Recap by phillip woo

Early favourite Access Years jumped well to track the leader Master Kochanwong one off the fence in second, advanced to the front 150m out and just held off the late rush of Lord Sinclair for a sixth win from 11 starts. Lord Sinclair settled fifth and one off the rails, shifted out five deep for a clear run outside a tiring Noble Alpha at the 200m and finished up willingly. Post time favourite Master Kochanwong went straight to the front from gate four, cornered a length on top and grudgingly gave way while just holding third by a whisker. Great Spirit was patiently ridden third from the rear and one off the fence, pushed into the open with two wider out upon straightening and charged home strongly to make it a blanket finish on the wire. Hypersonic cornered one off the rails after making his run second from the rear and was doing some nice work late. Multivictory straightened three deep after settling behind midfield along the fence and made some ground without menacing. Harbour Master was one-paced after a midfield run. He's certainly better over a longer trip. Speedygonzalez never fired after a deep run in midfield. He's better on the turf and requires rating relief. Specked late, Bear Hero made his at the tail and never a factor.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (046)-CHEK LAP KOK HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1200Metres

On jumping, BEAR HERO blundered badly and then was crowded for room between FREE JUDGEMENT and HYPERSONIC.

This resulted in BEAR HERO losing a considerable amount of ground.

Shortly after the start, MASTER KOCHANWONG and MULTIVICTORY bumped.

N Callan (GREAT SPIRIT) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of BEAR HERO, causing that horse to be checked.

N Callan was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 23 October 2014 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays).

The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Sha Tin racemeeting on Sunday, 12 October 2014.

After the 500 Metres, MULTIVICTORY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of LORD SINCLAIR.

Throughout the race, NOBLE ALPHA travelled wide and without cover.

ACCESS YEARS was found to have lost its right front plate during the running of the race.

A veterinary inspection of BEAR HERO and MULTIVICTORY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

MASTER KOCHANWONG, ACCESS YEARS and LORD SINCLAIR were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Adjourned Inquiry from 17 September 2014 Sha Tin Racemeeting- Race 8 (18) The Stewards today concluded their inquiry into the reasons for the pre-race urine sample initially required to be taken from CLEVER BEAVER (S352) being inadvertently taken from MAJESTIC ANTHEM (P238), a horse which was not a declared starter for the Sha Tin racemeeting to be conducted on 17 September 2014.

Evidence was taken from Mr A S Cruz, the trainer of CLEVER BEAVER, Mr Mo Wai Kit, Assistant Trainer, Mr Tang Wai Cheuk, Head Lad, Mr Lee Ka Po, Stable Assistant and Mr Lui Yuk Kwan, Stable Assistant.

It was established that Mr Lee had inadvertently retrieved MAJESTIC ANTHEM from the horse walker for the purpose of taking a pre-race urine sample rather than CLEVER BEAVER, the horse he was instructed to retrieve.

Mr Cruz was found guilty of a breach of Rule 50(2) in that as the trainer of CLEVER BEAVER, he failed in his responsibility pertaining to the running of his stable in that on the morning of Wednesday, 17 September 2014, a pre-race urine sample was incorrectly obtained from MAJESTIC ANTHEM and subsequently submitted to the Club's representatives for analysis when the sample should have been obtained from CLEVER BEAVER, a declared starter in this race.

In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration Mr Lee's role in this matter and the fact that Mr Cruz's staff alerted the Club's Security Department to the incorrect pre-race urine sample being submitted.

In the circumstances, Mr Cruz was fined the sum of $15,000.

It was noted that Mr Lee does not normally care for CLEVER BEAVER, however, was directed to do so on this day.

All parties were advised that a comprehensive report would be forwarded to the Stables Management in respect of this matter for consideration and necessary action.



2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 24 September 2014 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of KIM GLORY, GLORY HORSIE, CRUISE CONTROL, DARK SECRET, RUMBA KING, WINNING INSTINCT, GRAND PLUS, HEARTS KEEPER, CONFUCIUS ELITE, REAL FIT, ORIENTAL PROSPER, HURRY HURRY UP, IMPERIAL CONCORDE, MIGHTY K, FASHION MAESTRO, I'M IN CHARGE and GENTILIS revealed no apparent abnormality.



3.

Racing Laboratory tests of FIERY PATROL, SHANTARAAM, SLEDGE HAMMER, PALEPALE, HAPPY GOAL, CONFUCIUS ELITE, GRAND PLUS, LUCKY SCEPTER, SOUL ACHIEVER, LONGWAH AMBER, FLYING UNICORN, GOLDLAND DANCER, SMILING WATCH, VERDANE, OYSTER, WINFULL PATROL, DISCIPLES TWELVE, MARVEL TRIBE, AMBITIOUS KING, KING DERBY and APOLLO CAVALIER (17.9.14) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: CHANS DELIGHT on raceday morning on veterinary advice.

Race 4: RED ADVENTURE on 26.9.14 on veterinary advice.



2.

Fines Race 1: Y T Cheng (WILD BOY): $3,000 for improper use of the whip.

General: Trainer A S Cruz (CLEVER BEAVER): $15,000 for a breach of Rule 50(2).



3.

Severe Reprimands Race 3: A Suborics (HAPPY CENTENARY) for shifting in shortly after the start.

Race 5: N Callan (YOUNG TALENT) for shifting out near the 200 Metres.



4.

Reprimand Race 9: O Doleuze (CLUB LIFE) for shifting in after the 1300 Metres.



5.

Warnings Race 1: Z Purton (WHISTLE BLOWER) for shifting out near the 50 Metres.

C Y Ho (CHINA POWER) re his riding approaching the 300 Metres.

Race 3: C Y Ho (PEPPERMINT) for shifting out at the 400 Metres.



6.

Suspension Race 10: N Callan (GREAT SPIRIT) for careless riding approaching the 1100 Metres (13 - 23 October 2014 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).



7.

Bleeders Race 1: NAZAKAT'S LAD Race 8: ALL THE BEST

8.

Official Barrier Trials Race 3: FIONN'S PRIDE SUPER TORNADO Race 4: YUAN'S FORTUNE

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: CHANS DELIGHT CHINA POWER Race 3: FIONN'S PRIDE SUPER TORNADO Race 4: RED ADVENTURE YUAN'S FORTUNE Race 8: REAL TREAT