Recap by phillip woo

Late-plunged favourite Packing Dragon rolled forward from a tricky gate to lead 1,500m out, drifted five deep after cornering a length on top and edged clear to notch a second win from his past three starts. Andoyas finished nicely four deep after travelling fourth from the rear to snatch second on the wire. Red Marvel settled in the box-seat after jumping alertly, stayed near the inside upon straightening and was just nipped on the wire for second. Amazingly was patiently ridden at the tail from the widest gate, stayed near the inside upon straightening and finished willing to finish on the bottom of a three-horse photo for the minors. Jolly Gene eased back to travel one off in midfield after jumping well, rounded the final bend with three wider out and ran on steadily to finish a distant fifth. Ashkiyr was ridden closer than normal in midfield along the fence, straightened one off the fence and wasn't able to be tested behind a wall of horses over the last 100m. Formula Won made some ground without one wider out after travelling third from the rear. Happy Rocky got by beaten rivals widest out after travelling second from the rear. Good Choice didn't have much to offer in the straight drive following a one-off trip travelling behind midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (434)-SING WOO HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1800Metres

CLUB LIFE began awkwardly, shifted in and bumped PACKING DRAGON.

CLUB LIFE then shifted out, resulting in FORMULA WON being inconvenienced.

From the outside barrier, AMAZINGLY was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.

Despite being ridden along in the early stages, SEMPITERNAL failed to muster speed and passing the 1500 Metres got its head on the side and lay in.

SEMPITERNAL continued to lay in and passing the winning post on the first occasion was left racing wide and without cover.

SEMPITERNAL was then allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead after the 900 Metres.

Passing the 1200 Metres, RED MARVEL was momentarily awkwardly placed close to the heels of PACKING DRAGON which was then shifted out to relieve the tightening to RED MARVEL.

After the 1000 Metres, RED MARVEL got its head up when again awkwardly placed close to the heels of PACKING DRAGON.

After the 800 Metres, GIANT TURTLE was left racing wide and without cover.

Approaching the 200 Metres, ANDOYAS was shifted in away from the heels of SEMPITERNAL which was giving ground.

For some distance approaching and passing the 100 Metres, GOOD CHOICE was held up for clear running.

Near the 50 Metres, ASHKIYR was steadied away from the heels of RED MARVEL which shifted out marginally.

When questioned, C Schofield stated that he had been asked to ride CLUB LIFE with cover as the horse was attempting the 1800 Metres at Happy Valley for the first time.

He said it was felt that being able to obtain a position behind the leaders would afford CLUB LIFE the best opportunity to finish off the race at the distance.

The Stewards will question Trainer R Gibson regarding his instructions prior to the Sha Tin racemeeting to be conducted on Sunday, 28 February 2016.

PACKING DRAGON and ANDOYAS were sent for sampling.

GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 21 February 2016 The Clinical Veterinary Surgeon reported that SAMMY'S EMPIRE was lame in its left front leg after racing.

Before being allowed to race again, SAMMY'S EMPIRE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of RICHCITY FORTUNE, FRIENDS OF NANJING, WINNING VIBE, BE THERE AHEAD, GOOD METHOD, G-ONE LEADER, BOLD STITCH, TEAM SWEET, COURAGEOUS BROTHER, MAGIC STAR, AMBITIOUS CHAMPION, VICTORY MAGIC, HAMMER KING, GOOD MAN, SUN JEWELLERY, WERTHER, LINE SEEKER, TOP BONUS, SO FAST, RAPPER DRAGON, TRAVEL FIRST, HAPPY PLACE and LUCKY GIRL revealed no apparent abnormality.



2.

Racing Laboratory tests 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, BEAUTY PRINCE, VANILLA, NORTHERN FALLS, MIDNIGHT RATTLER, TONYBOY, SICHUAN DAR, SERGEANT TITANIUM and CIRCUIT LAND (14.2.16) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 2: ACUMEN on 23.2.16 on veterinary advice.



2.

Fines Race 6: C Schofield (PABLOSKY) and K Teetan (DIVINE BOY): $2,000 each for presenting themselves to be weighed out with the incorrect saddle cloth numbers.



3.

Reprimand Race 8: N Rawiller (TURF SPRINT) for shifting in near the 1150 Metres.



4.

Warnings Race 1: R Moore (FANTASTICO) re leaving comfortable racing room for runners to his inside.

Race 3: Apprentice H N Wong (TRAVEL NUMBER ONE) re dropping his whip in races.

Race 5: N Callan (LIGHTNING PEGASUS) for shifting in passing the winning post on the first occasion.



5.

Bleeders Race 1: PLANET CHOICE YAT DING WIN (2nd time)

6.

Stalls Test Race 5: YEUNG SING

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: ACUMEN General: SAMMY'S EMPIRE