Race:1 (465) CUMBERLAND HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1650 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
8	1		ASIAN ONE (E400)	A Atzeni	Bumped at the start. Near the 250 Metres was bumped by CHIRON when crowded for room between CHIRON and M M NEBULA which shifted in slightly. 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, ASIAN ONE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
2	2		M M NEBULA (G279)	Z Purton	Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. Sent for sampling post-race.
10	3		RED MAVERICK (J067)	B Thompson	After the race, B Thompson advised that from the outside barrier he was instructed to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages and as a result he shifted RED MAVERICK across behind runners in the early stages to comply with his instructions. Trainer Y S Tsui confirmed the instructions issued. The performance of RED MAVERICK, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, RED MAVERICK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
6	4		DRAGON DELIGHT (G395)	B Avdulla	Bumped at the start.
1	5		SUN OF MAKFI (D157)	H Bowman	Blundered shortly after the start. Near the 450 Metres was crowded by CHIRON. Held up for a short distance approaching the 300 Metres behind BAEBAE TSOI. Sent for sampling post-race.
9	6		BAEBAE TSOI (E116)	A Hamelin	Jumped awkwardly. 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, BAEBAE TSOI will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.
3	7		CHARMING STEED (E494)	B Shinn	Sent for sampling post-race.
7	8		GET THE MONIES (G168)	K Teetan	Blundered badly on jumping and became unbalanced. After the race, K Teetan reported that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight his mount did not respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4	9		CHIRON (E151)	K C Leung	Jumped only fairly. Near the 700 Metres lay out and was awkwardly placed on the heels of ASIAN ONE. Near the 450 Metres was checked to avoid MILLENNIUM FALCON when that runner commenced to give ground and was shifted to the inside of MILLENNIUM FALCON to continue to improve. From the 350 Metres until the 250 Metres was held up for clear running behind GET THE MONIES and then near the 250 Metres was crowded when it improved into a narrow run between ASIAN ONE and GET THE MONIES which shifted out.
11	10		MILLENNIUM FALCON (D281)	H Bentley	After the race, H Bentley reported that his mount hung out throughout the event and changed stride on a number of occasions before weakening in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MILLENNIUM FALCON, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MILLENNIUM FALCON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
5	11		GREEN LASER (E409)	M L Yeung	No report.

Race:2 (466) ESSEX HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1200 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
10	1		SOLAR UP (J134)	Y L Chung (-5)	Jumped awkwardly, made contact with the left side of its barrier and lost ground. L Ferraris (WINDCHEATER) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 900 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of SOLAR UP, resulting in SOLAR UP having to be checked away from the heels of WINDCHEATER. L Ferraris was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Saturday, 16 March 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. Apprentice Y L Chung pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 400 Metres (see STRATHPEFFER).
1	2		ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467)	Z Purton	Sent for sampling post-race.
2	3		WINDCHEATER (J122)	L Ferraris	Sent for sampling post-race. L Ferraris was found guilty of a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 900 Metres (see SOLAR UP).
7	4		GOLDEN DARCI (H470)	H Bowman	Raced keenly in the middle stages. Held up making the Home Turn. Near the 300 Metres, GOLDEN DARCI, which was laying out, was steadied and got its head up when crowded between KING OBERON and SOLAR UP (Apprentice Y L Chung) which shifted in. Apprentice Chung was reprimanded and advised that he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount sooner than he did on this occasion. Near the 50 Metres was shifted to the inside of KING OBERON to secure clear running and over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when KING OBERON shifted in slightly.
9	5		EASY SNIP (G211)	C L Chau (-2)	No report.
12	6		FIREFOOT (J183)	A Atzeni	Jumped only fairly. In the Home Straight lay in, resulting in its rider A Atzeni changing the whip to his right hand passing the 200 Metres.
14	7		FORTUNE COOKIES (J032)	K H Chan (-5)	Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start. The performance of FORTUNE COOKIES, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FORTUNE COOKIES will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
11	8		PACKING WISHER (H448)	B Thompson	Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Raced keenly in the middle stages.
5	9		SKY TRUST (J161)	B Shinn	As the start was effected lowered its head, resulting in its rider B Shinn becoming unbalanced on jumping and SKY TRUST being slow to begin.
13	10		TELECOM BULLET (J097)	H T Mo (-2)	No report.
