (G317) J McDonald After the race, J McDonald stated that he was instructed to settle where comfortable. He said from the outside barrier he elected to race in a midfield position where ADEFILL travelled comfortably behind FIERY DIAMOND. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 5 YELLOWFIN (G326) L Hewitson Sent for sampling post-race.
2 6 SO WE JOY (D082) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
10 7 VIVA HUNTER (E369) K C Leung When questioned regarding his riding in the early and middle stages and as to whether there was an opportunity to improve forward with the slow pace of the event, K C Leung stated that his instructions were to hold a forward position and was given the option of leading if available to him. He said whilst he was aware that the pace of the event in the early stages was slow, when his mount was travelling comfortably and with LOVERO positioned to his inside travelling well, he was reluctant to go forward and attempt to cross that runner as he felt LOVERO would have held its position and this would have resulted in VIVA HUNTER being disadvantaged. He added as a result he remained racing wide and without cover where his mount travelled comfortably. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 8 KIMBERLEY (H329) L Currie No report.
9 9 SOLAR GOGO (H390) K De Melo Crowded shortly after the start.
11 10 LOVERO (H451) Y L Chung (-5) No report.
8 11 RED ACLAIM (J017) Z Purton Bumped on jumping. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Race:8 (220) MODY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
2 1 FLYING HIGH (E204) M Chadwick Sent for sampling post-race.
4 2 PLEASANT ENDEAVOR (E114) J McDonald A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8 3 ACE ONE (G196) M L Yeung No report.
11 4 RUN RUN COOL (E322) L Ferraris Between the 150 Metres and the 100 Metres was held up behind SPARKLING KNIGHT.
13 5 SPARKLING KNIGHT (C201) A Hamelin After the race, A Hamelin reported that after making use of his mount to obtain the lead, SPARKLING KNIGHT was then pressured by METRO WARRIOR and as a result could not finish the race off strongly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 6 METRO WARRIOR (D387) L Hewitson At declaration time, K C Leung was declared as the rider of both METRO WARRIOR and ONLY U. It was established that K C Leung had a firm commitment to ride ONLY U. As such, the Stewards permitted L Hewitson to be substituted as the rider of METRO WARRIOR. For this declaration error, Trainer D A Hayes was fined $2,000. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
3 7 LUCKY GOR (G217) K Teetan Bounded on jumping and lost ground.
10 8 MUST GO (J133) L Currie Slow to begin.
5 9 NORTHERN BEACHES (H266) Z Purton Approaching the 300 Metres was disappointed for clear running between ACE ONE and FLYING HIGH. Was then held up from the 300 Metres to the 200 Metres behind ACE ONE and at the 200 Metres was checked to avoid ACE ONE and did not obtain clear running until near the 100 Metres when it improved into a narrow run between ACE ONE and PLEASANT ENDEAVOR. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 10 ONLY U (J037) K C Leung Jumped only fairly.
6 11 SPEED SWORD (H397) C Y Ho No report.
12 12 SUPERB KID (H298) K De Melo Crowded at the start. Over the final 150 Metres was held up behind METRO WARRIOR and unable to be ridden out to the finish.
1 13 SUMMIT CHEERS (E221) A Badel Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:9 (221) NATHAN HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
8 1 KA YING CHEER (H369) Y L Chung (-5) Shifted in at the start, became unbalanced and bumped on the hindquarters. After the race, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that he was obliged to make use of his mount to cross and lead on KA YING CHEER and as a result KA YING CHEER was left without a finishing effort. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 2 HOLY LAKE (H260) C Y Ho After the 250 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running to the outside of RIVER VIEWS and then was shifted back to that runner’s inside where it secured clear running at the 150 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
9 3 CHILLI BABA (G339) A Atzeni No report.
10 4 DREAM PURSUER (G241) J McDonald Badly crowded on jumping by KA YING CHEER which shifted in abruptly. Steadied after the 250 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
5 5 IMPERIAL MAGEE (E460) A Badel Apprentice E C W Wong (RIVER VIEWS) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that inside the final 50 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of IMPERIAL MAGEE, resulting in IMPERIAL MAGEE being checked away from the heels of RIVER VIEWS. Apprentice Wong was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 10 December 2023 at Sha Tin. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record.
7 6 MEEPMEEP (H234) Z Purton Jumped only fairly. When questioned, Z Purton stated that at its first race start MEEPMEEP raced greenly and lay out in the Home Straight after making an inside run. He said today from the 600 Metres his mount hung in and on the Home Turn proved reluctant to shift to the outside of CHILLI BABA. He added that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight MEEPMEEP continued to hang in which restricted his ability to fully test his mount, particularly when it was racing on the wrong lead leg. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The racing manners of MEEPMEEP were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MEEPMEEP will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
13 7 FOREVER FOLKS (G463) A Hamelin From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
4 8 FREE FOAL (E065) K Teetan No report.
2 9 GOLDEN BULL (H019) C L Chau (-2) Crowded at the start. From the 400 Metres until the 250 Metres was badly held up for clear running before being shifted to the outside of MEEPMEEP. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 10 RIVER VIEWS (G212) E C W Wong (-10) No report.
6 11 YEABOI (G372) K De Melo Slow to begin. From the 350 Metres until the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Approaching the 150 Metres was then steadied when crowded between FREE FOAL which shifted out slightly and HOLY LAKE (C Y Ho) which shifted in. C Y Ho was advised to exercise more care.
14 12 KING OF THE COURT (E384) L Ferraris From the 900 Metres was obliged to race wide and without cover when taken out by RIVER VIEWS.
12 13 DRAGON DELIGHT (G395) L Hewitson After the 250 Metres, DRAGON DELIGHT and DREAM PURSUER were steadied when crowded between CHILLI BABA (A Atzeni) which shifted in and IMPERIAL MAGEE (A Badel) which shifted out and away from HOLY LAKE as that runner commenced to shift to the outside of RIVER VIEWS. Both A Atzeni and A Badel were advised to exercise more care.
11 14 PERFECT PEACH (E488) M F Poon (-2) No report.

