Recap by phillip woo

Multivictory got away with an uncontested lead, cornered near two lengths on top and kept on gamely under a light weight for a fifth career victory from 23 starts. Odds-on favourite Arpinati travelled on the fence in fourth, came out with every chance at the 350m and stayed on second best. He's crying out for a longer trip now. Full Talent settled deep with cover in midfield from the widest gate, rounded the final bend six deep and ran on steadily to overhaul outsider Jazzy Feeling close to home for a placing. Jazzy Feeling was handy in the run one off the fence, straightened three deep and stayed on reasonably well to just miss a placing. My Little Friend took the short route home after saving ground underneath Great Spirit and made only amild bid. Great Spirit straightened five deep and kept plugging away without menacing.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eleven: (271)-CHEK KENG HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1400Metres

LUGER was withdrawn on 26.12.14 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (fever) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter DEEP THINKER (Apprentice C Y Lui).

Before being allowed to race again, LUGER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

On arrival at the Start, U Rispoli expressed concern regarding GREAT SPIRIT??s action.

GREAT SPIRIT was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon who, after the necessary consultations, found the horse to be suitable to race.

A veterinary inspection of GREAT SPIRIT immediately following the race did not reveal any significant findings.

ARPINATI began only fairly.

BEAR HERO and I??M IN CHARGE bumped on jumping.

MULTIVICTORY and JAZZY FEELING bumped a short distance after the start.

From a wide barrier, MY NAME IS BOND was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Passing the 1300 Metres, DEEP THINKER was awkwardly placed outside MY LITTLE FRIEND.

BEAR HERO travelled keenly for some distance approaching and passing the 1100 Metres.

JAZZY FEELING had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight.

Near the 350 Metres, DEEP THINKER was steadied when disappointed for running between OUR FOLKS and BEAR HERO.

Throughout the race, I??M IN CHARGE travelled wide and without cover.

MULTIVICTORY and ARPINATI were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Races 5 - 11 were each put back 5 minutes.



2.

After the running of Race 4, the track classification was officially changed from "Good" to "Good to Firm".

This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective.

As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 4 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm".



3.

Trainer P F Yiu was fined a sum of $2,000 for presenting MARVEL TRIBE to compete in batch number 4 at the Happy Valley barrier trials conducted on Saturday, 27 December 2014 in the incorrect colours.



4.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 20 December 2014 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) BLIZZARD, MELLIFLUENT, GOLD PRECIOUS, JUN JU, KINGSTON JUMBO, MEDIC KINGDOM, WINNAM, BORN TO WIN, CONTENTMENT, SUGAR CITY, CLUB LIFE, GOOD GOOD VIEW, COUNTRY MELODY, DISCIPLES TWELVE, STARTLING POWER, PABLOSKY, GREAT SKY, GUN PIT, MAJESTIC ANTHEM, BERLINI and HIGH AND MIGHTY revealed no apparent abnormality.



5.

Racing Laboratory tests of BEAUTY FLAME, DUNDONNELL, WINNING LEADER, JUN HUO, GOT FLY, MONSIEUR MOGOK, BRILLIANT DREAM, EROICO, TONYBOY, FLINTSHIRE, WILLIE CAZALS, AEROVELOCITY, PENIAPHOBIA, TEOFILO CALVA, LET ME GO, KEY WITNESS, ABLE FRIEND, GOLD-FUN, DESIGNS ON ROME, MILITARY ATTACK, GIANT TREASURE, PACKING PINS, BEAUTY ONLY, WHAT YOU DREAM and GURUS DREAM (14.12.14) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2: POSITIVE ENERGY on 27.12.14 on veterinary advice.

BERNARD'S CHOICE at barriers on veterinary advice.

Race 11: LUGER on 26.12.14 on veterinary advice.



2.

Riding Changes After riding in Race 8, Apprentice C Y Lui became indisposed and was stood down by the Club's medical officers.

As such, permission was granted for the following riding substitutions:- Race 9: Apprentice K C Ng on AMBASSADORSHIP Race 10: C Y Ho on MIGHTY EQUUS Race 11: H W Lai on DEEP THINKER

3.

Fines Race 1: K C Leung (AMERICAN FAME): $5,000 for being overweight.

Race 5: O Doleuze (GOOD FIT): $5,000 for weighing in after the race 2 lbs overweight.

Race 9: Trainer P F Yiu (AMBASSADORSHIP): $2,000 for a declaration error.

General: Trainer P F Yiu (MARVEL TRIBE): $2,000 for presenting the horse to compete at the barrier trials in the incorrect colours.



4.

Severe Reprimands Race 2: M L Yeung (SKY FIRE) for shifting in approaching the 900 Metres.

Race 3: O Doleuze (MASSIVE MOVE) for shifting out close to the finishing line.

5.

Reprimands Race 1: W M Lai (PERFECT TRIUMPH) for shifting in at the 100 Metres and again close to the finishing line.

Race 4: O Doleuze (SO CAFFE) for shifting out at the entrance to the Straight.

Race 6: H W Lai (PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT) for shifting in passing the 1000 Metres.

Race 10: M L Yeung (HELLO KIMBERLEY) for shifting in approaching the 900 Metres.



6.

Warnings Race 3: N Rawiller (ACUMEN) re his riding in the middle stages.

Race 7: M Chadwick (PENNY LANE) for shifting out passing the 400 Metres.

Race 9: K C Leung (WILLIE INVICTUS) for shifting out at the 500 Metres.

U Rispoli (BEST SHOW) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.



7.

Adjourned Inquiry Race 8

8.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 10: HELLA HEDGE

9.

Bleeder Race 3: BULL MARCHE

10.

Stalls Test Race 7: WILD BOY

11.

Official Barrier Trials Race 2: SKY FIRE Race 3: DUNURE HARBOUR Race 4: PROPEL REPEL Race 6: VERY NICE Race 7: JUST ACE Race 8: OLE OLE Race 10: SUPEROI HELLA HEDGE

12.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: SMART PLANET Race 2: POSITIVE ENERGY BERNARD'S CHOICE SKY FIRE Race 3: DUNURE HARBOUR Race 4: PROPEL REPEL Race 5: MASSIVE IMPACT PRINCE OF SUNSHINE Race 6: VERY NICE Race 7: JUST ACE MEGA CHAMPION Race 8: OLE OLE GREAT CHARM Race 10: HELLA HEDGE Race 11: LUGER