Recap by phillip woo

Flying Tourbillon took control 150m out when enjoying a lovely run sitting handy from a better gate. He's always a chance at this level and was only beaten by the gate in his past two starts. Smart Boy finished strongly after travelling second from the rear to grab second in a blanket finish for the minors. He continues to threaten over this Valley trip four times at this level following a second-up win in Class Four. Extremely Fun stuck on gamely for a placing after covering ground up on the speed in a solid effort following a setback in September with a mouth abscess. Charity Glory finished nicely after getting shuffled back to near last approaching the final bend to continue his consistent form over this trip. He should have placed. Prince Harmony lost a placing late after assuming the lead from Who Else But You at the 200m. He's run well in defeat in both outings this term and will be hard to overhaul with a seven-pound claimer next time.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (354) - CLUB STREET HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters

VICTORY MACHINE was withdrawn on 16.1.18 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetence) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter PRINCE HARMONY.

Before being allowed to race again, VICTORY MACHINE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

U Rispoli (FLYING TOURBILLON) was fined $2,000 for failing to initially weigh out with a girth.

STAR OF JOY began only fairly.

HAPPY BAO BEI shifted out at the start and bumped CHARITY GLORY.

GOOD COMPANION began awkwardly and bumped EXTREMELY FUN on jumping, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced.

From the outside barriers, SMART BOY and HAPPY SURVEYS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Making the turn near the 1050 Metres, CHARITY GLORY was checked when crowded for room between HAPPY BAO BEI which was racing tight inside EXTREMELY FUN which got its head on the side and lay in from PRINCE HARMONY and STAR OF JOY which shifted out abruptly when proving very difficult to settle.

SMART BOY, which was following, was inconvenienced in consequence.

When being steadied to allow WHO ELSE BUT YOU to cross, CHEERFULJET travelled keenly near the 900 Metres.

After being crossed by WHO ELSE BUT YOU, CHEERFULJET commenced to prove very difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of that horse near the 850 Metres.

Passing the 700 Metres, STAR OF JOY commenced to prove very difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of FLYING TOURBILLON.

For some distance after this, STAR OF JOY continued to prove very difficult to settle.

CHARITY GLORY, which was following, was checked away from the heels of STAR OF JOY near the 650 Metres.

BLAZE STAMINA, which was racing to the inside of STAR OF JOY, was also hampered after being bumped on the hindquarters by STAR OF JOY.

D Whyte (PRINCE HARMONY) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 250 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of CHEERFULJET, causing that horse to be unnecessary crowded for room between PRINCE HARMONY and WHO ELSE BUT YOU and ultimately resulting in CHEERFULJET losing its rightful running passing the 200 Metres.

D Whyte was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 7 February 2018 and to expire on Sunday, 11 February 2018 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).

In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into account Jockey Whyte's good race riding record.

Throughout the race, EXTREMELY FUN travelled wide and without cover.

CHEERFULJET, FLYING TOURBILLON and SMART BOY were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 13 January 2018 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of WONDERFUL CHASER, G-ONE UNION, VICTOR EMPEROR, EVER LAUGH, AMBITIOUS HEART, ROYALE ELEGANCE, HAIR TRIGGER, MY BEGINNER'S LUCK, SUPER CHIC, GIANT TURTLE, ENSURING, NICE KICK, LEAN PERFECTION, SUPERIOR BOY, BOND ELEGANCE, MASSIVE MOVE, PAKISTAN BABY, CLASSIC EMPEROR, BEAUTY PRINCE, GODSPEED, AGREE, TRIUMPHANT LIGHT, PICK NUMBER ONE, CHUNG WAH SPIRIT, SAM'S LOVE, STAR MAJESTIC and BULLISH SMART revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of REFINED TREASURE, GOLDEN DASH, PEACE COMBINATION, SEMPITERNAL, FURIOUS PEGASUS, QUICK RETURN, CHATER THUNDER, GRAN MASTER, MORETHANLUCKY, CALCULATION, NOBLE STEED, COMPASSION STAR, TRAVEL EMPEROR, GARLIC YEAH, MIDNITE PROMISE, HOUSE OF FUN, PREMIERE, FABULOUS ONE, RADIANT STEED, AMAZING STAR, PING HAI STAR, SIMPLY BRILLIANT, TIME TO CELEBRATE, KEEN VENTURE (7.1.18) and ACTUARIAT, CARRY TO WIN, EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE, NICE FANDANGO, NASHASHUK, SPRING WIN, BINGO, CONTRIBUTION, GOOD CHOICE AHEAD, ENCORE BOY, MONEY BOY, GENERAL IRON, MARVEL HERO, EAGLE WAY, THE GOLDEN AGE, MISTER MONTE, WINNING FAITH, LITTERATEUR, SUPER FLUKE, PERPETUAL JOYANCE, MR GENUINE (10.1.18) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 6: HIGH FIVE on raceday morning on veterinary advice.

Race 8: VICTORY MACHINE on 16.1.18 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fines Race 7: B Prebble (PLAY WISE): $15,000 for careless riding approaching the 400 Metres.

Race 8: U Rispoli (FLYING TOURBILLON): $2,000 for failing to initially weigh out with a girth.

3.

Severe Reprimand Race 2: T Berry (GOAL FOR GOLD) for shifting in approaching the 600 Metres.

4.

Reprimand Race 5: N Callan (SANGRIA) for shifting out near the 75 Metres.

5.

Suspensions Race 5: A Sanna (EXCELLENCE) for careless riding passing the 300 Metres (from 31 January 2018 until 5 February 2018 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 7: B Prebble (PLAY WISE) for careless riding approaching the 400 Metres (from 7 February 2018 until 11 February 2018 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 8: D Whyte (PRINCE HARMONY) for careless riding approaching the 250 Metres (from 7 February 2018 until 11 February 2018 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

6.

Stalls Tests Race 1: MAJESTIC DRAGON SHIMMER AND SHINE

7.

Barrier Trials Race 1: LUCKY BLESSINGS Race 6: ARM RUNDA

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: SHIMMER AND SHINE LUCKY BLESSINGS Race 6: HIGH FIVE ARM RUNDA Race 8: VICTORY MACHINE