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Race Results:
8 April 2020 - Happy Valley
Race 8 - HING MAN HANDICAP
Class 2 - 1000M - B
Course: HV Cloudy Going: g
Finish Time: 0:56:66
Sectional Time: 12.40 21.42 22.84
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 10 | THIS IS CLASS (B420) | C. Y. Ho | K. W. Lui | 83 | 120 | 9.4 | 4.3 | 10 | 0:56:66 | 4-3-1 | 12.60 21.38 22.68 | |
| 2 | 12 | LOVING A BOOM (C122) | C. Schofield | R. Gibson | 81 | 118 | 10 | 9.2 | 2 | N | 0:56:71 | 8-7-2 | 12.84 21.50 22.37 |
| 3 | 5 | HONG KONG BET (C082) | K. Teetan | A. S. Cruz | 88 | 125 | 4.8 | 6.9 | 6 | 0.50 | 0:56:74 | 6-6-3 | 12.80 21.46 22.48 |
| 4 | 6 | SEVEN HEAVENS (B089) | J. Moreira | C. Fownes | 85 | 122 | 11 | 32 | 9 | 1.75 | 0:56:93 | 10-9-4 | 13.04 21.46 22.43 |
| 5 | 7 | MR LUMIERES (B179) | M. F. Poon | D. Hall | 85 | 120 | 34 | 48 | 11 | 1.75 | 0:56:93 | 12-12-5 | 13.40 21.50 22.03 |
| 6 | 8 | WINNER SUPREME (C226) | H. N. Wong | Y. S. Tsui | 85 | 119 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 1.75 | 0:56:96 | 2-2-6 | 12.44 21.46 23.06 |
| 7 | 2 | STRONGER (D142) | Z. Purton | J. Moore | 93 | 130 | 3.5 | 2.3 | 4 | 2.25 | 0:57:03 | 5-4-7 | 12.60 21.46 22.97 |
| 8 | 11 | CUE THE MUSIC (C495) | V. Borges | D. Ferraris | 82 | 119 | 14 | 80 | 12 | 3 | 0:57:15 | 11-10-8 | 13.08 21.70 22.37 |
| 9 | 4 | GENTLE BREEZE (B343) | M. Chadwick | P. F. Yiu | 89 | 126 | 5.3 | 8.5 | 1 | 3.25 | 0:57:18 | 3-5-9 | 12.60 21.50 23.08 |
| 10 | 3 | MOMENT OF POWER (V138) | B. Shinn | P. O'Sullivan | 91 | 128 | 27 | 55 | 5 | 5.5 | 0:57:56 | 1-1-10 | 12.40 21.42 23.74 |
| 11 | 1 | SAUL'S SPECIAL (A293) | K. H. Chan | C. W. Chang | 94 | 124 | 32 | 74 | 7 | 6.25 | 0:57:65 | 7-8-11 | 12.80 21.58 23.27 |
| 12 | 9 | REFINED TREASURE (B065) | C. Wong | A. T. Millard | 84 | 116 | 27 | 61 | 8 | 6.25 | 0:57:66 | 9-11-12 | 12.84 22.02 22.80 |
Sire:So You Think
Breed of the Winning Horse:THIS IS CLASS
Dam:Pride Of The Class
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 10 | 43.5 |
| place | 10 | 16.5 |
| 12 | 22 | |
| 5 | 19 | |
| quinella | 10-12 | 159.5 |
| quinella place | 10-12 | 55 |
| 5-10 | 52 | |
| 5-12 | 82 | |
| 3 pick 1 (Composite Win) | A2 | 20.5 |
| tierce | 10-12-5 | 1596 |
| trio | 5-10-12 | 352 |
| first 4 | 5-6-10-12 | 1117 |
| quartet | 10-12-5-6 | 15700 |
| 7th double | (4-10) | $310.0 |
| 7th double consulation | (4-12) | $79.5 |
| treble | (9/4/10) | $1170.0 |
| treble consulation | (9/4/12) | $450.0 |
| 3rd double trio | (4,7,8/5,10,12) | $18789.0 |
| six up | (6,10/9,10/5,7/4,9/4,7/10,12) | $5939.0 |
| six up bonus | (6/10/5/9/4/10) | $5537044.0 |
| jockey challenge winner | 9 [C Schofield] | |
| six win bonus jackpot | $4429635.0 (15 Apr 2020) |
Racing Incident Report
Race Eight: (562) - HING MAN HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1000Meters
HONG KONG WIN was withdrawn on 7.4.20 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter SEVEN HEAVENS (J Moreira).
Before being allowed to race again, HONG KONG WIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
On arrival at the Start, M F Poon expressed concern regarding the action of MR LUMIERES.
A veterinary examination of MR LUMIERES found that horse suitable to race after the necessary consultations.
LOVING A BOOM was slow to begin.
HONG KONG BET shifted out at the start and bumped SAUL'S SPECIAL.
From wide barriers, SEVEN HEAVENS, MR LUMIERES and CUE THE MUSIC were all steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.
Throughout the race, THIS IS CLASS travelled wide and without cover.
When questioned, Z Purton (STRONGER) stated that rounding the Home Turn he was racing behind MOMENT OF POWER and inside THIS IS CLASS which was racing about a neck in advance of STRONGER.
