Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Star Majestic enjoyed a lovely run on the back of the slow pace posted by Winnie's Horse, stayed near the inside upon straightening and wore down the leader 100m out for a fourth win over this course. Winnie's Horse had sedate fractions on the lead, was headed on his outside by Goodheart Success at the 800m, reclaimed the front 500m out, shook off a challenge from Trendy Win 200m out and found the favourite just too good. Selkirk Star settled one off in midfield, switched off the heels of Trendy Win with one wider out at the 250m and finished well on the wire. Trendy Win settled one-out, one-back, swung the final bend with three wider out and kept on reasonably well to inject some value into the Quartet. Chater Legend made ground three deep after travelling third from the rear. Lotus Strikes Back settled midfield along the fence after a tardy break, straightened one off the fence and only held his ground over the final 200m. Marvel Tribe travelled a touch deep outside Selkirk Star in midfield, turned the final bend with three wider out and made some ground without looking a chance. Goodheart Success circled the field 1,000m out from near last to poke his head in front one off the fence 800m out, straightened five deep and was stopping 200m out.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (725)-LUNG CHEUNG HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1650Metres

On arrival at the Start, Apprentice H N Wong expressed concern regarding the action of NOBLE DELUXE.

NOBLE DELUXE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that in his opinion the horse was lame in both hind legs and accordingly was not suitable to race.

Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of NOBLE DELUXE.

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

Due to the air pressure malfunctioning on the barrier stalls, the start of this race was started manually.

LOTUS STRIKES BACK was slow to begin and lost its right front plate after the 1600 Metres.

From wide barriers, GOODHEART SUCCESS, GONNA RUN and JOLLY VICTOR were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, CHATER LEGEND was crowded for room between SELKIRK STAR and MARVEL TRIBE (N Callan) which shifted in before being directed out to relieve the tightening to CHATER LEGEND.

The Stewards found that after having initially been clear of CHATER LEGEND when MARVEL TRIBE commenced to shift in, CHATER LEGEND then improved quickly to be racing to the inside of the heels of that horse.

N Callan was advised that whilst there were some circumstances to this incident, nonetheless he must ensure that he takes all available measures to establish whether he is clear of other runners prior to shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Due to the slow tempo, GOODHEART SUCCESS was allowed to stride forward passing the 1100 Metres to race outside the lead.

Making the first turn after the 1100 Metres, SELKIRK STAR shifted out and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of BULLISH BOY.

After the 100 Metres, TRENDY WIN raced tight outside WINNIE'S HORSE which got its head on the side and shifted out under pressure.

BULLISH BOY lost its right hind plate at the 400 Metres and its left front plate after passing the winning post.

When questioned regarding his riding of BULLISH BOY, G Mosse stated that he had been instructed, from barrier 8, to obtain a position behind the leaders with cover if possible as BULLISH BOY had raced successfully when ridden in this manner from a more favourable barrier at its most recent start.

He said passing the winning post on the first occasion he attempted to shift in behind TRENDY WIN when that horse improved to race outside the lead, however, SELKIRK STAR improved its position to be racing just to the inside of the heels of BULLISH BOY.

He said he continued to place some pressure on SELKIRK STAR approaching and passing the 1200 Metres to establish whether he could position BULLISH BOY behind TRENDY WIN and in front of SELKIRK STAR, however, SELKIRK STAR continued to maintain its position.

He said at this time BULLISH BOY was travelling only fairly and as SELKIRK STAR did not fully establish itself inside BULLISH BOY, he continued to pursue the option of obtaining a trailing position behind TRENDY WIN for some distance after the 1200 Metres.

He said however that when that horse maintained its position, he was left racing in a three wide position without cover and near the 1000 Metres GOODHEART SUCCESS rapidly improved around BULLISH BOY to race in a forward position.

He said after this BULLISH BOY continued to race wide and without cover and then came under pressure well before the Home Turn and did not finish off the race.

He added that he noted after the race BULLISH BOY had lost its left front and right hind plates which may have affected the horse's ability to finish off the race.

