Recap by phillip woo

Well-backed late Winning Method quickened nicely after making his run behind midfield and one off the fence to win going away 150m out. Hammered late Shining Gem flashed home late to grab second after a patient ride fourth from the back. He's been racing well at Sha Tin. Beauty Spark lost second late after a midfield run one off the fence. He's honest but isn't anything special. Favourite Green Reign got going late after making run five back along the fence following a sluggish beginning. He spotted them too much of a head start. Victory Power just finished out of the placings after covering ground better than midfield from a wide gate. He had an excuse. Forza Angel was stopping 100m out after getting a soft run in front. He'll be hard to catch in Class Four next time out. London Luckystar held his ground after a midfield run on the fence. It was a better effort following a stable change but he's still needs time to acclimatise.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (526) - KONG SIN WAN HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters

After beginning awkwardly, GREEN REIGN was crowded for room soon after the start between PRANCE DRAGON and LONDON LUCKYSTAR which shifted out.

WINNING METHOD, which began only fairly, was bumped soon after the start by JADE THEATRE which shifted in after receiving contact from BEAUTY SPARK.

From the outside barrier, SHINING GEM was shifted across behind runners soon after the start.

At the 1150 Metres, BEAUTY SPARK raced tight inside CALIFORNIA ARCHER which was taken in by VICTORY POWER.

After passing the 1000 Metres, GREEN REIGN got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of WINNING METHOD.

Approaching the 800 Metres, BEAUTY SPARK momentarily raced tight inside VICTORY POWER.

Making the turn after the 600 Metres, LONDON LUCKYSTAR and BEAUTY SPARK were crowded for room inside VICTORY POWER (G van Niekerk) which shifted in.

G van Niekerk was reprimanded.

Approaching the 250 Metres, BEAUTY SPARK shifted out and brushed VICTORY POWER.

For the majority of the race, BIG BANG BONG travelled wide and without cover.

After the race, K C Leung reported that the saddle on HINCHINLOVE shifted back soon after the start which caused him some inconvenience during the race.

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

GREEN REIGN, WINNING METHOD and SHINING GEM were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Race 8 was put back 5 minutes.

2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 22 March 2020 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of BREEZE OF SPRING, EVAN ALMIGHTY, PARTY EVERYDAY, FULL POWER, FAMILY LEADER, GOOD LUCK FRIEND, YEE CHEONG PEGASUS, HEZA BEAUTY, TUNG WAH GLORY, TRIPLE TRIPLE, PING HAI BRAVO, HAPPY TIME, MORE THAN A HORSE, LONDON HALL, ENRICHMENT, WELLINGTON, LARSON, GOLDEN SIXTY, PLAYA DEL PUENTE, ALL IN MIND, JOYFUL HEART, SEATTLE CHOICE and BUDDIES revealed no apparent abnormality.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of RED BRICK FIGHTER, MULTIMAX, THE ABRAXAS, BELUGA, COLONEL, ZERO HEDGE, GOOD VIEW CLARICO, HERE COMES TED, JUNEAU PARK, KA YING EXCELLENT, GALA NIGHT, FOODIE PRINCESS, EVERYONE'S JOY, SMOOTHIES, HIGH RISE SOLDIER, BEAR SLAM, RAGING BLITZKRIEG, MONGOLIAN KING, KA YING STAR, SIMPLY BRILLIANT, HARMONY VICTORY, TRANSCENDENT, FANTASY, MIGHTY GIANT and PRIVATE ROCKET (14.3.20) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 5: SHANGHAI MASTER at barriers on veterinary advice.

2.

Riding Changes a.

As M L Yeung was released of his race riding engagements by the Club's Management on 24 March 2020, permission was given for the following riding substitutions: Race 1: H N Wong on TARGET FINDER Race 3: H W Lai on WIN FOR YOUTH Race 5: H N Wong on PERFECT HARMONY Race 6: T H So on HANG'S DECISION Race 7: H N Wong on SONIC FIGHTER b.

After riding in Race 3, V Borges became indisposed and was stood down by the Chief Medical Officer.

Accordingly, permission was given for the following riding substitutions: Race 4: Apprentice C Wong on RIGHTEOUS MATE Race 5: Apprentice C Wong on ELITE TREASURE Race 7: Apprentice C Wong on GAMEPLAYER TIMES Race 8: M F Poon on FORZA ANGEL

3.

Fine Race 2: G van Niekerk (BEST ALLIANCE): $120,000 for careless riding at the 600 Metres.

4.

Reprimands Race 3: G van Niekerk (ZERO HEDGE) for shifting in after leaving the 100 Metres.

Race 6: B Shinn (SMART LEADER) for shifting in approaching the 700 Metres.

Race 8: G van Niekerk (VICTORY POWER) for shifting in making the turn after the 600 Metres.

5.

Warnings Race 2: C Schofield (AMAZING SATCHMO) for shifting in after leaving the 600 Metres.

Race 3: V Borges (NOBLE DESIRE) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

Race 4: Trainer C S Shum (GREEN DISPATCH) re the horse attempting to savage another runner in the race.

6.

Suspension Race 2: G van Niekerk (BEST ALLIANCE) for careless riding at the 600 Metres (from 15 April 2020 until 23 April 2020 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).

7.

Adjourned Inquiry Race 2

8.

Barrier Trials Race 2: MURRAY'S PARTNERS Race 5: JIANGXI STAMINA Race 6: GANESH TALAI DANCING FIGHTER

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: MURRAY'S PARTNERS KANBEKI MOLLY Race 4: DOR DOR Race 5: SHANGHAI MASTER JIANGXI STAMINA Race 6: GANESH TALAI DANCING FIGHTER