Recap by phillip woo

Conte won with plenty in hand after hitting the front 300m out chasing the leader one off to remain unbeaten in two starts despite a rise in class. He's destined for betting things. Ultimate Glory finished well after a deep run with cover behind midfield to wear down Royal Mojito for second. He's been off his game of late but is usually an honest sort on both surfaces and courses up to a mile. It was a huge run by Royal Mojito who stuck on gamely following a handy run without cover despite a rise in distance. He's turned the corner in his past three starts and will be winning shortly. Daring Fit grudgingly gave way after finding the front at the 1,150m from a wide gate. He isn't far off a winning run. Home Run wasn't finally tested last 100m when making headway near the inside from behind midfield. He's as honest as the day is long but has trouble winning. Smiling Charm was getting going late widest out after trailing the field in the run.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (226) - CHEVALIER SENIOR HOUSING HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1400Meters

POWERMAX shifted out at the start and bumped ART OF RAW which became badly unbalanced and shifted out, making heavy contact with the hindquarters of HOME RUN which became badly unbalanced.

ROYAL MOJITO shifted out at the start and bumped RIGHT CALL.

Shortly after the start, ULTIMATE GLORY shifted in and bumped BULB ELITE.

From wide barriers, INTREPIC, SMILING CHARM and WINNING FAITH were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After being ridden along in the early stages to obtain a forward position, RIGHT CALL then travelled wide and without cover throughout the race.

Passing the 1100 Metres, ROYAL MOJITO raced tight outside the hindquarters of CONTE which remained racing in a one-off position.

ROYAL MOJITO was then obliged to race wide and without cover throughout the race.

Passing the 400 Metres, HOME RUN raced in restricted room inside CAPTAIN BOSS which was taken in by CONTE.

Approaching the 300 Metres, CAPTAIN BOSS, which was giving ground, was brushed by HOME RUN.

Approaching the 200 Metres, BULB ELITE had difficulty obtaining clear running and then passing the 200 Metres was shifted to the outside of INTREPIC.

HOME RUN was unable to obtain clear running over the final 50 Metres and consequently was not able to be ridden out to the end of the race.

A veterinary inspection of HAIR TRIGGER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

CONTE and ULTIMATE GLORY were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

19 November 2017 Sha Tin Racemeeting - Race 9 (207) The Stewards today questioned Mr P F Yiu regarding the improved performance of HAPPY AGILITY.

Mr Yiu stated that the horse had done well after its previous start, which was disappointing, and it was for this reason that he raced the horse so soon after its last run.

He said whilst HAPPY AGILITY was down to Class 3 for this run, he did not expect it to be a winning hope as the horse had performed disappointingly up in grade at its previous start.

He said the only reasons he could offer to explain the horse's improved performance was the fact that it was down in grade and racing late that day the track may have been a little more forgiving which may have suited HAPPY AGILITY.

2.

Trainer T P Yung was fined the sum of $7,500 for breaching Track Work Regulations in that MY CHAMPION (A382) had cotton wool applied under the bandages when that horse was worked on Monday, 20 November 2017.

In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration that this was the second occasion that Mr Yung had been penalized for breaching this Track Work Regulation.

3.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 22 November 2017 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of A FAST ONE, GOLDEN GLORY, TREASURE AND GOLD, SAVANNAH WIND, HOLY UNICORN, CALIFORNIA ASPAR, SHOWING CHARACTER, LONDON CITY, HAPPY HAPPY, MULTIGOGO, CHARITY WINGS, MERRYGOWIN, SIR REDALOT, AFFLUENCE START, CHARITY GLORY, SUPER FLUKE, SIMPLY BRILLIANT, MAGNETISM and MISTER MONTE revealed no apparent abnormality.

4.

Racing Laboratory tests of KIM GLORY, IDYLLIC WIND, RAICHU, SPICY DOUBLE, SMART SALUTE, GOLDINGTON HORN, PLANET STAR, PHANTOM FALCON, BOND ELEGANCE, LETSGOFREE, DARING HEART, NEVER BETTER, EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE, CONFUCIUS SPIRIT, SHOW MISSION, KEEP MOVING, MONEY BOY, TOP LAURELS, SUPER FORM, LUCKY GIRL and BIG BANG BON (15.11.17) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 5: WINNERS FOLLOW ME on 24.11.17 on veterinary advice.

Race 7: WATER DIVINER in the Parade Ring on veterinary advice.

Race 8: LITTLE GIANT on 25.11.17 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fine General: Trainer T P Yung (MY CHAMPION): $7,500 for a breach of Track Work Regulations.

3.

Severe Reprimand Race 3: T Berry (KING MORTAR) for shifting in making the first turn near the 750 Metres.

4.

Reprimands Race 2: J Moreira (NICE KICK) for shifting in approaching the 1000 Metres.

Race 8: K C Leung (PINGWU SPARK) for shifting in approaching the 1200 Metres.

5.

Warnings Race 2: Apprentice M F Poon (BOSSIEE) re his riding in the early stages.

Race 4: N Callan (CALL ME AWESOME) for shifting in near the 950 Metres.

Apprentice M F Poon (LEISURED FEET) and K C Leung (GAINFULJET) for steadying the tempo of the race after the 900 Metres.

Race 7: T Berry (SEA JADE) for shifting out passing the 200 Metres.

Race 8: M L Yeung (MARVEL TRIBE) and Apprentice H T Mo (KINGSFIELD) for reducing the tempo of the race.

6.

Suspension Race 6: K Teetan (FIFTY FIFTY)) for careless riding for some distance after the 1100 Metres (from 10 December 2017 until 14 December 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

7.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 6: JOLLY JOLLY

8.

Bleeder Race 3: RACING MATE (2nd time)

9.

Parade Test Race 7: WATER DIVINER

10.

Barrier Trials Race 3: SUNNY WIN Race 6: JOLLY JOLLY

11.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 3: SUNNY WIN Race 5: WINNERS FOLLOW ME Race 6: JOLLY JOLLY Race 7: WATER DIVINER Race 8: LITTLE GIANT GREEN CARD