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Race Meeting: 18/09/2024 (Wed)
8 races - Meeting Start Time: 19:10

Going Information

Happy Valley - Turf B Course
Going:
GOOD(Race 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8)
Penetrometer Reading 2.72(as of 08:00 am) 2.72(as of 06:10 pm)

Meeting Stewards

Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi BBS JP (Chairman)
The Hon Geoffrey Ma Tao Li GBM
Mr M Van Gestel (Chief Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Bailey (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr T Vassallo (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr K C Y Kwok (Stipendiary Steward)
Mr J C H Ho (Stipendiary Steward)

Mr Andrew W B R Weir BBS MBE JP and Mr Nicholas D Hunsworth acted for Mrs Ann Kung Yeung Yun Chi BBS JP as Chairman for Races 2 and 7 respectively.
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Race:1 (29) WONG CHUK HANG HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 HAPPY DAY (G119) C Y Ho Shortly after the start shifted out and made contact with SHINKANSEN and became unbalanced. Over the concluding stages raced tight between TELECOM POWER and GIMME FIVE which shifted in slightly and as a consequence could not be fully ridden out to the finish of the event.
2 2 CHATEAUNEUF (J219) Z Purton Sent for sampling post-race.
9 3 GIANT LEAP (J143) A Hamelin As the start was effected reared and as a consequence lost ground. The Stewards were satisfied that the horse reared simultaneously as the start was effected and therefore determined that it had not been denied a fair start. After the event, A Hamelin stated that the instructions were to hold a forward position. He said after rearing at the start and losing ground, he was obliged to ride his mount along in the early stages which resulted in GIANT LEAP racing keenly and being unable to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The barrier manners of GIANT LEAP were considered to be unacceptable and its performance to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, GIANT LEAP 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 4 JUDY'S GREAT (J016) Y L Chung (-3) No report.
1 5 PERFECT GENERAL (J417) H Bowman Shifted out at the start and was bumped. After the event, Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions were to take up a forward position. Sent for sampling post-race.
5 6 TELECOM POWER (J332) K De Melo From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
4 7 GIMME FIVE (J099) K Teetan Bumped at the start.
3 8 SHINKANSEN (H277) M Chadwick Bumped shortly after the start.
8 9 YODA'S CHOICE (J146) M F Poon (-2) From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:2 (30) WONG CHUK HANG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
7 1 LIGHTNING BOLT (G130) C Y Ho From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 2 HAPPY TRIO (G244) K Teetan No report.
2 3 HAPPY SOUL (G249) K H Chan (-5) Sent for sampling post-race.
1 4 GOLDEN LUCK (H159) L Hewitson Sent for sampling post-race.
10 5 SAVVY CHIC (G261) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman reported that this mount failed to travel at any stage of the event and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SAVVY CHIC was considered to be unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SAVVY CHIC will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.
5 6 UNISON (H423) B Avdulla No report.
8 7 SO TREASURE (H351) L Ferraris L Ferraris pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 800 Metres (see WOOD ON FIRE). After the event, L Ferraris stated that it was not his intention to lead the event, but after crossing to the front near the 800 Metres SO TREASURE failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9 8 TOGEPI (G458) A Hamelin From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3 9 WOOD ON FIRE (C460) H T Mo (-2) L Ferraris (SO TREASURE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 800 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of WOOD ON FIRE, resulting in WOOD ON FIRE being crowded and having to be checked. L Ferraris was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Sunday, 6 October 2024 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.
4 10 YOUNG HORIZON (G272) M L Yeung Jumped awkwardly, got its head up and lost ground. In the early stages raced keenly.

