Recap by phillip woo

Shamal cleared to lead 1,000m out from a tricky gate and just had enough left in the tank off a light weight to notch a fourth straight win despite a rise in class. He makes his own luck out front and should remain competitive in the middle of the class when next stepping out, Flying Tourbillon stayed on gamely after being caught deep near the speed without cover to nearly cause a boil-over in his best performance at Sha Tin. He's been racing well of late despite leaving his comfort zone at the Valley and isn't far off a return to the winner's circle. Line Seeker should have gotten up for the win if not held up for a run until getting to the outside of Momentum Lucky two from the right at the 180m following a patient ride fifth frame the rear. Matthew Poon Ming-fai's 10-pound claim is serving him well of late and he's got another win coming shortly.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (688)-CALIFORNIA MEMORY HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1200Metres

MOMENTUM LUCKY was crowded for room on jumping between PABLOSKY and TURF SPRINT which shifted out.

In this incident, MOMENTUM LUCKY bumped the hindquarters of PABLOSKY which became unbalanced.

LUCKY EVER began awkwardly.

From wide barriers, LINE SEEKER, GOLD LAND and HIGH FIVE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Passing the 700 Metres, LUCKY EVER became badly unbalanced after shifting in towards the running rail of its own accord.

HARRIER JET, which was following, was shifted out away from the heels of LUCKY EVER and bumped COUNTRY MELODY.

LINE SEEKER (Apprentice M F Poon) had some difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and passing the 200 Metres and near the 50 Metres Apprentice Poon's whip became momentarily caught behind the saddle.

Throughout the race, FLYING TOURBILLON travelled wide and without cover.

When questioned regarding the performance of SOUTHERN LEGEND, J Moreira stated that he was able to obtain a good position from barrier 1 and was able to follow PABLOSKY throughout the race.

He said SOUTHERN LEGEND travelled well in the early and middle stages and rounding the Home Turn he shifted the horse out away from PABLOSKY to obtain clear running.

He said after initially attempting to shift further to the outside of HAPPY METEOR, he directed SOUTHERN LEGEND back to the inside of that horse approaching the 300 Metres as a clear run had developed between HAPPY METEOR and PABLOSKY.

He said, despite being ridden along, SOUTHERN LEGEND did not improve into the run as he had hoped it would and was only finishing off the race one-paced.

He added as SOUTHERN LEGEND was not able to improve into the run between PABLOSKY and HAPPY METEOR, he had to momentarily stop riding SOUTHERN LEGEND passing the 200 Metres as a result of both horses shifting ground.

He said, irrespective of this, SOUTHERN LEGEND was a beaten horse at this time and over the concluding stages the horse's condition gave out and it finished off the race disappointingly.

He said however that he is of the belief that SOUTHERN LEGEND will derive benefit for the race irrespective of the horse finishing back in the field today.

A veterinary inspection of SOUTHERN LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of PABLOSKY immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm.

Before being allowed to race again, PABLOSKY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

SOUTHERN LEGEND, SHAMAL and FLYING TOURBILLON were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 24 May 2017 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of AEROLUMINANCE, PLANET GIANT, BORN TO RACE, BOND ELEGANCE, SKY TREASURE, CLEVER SPIRIT, MASTER VIKING, CONFUCIUS SPIRIT, CONTRIBUTION, POLYMER LUCK, GO GO WIN, MAGNETISM, LAND GRANT, LITTERATEUR, UNICORN, DIEGO KOSTA, HAPPY COOPERATION, CIRCUIT KING, CONVINCIBLE and THE SUPREME revealed no apparent abnormality.



2.

Racing Laboratory tests of GRACE HEART, OCEAN ROAR, WEALTHY FORTUNE, AUDACITY, VICTORY BOYS, HIGH VOLATILITY, LEOWL, CALL ME AWESOME, AGIAAL, IRON BOY, BREEDERS' STAR, PEACE N PROSPERITY, BUMBLE BABY, LOVE CHUNGHWA, STARLIGHT, SUPER TURBO, BLOCKER DEE, BEST STEP and WONDERFUL JOURNEY (17.5.17) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 4: DR WIN WIN on 27.5.17 on veterinary advice.

Race 5: SANTA FE SUN on 27.5.17 on veterinary advice.



2.

Fine Race 6: C Y Ho (GOOD FOR YOU): $2,000 for double declaration.



3.

Severe Reprimand Race 9: C Schofield (OUTLAWED) for shifting in for some distance passing the 900 Metres.



4.

Warnings Race 3: C Y Ho (HALL OF FAME) for raising his whip arm above the height of his shoulder.

Race 4: J Moreira (SIR REDALOT) for shifting in approaching the 900 Metres.

Race 6: Apprentice M F Poon (BRILLIANT DREAM) re his riding near the 700 Metres.



5.

Irregular Heart Rhythms Race 4: AGREE Race 10: PABLOSKY

6.

Barrier Trials Race 4: AGREE Race 5: CLEVER BEAVER Race 9: HIGH AND MIGHTY Race 10: PABLOSKY

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 4: DR WIN WIN AGREE CELESTIAL NOVA SKYROCKETS Race 5: SANTA FE SUN CLEVER BEAVER CONSORT Race 6: BRILLIANT DREAM REGENCY BABY Race 9: OUTLAWED Race 10: PABLOSKY