Recap by phillip woo

Turf Sprint switched into the open 250m out after travelling fourth from the rear and quickened brilliantly to get up 80m out for an upset win in his first try over the Sha Tin 1,400m. He added to his good resume at the Valley and the winning won't be over yet. Favourite Mr Bogart finished well after a deep run with and without cover at times behind midfield and he'll be winning shortly. Eroico hit the front 150m out after being held up following a handy run until the 250m and peaked on his run 50m out. He hasn't won in a while but only because of his honesty. Line Seeker blew up passing the 100m after hitting the front from around midfield 150m out. He needed the run. Key Witness was doing his best work late but the big weight anchored his chances.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eleven: (075)-BEIJING HANDICAP (Sec2) - Class 2 - 1200Metres

ALMABABY jumped out at the start, causing crowding to FLYING TOURBILLON, KEY WITNESS and LINE SEEKER.

In this incident, KEY WITNESS lost ground.

From wide barriers, GONNA RUN and LAND GRANT were steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After passing the 1000 Metres, MALMSTEEN was steadied away from the heels of EROICO which improved to the inside of the heels of LINE SEEKER.

The Stewards inquired into the interference suffered by DISCIPLES TWELVE at the 650 Metres.

After taking evidence from K Teetan (DISCIPLES TWELVE), H W Lai (MALMSTEEN) and Z Purton (LINE SEEKER), it was established that whilst Z Purton endeavoured to maintain a three wide position outside the heels of FLYING TOURBILLON, LINE SEEKER lay in marginally at that stage of the race, resulting in MALMSTEEN being crowded onto DISCIPLES TWELVE which was severely checked.

TURF SPRINT, which was following, was hampered in consequence and shifted out, resulting in LAND GRANT being taken wider.

In all the circumstances, the Stewards took no further action other than to advise Z Purton to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances.

Passing the 500 Metres, EROICO was steadied away from the heels of ALMABABY.

Upon straightening, ALMABABY shifted out around the heels of GO BABY GO and raced tight against MYTHICAL EMPEROR.

Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of Z Purton (LINE SEEKER), 4th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse's finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out at least hands and heels all the way to the end of the race where circumstances permit.

When questioned, C Schofield stated that he was instructed to ride MR BOGART positively and take up a relatively forward position, however, in the run to the first turn he felt that to have continued forward would have resulted in MR BOGART being caught four wide and without cover.

He said therefore, at the 900 Metres, he shifted across behind LINE SEEKER, which he considered to be one of the main dangers, where MR BOGART travelled comfortably with cover throughout the middle stages.

He said however that when the pace quickened rounding the Home Turn, MR BOGART dropped the bit, was one-paced and did not respond to his riding for some distance.

He added however that MR BOGART found the line strongly over the final 200 Metres and, in his opinion, it is looking for a distance longer than that of today's event.

A veterinary inspection of ALMABABY immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.

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

A veterinary inspection of FLYING TOURBILLON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

TURF SPRINT and MR BOGART were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

After the running of Race 1, the track classification was officially changed from "Yielding" to "Good to Yielding".

This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective.

As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 1 being run on a track rated "Good to Yielding".



2.

After the running of Race 3, the track classification was officially changed from "Good to Yielding" to "Good".

As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 4 being run on a track rated "Good".



3.

Addition to Racing Incidents Report from 28 September 2016 Happy Valley Racemeeting - Race 7 (63) When being steadied to take up a trailing position behind CIRCUIT KING on the first turn near the 1000 Metres, EXTREMELY FUN clipped the heels of CIRCUIT KING due to both horses shifting ground.



4.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 28 September 2016 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of FLYING MACHINE, MI SAVVY BOY, SAFARI MAGIC, WHO'STHEDUDE, LOVE CHUNGHWA, SPEEDY WALLY, GRACEFUL KINGDOM, SOUL ACHIEVER, GREAT SPEED, SHINING CHAMPION, FORMULA GALORE, VERY RICH MAN, C P POWER, HAPPY SPIRIT, WINNIE'S HONEY, BOTH LUCKY, HANG'S DECISION, SICHUAN DAR and DYNAMISM revealed no apparent abnormality.



5.

Racing Laboratory tests of GLORY STAR, BO DUKE, AZTEC EMPIRE, CHOICE EXCHEQUER, SWEET BEAN, MASSIVE MILLENNIUM, VICTORY MARVEL, SUPER SWEET ORANGE, GOOD CHOICE, BORN TO RACE, WONDERFUL JOURNEY, GRAND HARBOUR, SUPER TURBO, FLYING TOURBILLON, THOR THE GREATEST, HAPPY BAO BEI, CAGA FORCE, COURAGEOUS BROTHER, BEAUTY KINGDOM, INVENTOR and CHATER LEGEND (21.9.16) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 3: G-ONE UNION (standby runner) on 29.9.16 on veterinary advice.

Race 7: I'M IN CHARGE on 30.9.16 on veterinary advice.

Race 9: BABA MAMA on 30.9.16 on veterinary advice.



2.

Fine Race 7: Trainer T P Yung (TONYBOY): $2,000 for a declaration error.



3.

Severe Reprimand Race 9: T H So (METALLIC STAR) for shifting in on the first turn near the 900 Metres.



4.

Reprimand Race 10: J Moreira (JOYFUL TRINITY) for shifting in passing the 200 Metres.



5.

Warnings Race 5: M L Yeung (HAPPY WAY WINNER) re his riding in the latter part of the Straight.

Race 6: D Whyte (ROUNDABOUT) re his riding in the early part of the Straight.

Race 7: J Moreira (MIDNIGHT RATTLER) for shifting out passing the 100 Metres.

Race 8: N Callan (NOT LISTENIN'TOME) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

Race 11: Z Purton (LINE SEEKER) for shifting in at the 650 Metres.

Z Purton (LINE SEEKER) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.



6.

Suspension Race 8: M Chadwick (PENIAPHOBIA) for careless riding at the 700 Metres (from 19 October 2016 until 3 November 2016 on which day he may resume race riding - 5 Hong Kong racedays).



7.

Bleeder Race 9: HO IN ONE (2nd time)

8.

Barrier Trials Race 3: AEROLUMINANCE GREENERY FORTUNE

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 3: G-ONE UNION AEROLUMINANCE GREENERY FORTUNE WORLD RECORD Race 7: I'M IN CHARGE Race 8: DOMINEER Race 9: BABA MAMA DR LISTENING BOLD STITCH Race 10: BRILLIANT SHINE Race 11: ALMABABY