8	11		TRAVEL GOLF (H063)	A Hamelin	When questioned, A Hamelin stated that from the outside barrier he was instructed by Trainer C H Yip to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages. He said after settling at the rear of the field, he placed TRAVEL GOLF under pressure leaving the 500 Metres, however, his mount lay in and proved reluctant to shift to the outside of runners in the Home Straight. He added as a result he was placed at some disadvantage from not being able to fully test TRAVEL GOLF out to the finish of the event although his mount ran home reasonably well. Trainer C H Yip confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
4	12		KING OBERON (H407)	K De Melo	No report.
6	13		GANGNAM STAR (H326)	K Teetan	Leaving the 1100 Metres improved to the inside of GOLDEN DARCI and was steadied for a short distance. Making the turn leaving the 900 Metres lay out and made the turn wider. Checked approaching the 400 Metres.
3	14		STRATHPEFFER (H095)	M Chadwick	Apprentice Y L Chung (SOLAR UP) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 400 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out, resulting in PACKING WISHER being taken out across the running of STRATHPEFFER, resulting in STRATHPEFFER having to be checked and GANGNAM STAR, which was following and slightly to the outside of STRATHPEFFER, also having to be checked. Apprentice Chung was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 24 March 2024 and to expire on Thursday, 28 March 2024 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his good race riding record. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Race:3 (467) KENT HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1650 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
2	1		TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482)	H Bowman	Sent for sampling post-race.
10	2		ALL FOR ST PAUL'S (C517)	Y L Chung (-5)	Bumped at the start. After the race, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that his mount was crossed in the early stages by APACHE PASS and, in his view, it races best when able to dictate from in front. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1	3		MR ASCENDENCY (G227)	H Bentley	Sent for sampling post-race.
8	4		NORDIC DRAGON (G467)	B Avdulla	From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When being shifted across behind runners near the 1500 Metres raced keenly and got its head up.
5	5		APACHE PASS (D433)	K C Leung	Near the 200 Metres was awkwardly placed close to TELECOM FIGHTERS when that runner shifted out and when being corrected K C Leung dropped his left rein for a short distance. After the race, K C Leung stated that his intention was to find cover in the early stages, but due to the slow pace and when positioned to the outside of ALL FOR ST PAUL’S in the early stages, he was obliged to allow his mount to stride forward and raced in a more forward position than what he had anticipated.
3	6		ALACRITY (H210)	Z Purton	No report.
6	7		GALAXY WITNESS (G110)	K Teetan	Jumped only fairly and was bumped shortly after the start.
9	8		YOUTHFUL DEAL (G340)	B Thompson	Crowded on jumping and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
7	9		ADEFILL (G317)	A Hamelin	Bumped at the start. When questioned, A Hamelin stated that he was asked to endeavour to hold a midfield position, but from an awkward barrier he was obliged to settle slightly further back than anticipated. He added with the slow pace in the early and middle stages, the race developed into a sprint home which resulted in ADEFILL not being able to make up any appreciable ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
4	10		BERLIN TANGO (E120)	M Chadwick	Bumped on jumping.

Race:4 (468) NORFOLK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
5	1		LAUGH TALE (G406)	H Bowman	Had some difficulty obtaining clear running near the 400 Metres.
13	2		U S S CONSTITUTION (H357)	B Avdulla	Shifted in at the start and was bumped. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
11	3		I CAN (H381)	A Atzeni	After the race, A Atzeni advised that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position on his mount.
2	4		BEER PALACE (H361)	L Ferraris	Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by CALIFORNIATOTALITY and became unbalanced. Held up making the Home Turn and shifted to the inside of GALLANT CROWN near the 400 Metres to obtain clear running. Sent for sampling post-race.
10	5		ROUND THE EARTH (G358)	K De Melo	Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
3	6		CELTIC TIMES (G230)	M Chadwick	No report.
6	7		CHATEAU LE PECHE (H471)	M L Yeung	No report.
8	8		GALLANT CROWN (D359)	K C Leung	From the 400 Metres until the 200 Metres was held up for clear running behind CHILLI BABA.
7	9		CHILLI BABA (G339)	K Teetan	When questioned regarding his riding out, K Teetan stated that close to the winning post when riding his mount along, he became momentarily unbalanced in the saddle, however, was able to continue to push CHILLI BABA out over the final stride of the event. After the race, K Teetan advised that from a wide barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position on his mount.