Race:3 (31) WONG CHUK HANG HANDICAP (Sec3) Class 4 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 SWEET BRIAR (H044) L Hewitson Sent for sampling post-race.
9 2 E UNIVERSE (H151) E C W Wong (-7) No report.
4 3 GALLANT VALOUR (H323) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
5 4 EN PERFECTO (J409) M F Poon (-2) Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by TACTICAL COMMAND which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.
6 5 SUNNY DARLING (J171) C Y Ho Near the 600 Metres was crowded by E UNIVERSE which lay in towards the rail before being corrected by its rider Apprentice E C W Wong.
7 6 LUCKY PLANET (H235) M Chadwick When questioned, M Chadwick stated that his instructions were to hold a forward position and if circumstances permitted to ride LUCKY PLANET in a similar manner to when it won at Happy Valley on 10 July 2024. He said in the early stages after being able to cross E UNIVERSE, he then from the 700 Metres commenced to urge LUCKY PLANET forward as he had on 10 July 2024 to establish a break on the field. He added LUCKY PLANET did not respond to his efforts to do so and as a consequence he was obliged to make some use of his mount thereafter to comply with his instructions. He said in the Home Straight LUCKY PLANET lay in and shifted in towards the running rail before giving ground over the final 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of LUCKY PLANET, a last start winner, was considered to be disappointing as compared to its last start. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY PLANET will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
8 7 TRIPLE BLISS (J310) K C Leung Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start and became unbalanced.
2 8 SMART FIGHTER (H278) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
3 9 TACTICAL COMMAND (H197) A Badel No report.

Race:4 (32) TAI HANG HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1000 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
1 1 HAPPY TANGO (D075) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
10 2 FALCON COURT (J056) A Atzeni From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
6 3 GORGEOUS VITALITY (G051) L Hewitson Leaving the 600 Metres was momentarily crowded by REGENCY HAPPY STAR which shifted in slightly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2 4 PARENTS' LOVE (H405) Z Purton Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. After the 300 Metres was taken in by PLENTIFUL as PARENTS’ LOVE endeavoured to obtain clear running to the inside of PLENTIFUL. For a short distance after the 250 Metres then raced tight to the inside of PLENTIFUL. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 5 ACE TALENT (H046) H Bowman Raced wide and without cover in the early and middle stages.
5 6 DIAMOND SOARS (G201) C L Chau (-2) No report.
8 7 PLENTIFUL (G400) K C Leung After the event, K C Leung reported that his mount travelled satisfactorily in the lead until the 200 Metres where it commenced to give ground. He added PLENTIFUL would derive benefit from tonight’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12 8 PHILOS (H371) Y L Chung (-3) Jumped awkwardly, made contact with MAGIC TRAVELLER and became unbalanced. After the event, Y L Chung stated that as a result of his mount jumping awkwardly and making contact with MAGIC TRAVELLER, he elected to shift PHILOS across behind runners in the early stages.
11 9 GOODMANSHIP (E208) L Ferraris After the event, L Ferraris reported that his instructions were to endeavour to hold a more forward position, but despite riding his mount along in the early stages it did not show sufficient pace to do so. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7 10 DOUBLE SHOW (G250) M Chadwick Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between PARENTS’ LOVE which was taken in slightly by GOODMANSHIP and REGENCY HAPPY STAR which was taken out by PLENTIFUL when PLENTIFUL shifted out before being corrected by its rider.
4 11 MAGIC TRAVELLER (H102) M L Yeung No report.
9 12 REGENCY HAPPY STAR (H248) H T Mo (-2) Crowded shortly after the start.

