Recap by phillip woo

Classic Posh responded nicely to get up 80m out for the win after settling better than midfield on the fence. He was able to build on an eye-catching third to Killer Bee last start at Sha Tin. Firming as the second favourite, Decisive Twelve found one too good after working to the lead near the 1,000m. He has been racing well at Sha Tin and this run opens up options for connections. Favourite Here Comes Ted ran on steadily from behind midfield to fill a placing. It was another honest effort off a light weight at this level. High Rise Soldier stayed on well to just edge Utopia Life for fourth after getting posted deep without cover until slotting one-out, one-back at the 800m. He doesn't know how to run a bad race over this trip. Specked late, Utopia Life kept on reasonably well after handing up the lead to settle on the leader's back. He might not be far off a bottom. Happy Land ran on steadily without menacing from behind midfield. He's gone all right in his two starts but is still acclimatising. Punted late, Be Ready was running on empty 150m out after working forward deep without cover to sit outside the leader 600m out. He had an excuse.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (776) - CAINE HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters

KING OPIE, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 21.6.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (colic).

Before being allowed to race again, KING OPIE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

AMAZING NEWS began only fairly.

BIZ POWER and CALIFORNIA CONCORD bumped on jumping.

From the outside barrier, A LA KING was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Passing the 1100 Metres, HAPPY LAND was awkwardly placed outside the heels of DECISIVE TWELVE.

In the early stages, BE READY travelled very wide and without cover and passing the 800 Metres was ridden along for some distance to obtain a more forward position closer to the rail.

A veterinary inspection of CALIFORNIA CONCORD, A LA KING and AMAZING NEWS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

HERE COMES TED, CLASSIC POSH and DECISIVE TWELVE were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 20 June 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of JIANGXI STAMINA, JOY MASTER, JIMMU, SWOT TROOPERS WIND, TAILOR MADE, LUCKY QUALITY, FLYING DRAGON, GLUCK RACER, MARADO, ALL BEAUTY, COLUMBUS COUNTY, SOUTHERN LEGEND, RELIABLE TEAM, OSCAR GLORY, CHARGE ON, SKY FIELD, SKY DARCI, KILLER BEE, DUBLIN STAR, HINCHINLOVE, LUCKY EXPRESS, WAR WEAPON, MALDIVES and GOLDEN LINK revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of CALIFORNIA SPANGLE, CORDYCEPS SIX, FOR FUN'S SAKE, TELECOM MISSILE, KA YING BRILLIANCE, SKY TREASURE, VEGA RHYTHM, BLAZE WARRIOR, FIRE BALL, STEEL WIN, DASHING FIT, THE BEST HERO, PLIKCLONE, CITY LEGEND, AWE, BULB PALS, GRACYLOVE, MASTER EIGHT, THE GOLDEN SCENERY, SEVEN HEAVENS, MAN STAR, GUNNISON, KURPANY, WILL POWER, CZARSON, ULTRA EXPRESS and SERIOUS LIAISON (13.6.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 9: KING OPIE (standby runner) on 21.6.21 on veterinary advice.

2.

Riding Change As Apprentice C L Chau was unable to fulfil the engagement on SMILING CITY in Race 8 due to being overweight, A Hamelin was substituted as the rider of that horse.

3.

Fine Race 8: Apprentice C L Chau (SMILING CITY): $5,000 for being overweight.



4.

Reprimands Race 1: Apprentice K H Chan (JAZZ STEED) for shifting in near the 1050 Metres.

Race 2: Z Purton (SUNNY AND GOLD) for shifting in passing the 800 Metres.

Race 5: T Piccone (TELECOM CHEETAH) for shifting out approaching the 200 Metres.

Race 7: Apprentice C L Chau (STANLEY PARK) for shifting in making the turn near the 850 Metres.

5.

Warnings Race 1: K Teetan (SKY TREASURE) for shifting in near the 1050 Metres.

Race 7: Apprentice C L Chau (STANLEY PARK) for shifting in at the start.

Race 8: A Badel (EXCEPTIONAL NICE) for shifting in over the concluding stages.

6.

Suspension Race 5: M L Yeung (THE ANOMALY) for careless riding approaching and passing the 100 Metres (from 11 July 2021 until 15 July 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

7.

Bleeders Race 5: BRANDING POWER Race 6: GALACTIC

8.

Barrier Trials Race 3: WHISKEY NEAT Race 8: WINNING FOR ALL

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: SUNNY AND GOLD Race 3: WHISKEY NEAT Race 4: CALIFORNIA RAD Race 8: WINNING FOR ALL Race 9: KING OPIE

10.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf C Course

11.

Rolling Arrangement Rolling after race 5 was cancelled due to weather condition.