Recap by phillip woo

Pretty Bauhinia came with a barnstorming run travelling three deep third from the rear to overhaul Play Wise in the shadows of the post for a first win at his 10th start after putting the writing on the wall in three of his opening four runs this term. He's racing well and can win another. Play Wise was collared late after hitting the front 130m out following a box-seat run. He had caught the eye in his opening run at Sha Tin prior to a last-start failure with mucous excuses and doesn't look far off a winning run. Chater Legend came home a close third after having to duck back inside for a run at the 200m following a midfield run. He's a winner waiting to happen in this grade. Early favourite Generous Heart closed off well near the inside from behind midfield to just miss a placing in a return to form after failing with excuses in his past two runs. Off this run, he might have what it takes to win at this level following a Class Four success in mid-October.

Racing Incident Report

Race Seven: (353) - CHATER HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1650Meters

CALCULATION began awkwardly and after travelling a short distance shifted out and bumped HEROIC GURU.

Shortly after the start, RIGHT HONOURABLE became unbalanced after being bumped by GOLD LAND which was taken out by PRETTY BAUHINIA.

After this, RIGHT HONOURABLE was steadied and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.

Near the 1400 Metres, PRETTY BAUHINIA got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of GENEROUS HEART.

B Prebble (PLAY WISE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that he commenced to shift his mount out approaching the 400 Metres when not clear of ISHVARA, resulting in that horse clipping the heels of PLAY WISE and blundering.

B Prebble was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 7 February 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 11 February 2018 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).

In addition, B Prebble was fined $15,000.

For some distance passing the 300 Metres, RIGHT HONOURABLE was held up and had to be steadied when disappointed for running between LITTLE ISLAND and GOLD LAND where there was insufficient room.

RIGHT HONOURABLE then did not obtain clear running until near the 150 Metres.

Passing the 300 Metres, CALCULATION shifted in and bumped GO GO WIN.

Passing the 250 Metres, GENEROUS HEART was directed to the outside of CHATER LEGEND after being disappointed for running inside that horse which was racing tight inside GO GO WIN.

CHATER LEGEND then continued to race tight inside GO GO WIN until near the 200 Metres.

Passing the 200 Metres, PLAY WISE got its head on the side and shifted out.

Near the 150 Metres, GO GO WIN momentarily raced tight inside CALCULATION which shifted in.

In the Straight, IMPERIAL GALLANTRY lay in under pressure and proved difficult to ride.

Throughout the race, LITTLE ISLAND travelled wide and without cover.

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

CALCULATION, PRETTY BAUHINIA and PLAY WISE were sent for sampling.