9	10		FRUITY WARRIOR (J035)	B Shinn	No report.
4	11		CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418)	Y L Chung (-5)	Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Bumped at the start and became unbalanced. When questioned, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that his intention was to hold an on-pace position, but CALIFORNIATOTALITY, which was not racing with blinkers for the first time, did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. He added when a number of runners to his outside improved forward, CALIFORNIATOTALITY raced further back than what was anticipated. Sent for sampling post-race.
1	12		DEVAS TWELVE (H435)	Z Purton	Sent for sampling post-race.
14	13		HERO WARRIOR (J006)	C L Chau (-2)	From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
12	14		HORSE OF GOOD LUCK (H160)	A Badel	From the 350 Metres until the 250 Metres raced tight between CELTIC TIMES and GALLANT CROWN which shifted out slightly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:5 (469) THE KOWLOON TONG CLUB TROPHY (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
6	1		I GIVE (H036)	K H Chan (-5)	No report.
5	2		NOT USUAL STAR (G396)	C L Chau (-2)	Bumped near the 250 Metres.
3	3		O'LINER (H264)	H Bowman	No report.
9	4		SUPER FORTUNE (G065)	Y L Chung (-5)	No report.
2	5		TORONADO PHANTOM (E300)	M Barzalona	Sent for sampling post-race.
10	6		LADY'S CHOICE (H155)	Z Purton	Near the 900 Metres was bumped by STELLAR SWIFT (K Teetan) which shifted in in an attempt to obtain a position one-off behind O’LINER. As a result, LADY’S CHOICE became unbalanced when taken in towards PRAWNS ELEVEN. K Teetan was advised to exercise more care. Z Purton stated that after this incident LADY’S CHOICE lay out and made contact with STELLAR SWIFT near the 700 Metres. He added LADY’S CHOICE failed to travel after the initial incident, continued to lay out in the Home Straight and did not respond to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of LADY’S CHOICE was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, LADY’S CHOICE 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.
11	7		LEEDOX (J154)	B Thompson	Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Lay in in the Home Straight when giving ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8	8		STELLAR SWIFT (J139)	K Teetan	Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event and bumped with LADY’S CHOICE after the 900 Metres and again near the 700 Metres. Near the 250 Metres shifted out and bumped with NOT USUAL STAR. Then raced tight to the inside of NOT USUAL STAR between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
7	9		FLOOF (H432)	K De Melo	Jumped awkwardly and then was crowded shortly after the start. Approaching the 900 Metres was eased when crowded between LEEDOX and NOT USUAL STAR which shifted in slightly.
4	10		MY FLYING ANGEL (J174)	A Atzeni	Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start.
1	11		PRAWNS ELEVEN (J140)	H Bentley	After the 700 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from SUPER FORTUNE. Sent for sampling post-race.

Race:6 (470) ESSEX HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
11	1		MAJESTIC SPEED (J018)	K H Chan (-5)	No report.
9	2		WONDERFUL UNICORN (G362)	Z Purton	Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start. Held up for clear running between the 450 Metres and the 200 Metres. 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, WONDERFUL UNICORN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. <4/3/2024 Additional Veterinary Reports> After the race, WONDERFUL UNICORN was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in its trachea. WONDERFUL UNICORN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer W Y So this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, WONDERFUL UNICORN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.
2	3		YOU'REMYEVERYTHING (E413)	Y L Chung (-5)	Sent for sampling post-race.
13	4		MAGIC SUPREME (D144)	B Avdulla	For some distance after the 800 Metres raced keenly. Near the 300 Metres was eased when crowded between ALWAYS FLUKE and MUST GO (R Moore) which shifted out before being corrected by its rider. R Moore was advised to exercise more care.
5	5		ALWAYS FLUKE (H252)	A Atzeni	No report.
3	6		MUST GO (J133)	R Moore	After the race, R Moore reported that his mount raced ungenerously when placed under pressure and shifted ground in the early part of the Home Straight. Sent for sampling post-race.
1	7		SKY HEART (J092)	B Shinn	When questioned regarding SKY HEART being ridden in a forward position today, B Shinn stated that from a wide barrier he was given the option if his mount began well, he should take advantage of that and go forward. He said when FULL CREDIT, which was positioned to his inside, jumped only fairly, he elected to immediately ride his mount along to cross runners to his inside. He added when caught wide in the early stages he elected to continue a forward move to avoid racing wide and was able to take up a position outside the lead near the 900 Metres. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions and advised that at its previous race start over 1400 Metres he had not given H Bowman any specific instructions, but when caught wide in the early stages, Jockey Bowman had elected to ride SKY HEART in a more conservative manner on that occasion to avoid racing wide. Sent for sampling post-race.
