Recap by phillip woo

Odds-on favourite California Spangle won eased down after quickly clearing to the lead from gate 13. The three-year-olds now won three of four starts and the future is very bright. Well-backed Ennea Fortune stayed on nicely to finish a clear-cut second after a prominent run on the fence. It was a better effort. Speedy Mouse ran on steadily from midfield to grab third without menacing the quinella pair. It was a better performance as expected with a return to the turf. Namjong Sings stayed on reasonably well to fill the frame despite getting caught wide without cover behind midfield the entire trip. He rarely produced a bad run over this Sha Tin trip. Stock Legend produced a grinding result after a one-off run better than midfield. He requires rating relief. Team Spirit weakened over the last 150m after tracking the winner on the fence. He needs to strike a race where he's allowed to bowl along in front. Lucky Quality ran on late down the outside after a patient ride fourth from the rear. He's itching for a return to Class Four. Carroll Street ran on without menacing from towards the rear. He requires a faster pace. Packing Lad never landed a blow after a one-off trip in midfield. He needed the outing.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (196) - BOCHK BOC PAY HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters

SPEEDY MOUSE shifted out at the start and bumped TEAM SPIRIT.

SPEEDY MOUSE then lost ground when crowded for room between TEAM SPIRIT which became unbalanced and shifted in after being bumped on the hindquarters and STOCK LEGEND which shifted out.

BABY shifted out at the start and bumped NAMJONG SINGS.

PACKING LAD bumped the inside of its gate on jumping, resulting in the horse beginning only fairly.

NEARLY FINE began only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

From wide barriers, CARROLL STREET and ALCARI were also steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.

A short distance after the start, NEVER TOO SOON shifted in and brushed DUBLIN STAR which shifted in away from NEVER TOO SOON, resulting in PACKING LAD being steadied away from the heels of DUBLIN STAR in consequence.

After the 700 Metres, NAMJONG SINGS was taken wider by PACKING LAD which shifted out away from the heels of STOCK LEGEND which got its head on the side and lay out.

Approaching the 500 Metres, NAMJONG SINGS raced tight outside NEVER TOO SOON which improved to the outside of STOCK LEGEND.

Then rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, NEVER TOO SOON and NAMJONG SINGS raced tight as NAMJONG SINGS attempted to shift out from behind BABY when that horse commenced to give ground.

When unable to shift to the outside of BABY, this resulted in NEVER TOO SOON being awkwardly placed behind that horse for some distance approaching and passing the 400 Metres.

Approaching the 300 Metres, BABY, which was continuing to give ground, was momentarily eased away from the heels of STOCK LEGEND which shifted out.

Throughout the race, BABY travelled wide and without cover.

After the race, J Moreira (PACKING LAD) stated that after being loaded into the barriers, he observed that one of the ear plugs fitted to the horse had dislodged.

He said rather than have PACKING LAD race with only one ear plug, he removed the remaining ear plug which resulted in the horse not racing with that piece of equipment in today's race.

Also after the race, K Teetan stated that when under pressure in the Straight, DUBLIN STAR changed stride on a number of occasions and did not feel comfortable in its action.

He said however that when returning to the unsaddling area, DUBLIN STAR appeared to be sound in its action.

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

Before being allowed to race again, DUBLIN STAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of CARROLL STREET, NEVER TOO SOON and PACKING LAD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

CALIFORNIA SPANGLE and ENNEA FORTUNE were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Races 5 - 7 were each put back 5 minutes.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of CENTENARY IBIS, OFF THE REEL, WHO LOVES THE ACE, EVER LAUGH, LOYAL BABY, JOYFUL WIN, CHARMING STEED, SAVVY KINGMAN, LEAP OF FAITH, INFINITY WIN, PRANCE DRAGON, XPONENTIAL, SIGHT SUCCESS, KA YING MASTER, BREEZE OF SPRING, RED MAJESTY, SHADOW BREAKER, FAMILY FOLKS, SCORES OF FUN, CALIFORNIA CONCORD, YOU'REMYEVERYTHING and DIAMOND BRILLIANT (10.11.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Fines Race 1: V Borges (ASIAN ONE): $2,000 for failing to present himself in the Parade Ring by the required time.

Race 5: L Ferraris (BLASTOISE): $5,000 for using the whip on a horse which was out of contention.

Race 6: C L Chau (LUCKY PATCH): $27,500 for careless riding passing the 200 Metres.

2.

Reprimand Race 5: B Shinn (HELENE ALLIBOR) for shifting in passing the 100 Metres.

3.

Warnings Race 2: C Y Ho (PEAK TO PEAK) re his riding in the early stages.

Race 6: C L Chau (LUCKY PATCH) for shifting in passing the 1100 Metres.

Race 7: M F Poon (MORE THAN THIS) for shifting out after the 700 Metres.

4.

Suspension Race 6: C L Chau (LUCKY PATCH) for careless riding passing the 200 Metres (from 8 December 2021 until 13 December 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

5.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 5: BLASTOISE

6.

Barrier Trials Race 5: BLASTOISE Race 9: CHEFANO

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 5: BLASTOISE ENZEMBLE Race 9: CHEFANO Race 10: DUBLIN STAR

8.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf B+2 Course, the false outside rail was placed at 4 metres.

9.

Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

5.