Recap by phillip woo

Astrologer never went around a horse to get up 60m out for the win after a rails run in midfield. He relished the downgrade and return to the Valley 1,200m. Yo Beauty found one just too good after reclaiming the lead 150m out following a box-seat run. He tends to mix his form but does seem to act best over this Valley trip. After firming to jump the odds-on favourite, Lucky Sweynesse stayed on a non-threatening third after travelling one-off better than midfield after a sluggish start. He had to carry a share of top weight after three wins, which seemed to play a role in his defeat. Here Comes Ted ran on well from towards the rear to fill the frame. He rarely produces a bad run over this Valley trip. Lucky Archangel closed well near the outside to just miss a quartet spot after a deep run towards the rear following a tardy break from a tricky gate. Exuberant ran on without menacing after a one-off run behind midfield. He's gone OK in his two runs following a stress injury in November. Wine And Wine weakened in the run to the wire after zipping around the field to lead 950m out from a wide draw. Stock Legend will certainly sleep well after a wide run without cover in midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (662) - KAM TIN RIVER HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters

WILD WEST WING, which became fractious when disembarking the horse transporter after arriving at Happy Valley Racecourse, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that the horse was suitable to race.

On jumping, LUCKY SWEYNESSE was bumped by MERIDIAN GENIUS which was bumped and taken out by HERE COMES TED which in turn was taken out by ASTROLOGER.

WINE AND WINE began very awkwardly.

From a wide barrier, GLUCK RACER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Passing the 900 Metres, LUCKY SWEYNESSE got its head on the side and lay in away from WILD WEST WING, resulting in LUCKY SWEYNESSE racing tight outside the heels of YO BEAUTY.

LUCKY SWEYNESSE then commenced to travel keenly and near the 800 Metres was checked when crowded for room between WILD WEST WING which shifted in marginally and YO BEAUTY which shifted out away from the heels of WINE AND WINE (C Wong) which was steadied after obtaining the lead.

C Wong was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.

ASTROLOGER, which was following YO BEAUTY, was steadied away from the heels of that horse in consequence.

Passing the 800 Metres, GOODLUCK GOODLUCK was left racing wide and without cover.

Passing the 300 Metres, YO BEAUTY was directed to the inside of WINE AND WINE to obtain clear running.

ASTROLOGER and YO BEAUTY then race tight inside WINE AND WINE approaching the 250 Metres when that horse shifted in.

ASTROLOGER and YO BEAUTY again raced tight approaching the 200 Metres.

Also passing the 300 Metres, EXUBERANT was shifted out away from the heels of GOODLUCK GOODLUCK.

EXUBERANT then lay in under pressure and passing the 100 Metres was bumped by HERE COMES TED which shifted out.

After this, EXUBERANT continued to lay in.

Passing the 150 Metres, WILD WEST WING was momentarily awkwardly placed outside the heels of WINE AND WINE.

After the race, K Teetan reported that, in his opinion, EXUBERANT was reluctant to maintain its position amongst other horses tonight.

A veterinary inspection of GLUCK RACER and STOCK LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

LUCKY SWEYNESSE, ASTROLOGER and YO BEAUTY were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

KA YING SPIRIT (E217), trained by Mr C S Shum, was found to have bled on 31 March 2022 and therefore was not permitted to use the swimming pool for one month from that day.

However, swimming records showed that KA YING SPIRIT had used the Club's swimming facilities on 7 April 2022.

After having reviewed the CCTV records, the Stewards established that KA YING SPIRIT did not swim on the aforementioned date and that it was an error in the records submitted by Mr Shum's stable staff.

The relevant work records for KA YING SPIRIT will be amended accordingly.

Mr Shum, as the person responsible for the management of his stable, was fined the sum of $5,000.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of WHIZZ KID, SPECIAL M, CASA KINGDOM, DAY DAY RICH, TELECOM CHEETAH, WONDER YEARS, NATURAL STORM, JOYFUL GENIUS, WORLD FAMOUS, WIN WIN FIGHTER, VALIANT ELEGANCE, AMBITIOUS HEART, GANG OF BROTHERS, XPONENTIAL, HERCULES, REWARDING TOGETHER, SKY FOREVER, VIVA HUNTER, GAMEPLAYER TIMES, STOLTZ, CLASSIC UNICORN (27.4.22) and CIRCUIT NINE, GLORY BO BO, WONDERFUL WARRIOR, CHEVAL VALIANT, NOBLE ONE, SENOR TOBA, BUTTERFIELD, GALAXY WITNESS, WINNER METHOD, ORIENTAL SMOKE, VICTORY SCHOLARS, MASSIVE ACTION, AMAZING VICTORY, PRESIDENT'S CHOICE, NICHOLSON RETURNS, BEAUTY SPIRIT, INTREPID WINNER, NORDIC SKY, FIVE G PATCH, HAPPY DAY, FREE FOAL, MY INTELLIGENT, BUZZINGA, PACKING TREADMILL, ESCAPE ROUTE, SAKEWIN, DROPS OF GOD (1.5.22) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2: GREAT TREASURE on 10.5.22 on veterinary advice.

Race 5: CIRCUIT SEVEN (standby runner) on 10.5.22 on veterinary advice.

Race 8: NEVER TOO SOON on raceday afternoon on veterinary advice.

2.

Fines Race 5: Trainer P F Yiu (LESLIE): $3,000 for presenting the horse in the Parade Ring without a parade hood.

General: Trainer C S Shum (KA YING SPIRIT): $5,000 for submitting incorrect work records for the horse.

3.

Severe Reprimand Race 2: J Moreira (FAST PACE) for slackening the tempo of the race after the 1200 Metres.

4.

Warnings Race 8: K H Chan (DECISIVE TWELVE) for shifting out near the 150 Metres.

Race 9: C Wong (WINE AND WINE) for steadying the tempo of the race near the 800 Metres.



5.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 5: CIRCUIT SEVEN

6.

Bleeder Race 3: ELIGERE (2nd time)

7.

Stalls Test Race 5: KOWLOON EAST STAR

8.

Barrier Trial Race 5: CIRCUIT SEVEN

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: GREAT TREASURE Race 5: CIRCUIT SEVEN Race 6: SPICY GRILL Race 7: GAMEPLAYER TIMES Race 8: NEVER TOO SOON

10.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf A Course

11.

Rolling Arrangement Rolling after race 5 was cancelled due to weather condition.