Race:5 (33) SO KON PO HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
4 1 SUPREME AGILITY (J267) Z Purton Lay in in the early part of the Home Straight.
2 2 SIMPLY MAVERICK (H346) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
7 3 GALLANT WAKING (G165) C Y Ho After the 1300 Metres was steadied when crowded by STAR CONTACT which was taken in by SIMPLY MAVERICK (A Atzeni) which shifted in after initially racing tight to the inside of SILVER KING. A Atzeni was reprimanded.
6 4 PERFECT TEAM (H120) H Bowman No report.
1 5 STAR CONTACT (E472) K Teetan Sent for sampling post-race.
9 6 SILVER KING (H420) M F Poon (-2) Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover until the 1000 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
5 7 BEATO (H090) Y L Chung (-3) Jumped only fairly. On the Home Turn near the 350 Metres lay out and was awkwardly positioned close to the heels of SILVER KING as that runner was giving ground.
8 8 SATIRICAL FAN (J214) E C W Wong (-7) Raced keenly in the lead in the middle stages.
3 9 SETANTA (G095) L Ferraris Sent for sampling post-race.
10 10 ACROSS DA UNIVERSE (J328) A Hamelin Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, A Hamelin stated that his mount did not appreciate racing on the Happy Valley circuit and made the turns awkwardly. He added that ACROSS DA UNIVERSE made a respiratory noise during the running of the event and gave ground over the final 500 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of ACROSS DA UNIVERSE, which finished tailed out, was considered to be unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ACROSS DA UNIVERSE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:6 (34) THE HONG KONG COUNTRY CLUB CHALLENGE CUP (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 4 1800 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
11 1 SERANGOON (H296) H Bentley Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 2 FOREVER GLORIOUS (G229) A Atzeni Sent for sampling post-race.
6 3 WINNING STEPS (G420) K Teetan Shortly after the start was crowded by FLYING SILVER which shifted out before being corrected by its rider.
12 4 AFFORDABLE (J242) K C Leung Slow to begin and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
2 5 DRAGON STAR (H128) M F Poon (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
5 6 FLYING SILVER (E478) Y L Chung (-3) Held up making the Home Turn.
8 7 LITTLE FAIRY (H206) L Ferraris No report.
3 8 STORM WINNER (J069) C Y Ho No report.
10 9 PEGASUS GENERAL (G189) M Chadwick A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 10 ME TIME (J074) A Badel Crowded shortly after the start. Near the 1500 Metres was steadied to avoid FOREVER GLORIOUS (A Atzeni) which shifted in when not clear. A Atzeni was severely reprimanded. After the event, A Badel stated that he was given no specific instructions, but in the early stages when positioned to the outside of WINNING STEPS and FLYING SILVER, he elected to go forward to cross those runners to avoid racing wide and as a result settled in a forward position. Trainer D J Whyte confirmed the instructions were not to go forward but advised that he understood the reasons as to why Jockey Badel elected to cross runners to his inside in the early stages which resulted in ME TIME settling in a more forward position than what he had anticipated. Sent for sampling post-race.
7 11 HAPPY HERO (G322) L Hewitson No report.
9 12 NICE BIRDIE (G470) M L Yeung No report.

Race:7 (35) ISLAND HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
5 1 KAHOLO ANGEL (H216) H Bowman Sent for sampling post-race.
9 2 POWER KOEPP (E301) K C Leung Near the 600 Metres was momentarily crowded by BRAVE STAR when that runner was taken in by HEALTHY HEALTHY which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10 3 MUST GO (J133) B Avdulla A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4 4 SOVEREIGN FUND (J402) K De Melo No report.
8 5 PARTERRE (E234) L Hewitson A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1 6 BRAVE STAR (G268) C Y Ho Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.
3 7 YOUNG ARROW (J401) K Teetan Shifted out at the start and was bumped.
2 8 HEALTHY HEALTHY (H203) Z Purton When questioned, Z Purton stated that his instructions were not to make use of his mount in the early stages as HEALTHY HEALTHY has raced in a disappointing manner when ridden this way previously. He said as a consequence in the early stages HEALTHY HEALTHY was caught wide and without cover. He said after entering the Back Straight when positioned to the outside of EXCELLENT PEERS, he elected to allow HEALTHY HEALTHY to stride forward as his instructions were also not to break the horse’s momentum and keep it running at a comfortable rhythm. He added as a result HEALTHY HEALTHY was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and after laying in near the 600 Metres finished the race off well. Trainer P C Ng confirmed the instructions issued and expressed satisfaction with the tactics adopted by Jockey Purton. Sent for sampling post-race.
6 9 MOJAVE DESERT (J330) L Ferraris From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 150 Metres L Ferraris had his whip knocked from his grasp by the whip of K C Leung, the rider of POWER KOEPP.
7 10 EXCELLENT PEERS (G033) M Chadwick Near the 600 Metres lay in and was steadied away from MUST GO which shifted out slightly.

