Recap by phillip woo

Even-money favourite Hongkong Great won geared down in a track record time after straightening three lengths on top. He's clearly the best horse in town on this surface. The Rock just out-finished Berlin Tango for second after settling fourth last and threedeep from a wide draw. He's had a fine campaign and handled the switch to the dirt without a hitch. Berlin Tango came from a clear last at the head of the straight to make it close for very close for second. He's still settling in but has flashed potential on both surfaces in his six starts. Bear Slam ran on nicely down the outside from towards the rear to fill the frame without menacing the top three. He likes this surface acquitted himself well up in grade off a light weight. Righteous Doctrine ran on without menacing near the inside after settling fifth last along the inside from a tricky gate. He'll be a force to be reckoned with shortly in Class Three. Punted late Elusive State made only a mild bid after a one-off run in midfield. Once again the big weight took its toll following a win two starts back. Glorious Artist ran on without menacing with three behind him rounding the final bend after having Congratulation fall on his lap near the 600m. He had an excuse.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (661) - CARNATION HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1650Meters

BIGWOOD shifted in at the start, resulting in ELUSIVE STATE and GLORIOUS ARTIST being inconvenienced.

THE ROCK shifted out at the start and bumped BERLIN TANGO.

After this, THE ROCK and BERLIN TANGO were steadied to obtain cover.

From the outside barrier, BEAR SLAM was also steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE was steadied to obtain cover in the early stages.

After travelling a short distance, GLORIOUS ARTIST was awkwardly placed outside the heels of CONGRATULATION which shifted out.

Passing the 700 Metres, CONGRATULATION, which was reluctant to maintain its position inside RED DESERT, lost ground when crowded for room inside RED DESERT which was taken in by BIGWOOD (M L Yeung) which shifted in.

M L Yeung was reprimanded and advised that whilst he did not shift a great deal of ground in this incident, nonetheless he had placed pressure on RED DESERT which had contributed to CONGRATULATION losing ground.

When CONGRATULATION lost ground, GLORIOUS ARTIST, which was following, was hampered when steadied away from the heels of that horse.

RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE was also awkwardly placed close to the heels of GLORIOUS ARTIST in consequence.

BERLIN TANGO was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and approaching the 300 Metres was shifted to the outside of GLORIOUS ARTIST to continue improving.

Passing the 300 Metres, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE momentarily raced tight inside GLORIOUS ARTIST which shifted in away from the heels of BIGWOOD after being steadied away from that horse which was giving ground.

After this, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE and GLORIOUS ARTIST raced tight.

Passing the 150 Metres, SUNSHINE WARRIOR was steadied away from the heels of BERLIN TANGO which, when finishing off the race strongly, improved to the outside of PRECIOUSSHIP (T Piccone) which shifted out.

Whilst there were some circumstances to this incident, nonetheless T Piccone was advised to make every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Throughout the race, KINGS SHIELD and HIGHLAND FORTUNE travelled wide and without cover.

The performances of KINGS SHIELD and CONGRATULATION, both of which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable.

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

A veterinary inspection of KINGS SHIELD, RED DESERT, CONGRATULATION and BIGWOOD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

HONGKONG GREAT and THE ROCK were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

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Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 5 May 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of NOBLE DESIRE, HAPPY PROFIT, SUNNY STAR, SMOOTHIES, HARMONY FIRE, SUPER COMMANDER, FORTUNE HERO, AMBITIOUS HEART, EXUBERANT, WINNING DELAGO, TOTAL POWER, JOLLY HONOUR, MCLUCKY, STOCK LEGEND, MAJESTIC STAR, KINDA COOL, HANDSOME BO BO and IGNITING revealed no apparent abnormality.

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Racing Laboratory tests of RED MAJESTY, WONDER EXPRESS, FAMILY FOLKS, TELECOM SMART, DONC JE SUIS, BRIGHT VISION, SWOT TROOPERS WIND, MANNA FROM HEAVEN, TOYCOON, FA FA, PEARL CHAMPION, SNAP FIT, CALIFORNIA CONCORD, STAR OF WUYI, HERO STAR, SIGHT HERO, HELENE WISDOM STAR, EXCEPTIONAL NICE, BRILLIANT FORTUNE, HARMONY AND RICH and LARSON (28.4.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

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Fines Race 5: M Chadwick (DAILY CHARM): $100,000 for careless riding near the 1100 Metres.

Race 6: K Teetan (PEACH BLOSSOMS): $20,000 for using the whip down the shoulder of the horse in the Straight.



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Severe Reprimand Race 9: K Teetan (TRUE LEGEND) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

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Reprimands Race 1: C Schofield (LITTLE PLAYER) for shifting in making the turn at the 900 Metres.

Race 10: M L Yeung (BIGWOOD) for shifting in passing the 700 Metres.

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Warnings Race 1: J Moreira (SUNDAY BETTING) re dropping his whip in races.

Race 3: T Piccone (TELECOM PUMA) for shifting in passing the 200 Metres.

Race 8: J Moreira (GAMEPLAYER TIMES) for shifting in approaching the 100 Metres.

Race 10: T Piccone (PRECIOUSSHIP) for shifting out passing the 150 Metres.

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Suspension Race 5: M Chadwick (DAILY CHARM) for careless riding near the 1100 Metres (from 2 June 2021 2021 until 7 June 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

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Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 1: GLADSOME RYDER

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Barrier Trials Race 1: GLADSOME RYDER Race 4: HAPPY RUBY GO BALLISTIC Race 6: TWINX Race 10: KINGS SHIELD CONGRATULATION

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: GLADSOME RYDER Race 2: WONDER BRAHMA Race 4: HAPPY RUBY GO BALLISTIC Race 6: TWINX Race 8: PING HAI TREASURE Race 10: KINGS SHIELD CONGRATULATION

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Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement MIXED - Turf C Course / All Weather Track

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Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

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