Recap by phillip woo

Redwood Baby came on strongly after a patient ride behind midfield along the fence to run down Allcash in deep stretch for the win. A jockey upgrade to Nash Rawiller after excuses in his past two starts was the key to victory. Allcash was again relegated to the role of bridesmaid after sweeping to the front 80m out following a midfield run. He keeps running well without winning. Happy Contender was swamped inside the last 100m after hitting the front 150m out following a one-out, one-back trip. He has placed in two of four starts this term but doesn't have too many points in hand off his current mark. General Sherman ran on well from behind midfield. He keeps running honest races but only finds a few too good. Sharp Sailor loomed at least a place chance following a midfield run but was pollaxed by Allcash 80m out. He isn't far off a winning run over 1,800m or 2,000m. Favourite Easy Hedge has been disappointing but had a start-and-stop sort of run over the final 250m following a prominent run along the fence. Prefer him down in class.

Racing Incident Report

Race Four: (197)-NGONG PING HANDICAP - Class 3 - 2000Metres

Just prior to the start being effected, HO HO FEEL became fractious and as the start was effected lifted its front feet off the ground and was slow to begin.

HO HO FEEL was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

LOTUS STRIKES BACK shifted out at the start and bumped PACKING GENIUS.

SHARP SAILOR began awkwardly.

From a wide barrier, FULL GLORY was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.

Approaching the 1700 Metres, JOLLY GENE was left racing wide and without cover and was then allowed to improve its position passing the 1600 Metres.

JOLLY GENE continued to travel wide and without cover until after the 1200 Metres at which stage it was able to assume the lead.

PREMIUM CHAMPION was left racing wide and without cover after the 1200 Metres.

Near the 750 Metres, SHARP SAILOR became unbalanced when awkwardly placed close to the heels of EASY HEDGE.

At the entrance to the Straight, HO HO FEEL was shifted in away from the heels of PACKING GENIUS to obtain clear running after being held up for a run behind that horse rounding the Home Turn.

Passing the 300 Metres, EASY HEDGE was steadied away from the heels of HOLMES LEGEND when unable to obtain clear running between that horse and HAPPY CONTENDER.

For some distance approaching and passing the 100 Metres, EASY HEDGE was badly held up for clear running after again being disappointed for running between HOLMES LEGEND and HAPPY CONTENDER.

S de Sousa (ALLCASH) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that for some distance approaching and passing the 100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in, causing SHARP SAILOR to be badly crowded for room, to be checked and lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled.

S de Sousa was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 14 December 2016 and to expire on Sunday, 18 December 2016 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).

In addition, S de Sousa was fined $22,500.

A veterinary inspection of FULL GLORY and ABLE DEED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

EASY HEDGE, REDWOOD BABY and ALLCASH were sent for sampling.