6	8		FULL CREDIT (J185)	B Thompson	Jumped awkwardly. Raced wide and without cover from the 900 Metres and raced keenly in the middle stages. Lay in in the Home Straight and proved difficult to ride out and near the winning post shifted in, resulting in its rider B Thompson having to stop riding and straighten.
12	9		SUPER BONUS (H259)	K C Leung	No report.
4	10		LESS IS MORE (H406)	H Bowman	No report.
7	11		STRATHBARRY (H413)	C L Chau (-2)	Near the 950 Metres was reluctant to hold its position when racing tight to the inside of LESS IS MORE which shifted in and away from NORTHERN BEAST despite the efforts of its rider H Bowman. For a short distance near the 200 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned tight to the inside of MUST GO and behind SUPER BONUS. Approaching the winning post was crowded by FULL CREDIT which shifted in. After the race, C L Chau reported that his mount jumped awkwardly and as a consequence lost ground and settled further back than what had been intended.
14	12		GO HERO (H315)	H T Mo (-2)	From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
8	13		NORTHERN BEAST (H233)	A Badel	No report.
10	14		PODIUM (H173)	M L Yeung	From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Race:7 (471) THE HONG KONG CLASSIC CUP (Sec1) 4 Year Olds 1800 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
1	1		HELIOS EXPRESS (H302)	H Bowman	In the middle stages raced keenly. From the 400 Metres to the 250 Metres was held up for clear running before being shifted to the outside of CHANCHENG GLORY to obtain clear running. Approaching the 150 Metres was taken out by CHANCHENG GLORY. Sent for sampling post-race.
6	2		HELENE FEELING (H215)	Z Purton	Raced keenly in the early and middle stages and refused to settle. Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400 Metres and the 350 Metres.
7	3		CHILL CHIBI (H109)	C L Chau	Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out when racing in restricted room between BEAUTY CRESCENT and ENSUED which shifted in.
3	4		ENSUED (H452)	R Moore	Jumped awkwardly. Near the 150 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of HELIOS EXPRESS when that runner was taken out by CHANCHENG GLORY (K De Melo) which shifted out. K De Melo was advised to exercise more care.
5	5		BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334)	A Badel	When questioned regarding BEAUTY CRESCENT leading, A Badel stated that from the outside barrier he was asked to hold a forward position with cover if possible. He said after beginning well and when the pace of the event in the early stages was outside of standard, he elected to allow BEAUTY CRESCENT to stride forward and lead the event without pressuring his mount to do so.
9	6		SPEED DRAGON (H380)	M Barzalona	Shortly after the start was crowded and checked.
8	7		UNBELIEVABLE (J130)	K C Leung	Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
2	8		CHANCHENG GLORY (H212)	K De Melo	Sent for sampling post-race.
14	9		AWESOME FLUKE (J050)	H Bentley	In the early stages, when racing wide and without cover, raced keenly when being restrained to obtain cover behind STAR MAC.
11	10		ELLIPTICAL (J052)	B Shinn	No report.
13	11		KA YING GENERATION (J075)	A Atzeni	Bumped at the start and then was crowded between FALLON and SPEED DRAGON. Checked shortly after the start. M L Yeung (FALLON) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 350 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when insufficiently clear of KA YING GENERATION, resulting in KA YING GENERATION losing its rightful running and being checked. M L Yeung was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 20 March 2024 and to expire on Monday, 25 March 2024 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Yeung was fined $25,000. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his neutral race riding record. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
10	12		FALLON (H219)	M L Yeung	Jumped awkwardly and was bumped shortly after. D Lane (SIMPLY MAVERICK) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that shortly after the start he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of SPEED DRAGON, resulting in SPEED DRAGON being taken in and checked, crowding the running of KA YING GENERATION, resulting in KA YING GENERATION having to be checked and FALLON being crowded onto the heels of HELIOS EXPRESS and having to be checked. D Lane was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 24 March 2024 and to expire on Thursday, 28 March 2024 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight and as to whether there was an option to follow HELIOS EXPRESS and CHANCHENG GLORY to the inside, M L Yeung stated that the preference was to obtain a run to the outside as FALLON had raced best when ridden in this manner. He said after entering the Home Straight when he was of the view there was no clear run to the inside, he elected to shift FALLON to the outside to secure clear running. M L Yeung pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 350 Metres (see KA YING GENERATION).
