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Race Results:
11 December 2016 - Sha Tin
Race 5 - THE LONGINES HONG KONG SPRINT *Int'l Rating
Class G1 - 1200M - A
Course: ST Sunny Going: g
Finish Time: 1:08.8
Sectional Time: 23.90 22.12 22.78
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 1 | AEROVELOCITY (P069) | Z. Purton | P. O'Sullivan | 119 | 126 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 2 | 1:08.8 | 3-3-1 | 24.10 22.16 22.54 | |
| 2 | 2 | LUCKY BUBBLES (T211) | B. Prebble | K. W. Lui | 119 | 126 | 2 | 2.2 | 5 | SH | 1:08.8 | 9-9-2 | 24.50 22.12 22.20 |
| 3 | 3 | PENIAPHOBIA (S143) | S. De Sousa | A. S. Cruz | 119 | 126 | 8.5 | 11 | 1 | 0.75 | 1:08.9 | 1-1-3 | 23.90 22.12 22.90 |
| 4 | 5 | AMAZING KIDS (T179) | J. Moreira | John Size | 117 | 126 | 10 | 6.9 | 7 | 1.25 | 1:09.0 | 12-10-4 | 24.70 21.92 22.38 |
| 5 | 8 | SIGNS OF BLESSING (A603) | S. Pasquier | F. Rohaut | 117 | 126 | 99 | 99 | 13 | 1.75 | 1:09.0 | 13-13-5 | 24.82 22.04 22.21 |
| 6 | 12 | TAKEDOWN (A620) | T. Clark | G. W. Moore | 113 | 126 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 1.75 | 1:09.0 | 6-7-6 | 24.30 22.16 22.62 |
| 7 | 4 | NOT LISTENIN'TOME (T235) | H. Bowman | J. Moore | 118 | 126 | 7.9 | 9.9 | 4 | 2 | 1:09.1 | 7-8-7 | 24.34 22.12 22.65 |
| 8 | 14 | SUPER JOCKEY (P195) | K. Teetan | A. T. Millard | 112 | 126 | 45 | 99 | 9 | 3.50 | 1:09.3 | 2-2-8 | 23.94 22.16 23.27 |
| 9 | 10 | STRATHMORE (S206) | N. Callan | A. T. Millard | 116 | 126 | 29 | 56 | 3 | 3.75 | 1:09.3 | 5-5-9 | 24.18 22.16 23.05 |
| 10 | 6 | BIG ARTHUR (A601) | R. Moore | K. Fujioka | 117 | 126 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 4.25 | 1:09.4 | 8-6-10 | 24.34 22.08 23.05 |
| 11 | 7 | REBEL DANE (A602) | B. Melham | G. Portelli | 117 | 126 | 96 | 81 | 8 | 4.50 | 1:09.5 | 4-4-11 | 24.10 22.16 23.25 |
| 12 | 9 | RED FALX (A605) | M. Demuro | T. Ozeki | 116 | 126 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 6.25 | 1:09.7 | 11-11-12 | 24.62 22.04 23.12 |
| 13 | 11 | GROWL (A606) | G. Lee | R. Fahey | 114 | 126 | 99 | 99 | 11 | 9.25 | 1:10.2 | 10-12-13 | 24.62 22.08 23.56 |
| WD | 13 | PURE SENSATION (A607) | C. Soumillon | C. Clement | 112 | 126 | 70 | -- | -- |
Sire:Pins
Breed of the Winning Horse:AEROVELOCITY
Dam:Exodus
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 1 | 75.5 |
| place | 1 | 19 |
| 2 | 12 | |
| 3 | 33 | |
| quinella | 1-2 | 83 |
| quinella place | 1-2 | 28 |
| 1-3 | 118.5 | |
| 2-3 | 57.5 | |
| 3 pick 1 (Composite Win) | A1 | 17 |
| tierce | 1-2-3 | 1283 |
| trio | 1-2-3 | 170 |
| first 4 | 1-2-3-5 | 149 |
| quartet | 1-2-3-5 | 4182 |
| 4th double | (4-1) | $2068.0 |
| 4th double consulation | (4/2,13) | $110.5 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Five: (254)-THE LONGINES HONG KONG SPRINT - Group One - 1200Metres
PURE SENSATION was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore foot).Before being allowed to race again, PURE SENSATION will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
STRATHMORE began awkwardly.
From the outside barrier, SIGNS OF BLESSING was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
When being steadied in the early stages to be shifted across to obtain cover, AMAZING KIDS got its head up on a number of occasions.
B Melham (REBEL DANE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that for some distance approaching and passing the 1000 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of TAKEDOWN, resulting in that horse being unnecessarily crowded for room and becoming unbalanced.
LUCKY BUBBLES, which was racing to the inside of TAKEDOWN, was hampered as a result of being taken in by REBEL DANE.
B Melham was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 18 December 2016 and to expire on Thursday, 5 January 2017 on which day he may resume race riding (4 Hong Kong racedays).
In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the status of this race.
Passing the 1000 Metres, STRATHMORE was bumped by NOT LISTENIN??TOME which got its head on the side when racing tight inside AEROVELOCITY.
K Teetan (SUPER JOCKEY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 900 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of AEROVELOCITY, resulting in that horse being taken in across the rightful running of NOT LISTENIN??TOME which was severely checked and lost the running to which it was rightfully entitled.
K Teetan was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 18 December 2016 and to expire on Thursday, 5 January 2017 on which day he may resume race riding (4 Hong Kong racedays).
In addition, K Teetan was fined $40,000.
Approaching the 600 Metres, RED FALX was crowded between GROWL and LUCKY BUBBLES (B Prebble) which shifted out.
B Prebble was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for other runners in similar circumstances.
After this, LUCKY BUBBLES was checked when awkwardly placed close to the heels of TAKEDOWN, At the entrance to the Straight, GROWL and RED FALX were taken wider by LUCKY BUBBLES which shifted out into clear running.
Passing the 200 Metres, after initially being brushed by REBEL DANE, TAKEDOWN shifted out away from the heels of that horse and bumped BIG ARTHUR.
Near the 150 Metres, SUPER JOCKEY raced tight inside AEROVELOCITY which got its head on the side and lay in under pressure.
Just prior to the finishing line, AMAZING KIDS was shifted out away from the heels of AEROVELOCITY and then passing the winning post raced tight inside LUCKY BUBBLES which shifted in for some distance under pressure.
Throughout the race, REBEL DANE, BIG ARTHUR and GROWL all travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of BIG ARTHUR immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained a small cut to the inside of the right front fetlock.
A veterinary inspection of RED FALX immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
AEROVELOCITY and LUCKY BUBBLES were sent for sampling.
Recap by phillip woo
Aerovelocity dashed to the front 100m out after a prominent run and just held off the favourite Lucky Bubbles to reclaim his title as the top sprinter. It was a terrific feat by Paul O'Sullivan to get the eight-year-old back to his best and he'll remain a key player in the upcoming majors anywhere. Lucky Bubbles got further back than expected when having to steady approaching the 800m but still closed furiously when peeling into the open 300m out to make it a thriller on the wire. He's definitely the future of sprinting. Defending champion Peniaphobia grudgingly gave way after dictating the run. It was a terrific run in defeat. Amazing Kids ran on nicely near the inside after travelling second from the rear. He'll remain competitive in the local sprints. Sings Of Blessing was the best of the overseas challengers with a good move late down the outside after settling last from a wide gate.