Recap by phillip woo

Mr So And So got into the clear at the 300m following a midfield run on the fence, hit the front 150m out and held off odds-on favourite Superich for back-to-back wins. Superich came on strongly from behind midfield to make it close. He lost nothing in defeat and is crying out for a mile trip. Glorious Spectrum stayed on nicely after a deep run in midfield to fill a placing. He came on from a pleasing effort on the dirt and there's clearly more to come. Infinity Endeavour finished nicely down the outside to fill a Quartet spot but spotted them too much of a head start travelling last from a wide gate. Fast Most Furious was just out-finished for fourth after travelling third from the rear. He can produce an odd good run over this trip but is better suited over the Valley 1,200m. Packing Warrior came on well with a ducking-and-weaving run near the inside travelling fourth from the back following a slow start. It was a very encouraging debut.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (300) - SHEK MUN HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1400Meters

PACKING WARRIOR was slow to begin.

INFINITY ENDEAVOUR began awkwardly and shortly after the start was crowded for room between BEAR SLAM and GLORIOUS SPECTRUM, both of which shifted ground.

FORTUNE BOOTH began only fairly.

Approaching the 1100 Metres, MR SO AND SO was awkwardly placed inside the heels of KINGSFIELD (M Chadwick) which shifted in when not quite clear.

M Chadwick was reprimanded.

For some distance after the 1100 Metres, FORTUNE BOOTH got its head up when proving difficult to settle and making the turn near the 900 Metres was checked away from the heels of GLORIOUS SPECTRUM.

Making the turn after the 700 Metres, LONE EAGLE got its head on the side and lay out.

Passing the 400 Metres, PACKING WARRIOR was shifted to the inside of KINGS SHIELD to improve.

Near the 350 Metres, LONE EAGLE, which was giving ground abruptly, was checked away from the heels of GLORIOUS SPECTRUM due to both horses shifting ground.

At the 250 Metres, GOLD WIN, which was commencing to come under pressure and SUPERICH were crowded for room between GLORIOUS SPECTRUM which got its head on the side and shifted in marginally and KINGSFIELD which received contact from MR SO AND SO (J Moreira) which shifted out to obtain clear running.

After being bumped by MR SO AND SO, KINGSFIELD shifted further away from that horse.

J Moreira was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he exercises due care when shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Passing the 150 Metres, PACKING WARRIOR, which was closing off the race well, was shifted out away from the heels of MY DARLING to obtain clear running.

In the Straight, GLORIOUS SPECTRUM hung in and proved difficult to ride.

Throughout the race, LONG EAGLE and BEAR SLAM travelled wide and without cover.

MR SO AND SO and SUPERICH were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

The Stewards today interviewed Trainer W Y So regarding pre-race urine samples not being obtained from a number of his starters this season.

Mr So was placed on notice regarding this matter and informed that he must take measures within his stable regime to address this matter.

2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 26 December 2018 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of THE SYLPH, STARLIT KNIGHT, CHARITY WINGS, POLYMER LUCK, HAPPY WARRIOR, THE JOY OF GIVING, COME ON WONGCHOY, THOU SHALL SING, SPECIAL STARS, SUPER LEADER, GALLANT RETURN, JOLLY BOUNTIFUL, WALDORF, TELECOM BROTHERS, LITTLE BIRD, HAPPY DRAGON, BANK ON RED, LITTERATEUR and RED WARRIOR revealed no apparent abnormality.

3.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of CLEMENT LEGEND, COOL ARMY, GLITTERING ARMOUR, INVINCIBLE MISSILE, TOM'S DRAGON, MULTIMILLION, GLENEALY GENERALS, FABULOUS EIGHT, PO CHING TREASURE, SMILING PRIDE, NATURAL FLARE, HURRICANE HUNTER, VICTOR EMPEROR, MY WINNER, EVER LAUGH, ROMANTIC CHEF, MONICA, CORDYCEPS, ZERO HEDGE, RACING FIGHTER, KEY WITNESS, CONTE, CITRON SPIRIT, PAKISTAN FRIEND, GREEN LUCK, TAKING AIM, FOLLOW ME (16.12.18) and MI BLANCO, CORRE RAPIDO, STAR SUPERIOR, ROCHFORD, SUNSHINE UNIVERSE, GOOD FIT, RADIANT BUNNY.

NICE KICK, WINNING SUPREME, HEARTS KEEPER, SPICY KAKA, GOLDEN EFFORT, JOYFUL CONTENDER, REMARKABLE, ZILONG, WILLIE WAY, GUNNISON, PERPETUAL TREASURE, RAGING BLITZKRIEG, GOLDIE FLANKER (19.12.18) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 5: TRIUMPHANT JEWEL on 28.12.18 on veterinary advice.

Race 8: CHEERFUL STAR on 28.12.18 on veterinary advice.

2.

Severe Reprimand Race 10: J Moreira (MR SO AND SO) for shifting out near the 250 Metres.

3.

Reprimands Race 7: M F Poon (EPTIWINS) for shifting out near the 150 Metres.

Race 10: M Chadwick (KINGSFIELD) for shifting in approaching the 1100 Metres.

4.

Warnings Race 2: C Murray (JUMBO BUS) for shifting in passing the 200 Metres.

S de Sousa (M REBORN) for shifting in passing the 150 Metres.

K Teetan (DIAMOND LEGEND) for raising his whip arm above the height of his shoulder.

Race 5: Apprentice H T Mo (I AM POWER) for shifting out after the winning post.

Race 6: C Murray (FAMILY LEADER) for shifting out passing the 150 Metres.

General: Trainer W Y So re pre-race urine samples not being obtained from a number of his starters this season.

5.

Suspension Race 5: Apprentice H T Mo (I AM POWER) for careless riding approaching the 200 Metres (from 6 January 2019 until 10 January 2019 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

6.

Race Preliminary Test Race 5: MY BEGINNER'S LUCK

7.

Bleeders Race 2: FOREVER KINDNESS Race 3: PEGASUS ELITE MAGIC SUCCESS

8.

Barrier Trials Race 2: WONDERFUL TIGER Race 3: HAINAN STAR Race 4: ROYAL PREROGATIVE Race 5: MY BEGINNER'S LUCK Race 6: LOOK ERAS

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: LOTUS BREEZE Race 3: HAINAN STAR Race 4: ROYAL PREROGATIVE Race 5: TRIUMPHANT JEWEL MY BEGINNER'S LUCK Race 6: LOOK ERAS Race 8: CHEERFUL STAR