12	13		SIMPLY MAVERICK (H346)	D Lane	For some distance after the 500 Metres raced tight between UNBELIEVABLE and HELENE FEELING. When questioned, D Lane stated that his mount did not appear to be comfortable racing amongst horses during the event, raced "flat” when placed under pressure in the Home Straight and gave ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. D Lane pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference shortly after the start (see FALLON).
4	14		STAR MAC (J053)	K Teetan	Jumped only fairly.
WV			CALIFORNIA VOCE (H258)	B Avdulla	Withdrawn on 29.2.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter AWESOME FLUKE. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIA VOCE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race:8 (472) RUTLAND HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1000 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
10	1		DUKE WAI (C188)	K H Chan (-5)	No report.
8	2		ADIOS (G338)	C L Chau (-2)	Raced keenly in the middle stages and near the 700 Metres was steadied away from WHIZZ KID. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
4	3		WHIZZ KID (E392)	Z Purton	No report.
5	4		GALAXY PATCH (H399)	K Teetan	Jumped awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race.
2	5		INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301)	H Bowman	Near the 300 Metres was held up between PING HAI GALAXY and ADIOS and was shifted to the outside of ADIOS after the 300 Metres to obtain clear running. Near the 200 Metres became held up for clear running behind WHIZZ KID and did not obtain clear running until approaching the 100 Metres when it improved between WHIZZ KID and ADIOS. Sent for sampling post-race.
11	6		KURPANY (D172)	B Shinn	Near the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded between DUKE WAI and WE ARE HERO (A Badel) which shifted out. A Badel was reprimanded.
12	7		PING HAI GALAXY (C377)	B Avdulla	When giving ground near the 150 Metres was eased when crowded between DUKE WAI and GALAXY PATCH (K Teetan) which shifted in to improve. K Teetan was advised to exercise more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
1	8		NERVOUS WITNESS (E421)	A Atzeni	Sent for sampling post-race.
6	9		WE ARE HERO (G207)	A Badel	Shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
3	10		CARROLL STREET (D489)	Y L Chung (-5)	No report.
9	11		SUPREME LUCKY (G457)	M Chadwick	Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.
7	12		EXPLOSIVE WITNESS (B001)	H Bentley	Near the 200 Metres raced tight to the outside of INVINCIBLE SAGE.

Race:9 (473) SOMERSET HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 2000 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
8	1		BRAVEHEARTS (H389)	A Hamelin	Crowded shortly after the start.
2	2		SIMPLE HEDGE (H237)	R Moore	Slow to begin. Bumped on the headquarters near the 350 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.
14	3		SILVER KING (H420)	M L Yeung	Bumped at the start. Ran wide making the first turn. The performance of SILVER KING, which finished tailed out on the second occasion in recent starts, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SILVER KING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in consecutive barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
1	4		MASSIVE SOVEREIGN (J208)	Z Purton	Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
13	5		LEAN HERO (G402)	K Teetan	After the race, K Teetan reported that his mount made a respiratory noise during the event. 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, LEAN HERO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
12	6		NOBLE PURSUIT (H324)	H Bowman	When questioned regarding his riding, H Bowman stated that he anticipated taking up a handy position with cover. He said in the early stages he was able to obtain a position behind ENIGMA, however, that runner raced keenly and got its head up on a number of occasions. He added that after entering the Back Straight when he observed FLAMINGO TRILLION racing in a three wide position, he was of the view it would be advantageous to shift NOBLE PURSUIT out and to follow FLAMINGO TRILLION to provide his mount with a trail into the event. He added when he commenced a forward move, ENIGMA, which had continued to race keenly, shifted out which resulted in NOBLE PURSUIT being taken four wide and without cover near the 1100 Metres. He said as a result when he was of the view the pace of the event would allow him to do so, he then commenced to allow NOBLE PURSUIT to stride forward with a view to crossing FLAMINGO TRILLION. He said as he commenced to do so, the pace of the event quickened when FLAMINGO TRILLION endeavoured to prevent NOBLE PURSUIT from crossing which then resulted in NOBLE PURSUIT being obliged to race four wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres. After considering the explanations, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Bowman were reasonable and that he would not have been able to reasonably anticipate ENIGMA shifting out near the 1100 Metres as its rider Apprentice Y L Chung had endeavoured to remain racing behind LEAN HERO throughout the early and middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race.
