Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Perfect Match drew clear after hitting the front at the 300m stalking the leader Super Wise from a wide gate to ring up a fourth win from six starts. War Room dashed well down the outside after settling one from the back and deep from a wide gate to grab second 30m out. Amazing Luck split runners late from behind midfield to just snatch third from Super Wise at massive odds. It was a vastly-improved effort on his past four starts. Super Wise grudgingly gave way after rushing through along the inside to lead soon after the break. It wasn't a bad effort following a rise in weight for a last start win. Firming late Amazing came up one-paced travelling effectively one-out, one-back. He'll be a force to be reckoned with in Class Four. Elite Patch was held up for most the straight behind Super Wise following a box-seat run. He had an excuse. Chairman Lo will sleep well after a prominent run without cover the entire trip from a tricky gate.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (602) - TERN HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1400Meters

FLYING BONUS was withdrawn on 21.4.19 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter GOOD FIT (H N Wong).

Before being allowed to race again, FLYING BONUS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

CHAIRMAN LO began very awkwardly, resulting in its rider, J Moreira, becoming badly unbalanced.

Then shortly after the start, CHAIRMAN LO and WINSTON'S LAD bumped.

GOOD FIT was slow to begin.

SUPER WISE shifted out at the start, resulting in GENERAL SHERMAN and FARSHAD being hampered.

From wide barriers, WAR ROOM and SHINING GEM were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.

Near the 1350 Metres, GENERAL SHERMAN was awkwardly placed outside SUPER WISE which got its head on the side and shifted out when being ridden along.

H T Mo (SUPER WISE) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1250 Metres he failed to take sufficient measures to prevent his mount from shifting in when not clear of TANGMERE, causing that horse to be unnecessarily hampered and to be checked away from the heels of SUPER WISE.

The Stewards ruled that this period of suspension is to be served cumulatively with the period of suspension incurred by Jockey Mo from an incident in Race

4.

Accordingly, this period of suspension is to commence on Thursday, 2 May 2019 and to expire on Sunday, 12 May 2019 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays).

In addition, H T Mo was fined $20,000.

Passing the 1200 Metres, AMAZING LUCK was awkwardly placed behind AMAZING.

Approaching the 650 Metres, GENERAL SHERMAN got its head up when racing keenly and awkwardly placed behind FARSHAD.

Approaching the 600 Metres, AMAZING CHOCOLATE raced tight between WINSTON'S LAD and WAR ROOM.

SUPER WISE got its head on the side and lay out rounding the Home Turn.

Passing the 300 Metres, FARSHAD raced tight between SUPER WISE and TANGMERE which improved to be racing inside the heels of CHAIRMAN LO.

TANGMERE then shifted in marginally, resulting in FARSHAD being unable to maintain its position between TANGMERE and SUPER WISE.

Because of this, FARSHAD was unable to be tested over the final 200 Metres.

GENERAL SHERMAN had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and passing the 100 Metres.

ELITE PATCH was unable to obtain clear running until over the concluding stages and consequently was not able to be properly tested.

Throughout the race, CHAIRMAN LO travelled wide and without cover.

A veterinary inspection of CHAIRMAN LO immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg.

Before being allowed to race again, CHAIRMAN LO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

PERFECT MATCH and WAR ROOM were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

After the running of Race 5, the track classification was officially changed from "Good??to "Good to Firm?? This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective.

As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 5 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm??

2.

17 April 2019 Happy Valley Racemeeting a.

Race 4 (588) When questioned regarding the improved performance of THE FULL BLOOM in this race compared to its previous races over the course and distance and in this grade, Mr C H Yip, the trainer of THE FULL BLOOM, stated that he was surprised by the performance of the horse as it had previously been better suited in races conducted at Sha Tin Racecourse.

He said, in his opinion, the good tempo of the race in the early stages resulted in THE FULL BLOOM being able to travel comfortably and then being able to finish off the race as the leaders commenced to weaken rounding the Home Turn.

Mr Yip was advised that his explanation would be reported and was reminded of the need to have horses race consistently wherever circumstances permit.

b.

Race 7 (591) The Stewards today interviewed T H So regarding the manner in which he jumped from the barriers on GIANT TURTLE in this race.

T H So stated that GIANT TURTLE began somewhat awkwardly and this resulted in him becoming unbalanced and coming out on the horse's mouth.

T H So was placed on notice regarding the necessity for horses to begin well wherever possible.

He was also advised that were he to begin on horses in a similar manner in the future, further action may be taken.

J Moreira was fined $5,000 for striking MR SO AND SO behind the head on three occasions with an open hand after being placed in the barrier stalls.

3.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 17 April 2019 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of BONITO, KEEP WINNING, GOBI STORM, GENERAL IRON, LOOK ERAS, WALDORF, MOST BEAUTIFUL, THE FULL BLOOM, MR DARTHVEGAR, BLITZING, ENDEARING, HARRIER JET, SUNNY DRAGON, THIS IS CLASS, KA YING STAR, TURIN REDSTAR, RIVET, LAST KINGDOM, RICKFIELD and CINQUANTE CINQ revealed no apparent abnormality.

4.

4.

Racing Laboratory tests of SHOW MISSION, GREAT SON, PEACE ON EARTH, PRECIOUS SWEETIE, LITTLE WISE MAN, TRUE GRIT, ALPHA HEDGE, DREAM COME TRUE, FAIRY TWINS, WAH MAY PRINCESS, LE TERROIR, RULETHEROOST, MANAGEMENT STAR, SPEED VISION, SPEEDY KING, HAPPY FORCE, BIG BANG BONG and RACING LUCK (10.4.19) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: FAMILY LEADER and RADIANT BUNNY on 21.4.19 on veterinary advice.

Race 10: FLYING BONUS on 21.4.19 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fines Race 4: H T Mo (VIVA COUNCIL): $20,000 for careless riding approaching the 250 Metres.

Race 10: H T Mo (SUPER WISE): $20,000 for careless riding near the 1250 Metres.

General: J Moreira (MR SO AND SO): $5,000 for striking the horse behind the head with an open hand after being placed in the barrier stalls.

3.

Warnings Race 3: H N Wong (GRAND HARBOUR) for shifting in for some distance after the 1100 Metres.

General: T H So (GIANT TURTLE) regarding the manner in which he began on the horse.



4.

Suspensions Race 4: H T Mo (VIVA COUNCIL) for careless riding approaching the 250 Metres (from 28 April 2019 until 2 May 2019 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 10: H T Mo (SUPER WISE) for careless riding near the 1250 Metres (from 2 May 2019 until 12 May 2019 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).

5.

Bleeder Race 7: I AM POWER

6.

Barrier Trials Race 2: ALCAZAR Race 4: STAR LUCK Race 6: HEALTHY TREASURE CIRCUIT THREE

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: FAMILY LEADER RADIANT BUNNY FINE WITH ME REMARKABLE Race 2: ALCAZAR Race 4: STAR LUCK Race 6: HEALTHY TREASURE CIRCUIT THREE SMART BABY Race 7: UGLY WARRIOR Race 9: WINNER SUPREME Race 10: FLYING BONUS CHAIRMAN LO