Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Telecom Fighters controlled things in front after clearing to the lead 1,400m out to open his win account at start nine. He was knocking on the door with placings in two of his past three starts. Early favourite Helene Wisdom Star was making very good ground late from towards the rear to finish a close second. He's racing well without winning. Punted late, Turin Redstar ran on steadily for third after a rail run fore of midfield. He's only produced an odd good run in five prior starts following an AWT win but had the advantage of a good draw. Exceptional Nice just failed to get up for a placing after settling four back on the fence. He can bob up at any moment after filling the frame in three of his past four runs over this Valley trip. Romantic Combo ran on without menacing after settling one off worse than midfield. It was another honest performance trying the Valley 1,650m for the first time. Bear Again had every chance after a dream run in the box-seat. Incanto Prepared failed to produce a whimper after biding his time third last from a wide gate. He might be feeling the effects of a hard but successful campaign.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (573) - HENDERSON HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1650Meters

EXCEPTIONAL NICE began awkwardly and shifted in and shortly after the start was checked away from the heels of BEAR AGAIN which shifted out.

ROMANTIC COMBO began awkwardly and lost ground.

From wide barriers, INCANTO PREPARED and THE HULK were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

HELENE WISDOM STAR was also steadied shortly after the start to obtain cover.

Near the 1250 Metres, BEAR AGAIN was momentarily crowded for room inside TELECOM FIGHTERS which was then shifted out to relieve the tightening to BEAR AGAIN.

Passing the 1200 Metres, INDICATIVE VOTE was left racing wide and without cover.

Passing the 700 Metres, SACRED IBIS was taken wider and without cover by ROMANTIC COMBO which shifted out.

SACRED IBIS then got its head on the side making the turn approaching the 500 Metres and then made the Home Turn awkwardly.

ROMANTIC COMBO and INCANTO PREPARED raced tight rounding the Home Turn as INCANTO PREPARED attempted to shift out to obtain clear running.

INCANTO PREPARED was then held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight behind INDICATIVE VOTE.

Near the 250 Metres, GOOD BEAUTY was bumped by THE HULK which shifted to the outside of ARMOR STAR in an endeavour to obtain clear running which resulted in GOOD BEAUTY becoming unbalanced.

GOOD BEAUTY was then checked passing the 200 Metres when crowded for room between THE HULK and INDICATIVE VOTE (C Y Ho) which got its head on the side and shifted in away from ROMANTIC COMBO which itself was shifting in under pressure.

C Y Ho was severely reprimanded and told that whilst there were some circumstances to this incident, in similar circumstances he would be expected to do more than he did on this occasion to prevent his mounts from shifting ground and causing interference to other runners.

Passing the 150 Metres, INDICATIVE VOTE was steadied away from the heels of ROMANTIC COMBO (A Badel) which shifted in.

A Badel was reprimanded and told to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Near the 50 Metres, THE HULK was steadied when attempting to improve between BEAR AGAIN and ROMANTIC COMBO which shifted in under pressure.

As the Stewards could not be satisfied to the necessary degree that THE HULK, which was shifting out, had properly established running to the outside of BEAR AGAIN prior to ROMANTIC COMBO's movement inwards, A Badel was reprimanded and told that in similar circumstances he would be expected to make every endeavour to keep his mounts on a straight course rather than allowing them to shift ground whilst being ridden out.

A veterinary inspection of INCANTO PREPARED and SACRED IBIS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

TELECOM FIGHTERS and HELENE WISDOM STAR were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

After the running of Race 2, 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 2 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm??

2.

5 April 2021 Sha Tin Racemeeting - Race 7 (561) M F Poon pleaded guilty to a breach of Rule 100(2) in that he failed to ride COPARTNER ERA, 6th placegetter, out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

For this breach of the Rule, M F Poon was fined the sum of $15,000.

3.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 5 April 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of PLEASURE ENDEAVOR, MONSTER KAKA, GLORIOUS DRAGON, BUTTERFIELD, MIGHTY GIANT, SOUTHERN LEGEND, TRADER, PARTY GENIUS, REGENCY BO BO, KILLER BEE, SUPER WINNER, GRACYLOVE, MALDIVES, EL JEFE, HURRY HURRY GAIN, SKY SHOW, AMAZING STAR, STRONGER, PRIVATE ROCKET and KASI FARASI revealed no apparent abnormality.

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Racing Laboratory tests of VIVA MAMA, FLYING MONKEY, WINNER'S HEART, TAILOR MADE, PRESIDENT STAR, NITRO EXPRESS, SAVVY KINGMAN, BULLETPROOF, DREAM WARRIORS, JOYFUL WIN, VICTORY IN HAND, FIRE BALL, NOBLE DESIRE, GLORIOUS LOVER, MORE THAN ENOUGH, REGENCY MASTER, DAILY BEAUTY, BE READY, HERCULES, SOARING TOWER, HARMONY N HOME, JOYFUL UNION, WEALTHY DELIGHT, FARSHAD, SURREALISM (24.3.21) and WINWIN THIRTYTHREE, ALLOY STAR, EXALTATION, KUNGFUMASTER PANDA, PLAY WISE, WINNER METHOD, BRILLIANT FORTUNE, SUPER TEN, CHEERFUL DAYS, BEAUTY FIT, GOLDEN LINK, UNCLE STEVE, GALLANT EXPRESS, SMART WONGCHOY, MISSION SMART, CITY LEGEND, GRACYLOVE, AUTHENTIC CHAMP, LOOKING GREAT, CHANCHENG PRINCE, GOOD VIEW CLARICO, BIG FORTUNE, LUCKY PATCH, DUKE WAI, THE CROWN (28.3.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 4: HAPPY LAND on raceday morning by order of the Stewards.

2.

Riding Changes The Stewards approved the following rider replacements on 7 April 2021: Race 2: Z Purton on OWNERS' STAR Race 5: R Maia on SUPER COMMANDER Race 6: A Hamelin on MULTIPOWER Race 7: J Moreira on MUDITA Race 8: A Hamelin on CALIFORNIA CONCORD

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Fines Race 4: Trainer C S Shum (HAPPY LAND): $20,000 for a breach of Rule 50(2).

Race 6: Apprentice C L Chau (XPONENTIAL): $3,000 for initially failing to weigh in after the race.

General: M F Poon (COPARTNER ERA): $15,000 for a breach of Rule 100(2).

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Severe Reprimands Race 6: M F Poon (FANTASTIC FABIO) re his riding after the 1100 Metres.

Race 9: C Y Ho (INDICATIVE VOTE) for shifting in passing the 200 Metres.

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Reprimands Race 3: V Borges (WE THE SOUTH) for shifting in passing the 600 Metres.

Race 4: H N Wong (HARMONY AND RICH) for shifting in after the 600 Metres.

Race 9: A Badel (ROMANTIC COMBO) for shifting in passing the 150 Metres and again near the 50 Metres.

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Suspension Race 1: C Wong (SMILING SUCCESS) for careless riding approaching the 1200 Metres (from 25 April 2021 until 29 April 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

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Bleeder Race 6: GRATWICK (2nd time)

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Barrier Trials Race 1: SMILING SUCCESS Race 2: GLENEALY PALS Race 3: GRATEFUL HEART Race 8: CAPTAIN TIGER

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: SMILING SUCCESS Race 2: GLENEALY PALS Race 3: GRATEFUL HEART

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Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf A Course

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Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

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