Recap by phillip woo

Unicron Jewellery kept on gamely after hitting the front 280m out following a prominent run on the fence to make it back-to-back wins despite a return to Class Three. Lady First came home level for second after causing some interference to Bullish Glory at the 380m following a midfield. He's naturally coming to hand and the step up in distance suited. Favourite Sacred Ibis finished well from beyond midfield to finish level for second. The pace wasn't overly strong which went against him but he remains one to following going forward. Smiling Charm stayed on all right following a midfield run. He pops up at times but has trouble winning at this level and requires a stronger pilot. New Elegance ran on without menacing from the second half of the field. He got too far back and might even want a further trip now. Plunged late Daring Fit was on his tippy toes 100m out after dictating the run. He's honest but doesn't have much upside off his current mark.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (382) - AMBITIOUS DRAGON HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1600Meters

As the start was effected, SMILING CHARM lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently was slow to begin.

SACRED IBIS shifted out at the start and bumped NEW ELEGANCE which in turn shifted out and hampered FEARLESS FIRE.

BULLISH GLORY and RIGHTEOUS MATE bumped heavily at the start, resulting in both horses becoming badly unbalanced.

KIRAM was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.

Passing the 1200 Metres, BULLISH GLORY was steadied away from the heels of RIGHTEOUS MATE (A Sanna) which shifted in when not properly clear.

A Sanna was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is fully clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Passing the 1000 Metres, NEW ELEGANCE was steadied away from the heels of SACRED IBIS (K Teetan) which shifted in away from the heels of GREEN ENERGY which gave ground when being steadied in an attempt to obtain cover behind LADY FIRST.

K Teetan was advised that in the circumstances the Stewards did not believe that a charge of careless riding was appropriate having regard to the influence of GREEN ENERGY giving ground in advance of his mount at this time, nonetheless he was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to avoid causing interference to other runners in similar circumstances.

Approaching the 700 Metres, SACRED IBIS was shifted out and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of GREEN ENERGY.

NEW ELEGANCE, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence.

After this, SACRED IBIS and GREEN ENERGY raced tight as SACRED IBIS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LADY FIRST.

At the entrance to the Straight, BULLISH GLORY shifted out abruptly after being brushed by WINWIN RUBY and in doing so made heavy contact with LADY FIRST, causing that horse to become unbalanced and BULLISH GLORY to become badly unbalanced.

BULLISH GLORY then shifted in and made heavy contact with WINWIN RUBY which was hampered.

FEARLESS FIRE, which was following BULLISH GLORY, was checked in consequence and AMAZING AGILITY, which was following WINWIN RUBY, was inconvenienced.

Whilst this incident was one of some significance, the Stewards were satisfied that there was no rider carelessness involved and as such no further action was taken.

BULLISH GLORY travelled wide and without cover for the majority of the race.

UNICRON JEWELLERY, LADY FIRST and SACRED IBIS were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 24 January 2018 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of HELEN'S CHOICE, RUGBY DIAMOND, HAPPY HAPPY STAR, MI BLANCO, AMAZING RACE, WINNING SUPREME, ELITE BOY, VICTORY FOLLOW ME, FURIOUS PEGASUS, QUICK RETURN, CHATER THUNDER, BEAUTY CONNECTION, PRAWN BABA, GRAN MASTER, ALMABABY, WINNING VANGOGH, JADE FORTUNE and NUCLEAR POWER revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of ZERO HEDGE, SHOWING CHARACTER, WINNING CONTROLLER, AMAZING ALWAYS, HAPPY FRIENDSHIP, PEACE ON EARTH, ALL BEST FRIENDS, BINGO, SUNSHINE UNIVERSE, DON'T MISS, THE JUDGE, HIGH VOLATILITY, SANGRIA, MASTER BERNINI, ROYAL MOJITO, JADE THEATRE, BREEDERS' STAR, CALCULATION, PRETTY BAUHINIA, PLAY WISE, CHEERFULJET, FLYING TOURBILLON and SMART BOY (17.1.18) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: G-ONE UNION on 26.1.18 on veterinary advice.

Race 5: LUCKY DOLLAR on 27.1.18 on veterinary advice.

BLAZING PARTNERS prior to entering the track on veterinary advice.

2.

Riding Changes After riding in Race 1, M L Yeung became indisposed and was stood down by the Club's Racing Medical Officer.

As such, permission was given for the following riding substitutions:- Race 6: K C Ng on POWER MAN Race 10: Apprentice H N Wong on SMILING CHARM

3.

Fine Race 9: K Teetan (HAPPILABABY): $2,000 for failing to present himself in the Parade Ring by the required time.

4.

Severe Reprimands Race 9: C Schofield (RATTAN) for shifting in passing the 50 Metres.

Race 10: A Sanna (RIGHTEOUS MATE) for shifting in passing the 1200 Metres.

5.

Warnings Race 2: P-C Boudot (GOOD DAYS) for shifting out after the 900 Metres.

Race 10: K Teetan (SACRED IBIS) for shifting in passing the 1000 Metres.

6.

Suspension Race 6: W M Lai (LUCKY GUY) for a breach of Rule 100(2) (from 10 February 2018 until 1 March 2018 on which day he may resume race riding - 6 Hong Kong racedays).

7.

Parade Test Race 5: BLAZING PARTNERS

8.

Barrier Trials Race 3: TRIUMPH Race 5: SUPER LIFELINE Race 6: HAIR TRIGGER Race 9: HARBOUR MASTER SPEEDY LONGWAH

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: G-ONE UNION CORRE RAPIDO Race 3: TRIUMPH Race 5: LUCKY DOLLAR BLAZING PARTNERS SUPER LIFELINE INTREPIC Race 6: HAIR TRIGGER Race 9: HARBOUR MASTER SPEEDY LONGWAH