Recap by phillip woo

Sergeant Titanium settled one-out, one-back, advanced to the front 600m out and drew clear for a convincing second win from his past three starts despite a step back in distance. Circuit Land settled one off the fence behind midfield, angled into the open with two wider out at the 350m and just out-finished Fantastic Kaka for second. Fantastic Kaka enjoyed a box-seat run, eased back to midfield coming to the final bend, switched into the open three deep at the 200m and kept battling away to just miss a Quinella spot. Ishvara pressed forward to lead from a tricky gate, was headed coming to the final bend and just overhauled in the final few strides for a placing. Helene Paragon made a steady bid along the inside after saving ground behind midfield. Favourite Sichuan Dar made his run on the back of Fantastic Kaka, came one off 650m out, was held up three deep behind the tiring General Sherman and kept on evenly with clear running 200m out. Pikachu made some ground after travelling second from the rear. Gonna Run went back from the widest gate and only got by beaten rivals. General Sherman weakened 300m out after stalking the leader from a wide gate.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (407)-VIOLET HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1600Metres

When parading behind the barriers, S de Sousa reported that PIKACHU had been kicked by another runner.

A veterinary examination of PIKACHU found no evidence of impact and that the horse was trotting sound.

After the necessary consultations, PIKACHU was considered to be suitable to race.

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that PHOTON WILLIE had lost its left front plate.

After being replated, PHOTON WILLIE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.

GENERAL SHERMAN began awkwardly, shifted out and inconvenienced GONNA RUN.

After this, GONNA RUN was shifted across behind runners.

Also from wide barriers, WINNIE'S HONEY, JAZZY FEELING and PIKACHU were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After the 1200 Metres, JAZZY FEELING commenced to prove difficult to settle and got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of PHOTON WILLIE.

After the 1000 Metres, PIKACHU got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CIRCUIT LAND.

Also after the 1000 Metres, MR GNOCCHI was left racing wide and without cover.

Both WINNIE'S HONEY and PIKACHU were awkwardly placed close to heels at the first turn near the 900 Metres.

Near the 800 Metres, GENERAL SHERMAN got its head up.

Approaching the 700 Metres, JAZZY FEELING commenced to prove difficult to settle and shifted out away from the heels of PHOTON WILLIE.

Rounding the Home Turn, CIRCUIT LAND and PHOTON WILLIE raced tight as CIRCUIT LAND shifted out into clear running.

WINNING LEADER and MR GNOCCHI also raced tight rounding the Home Turn.

At the 400 Metres, HELENE PARAGON was shifted to the inside of FANTASTIC KAKA after being disappointed for running between that horse and SICHUAN DAR, both of which shifted ground.

SICHUAN DAR was unable to obtain clear running until near the 250 Metres.

GONNA RUN was unable to obtain clear running between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres.

Over about the final 75 Metres, SICHUAN DAR was not able to obtain clear running between ISHVARA and FANTASTIC KAKA and consequently was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race.

Over the concluding stages, HELENE PARAGON was awkwardly placed inside the heels of ISHVARA.

After the race, N Rawiller expressed concern regarding the action of PHOTON WILLIE in the Straight.

A veterinary inspection of PHOTON WILLIE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

SICHUAN DAR, SERGEANT TITANIUM and CIRCUIT LAND were sent for sampling.

GENERAL:

1.

The Stewards today inquired into an incident at about the 200 Metres in batch 5 of the Happy Valley barrier trials conducted on Saturday, 13 February 2016.

B Prebble was severely reprimanded for failing to take sufficient measures to prevent BEST JADE TRIUMPH from shifting out, resulting in PARENTAL SPIRIT (C K Tong) being crowded for room.

B Prebble was advised that irrespective of whether it is a barrier trial or a race, he has an obligation to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from causing interference to other runners.

C K Tong pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct [Rule 155(5)] in that during this incident he did utter an audible obscenity.

For this breach, C K Tong was fined the sum of $3,000.



2.

