Recap by phillip woo

Speedy Longwah went forward from a wide gate to sit one off in second outside Approve, advanced to the front 280m out and drew clear to make it three wins from five starts this term. Happy Place travelled one off in fifth, cornered three deep and finished well to grab second 50m out. Superoi got up 20m out for a placing after a deep run without cover near the speed. Griffindor kept plugging away to wear down Approve for a Quartet spot following a box-seat run. Approve grudgingly gave way over the last 100m after holding the fence on the lead in an improved run with a drop in class. Andoyas was held up until the final 100m following a rail's run in midfield. He should have picked up a minor placing in a better effort with a drop in grade. First Sight Love wasn't suited by the pace after travelling second from the rear, had to switch off the heels of Superoi at the 150m and kept on evenly thereafter. Great Charm never let down after travelling deep with cover behind midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (205)-INVERNESS HANDICAP (Sec2) - Class 3 - 1650Metres

After being loaded, BESPOKE COLLARS became fractious, resulting in the front gates opening, however, BESPOKE COLLARS remained in its stall.

BESPOKE COLLARS was removed from the stalls and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said that in his opinion it was suitable to race.

Before being allowed to race again, BESPOKE COLLARS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.

WILLIE INVICTUS and GREAT CHARM were crowded for room on jumping between SUPEROI and BESPOKE COLLARS which shifted out.

GRIFFINDOR began awkwardly.

From the outside barrier, FIRST SIGHT LOVE was steadied on jumping and shifted across behind runners.

Despite being ridden along in the early stages, WIN IT failed to muster speed.

For some distance passing the winning post on the first occasion, HAPPY PLACE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SPEEDY LONGWAH (N Callan).

N Callan was advised to ensure that he does not unnecessarily slacken the tempo, resulting in other horses being hampered.

BESPOKE COLLARS, which was following HAPPY PLACE, got its head up when being checked away from the heels of that horse and WILLIE INVICTUS was in turn shifted out away from the heels of BESPOKE COLLARS.

After this, BESPOKE COLLARS continued to prove difficult to settle and again was checked away from the heels of HAPPY PLACE near the 1300 Metres.

Near the 500 Metres, WILLIE INVICTUS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BESPOKE COLLARS.

At the 300 Metres, SPEEDY LONGWAH shifted in and brushed APPROVE.

Passing the 250 Metres, WILLIE INVICTUS had difficulty obtaining clear running between WIN IT and GREAT CHARM.

Over the final 200 Metres, ANDOYAS was unable to obtain clear running and consequently was not able to be tested.

Near the 150 Metres, BESPOKE COLLARS was awkwardly placed outside the heels of FIRST SIGHT LOVE.

Throughout the race, SUPEROI travelled wide and without cover.

SUPEROI, SPEEDY LONGWAH and HAPPY PLACE were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 21 November 2015 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of BRILLIANT MONKEYS, ORACLE, MAGICAL BEAUTY, HARD BALL GET, ALL MY GAIN, GLENEALY PRIZE, SAVVY NATURE, ROMANTIC TOUCH, ANTICIPATION, DOYENI, SERGEANT TITANIUM, HELENE HAPPY STAR, MILITARY ATTACK, BLAZING SPEED, ABLE FRIEND, BEAUTY FLAME, CONTENTMENT, GOLD-FUN, PENIAPHOBIA, CAREFREE LET GO, TRAVEL RENYI, SICHUAN DAR, LUCKY BUBBLES and BULLISH FRIEND revealed no apparent abnormality.



2.

Racing Laboratory tests of HEAVENISARACEHORSE, GOLD PRECIOUS, INTELLECTUAL GLIDE, HONEST HORSE, ENERGETIC CLASS, GLAMOROUS RYDER, SUPER STRIKE, JOLLY JOLLY, UNBEATABLE GUTS, DIAMOND KING, DASHING FORTUNE, LEADING HORSE, GOLD DRAGON, IMPERIAL GALLANTRY, TEAM FORTUNE, DIAMOND DRAGON, DASHING FELLOW, SUN JEWELLERY, SO FAST, WINSTON'S LAD, HEALTHY JOYFUL, KIRAM, TERRIFIC MASTER, WINNAM and HAPPILABABY (14.11.15) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: NATURAL EIGHT on 24.11.15 on veterinary advice.

Race 6: ALBICELESTE on 23.11.15 on veterinary advice.



2.

Fine Race 6: B Prebble: $2,000 for a declaration error.



3.

Warnings Race 6: N Rawiller (PHOTON WILLIE) for shifting out near the 250 Metres.

Race 8: N Callan (SPEEDY LONGWAH) for unnecessarily slackening the tempo for some distance passing the winning post on the first occasion.



4.

Suspensions Race 2: G Mosse (FRUITFUL CHAMPION) for careless riding passing the 200 Metres (14 - 24 December 2015 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 6: B Prebble (STRONG FOUNDATION) for two counts of careless riding: a) at the 200 Metres and b) at the 150 Metres (14 - 24 December 2015 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays - to be served concurrently).

Race 7: K Teetan (RED KYLIN) for careless riding passing the 200 Metres (20 December 2015 - 2 January 2016 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).



5.

Stalls Test Race 8: BESPOKE COLLARS

6.

Barrier Trials Race 3: BO DUKE Race 4: ZACHARY SWEET BEAN

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: NATURAL EIGHT KING OF SMARTS Race 2: HOW SPEEDY FRUITFUL CHAMPION Race 3: BO DUKE Race 4: ZACHARY SWEET BEAN Race 6: ALBICELESTE