G Mosse was advised that whilst the Stewards accepted that he had attempted to carry out his instructions approaching and passing the 1200 Metres, when it became apparent that BULLISH BOY would not be able to obtain cover behind TRENDY WIN and given the tempo of the race at the relevant time, he should have made an effort to allow BULLISH BOY to improve its position rather than continue to race wide and without cover.

G Mosse was further advised to ensure that, wherever circumstances allow, he should avoid covering unnecessary ground.

A veterinary inspection of GONNA RUN, BULLISH BOY and GOODHEART SUCCESS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

STAR MAJESTIC and WINNIE'S HORSE were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

The following horses were replated in the saddling stalls:- Race 7: FLYING MOOCHI (left fore) YO-YO DA (left fore)

2.

Races 4 - 8 were each put back 5 minutes.



3.

Trainer T P Yung was fined the sum of $4,000 for presenting WILD BOY (S028) and STAR FAY FAY (T255) to participate in batch 1 of the Official Barrier Trials on 23 June 2015 with the incorrect jockeys and colours.



4.

Addition to Racing Incidents Report from 21 June 2015 Sha Tin Racemeeting - Race 8 (715) LUCKY SCEPTER shifted out at the start and bumped BAAB AL NASR.



5.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 21 June 2015 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of BAMBOO DANCE, BRIGHT CONCEPT, NEWSWIRE FREE, MEDIC KINGDOM, HARD BALL GET, SO FAST, REGENCY DARLING, SURE PEACE, DIAMOND FRIENDS, SUPER KING STAR, CHEEKY TOO, LITTLE DRAGON, WIN ALONG, REAL GENEROUS, THEWIZARDOFOZ, HEALTHY JOYFUL, BERLINI, MODERN TSAR, PERPETUAL TREASURE, SEA RUBY, EROICO, SMART MAN and CLEVER BEAVER revealed no apparent abnormality.



6.

Racing Laboratory tests of SUPER DRAGON, PEOPLE'S KNIGHT, CIRCUIT KING, FANTASTICLIFE, MAGICAL BEAM, MOLLY'S JADE STAR, JOLLY SPRING, MY LEGEND, WIN CHANCE, DRAGON BACHELOR, HEROIC GURU, CHEVALIER STAR, THORS BOLT, UNICORN, HAPPY PLACE, AMAZING KIDS, SPICY SURE, CIRCUIT LAND, NOT LISTENIN'TOME, SECRET SHAM, REAL SPECIALIST, HARBOUR ALERT, COUNTRY MELODY, E-SUPER, RAZOR QUEST, RED DANCER, WIN IT, SECRET WEAPON, CONTENTMENT and LET ME GO (14.6.15) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: GLORIOUS VICTORY prior to the race on veterinary advice.

Race 7: HIDDEN VALUE on raceday morning on veterinary advice.

Race 8: NOBLE DELUXE at barriers on veterinary advice.



2.

Riding Changes After being dislodged in Race 4, K Teetan was transported to hospital.

As such, the Stewards approved the following riding substitutions:- Race 5: M Chadwick on SOUTHERN SPRINGS Race 6: M Chadwick on SO CAFFE Race 7: M L Yeung on HAR HAR CHARMING Race 8: B Prebble on GOODHEART SUCCESS

3.

Fine General: Trainer T P Yung: $4,000 for presenting two horses to participate in the Official Barrier Trials with incorrect jockeys and colours.



4.

Warnings Race 8: N Callan (MARVEL TRIBE) for shifting in approaching the winning post on the first occasion.

G Mosse (BULLISH BOY) re his riding in the early stages.



5.

Objection/Protest Race 3

6.

Official Barrier Trials Race 1: EVER SHINY SWEET BEAN Race 4: STRATUM POWER

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: GLORIOUS VICTORY EVER SHINY SWEET BEAN Race 2: JOY TOGETHER Race 4: STRATUM POWER Race 5: SOUTHERN SPRINGS Race 7: HIDDEN VALUE Race 8: NOBLE DELUXE