Recap by phillip woo

King Of Mongolia rushed to the lead 120m out following a prominent run. He's really turned the corner since a return to blinkers and can remain competitive in the grade after a penalty. Punted late Sharp Sailor closed nicely after saving ground behind midfield to make it close on the wire. He doesn't know how to run a bad race at the Valley. Favourite Easy Hedge stuck on well following a midfield run despite having to steady between runners 150m out to get the bob down for third. He's not genuine but is near a bottom after winning off a near similar mark last season. Acclaimed Light finished well after travelling third from the rear to just miss a placing. He doesn't know how to run a bad race but clearly needs to drop into Class Four. Gold Land grudgingly gave way after stalking the speed from a wide gate. It wasn't a bad run. Victory Boys was doing his best work late down the outside after settling one off beyond midfield carrying top weight.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (234) - HUNG HOM HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1800Meters

LAND GRANT shifted out at the start and bumped KING OF MONGOLIA which became unbalanced.

GOODHEART SUCCESS, which began only fairly, was steadied away from the heels of KING OF MONGOLIA in consequence.

ACCLAIMED LIGHT and KING'S MAN bumped on a number of occasions shortly after the start due to KING'S MAN racing tight inside LET US WIN.

Shortly after the start, TOP ACT shifted in and bumped SHARP SAILOR, causing TOP ACT to become unbalanced after receiving contact on the hindquarters from SHARP SAILOR.

Passing the 1600 Metres, VICTORY BOYS was steadied away from the heels of TOP ACT which shifted in when racing tight inside LAND GRANT.

Passing the 800 Metres, VICTORY BOYS was checked away from the heels of TOP ACT when unable to improve between that horse and ACCLAIMED LIGHT.

Making the turn after the 600 Metres, TOP ACT was crowded for room between KING'S MAN and EASY HEDGE which made the turn awkwardly after getting its head up when racing close to the heels of LAND GRANT.

Near the 350 Metres, TOP ACT was steadied when crowded for room between KING'S MAN which got its head on the side and lay in and SHARP SAILOR (N Rawiller) which was shifted to the outside of EASY HEDGE to obtain clear running.

N Rawiller was advised that whilst there was a significant contribution to this incident from KING'S MAN, nonetheless he was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground.

For some distance after the 350 Metres, EASY HEDGE raced tight inside LAND GRANT which got its head on the side and lay in.

Passing the 200 Metres, LET US WIN shifted in of its own accord and made contact with the rail, resulting in the horse becoming unbalanced.

Approaching the 100 Metres, LAND GRANT raced tight outside the hindquarters of EASY HEDGE which shifted out.

For the majority of the race, KING'S MAN travelled wide and without cover.

The Stewards will question Apprentice H T Mo, the rider of TEN FLAMES, regarding his riding of that horse prior to the Sha Tin racemeeting to be conducted on Sunday, 3 December 2017.

EASY HEDGE, KING OF MONGOLIA and SHARP SAILOR were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Omissions from Racing Incidents Report of 26 November 2017 Sha Tin Racemeeting a.

Race 5 (221) Throughout the race, STRATHCLYDE travelled wide and without cover.

b.

Race 8 (224) Approaching the 1000 Metres, LITTLE DRAGON was left racing wide and without cover.

2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 26 November 2017 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of RESPECT, SUPER MISSILE.

BETTER CHOICE, PICK NUMBER ONE, BIG TIME BABY, SUPER MAN, RED ELYSEES, SACRED IBIS, GOOD FOR YOU, BORNTOACHIEVE, STRATHCLYDE, FIFTY FIFTY, EXULTANT, PREMIERE, HOUSE OF FUN, PINGWU SPARK, DOCTOR GEOFF, MORETHANLUCKY, PING HAI STAR, CONTE and ULTIMATE GLORY revealed no apparent abnormality.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of FURIOUS PEGASUS, DOUBLE POINT, BEST EFFORT, CROWN AVENUE, GOOD FIT, SPICY KAKA, NOBLE DE LOVE, COMPASSION STAR, GODSPEED, ENSURING, GIANT TURTLE, LOTUS STRIKES BACK, DINOZZO, SACRED ELIXIR, WERTHER, TIME WARP, LUCKY BUBBLES, MR STUNNING, AMAZING KIDS, BEAUTY ONLY, SEASONS BLOOM, HELENE PARAGON, HAPPY AGILITY, TOP BEAUTIFUL, JING JING WIN, BEAT THE CLOCK and PABLOSKY (19.11.17) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 6: SMART DECLARATION on 28.11.17 on veterinary advice.

2.

Riding Changes As M L Yeung was indisposed, permission was given for the following riding substitutions on raceday afternoon:- Race 2: S Clipperton on JOYFUL PARK Race 4: K C Leung on FORTUNE BROTHERS Race 5: U Rispoli on STARLOT Race 7: D Whyte on HAPPY SURVEYS

3.

Fine Race 5: Apprentice M F Poon (PEACE ON EARTH): $30,000 for careless riding near the 1150 Metres and near the 1100 Metres.

4.

Reprimands Race 6: J Moreira (MASTER ALBERT) for shifting in near the 850 Metres.

Race 8: N Rawiller (SHARP SAILOR) for shifting out near the 350 Metres.

5.

Warnings Race 3: J Moreira (PREMIUM CHAMPION) for shifting out passing the 150 Metres.

Race 6: D Whyte (FUN MACHINE) re his riding in the Home Straight.

6.

Suspensions Race 3: J Moreira (PREMIUM CHAMPION) for careless riding passing the 100 Metres (from 20 December 2017 until 24 December 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 5: Apprentice M F Poon (PEACE ON EARTH) for careless riding near the 1150 Metres and near the 1100 Metres (from 6 December 2017 until 11 December 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

7.

Barrier Trials Race 2: JUMBO BUS Race 3: ISTANBUL BEY BALAY BALAY Race 4: VICTORY DUKE Race 6: HARBOUR ALERT

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: JUMBO BUS Race 3: ISTANBUL BEY BALAY BALAY Race 4: VICTORY DUKE Race 5: FUNNY BUDDIES Race 6: SMART DECLARATION Race 7: MEGA HEART