Recap by phillip woo

Backed late, Classic Emperor reclaimed the lead 230m out after handing up to King Genki 1,150m and drew clear to convincingly win his dirt debut in a good time. He didn't disgrace his family genes and may have points in hand on this surface. Divine Boy came on well after travelling worse than midfield to clearly take second despite a return to Class Two. He's running well and remains one to follow over a mile on either surface. People's Knight stayed on well for a placing after settling one off in third. He's likely on or near his mark on both surfaces. Super Chic finished off reasonably well for fourth following a midfield run on the fence. It was a pleasing first run on the surface and he doesn't appear to be far off a winning run on either surface at a mile or 1,800m. King Genki was stopping 100m out after working a bit too hard to lead from a wide gate at the 1,150. Eastern Express made some ground without menacing from beyond midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (162) - HEBE HILL HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1650Meters

VICTORY MARVEL lost its right front plate shortly after the start.

Shortly after the start, ANDOYAS was eased away from the heels of VICTORY MARVEL which shifted in after being bumped by PEOPLE'S KNIGHT.

Also shortly after the start, EASTERN EXPRESS (Z Purton) stumbled badly.

Z Purton stated that he was unable to establish what occurred at this time, however, it was likely that EASTERN EXPRESS overreached which resulted in the horse becoming badly unbalanced.

He said after this EASTERN EXPRESS travelled well and then finished off the race strongly and accordingly the incident at the start did not appear to adversely affect the horse.

A veterinary inspection of EASTERN EXPRESS immediately following the race had sustained a small overreach wound to the left front leg.

From wide barriers, FRIENDS OF KA YING and STAR OF YAN OI were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, K C Leung (SALTO OLIMPICO) adjusted his right foot in the stirrup iron.

Passing the 1100 Metres, VICTORY MARVEL, which was travelling keenly, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PEOPLE'S KNIGHT.

Close to the finishing line, BABA MAMA was shifted in away from the heels of KING GENKI to continue improving.

Throughout the race, PACKING DRAGON travelled wide and without cover.

The performances of SALTO OLIMPICO, STAR OF YAN OI and LIONROCKSPIRIT, which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, SALTO OLIMPICO, STAR OF YAN OI and LIONROCKSPIRIT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

CLASSIC EMPEROR and DIVINE BOY were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 29 October 2017 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of TELEPHATIA, LE PANACHE, LOVE CHUNGHWA, SACRED IBIS, ROYAL CHOCOLATE, VICTORY DUKE, SMART SALUTE, SHARPMIND, MERRYGOWIN, MR KOOL, GENTRY, FORTUNE BOOTH, HEALTHY LUCK, MEGA HEART, E-SUPER, THUNDER STOMP, FULL GLAMOUR, THE GOLDEN AGE, SICHUAN DAR, SOUTHERN LEGEND and MR GENUINE revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of LUCKY TIME, TOURBILLON KING, MORETHANLUCKY, AMBITIOUS PINS, YOURTHEWONFORME, ACTUARIAT, BEAUTY WAY, RAZOR QUEST, LET'S TAKE IT EASY, NOBLE DE LOVE, DINOZZO, GOLD MOUNT, DOYENI, MR STUNNING, LUCKY BUBBLES, BEAUTY ONLY, BEAUTY GENERATION, BOOMING DELIGHT, TOP BEAUTIFUL, SUPER FLUKE, LUCKY DOLLAR, NOTHINGILIKEMORE and JOLLY JOLLY (22.10.17) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Fine Race 7: T Berry (EXPERTO CREDE): $7,000 for weighing in 2 lbs overweight after the race.



2.

Reprimand Race 7: T Berry (EXPERTO CREDE) for shifting in near the 150 Metres.



3.

Warnings Race 2: K C Leung (DEJA VU) for shifting in at the 1150 Metres.

Race 3: J Moreira (DIAMOND FRIENDS) for shifting in near the 450 Metres.

Race 4: U Rispoli (CONFUCIUS SPIRIT) for shifting out at the entrance to the Straight.

4.

Suspensions Race 3: O Doleuze (EQUITY DOCTRINE) for careless riding approaching the 1400 Metres (from 8 November 2017 until 12 November 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 4: Z Purton (PICK NUMBER ONE) for careless riding approaching the 1000 Metres (from 8 November 2017 until 12 November 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 5: T Berry (SPICY KAKA) for careless riding approaching the 1000 Metres (from 8 November 2017 until 12 November 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

5.

Barrier Trials Race 8: SALTO OLIMPICO STAR OF YAN OI LIONROCKSPIRIT

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: STARTLING POWER Race 8: SALTO OLIMPICO STAR OF YAN OI LIONROCKSPIRIT