He said as THIS IS CLASS was travelling well rounding the Home Turn and he was not in a position to shift that horse out, shortly after entering the Straight he directed STRONGER to the inside of MOMENT OF POWER as at that time he felt that he was racing in advance of GENTLE BREEZE and which was more of a possibility for him to shift that horse in rather than to shift THIS IS CLASS out and improve between THIS IS CLASS and MOMENT OF POWER.
He said as he committed to improve inside MOMENT OF POWER, that horse drifted in which resulted in him making contact with GENTLE BREEZE near the 250 Metres which maintained its position inside STRONGER and just to the outside of the heels of WINNER SUPREME.
He said should he have continued to attempt to improve inside MOMENT OF POWER, this would have resulted in GENTLE BREEZE being forced across the heels of WINNER SUPREME and GENTLE BREEZE by this time was racing on level terms with STRONGER, therefore he was not able to continue to improve to the inside of MOMENT OF POWER which resulted in STRONGER having to check away from the heels of that horse.
He added as a result of MOMENT OF POWER drifting in under pressure after the 300 Metres, this resulted in a run becoming available between that horse and THIS IS CLASS, however, he had already committed to attempting a run inside MOMENT OF POWER and at which stage he did so there was not a run available between MOMENT OF POWER and THIS IS CLASS.
He said as a result of not being able to improve inside of MOMENT OF POWER, this resulted in STRONGER being badly held up for clear running until passing the 200 Metres.
After considering Jockey Purton's evidence and after viewing the videos, the Stewards accepted his evidence and took no further action.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MR LUMIERES had bled from both nostrils.
A veterinary inspection of GENTLE BREEZE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious.
STRONGER, THIS IS CLASS and LOVING A BOOM were sent for sampling.
GENERAL:
Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 5 April 2020 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of TRUST ME, DECISIVE TWELVE, TAKE WHAT YOU NEED, VICTORIAM, GREAT TREASURE, BEAUTY GENERATION, KA YING STAR, KA YING EXCELLENT, LORIZ, HELENE LEADINGSTAR, BUTTERFIELD, DEFINING MOMENT, ENJOY LIFE, VOYAGE WARRIOR, HOT KING PRAWN, DUBLIN STAR, VOYAGE STAR, EPTIWINS, KA YING LEGEND, ELIGERE, EVERYONE'S JOY and FARHH ABOVE revealed no apparent abnormality.
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Racing Laboratory tests of HURRICANE HUNTER, SOCCER MASTER, LIVERBIRD STAR, ABOVE, GOOD DAYS, FANTASY, HANDSOME BO BO, INCANTO PREPARED, CARE FREE PRINCE, CITY LEGEND, JADE PHOENIX, GRADE ONE, TEAM POWER, JUNEAU PARK, TELECOM ROCKET, WAR OF COURAGE, VALIANT DREAM, SUPERICH, PICKEN, TOYCOON, BAND OF BROTHERS, RIGHT CHOICE, PERFECT MATCH, SHINING ACE and COMPUTER PATCH (29.3.20) proved negative.
SUMMARY:
Withdrawal Race 8: HONG KONG WIN on 7.4.20 on veterinary advice.
Riding Changes As G van Niekerk's jockey's licence was withdrawn by the Licensing Committee on 6 April 2020, permission was given for the following riding substitutions: Race 1: V Borges on CENTENARY IBIS Race 2: K C Leung on ELECTRIC LIGHTNING Race 4: M F Poon on TRAVEL DATUK Race 5: Z Purton on YOUNG LEGEND Race 6: C Schofield on LARSON Race 8: C Schofield on LOVING A BOOM Severe Reprimands Race 2: Apprentice C Wong (POLYMER LUCK) for shifting in approaching the winning post on the first occasion.
Race 4: M Chadwick (WOOD ON FIRE) for shifting in close to the finishing line.
K C Leung (MOMENTUM GALAXY) re his riding from approaching the 500 Metres until near the 450 Metres.
Reprimands Race 2: N Callan (HAPPY WARRIOR) for shifting in approaching the 1500 Metres.
Apprentice C Wong (POLYMER LUCK) re the tempo he was setting in the race.
Warning Race 1: M Chadwick (DIONYSUS COLLIN) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.
Bleeders Race 7: HOLY HEART Race 8: MR LUMIERES (2nd time) Barrier Trials Race 1: PLAY WISE CENTENARY IBIS Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: CENTENARY IBIS Race 2: MY FAMILY Race 6: ALLIED AGILITY Race 8: HONG KONG WIN
Recap by phillip woo
Well-backed late This Is Class kept on gamely for the win after rushing to the front 150m following a deep run without cover near the speed to make it three wins on the trot. Loving A Boom flashed home after saving ground in midfield to just miss. He's capable of big runs but isn't reliable. Hong Kong Bet ran on well after making his run one off the fence fore of midfield to finish a close third. He doesn't know how to produce a bad run sprinting over this course. Seven Heavens got going from behind midfield to just get the head down for fourth. Mr Lumieres nearly got up for a First-4 spot at huge odds after settling last from a wide gate. It was a good effort with a return to the course-and-distance of an upset win in November. Stronger was badly held up for a run following a one-out, oneback run until the 150m. Gentle Breeze was held up and unable to improve behind the faltering leader Winner Supreme following a handy run on the fence.