Recap by phillip woo

Celestial Smile tracked the leaders near the inside from gate three, swept to the front 300m out and kept on gamely. Ishvara ran on well to be a clear-cut second. Winning Instinct swung the final bend and just out-dashed Happy Journey for a placing. Verdane settled fourth, shifted behind the one-paced at 250m and overhauled Kirov late to snare a pay cheque. Kirov straightened kept up an even gallop over final 250m. Why Not had no excuses after travelling three back along the fence. Dr Good Habit was gone at the 150m. None Other did nothing following despite a drop in class. Wire To Wire was gone 350m out after dictating the run.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eleven: (282)-LANTAU PEAK HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1600Metres

When Mr T McGovern, the Starter, attempted to effect the start, the gates did not open due to the starting mechanism not being released.

As this occurred, the starting bell was triggered with the race timing device initially being activated.

The starting mechanism was reset with all jockeys being advised that this procedure was being undertaken.

When the gates failed to open in the first instance, no horse reacted in a manner that required their removal from the barriers to undergo a veterinary examination.

The Stewards and the Starter will consult with the relevant members of staff to establish the reason for the starting mechanism initially failing to be released.

ENTRUSTING was buffeted for room on jumping between KIROV and MEDIC MASTER, both of which shifted ground.

A short distance after the start, MEDIC MASTER was crowded for room between ENTRUSTING and NONE OTHER which became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by MEDIC MASTER.

After this, MEDIC MASTER was ridden along, however, failed to muster speed whilst NONE OTHER was shifted across behind runners.

Passing the 1400 Metres, BRIGHT STRIKE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of KIROV.

Approaching and passing the 1200 Metres, KIROV got its head up when proving difficult to settle and awkwardly placed close to the heels of DR GOOD HABIT.

Near the 200 Metres, BRIGHT STRIKE, which was inclined to lay in, was directed out away from the heels of HAPPY JOURNEY.

After this, BRIGHT STRIKE continued to lay in under pressure.

Approaching the 100 Metres, WHY NOT was bumped by DR GOOD HABIT which, when giving ground, got its head on the side and shifted in away from VERDANE which was shifted in away from the heels of KIROV after improving into tight running inside that horse which also shifted in marginally.

The performance of WIRE TO WIRE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, WIRE TO WIRE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of NONE OTHER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

CELESTIAL SMILE and ISHVARA were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 28 December 2014 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of CROATIA, GLORIOUS AVENUE, SPURS ON, KING TAI SING, DIAMOND MASTER, LINE SEEKER, SKY HERO, GOOD FIT, JOLLY GOOD STAR, BOSSIEE, FOREVER ACCURATE, AMAZING ALWAYS, THUNDER FLYER, ULTIMATE GLORY, RACING HERO, BAAB AL NASR, LUCKY OMENS, AMBITIOUS CHAMPION, SIGHT SEEING, SHINING CHAMPION, LUCKY DAY, MULTIVICTORY and ARPINATI revealed no apparent abnormality.



2.

Racing Laboratory tests of HELEN'S CHOICE, NO TIES, RISING POWER, THOR THE GREATEST, ALL TIMES LUCKY, MONTE CASTELLO, KING HARADASUN, MISTER MARC, FOUR FOUR FIVE, DRAGON BACHELOR, BACKBENCH BLUES, LOVING STAR, HAPPY ROCKY, STAR MAJESTIC, DISCIPLES TWELVE, GREAT RUN, DOMINEER, TOUR DE FORCE, TOP ACT, LITTLE DRAGON, STEP HIGH (17.12.14) and BLIZZARD, MELLIFLUENT, GOLD PRECIOUS, JUN JU, KINGSTON JUMBO, MEDIC KINGDOM, UNIQUE JOYOUS, 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, HIGH AND MIGHTY (20.12.14) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2: JOYFUL PARK on 29.12.14 on veterinary advice.

Race 3: SEA SMOKE on 31.12.14 on veterinary advice.

Race 4: ELITE SPIRIT on 31.12.14 on veterinary advice.

Race 7: LUCKY SCEPTER on 31.12.14 on veterinary advice.

Race 9: SECRET SHAM on 31.12.14 on veterinary advice.



2.

Riding Changes As Apprentice C Y Lui was indisposed, permission was granted for the following riding substitutions on 31 December 2014:- Race 1: K C Leung on NAMJONG TURBO Race 2: K C Leung on ALWAYS WIN Race 3: M Chadwick on EASY AHEAD Race 5: K C Leung on GOOD FRIENDS MAGIC Race 6: H W Lai on REALLY THE BEST Race 8: K C Leung on DANE PATROL

3.

Fine Race 6: B Prebble (SPIRIT SOARING): $5,000 for presenting to weigh out with an incorrect saddle cloth.



4.

Severe Reprimand Race 9: M Chadwick (WONDERFUL MOMENTS) for shifting in passing the 1150 Metres.



5.

Reprimands Race 1: N Callan (HAPPY KAISER) for shifting in passing the 1400 Metres.

Race 10: K Teetan (SILLY BUDDIES) for shifting in passing the 900 Metres.



6.

Warnings Race 6: O Doleuze (HEALTH WISE) for shifting out at the entrance to the Straight.

N Callan (REBORN TO WIN) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

Race 7: M Guyon (WINNER ST PAUL'S) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.



7.

Suspension Race 9: M Chadwick (WONDERFUL MOMENTS) for careless riding near the 1000 Metres (11 - 22 January 2015 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).



8.

Stewards' Inquiry Race 7

9.

Bleeder Race 10: SUPER ABUNDANTE

10.

Official Barrier Trials Race 1: SUPER HORSE FOUR FOUR FIVE Race 4: TRENDY WORLD Race 7: MASTER MIND Race 11: WIRE TO WIRE

11.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: FOUR FOUR FIVE Race 2: JOYFUL PARK Race 3: SEA SMOKE Race 4: ELITE SPIRIT TRENDY WORLD Race 7: LUCKY SCEPTER Race 8: FREE NOVEMBER SUGAR Race 9: SECRET SHAM Race 11: WIRE TO WIRE