Recap by phillip woo

Specked at odds Marvel Tribe was nicely rated after finding the front from a tricky gate and kept finding to just upset the favourites. Fancied late, Pingwu Spark wasn't quite good enough when asked for an effort after getting over from a wide gate to stalk the leader in his first try at 1,400m. He lost nothing in defeat and will have better days going forward. Raging favourite Fifty Fifty shouldered his way out at the 250m following a midfield run and closed off reasonably well to make it close in the end. It was a good effort in defeat and remains one to follow. Big Bang Bong had every chance following a boxseat run but wasn't too far off the finish. He's consistent but is on or near his mark. Jolly Jolly was getting going late but got too far back in the run. He's a real trier. Sacred Elixir made ground near the inside without menacing after travelling fifth from the rear. It was a pleasing first effort in Hong Kong.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (172) - ELIZABETH ARDEN HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1400Meters

SACRED ELIXIR began only fairly.

JOLLY JOLLY began only fairly and then shortly after the start was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.

HEALTHY JOYFUL shifted out at the start and bumped SUPER LIFELINE.

RISE HIGH and FIGHT HERO bumped at the start.

MIDNIGHT RATTLER shifted in at the start and bumped the hindquarters of BIG BANG BONG which became unbalanced.

From a wide barrier, HANG'S DECISION was steadied in the early stages and taken across behind runners.

Passing the 1100 Metres, RISE HIGH commenced to prove very difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of HEALTHY JOYFUL.

Passing the 800 Metres, SACRED ELIXIR got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of FIFTY FIFTY.

Approaching the 350 Metres, MIDNIGHT RATTLER was steadied when crowded for room between HEALTHY JOYFUL and FIFTY FIFTY which was commencing to shift out.

RISE HIGH, which was following MIDNIGHT RATTLER, was held up for clear running when shifted away from behind that horse.

K Teetan (FIFTY FIFTY) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out and in doing so made contact with HEALTHY JOYFUL, causing that horse to be badly hampered and becoming unbalanced.

K Teetan was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 15 November 2017 and to expire on Thursday, 23 November 2017 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays).

In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into consideration the high degree of carelessness exhibited by Jockey Teetan in this incident.

Near the 250 Metres, BIG BANG BONG shifted out and bumped SUPER LIFELINE.

Near the 150 Metres, RISE HIGH was shifted out away from the heels of SUPER LIFELINE which, when commencing to give ground, was taken out by BIG BANG BONG.

Passing the 150 Metres, the whip of K Teetan became entangled in the reins as he was transferring the whip from his left hand into the right hand.

Approaching the 100 Metres, HEALTHY JOYFUL was awkwardly placed outside the heels of FIFTY FIFTY which shifted out under pressure.

Throughout the race, SUPER LIFELINE travelled wide and without cover.

FIFTY FIFTY, MARVEL TRIBE and PINGWU SPARK were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Trainer T P Yung was fined the sum of $3,000 for working THOR THE GREATEST on the 1800 Metre gallop on Thursday, 2 November 2017 when that track was only available for horses entered for today's racemeeting.

2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 1 November 2017 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of FOXBAT, A FAST ONE, GIDDY GIDDY, DEJA VU, DIAMOND FRIENDS, WINNINGLI, PICK NUMBER ONE, ENDEARING, BEST EFFORT, IMPERIAL CONCORDE, FIVE STARS AGENT, MYTHICAL EMPEROR, BIG TIME BABY, RED MARVEL, WILLIE WAY, CLASSIC EMPEROR and DIVINE BOY revealed no apparent abnormality.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of GORGEOUS AGAIN, HAPPILABABY, ENSURING, VICTORY FOLLOW ME, SPICY DOUBLE, GOBI STORM, CLOUD NINE, THE JAZZ, SPEEDY KING, PEACE COMBINATION, MANFUL STAR, LOOK ERAS, EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE, HAPPY AND HEALTHY, UNIQUE HAPPIEST, WINWIN RUBY, DR WIN WIN, LUCKY GIRL, STARLIGHT and G-ONE LOVER (25.10.17) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2: GOOD METHOD on 2.11.17 on veterinary advice.

Race 9: ALL YOU NEED at barriers on veterinary advice.

2.

Riding Change As Apprentice H N Wong was transported to hospital after being dislodged from MALMSTEEN in Race 9, permission was given for C Y Ho to be substituted as the rider of HANG'S DECISION in Race 10.

3.

Fine General: Trainer T P Yung (THOR THE GREATEST): $3,000 for working the horse on the 1800 Metre gallop on Thursday, 2 November 2017 when that track was only available for horses entered for today's racemeeting.

4.

Reprimand Race 9: B Prebble (SUPERPOWER) for shifting in approaching the 1000 Metres.

5.

Warnings Race 6: B Prebble (DOCTORS DELIGHT) for shifting out passing the 300 Metres.

Race 9: Apprentice H T Mo (WINNERS FOLLOW ME) re his riding in the early stages.

6.

Suspension Race 10: K Teetan (FIFTY FIFTY) for careless riding near the 300 Metres (from 15 November 2017 until 23 November 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).

7.

Adjourned Inquiries Races 6 & 7

8.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 3: CALIFORNIA ARCHER

9.

Barrier Trials Race 2: HAPPY OUT THERE Race 3: CALIFORNIA ARCHER Race 9: WINNERS FOLLOW ME

10.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: GOOD METHOD Race 3: CALIFORNIA ARCHER Race 9: ALL YOU NEED WINNERS FOLLOW ME SUNNY WAY