The Stewards today opened an inquiry into a matter referred to them by Dr C Riggs, Head of Veterinary Clinical Services, in respect of ELECTRONIC PHOENIX not being vaccinated within the allocated period.

Mr T P Yung, the trainer of ELECTRONIC PHOENIX, pleaded not guilty to a charge under Rule 50(3) of failing to fulfil his responsibility in compliance with the direction of the Club in that he did not ensure that ELECTRONIC PHOENIX was presented to be vaccinated within the period between 4 January 2016 and 31 January 2016 in accordance with a memorandum issued by Dr Riggs on 8 December 2015.

The inquiry was adjourned until a date to be fixed to allow for further evidence to be presented.



3.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 10 February 2016 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of CHANS DELIGHT, A FAST ONE, LIGHTNING AND GOLD, BLISS CARTEL, METALLIC STAR, PROMPT EXPRESS, ARGENTUM, G-ONE BO BO, FREE NOVEMBER, PENNY LANE, BULB MASTER, FOREVER RED, CHEVALIER STAR, DA VINCI, IMPERIAL GALLANTRY, HAPPY AND HEALTHY, THEWIZARDOFOZ, SUPER LIFELINE, OUR FOLKS, SOLAR HEI HEI, PRESIDENTPARAMOUNT, JOLLY JOLLY, ASHKIYR and EASY HEDGE revealed no apparent abnormality.



4.

Racing Laboratory tests of WHISTLE BLOWER, KIM GLORY, LEAN JOURNEY, FORTUNE GIGGLES, HOLY STAR, RAGING BULL, WHO ELSE BUT YOU, MR PICASSO, ACCEPTED, MY LITTLE FRIEND, COUNTRY MELODY, AZTEC EMPIRE, BEAUTY LOVE, ELECTRONIC PHOENIX, BORN TO WIN, PENNY LANE, AEROVELOCITY, GOLD-FUN, EASTERN EXPRESS, ANDOYAS, CONTENTMENT, GIANT TREASURE, LUGER, NEW ASIA SUNRISE, RADIANT BUNNY, AMAZING FEELING, RACING HERO, BEAUTY PRINCE (31.1.16) and FUNNY FORTUNE, YEUNG SING, CIRCUIT STAR, CALIFORNIA CHERISH, PO CHING TREASURE, MR STUNNING, MR RIGHT, PEARL WARM WARM, VARA PEARL, OSCAR MIRACLE, LUCKY PROFIT, TOP BONUS, I'M A WITNESS, BEAUTY KINGDOM, FOODIE, CHATER DREAM, HEROIC GURU, DASHING KING, ULTIMATE GLORY, FANTASTIC FEELING, RAINBOW FIGHTER, LUCKY YEAR, MR GENUINE (3.2.16) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: JADE PIPPO on 13.2.16 on veterinary advice.

Race 9: WAH MAY FRIEND on 12.2.16 on veterinary advice.



2.

Fine General: C K Tong (PARENTAL SPIRIT): $3,000 for a breach of Rule 155(5).



3.

Reprimand Race 7: Y T Cheng (LOVELY DELOVELY) for shifting in near the 850 Metres.



4.

Warnings Race 2: R Moore (DYNAMIC VOYAGE) for shifting out approaching the 300 Metres.

Y T Cheng (GOLDEN GUNNERS) for shifting in approaching the 300 Metres.

Race 7: R Moore (AMAZING KIDS) for shifting in passing the 150 Metres.

Race 9: Trainer C S Shum (RUN FORREST) re the horse's racing manners.

G Schofield (OTOUTO) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.



5.

Suspension Race 8: Y T Cheng (DASHING SUPER) for careless riding approaching the winning post on the first occasion (18 - 25 February 2016 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).



6.

Adjourned Inquiry General

7.

Stalls Test Race 3: NEW ASIA SUNRISE

8.

Barrier Trials Race 1: PERFECT TIMING MY CUP OVERFLOWS Race 6: LUCKY PLACE

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: JADE PIPPO MY CUP OVERFLOWS CRUISE CONTROL Race 6: LUCKY PLACE Race 9: WAH MAY FRIEND