Recap by phillip woo

In a suitably run race, Tornado Twist came with a barnstorming run down the outside to grab victory in the final few strides after a patient ride fourth from the rear. Well-backed Loving A Boom was just denied after hitting the front near the 100m following a well-executed run one off in fifth from an awkward gate despite a rise in class. He's racing very well over this course. Waldorf closed nicely from behind midfield to make it close on the wire despite tackling Class Two for the first time. He's a real specialist over this course and distance. Water Diviner just failed to get up for a placing after making his run outside Waldorf. He's capable when right but isn't the soundest of horses. Speedy King stayed on all right following a midfield run. It was another honest effort but he wasn't good enough to give weight to each of his rivals. Favourite Sunny Boy faded inside the final 100m after having to vie for the front with Handsome Bo Bo. He had an excuse.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (806) - SUN JEWELLERY HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1200Meters

WATER DIVINER began only fairly and then was crowded for room shortly after the start between LOVING A BOOM and SPEED VISION which shifted out.

After this, WATER DIVINER was ridden along, however, failed to muster speed.

TORNADO TWIST was shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier.

Passing the 700 Metres, PERFECT GLORY got its head up when racing in restricted room between SUPER TURBO and TORNADO TWIST which improved to be racing outside WALDORF.

Passing the 500 Metres, SUPER TURBO was shifted away from the heels of TORNADO TWIST which improved outside WATER DIVINER.

After the 400 Metres, SPEED VISION gave ground abruptly and finished tailed out.

A veterinary inspection of SPEED VISION immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.

The performance of SPEED VISION was considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, SPEED VISION will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

At the entrance to the Straight, PRANCE DRAGON and LOVING A BOOM bumped.

Passing the 250 Metres, WALDORF shifted out and brushed WATER DIVINER which got its head on the side and lay in.

WALDORF and WATER DIVINER then raced tight for some distance approaching the 100 Metres as WATER DIVINER continued to lay in under pressure.

For the majority of the race, PRANCE DRAGON travelled wide and without cover.

The Stewards deferred the declaration of weighed-in whilst they considered if KASI FARASI had been afforded a fair start.

Evidence was taken from Jockey V Borges, Mr K H Ting, trainer of KASI FARASI, and Mr A Speechley, Starter.

It was established that after being loaded into the barriers KASI FARASI became fractious and got its head down to the left for a relatively significant period.

When KASI FARASI got its head down, the horse did not have all four feet on the ground as the start was effected.

As the Stewards were of the opinion that KASI FARASI had not been afforded a fair start, acting under the powers of Rule 12(19), they declared the horse to be a non-runner.

Before being allowed to race again, KASI FARASI will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.

When questioned regarding the performance of PERFECT GLORY, Z Purton stated that near the 850 Metres he was struck by some kickback as PERFECT GLORY was momentarily crowded for room inside WATER DIVINER.

He said this placed him at a disadvantage for the remainder of the race, however, he was still able to ride out PERFECT GLORY.

He said at no stage did PERFECT GLORY travel well and appeared to resent being amongst runners as the horse got its head up on a number of occasions when momentarily racing in restricted room between SUPER TURBO and TORNADO TWIST after the 700 Metres.

He added PERFECT GLORY was never on the bridle and after being placed under heavy pressure rounding the Home Turn did not finish off the race.

A veterinary inspection of PERFECT GLORY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of SUPER TURBO and SUNNY BOY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

SUNNY BOY, TORNADO TWIST and LOVING A BOOM were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Races 4 - 9 were each put back 5 minutes.

2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 7 July 2019 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of FARHH ABOVE, JUDY'S STAR, WAYFOONG CHARMER, STAR SUPERIOR, BIG BULLY, LOTUS BREEZE, LIVERBIRD STAR, MR GENUINE, MEGA HEART, COOLCELEB, GRAND HARBOUR, LUCKY TIME, DOR DOR, MAGIC SUCCESS, MR MAGELLAN, SEVEN HEAVENS, MARVELOUS WORLD, MONKEY JEWELLERY, COBY OPPA, RED DESERT, STAR PERFORMANCE and MONGOLIAN LEGEND revealed no apparent abnormality.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of VICTORIAM, LUCKY GUY, KEEP WINNING, HIDDEN SPIRIT, MI BLANCO, SUPER JUNIOR, DANCING FIGHTER, BEAUTY LOYAL, VITAL SPRING, TOUCH OF LUCK, DEAL MAKER, ENFOLDING, BUDDIES, PING HAI TREASURE, BIG PARTY, GREEN ENERGY, GLORIOUS SPECTRUM, AETHERO, BALLISTIC KING, CLASSIC BEAUTY, I DO, BEAUTY APPLAUSE, WINNING DELIGHT and ASSIMILATE (1.7.19) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2: MASTER BERNINI on leaving the Parade Ring on veterinary advice.

Race 3: YEE CHEONG PEGASUS (standby runner) on 8.7.19 veterinary advice.

2.

Riding Changes a.

After riding in Race 2, H T Mo became indisposed and was stood down by the Chief Medical Officer.

Accordingly, permission was given for the riding substitutions: Race 4: M F Poon on PLAY WISE Race 6: M F Poon on MR RIGHT Race 9: M L Yeung on HANDSOME BO BO b.

After riding in Race 4, M F Poon became indisposed and was stood down by the Chief Medical Officer.

Accordingly, permission was given for the following riding substitutions: Race 6: K C Leung on MR RIGHT Race 7: V Borges on WONDERFUL JOURNEY Race 8: A Domeyer on VIGOR FAME Race 9: N Callan on SUPER TURBO

3.

Fine Race 3: K C Leung (LIGHTNING TREASURE): $60,000 for careless riding passing the 75 Metres.



4.

Warnings Race 2: A Sanna (MEGATRON) for shifting in after passing the winning post on the first occasion.

Race 5: V Borges (SAVANNAH WIND) for using the whip on the horse when it was out of contention.



5.

Stewards' Inquiry & Protest/Objection Race 3

6.

Stewards' Inquiry Race 9

7.

Stalls Test Race 9: KASI FARASI

8.

Barrier Trials Race 2: BONITO Race 4: DREAM WARRIORS CORRE RAPIDO Race 6: SHARP STYLE Race 7: TELECOM PUMA Race 9: SPEED VISION

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: MASTER BERNINI BONITO Race 3: YEE CHEONG PEGASUS Race 4: CORRE RAPIDO Race 6: SHARP STYLE Race 9: SPEED VISION