Recap by phillip woo

Post-time favourite Mr Right was ridden along to settle one off in second behind the expected leader Harbour Alert, rushed to the front 200m out and kept on gamely for a third course-and-distance win this term despite a rise in class. General Iron bided his time fourth from the rear, swung the final bend widest out and finished willingly to get up in deep stretch for second. No Money No Talk rushed to second four deep following a one-out, one-back run and had to settle for third in the end with a tonne of money for him late. Smart Declaration finished well near the inside after travelling third from the rear from an outside gate to just miss a placing. Newcomer Mint Master settled one off the fence in midfield, swung the final bend near five deep and stayed on reasonably well to pick up a minor pay cheque. Imperial Champion was prominently ridden along the fence, was steadied 150m out and kept on evenly thereafter. Early favourite Harbour Alert found the front as expected, cornered a half-length on top and drifted out while giving ground 150m out. Happy Meteor found little in the run to the wire following a deep run with cover around midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (415)-TSUEN WAN HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1000Metres

As the start was effected, WAYFOONG VINNIE, which was fractious in the barriers, bounded in the air and lost ground.

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

MINT MASTER and GENERAL IRON were crowded for room on jumping between NO MONEY NO TALK and HARBOUR ALERT which shifted out.

From a wide barrier, SMART DECLARATION was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

MINT MASTER travelled keenly in the early and middle stages.

Making the first turn after the 800 Metres, WAYFOONG VINNIE shifted out and bumped HAPPY YEAH YEAH, resulting in that horse being taken wider.

Approaching the 100 Metres, BEAUTY MASTER was shifted in away from the heels of HARBOUR ALERT which was giving ground.

Passing the 100 Metres, MINT MASTER was shifted out away from IMPERIAL CHAMPION which, after initially being directed out by HARBOUR ALERT, then shifted out further of its own accord under pressure.

Near the 50 Metres, WAYFOONG VINNIE was shifted out away from the heels of HAPPY METEOR.

Throughout the race, CALL ME ACHIEVER travelled wide and without cover.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of HARBOUR ALERT, S de Sousa stated that his mount travelled strongly in the lead in the early and middle stages, however, after placing his mount under pressure at the entrance to the Straight, HARBOUR ALERT did not quicken as he expected it would and then in the Straight was inclined to shift ground on a number of occasions when under pressure.

He added HARBOUR ALERT was disappointing in that it did not respond to his riding and failed to finish off the race.

A veterinary inspection of HARBOUR ALERT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of HAPPY METEOR and CALL ME ACHIEVER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

MR RIGHT and GENERAL IRON were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Adjourned Inquiry The Stewards tonight concluded an inquiry which commenced at the Sha Tin racemeeting on Sunday, 14 February 2016 into a matter referred to them by Dr C Riggs, Head of Veterinary Clinical Services.

This inquiry was adjourned following Mr T P Yung, the trainer of ELECTRONIC PHOENIX, pleading not guilty to a breach of Rule 50(3) in that he failed in 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 4 January 2016 and 31 January 2016 in accordance with a memorandum issued by Dr Riggs on 8 December 2015.

Evidence was taken from Mr C K Tsang, assistant trainer allocated to Mr Yung's stable for the current 2015/2016 racing season, Dr Riggs and Dr A Davis, Veterinary Surgeon allocated to Mr Yung's stable for the current season.

Further evidence was taken from Mr Yung and Dr P Curl, Executive Manager, Veterinary Regulation.

After considering all the evidence, Mr Yung was found guilty of the charge preferred against him and fined the sum of $15,000.



2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 14 February 2016 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of CRIMSON HEART, DRAGON HARMONY, SMART PLANET, MOMENTUM LUCKY, MOLLY'S JADE STAR, DIEGO KOSTA, NEW ASIA SUNRISE, BEAUTY LOVE, MIDNITE PROMISE, FLYING MONKEY, DRAGON MASTER, DANCING FLAMES, SUPER SILKS, HO LEE HORSE, ENTRUSTING, AMAZING KIDS, LUCKY BUBBLES, VANILLA, NORTHERN FALLS, MIDNIGHT RATTLER, TONYBOY, SICHUAN DAR, SERGEANT TITANIUM and CIRCUIT LAND revealed no apparent abnormality.



3.

Racing Laboratory tests of AMBITIOUS SPEEDY, SEASONS KING, MY DARLING, FISH N' CHIPS, GLAMOROUS RYDER, COOL PAL, ENJOY THE GAME, LUCKY GIRL, LEADING HORSE, GRAND PLUS, MY LEGEND, UNICORN, UNIQUE HAPPIEST, FIGHT HERO, PERPETUAL TREASURE, RACING SUPERNOVA, MALMSTEEN, SECRET WEAPON, ROMANTIC TOUCH, TRAVEL FIRST, UNIVERSAL UNION and MERION (6.2.16) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: OCTAL LUCK at barriers on veterinary advice.

Race 3: KING OF HOUSEHOLD on 15.2.16 by order of the Stewards.

Race 7: HIDDEN VALUE at barriers on veterinary advice.



2.

Riding Changes a.

As M L Yeung was indisposed, permission was given for the following riding substitutions on 16 February 2016:- Race 2: M Chadwick on WINSOME SMILE Race 3: M Chadwick on EMPEROR VICTORY Race 4: H W Lai on TELEPHATIA Race 5: Y T Cheng on WINNING BOY Race 6: M Chadwick on TRENDY WIN Race 7: M Chadwick on TIMELY ARRIVED Race 8: B Prebble on HAPPY YEAH YEAH b.

As C Y Ho was unable to ride NO MONEY NO TALK at the weight in Race 8, permission was given for M Chadwick to be substituted as the rider of that horse on 16 February 2016.



3.

Fines Race 7: B Prebble (FORTUNE BO BO): $2,000 for double declaration.

General: Trainer T P Yung (ELECTRONIC PHOENIX): $15,000 for a breach of Rule 50(3).



4.

Reprimands Race 1: Y T Cheng (TARZAN I AM) for shifting in at the 50 Metres.

Race 6: Apprentice H N Wong (HORSE APLENTY) for shifting in near the 800 Metres.



5.

Warnings Race 5: J Moreira (LUCKY PROFIT) and D Whyte (NEVER BETTER) for shifting in making the first turn near the 1150 Metres.

N Rawiller (GERONIMO MEADOW) re his riding after the 600 Metres.

Race 6: G Mosse (LITTLE ISLAND) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

Race 7: R Moore (E-SUPER) for shifting in a short distance after the start.



6.

Bleeder Race 3: FRUITFUL CHAMPION

7.

Stalls Test Race 8: WAYFOONG VINNIE

8.

Barrier Trial Race 1: OCTAL LUCK

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: OCTAL LUCK Race 6: GOLDEN SLEEP Race 7: HIDDEN VALUE