Race:10 (222) SALISBURY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
3 1 AWESOME FLUKE (J050) K H Chan (-5) No report.
11 2 WINNER METHOD (E178) C L Chau (-2) Jumped only fairly and was crowded shortly after the start. Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position.
10 3 NEVER TOO SOON (E434) K De Melo Crowded on jumping. After the race, K De Melo stated that after obtaining a midfield positon, NEVER TOO SOON initially responded well to his riding, but over the concluding stages finished the race off in a one-paced manner although he was not too disappointed with the performance of the horse. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 4 BLUE MARLIN (H078) J McDonald Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race.
8 5 MASSIVE ACTION (E445) L Hewitson When questioned regarding his mount not leading, L Hewitson stated that his intention was to lead the event from an inside barrier. He said after riding his mount along in the early stages and obtaining the lead, when GOLDEN DARCI improved to his outside and was travelling strongly, he elected to allow that runner to cross as he felt the pace of the event was being run inside of standard. He said after being crossed by GOLDEN DARCI, the pace of the event eased slightly which then disadvantaged MASSIVE ACTION in the Home Straight as it took some time to respond to his riding once he obtained clear running. After considering the early sectional times of the event, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Hewitson were reasonable in the circumstances. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
14 6 BRILLIANT WAY (G215) A Atzeni A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
13 7 GOLDEN DARCI (H470) Y L Chung (-5) No report.
9 8 GOLDEN SAMURAI (H024) C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly and from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the race, C Y Ho stated that after settling back in the field, his mount found the line fairly, but in his opinion, was looking to be stepped up in distance for its next race start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 9 PARTERRE (E234) M Chadwick No report.
2 10 MIDORI BURLY (J083) M F Poon (-2) Jumped awkwardly and made contact with the right side of its barrier. Sent for sampling post-race.
1 11 PINS PRINCE (G013) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
5 12 RATTAN KINGDOM (G035) K Teetan Jumped only fairly.
6 13 SETANTA (G095) K C Leung No report.
12 14 SUPER TEN (D362) M L Yeung No report.

General

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of ERNEST FEELING, CHARMING STEED, HAPPY TANGO, SPLENDID STAR, LOYAL AMBITION, M UNICORN, SURE JOYFUL, HAPPY UNITED, CIRCUIT SEVEN, OVERSUBSCRIBED, DURHAM STAR, KILLER INSTINCT, SAMARKAND, SCOTCH TYCOON, GOLDEN RISE, TRIUMPHANT WARRIOR, E LEGEND, QUANTUM PATCH, NEVER TOO SOON, A AMERIC TE SPECSO and DENFIELD (22.11.23) proved negative.

Summary

1. Fine

Race 8
Trainer D A Hayes (METRO WARRIOR): $2,000 for a declaration error

2. Warnings

Race 2
M Chadwick (SUPER JOY) for shifting out near the 250 Metres

Race 3
A Hamelin (BLISSFUL STAR) for shifting out for some distance after the 500 Metres

Race 4
K C Leung (JOYFUL LIFE) for using his whip on the shoulder of the horse

Race 5
A Atzeni (DAN ATTACK) for shifting out after the 300 Metres

Race 7
K C Leung (VIVA HUNTER) for shifting in near the 1400 Metres

Race 9
C Y Ho (HOLY LAKE) for shifting in approaching the 150 Metres
A Atzeni (CHILLI BABA) for shifting in after the 250 Metres
A Badel (IMPERIAL MAGEE) for shifting out after the 250 Metres

3. Suspension

Race 9
Apprentice E C W Wong (RIVER VIEWS) for careless riding inside the final 50 Metres (Sunday, 10 December 2023 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

4. Barrier Trials

Race 1
FIERY FLYING (disappointing performance)
SPICY SKEWER (unacceptable performance)

Race 3
MISSION BRAVO (disappointing performance)

Race 5
DAN ATTACK (unacceptable performance and racing manners)

Race 6
CAMPIONE (unacceptable performance)

Race 9
MEEPMEEP (racing manners)

5. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
DIAMOND FOREVER
FIERY FLYING
SPICY SKEWER

Race 2
LUCKY FUN

Race 3
MISSION BRAVO

Race 5
GREENWICH
SPARKLING DOLPHIN
DAN ATTACK

Race 6
CAMPIONE

Race 9
MEEPMEEP

6. Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement

Turf C+3 Course
All Weather Track

7. Rolling Arrangement

The track was not rolled today.