Race:8 (36) DEEP WATER BAY HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1650 m

Pla. Horse
No		 Colour Horse Jockey Incident
6 1 MOMENTS IN TIME (H474) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman stated that his instructions were to endeavour to hold a forward position. He said due to the pace of the event being run inside of standard time in the early stages MOMENTS IN TIME was obliged to race wide. He added after making the first turn he improved forward to cross FLAMINGO TRILLION and raced outside the lead to avoid continuing to race wide.
8 2 HELENE FEELING (H215) Z Purton Trainer C S Shum was fined the sum of $3,000 for presenting HELENE FEELING in the Parade Ring with a parade hood which was not part of that horse’s declared gear. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After improving to the inside of FLAMING RABBIT near the 300 Metres was taken in slightly by that runner. Approaching the 150 Metres became held up for clear running behind YELLOWFIN which was giving ground and after being shifted to the outside of YELLOWFIN near the 100 Metres again had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned close to MR ASCENDENCY. As a result, HELENE FEELING did not obtain clear running until near the 50 Metres.
9 3 TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482) E C W Wong (-7) Near the 1500 Metres was steadied to avoid YELLOWFIN (L Hewitson) which shifted in when not clear. L Hewitson was reprimanded.
10 4 FLAMING RABBIT (H257) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start.
7 5 MR ASCENDENCY (G227) H Bentley No report.
4 6 OUTGATE (H113) Y L Chung (-3) No report. <22/9/2024 18 September 2024 Happy Valley Racemeeting – Race 8 (36)> Y L Chung was reminded of his obligations not to use the whip in a manner where he does not provide his mounts the opportunity to respond to his use of the whip.
11 7 YELLOWFIN (G326) L Hewitson After the event, L Hewitson stated that his mount came under pressure near the 400 Metres and gave ground in the Home Straight. He added, in his opinion, YELLOWFIN would benefit from tonight’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of YELLOWFIN was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, YELLOWFIN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5 8 CHILL CHIBI (H109) C L Chau (-2) Sent for sampling post-race.
1 9 WOODFIRE BRO (G115) M L Yeung Sent for sampling post-race.
12 10 NATURAL STORM (C461) A Hamelin From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, A Hamelin reported that his mount did not fully stretch out during the running of the event and changed stride on a number of occasions in the Back Straight. He added in the Home Straight when he was concerned there may be something amiss with NATURAL STORM, he did not fully test his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of NATURAL STORM was considered to be unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, NATURAL STORM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
3 11 RED HARE KING (H188) M Chadwick No report.
2 12 FLAMINGO TRILLION (H192) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.

General

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of GO GO GO, SUNNY BABY, SUPER ELITE, SAME TO YOU, HO HO STAR, KA YING RISING, BEAUTY WAVES, FAST NETWORK, CHEVAL VALIANT, MY WISH, SUPER LEGENDS, FIGHTING MACHINE, AMAZING RUN, SUPREME LUCKY, CHIU CHOW SPIRIT, SUPERB BOY, BALLISTIC WIN, SOLID WIN, HARMONY N HOME, SUPER FORTUNE, HAROLD WIN, GENEVA, GORGEOUS WIN and GLORY ELITE (8.9.24) proved negative.

Summary

1. Fine

Race 8
Trainer C S Shum (HELENE FEELING): $3,000 for presenting the horse in the Parade Ring with a parade hood which was not part of its declared gear

2. Severe Reprimand

Race 6
A Atzeni (FOREVER GLORIOUS) for shifting in near the 1500 Metres

3. Reprimands

Race 5
A Atzeni (SIMPLY MAVERICK) for shifting in after the 1300 Metres

Race 8
L Hewitson (YELLOWFIN) for shifting in near the 1500 Metres

4. Suspension

Race 2
L Ferraris (SO TREASURE) for careless riding near the 800 Metres (Sunday, 6 October 2024 – 1 Hong Kong raceday)

5. Barrier Trials

Race 1
GIANT LEAP (barrier manners and disappointing performance)

Race 2
SAVVY CHIC (unacceptable performance)

Race 3
LUCKY PLANET (disappointing performance)

Race 5
ACROSS DA UNIVERSE (unacceptable performance)

Race 8
YELLOWFIN (disappointing performance)
NATURAL STORM (unacceptable performance)

6. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1
GIANT LEAP

Race 2
SAVVY CHIC

Race 3
LUCKY PLANET

Race 5
ACROSS DA UNIVERSE

Race 8
YELLOWFIN
NATURAL STORM

7. Rolling Arrangement

The track was rolled after Race 4.