10	7		DEVILDOM (H445)	C L Chau (-2)	No report.
7	8		INTREPID WINNER (G144)	K De Melo	From the 450 Metres was held up for clear running behind SILVER KING as that runner commenced to give ground. Near the 350 Metres was checked when disappointed between SIMPLE HEDGE and SILVER KING and as a result made contact with the hindquarters of SIMPLE HEDGE.
4	9		HOLY LAKE (H260)	A Atzeni	No report.
9	10		NICHOLSON RETURNS (E452)	B Avdulla	No report.
11	11		ENIGMA (J077)	Y L Chung (-5)	Bumped on jumping and as a result became unbalanced. Near the 1800 Metres raced keenly and got its head up when being steadied to obtain cover. Continued to race keenly in the early stages and refused to settle. Near the 1100 Metres was shifted to the outside of LEAN HERO when it continued to race keenly and was then steadied away from the heels of FLAMINGO TRILLION for some distance thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
6	12		FLAMINGO TRILLION (H192)	K C Leung	Making the first turn was carried wider by SILVER KING which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
3	13		BILLIONAIRE SECRET (G303)	M Chadwick	Crowded at the start.
5	14		EIGHTEEN CARAT (J104)	A Badel	Made contact with a rail at the Start, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Delayed the start when it was difficult to load into the starting gates. Before being allowed to race again, EIGHTEEN CARAT will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial.
WX			AWESOME FLUKE (J050)	B Shinn	Withdrawn on 29.2.24 after obtaining a run in Race 7 and replaced by Standby Declared Starter SILVER KING.

Race:10 (474) SUFFOLK HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

Pla.	Horse No	Colour	Horse	Jockey	Incident
1	1		BLUE MARLIN (H078)	H Bowman	Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race.
3	2		HUGE WAVE (J197)	L Ferraris	No report.
13	3		SUPER WINNER (C341)	K H Chan (-5)	A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. <4/3/2024 Additional Veterinary Reports> SUPER WINNER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. SUPER WINNER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C H Yip this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front and right hind legs. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER WINNER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
8	4		ROMANTIC LAOS (G476)	A Atzeni	Near the 900 Metres shifted out when being steadied to avoid RIGHTEOUS ARION.
10	5		EXCELLENT FIGHTER (G343)	M Chadwick	From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
4	6		SUPERB KID (H298)	K Teetan	Shortly after the start was crowded by COMET SPLENDIDO which shifted out before being corrected by its rider. Approaching the 300 Metres improved into a narrow run to the inside of SUPER WINNER and raced tight between SUPER WINNER and SAKEWIN for some distance thereafter and was held up for clear running. Then lay out for some distance thereafter and proved difficult to ride out to the finish of the event.
12	7		CITY THUNDER (J173)	H Bentley	Jumped only fairly. In the early stages over-raced and got its head up when racing wide and without cover.
14	8		E LEGEND (G028)	C L Chau (-2)	A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
9	9		SAKEWIN (G275)	M L Yeung	Lay out under pressure in the Home Straight.
11	10		EXCEL WONGCHOY (J194)	K C Leung	Making the Home Turn was bumped and taken wider by BLUE MARLIN which shifted out to improve. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
2	11		MAGNIFICENT NINE (H433)	Z Purton	Near the 900 Metres was shifted out when being steadied away from HUGE WAVE. Sent for sampling post-race.
5	12		RIGHTEOUS ARION (H059)	Y L Chung (-5)	Near the 900 Metres MAGNIFICENT NINE shifted out when being steadied away from HUGE WAVE. A short distance later, RIGHTEOUS ARION, which was racing keenly, improved to the inside of MAGNIFICENT NINE and was then steadied when MAGNIFICENT NINE shifted back in.
6	13		COMET SPLENDIDO (G071)	B Thompson	No report.
7	14		WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419)	A Badel	From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 250 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when it improved behind SUPER WINNER. Again near the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running behind COMET SPLENDIDO when that runner shifted out.