Recap by phillip woo

Rolled-up favourite Prawn Baba asserted his authority to edge clear over the final 100m after coming on following a deep run from beyond midfield to score an overdue win at his seventh start and complete a record-breaking day for jockey Joao Moreira - eight wins from 10 rides. The lightweight certainly helped but he appears to have more improvement to come. Solar Hei Hei dropped Let us Win after sitting outside him for the lead, then repelled a challenge from Circuit Hassler before finding one too good in deep stretch. It was a terrific run in defeat on the back of solid fractions and it's only a matter of time before he returns to the winner's circle. Early favourite Limitless finished well despite having to switch off the leader at the 100m following a patient ride fifth from the rear to finish a close third. He's caught the eye in back-to-back runs and looks a nice type at 1,400m to 1,800m but still tends to over-race.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eleven: (472)-TAIPA HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1800Metres

After being loaded into the barriers, CIRCUIT HASSLER became fractious and lunged at the front gates.

CIRCUIT HASSLER was removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.

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

LIMITLESS shifted out at the start and bumped BASIC TRILOGY.

LIMITLESS was then steadied to obtain cover.

After this BASIC TRILOGY, despite being hard ridden, failed to muster speed and raced well back.

HAPPY PLACE was steadied and shifted across behind runners shortly after the start.

Near the 1000 Metres, PRAWN BABA was shifted out away from the heels of STAR MAJESTIC and raced wide and without cover.

HAPPILABABY lost its right hind plate after the 500 Metres.

Rounding the Home Turn, LIMITLESS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HAPPILABABY.

Passing the 400 Metres, RAGHU raced tight between HAPPILABABY and WHO DAT SINGA which shifted in.

Approaching the 300 Metres, LIMITLESS was awkwardly placed inside the heels of HELENE SUPER STAR.

Passing the 300 Metres, RAGHU was shifted to the outside of WHO DAT SINGA when disappointed for running inside that horse.

Near the 100 Metres, LIMITLESS got its head on the side and shifted in towards the heels of SOLAR HEI HEI, resulting in LIMITLESS having to be checked out away from the heels of that horse to continue improving.

When questioned, Mr J Moore, the trainer of LET US WIN, stated that with a light weight he asked Apprentice K K Chiong to ride LET US WIN in the lead if possible.

He said when the horse was successful prior to arriving in Hong Kong, it had raced up on the speed and he had hoped that it would be able to perform well by being ridden in a forward position today with a light weight.

He said he expected that CIRCUIT HASSLER would also go forward, however, he did not believe that the race would be run at a solid tempo and as such he felt that there was an opportunity for the horse to be ridden in a forward position in today's race to see if it would perform better than it had been.

Apprentice Chiong stated that after having to ride LET US WIN along for some distance in the early stages to cross HELENE SUPER STAR, she had to continue to ride her mount along in order to maintain her position when SOLAR HEI HEI improved to the outside of LET US WIN.

Mr Moore was advised that his explanation would be noted.

Apprentice Chiong was advised that given the tempo between the 1600 Metres and the 1200 Metres, she must ensure that she rides her mounts in such a manner so that they can finish off their races as best as they are able.

PRAWN BABA and SOLAR HEI HEI were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 1 March 2017 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of BEST REWARD, SWEET BEAN, GREAT TOPLIGHT, GRAND HARBOUR, ORIONIDS, FORZA AVANTI, ART OF SUCCESS, TRAVEL AMBASSADOR, WORKS OF ART, GLENEALY PRIZE, BORN DRAGON, HURRICANE KID, SKY KING, KING GENKI, STAR OF YAN OI, HIT THE BID, MEGA RED, FIGHT HERO and EROICO revealed no apparent abnormality.



2.

Racing Laboratory tests of SMART SALUTE, ATOMIC BLAST, SPINNING DANCER, TRENDY WIN, G-ONE LOVER, GAME OF FUN, CONTRIBUTION, IMPERIAL SEAL, SUPER CLAN, GO GO WIN, D B PIN, CHARITY JOY, CHEER WIN, PAKISTAN BABY, NEVER BETTER, MONEY BOY, BLAZE STAMINA, VICTORY MARVEL, THUNDER STOMP and CHEERFUL BOY (22.2.17) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 6: VICTORY MUSIC (standby runner) on 4.3.17 on veterinary advice.



2.

Warnings Race 2: M Chadwick (PERFECT TIMING) for shifting out approaching the 200 Metres.

Race 10: Apprentice K K Chiong (SHAMAL) for shifting in passing the 1000 Metres.

Race 11: Apprentice K K Chiong (LET US WIN) re her riding in the early stages.



3.

Suspensions Race 2: U Rispoli (HAR HAR CHARMING) for careless riding approaching the 1200 Metres (from 12 March 2017 until 16 March 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 5: S Clipperton (EVEREST) for careless riding near the 1000 Metres (from 26 March 2017 until 30 March 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).



4.

Bleeder Race 4: LAUGHING LORD

5.

Stalls Tests Race 6: NOBLE DE LOVE Race 11: CIRCUIT HASSLER

6.

Barrier Trials Race 2: HAR HAR CHARMING Race 6: BONITO Race 10: CHEVALIER STAR

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: HAR HAR CHARMING Race 6: VICTORY MUSIC BONITO Race 10: CHEVALIER STAR