Recap by phillip woo

Late-fancied favourite Eason kept on gamely after hitting the front near the 300m following a pace-stalking run outside Awesome Treasure to win second up after an eye-catching run on debut. Sky Forever ran on well one off the fence fore of midfield to make it close on the wire. He relished a downgrade but needs a longer trip. Joyful Genius eventually got going to get up late for third after a rail run in midfield. He's shown potential to place in half his six starts and can bob up at any moment. Long-time leader Awesome Treasure knocked up late to just deny Marvel Dragon a spot on the top-four. The rise in weight took its toll after a second-up success at the Valley. Marvel Dragon ran on well to just miss the frame after setting one-off behind midfield from a wide draw. He's been racing reasonably well without winning from awkward gates in his past three runs following a downgrade. My Intelligent closed nicely after a rail run behind midfield to nearly pick up a pay slip. He's flashed potential in a few of his four starts.

Racing Incident Report

Race Three: (300) - PALM HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1200Meters

The Stewards today interviewed Mr P F Yiu, the trainer of SHINY TWO, regarding the circumstances surrounding that horse being a pre-declaration withdrawal for this race on Wednesday, 29 December 2021 by order of the Stewards.

Also interviewed was Mr H F Yiu, assistant trainer allocated to Mr Yiu's stable for the current season.

It was established that despite being advised that SHINY TWO would not be able to be transported from the Conghua Racecourse to Sha Tin until Friday, 31 December 2021 and accordingly, would not be able to undertake the mandatory pre-race veterinary inspection, the horse was entered for this race on Tuesday, 28 December 2021.

Mr P F Yiu pleaded guilty to a breach of Regulation 108 of the Trainers' Handbook in that he entered SHINY TWO for this race when that horse was not eligible to compete due to being unable to arrive at Sha Tin by the required time.

Mr P F Yiu was fined the sum of $10,000.

Mr H F Yiu (assistant trainer) was advised that a report in respect of this matter would be forwarded to Mr K L Cheng, Head of Dual Site Stables Operations and Owners Services, for his consideration and necessary action.

Whilst in the saddling stalls, BRIGHT KID had its right hind plate refitted.

BRIGHT KID was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.

BRIGHT KID was slow to begin.

From wide barriers, SUPER HORNET and ENDOWED were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

When being steadied from the outside barrier to obtain cover, ACA POWER travelled keenly in the early stages and got its head up on a number of occasions.

Passing the 1100 Metres, AWESOME TREASURE (M L Yeung) became badly unbalanced of its own accord.

After the race, M L Yeung was not able to offer any reason for AWESOME TREASURE becoming unbalanced as it did.

He stated that after this AWESOME TREASURE raced truly.

VALIANT FORTUNE made the turn after the 900 Metres awkwardly and shifted out towards the heels of EASON.

Approaching the 700 Metres, GOOD SHOT shifted out away from the heels of SKY FOREVER after being awkwardly placed behind that horse.

WIN CHARM, which was racing outside GOOD SHOT, was inconvenienced when taken wider.

ACA POWER, which was racing ungenerously behind WIN CHARM, got its head up when being steadied to avoid the heels of that horse.

Approaching the 50 Metres, MY INTELLIGENT was directed out from behind AWESOME TREASURE to continue improving.

In the Straight, BRIGHT KID lay out under pressure.

Throughout the race, AMBITIOUS HEART travelled wide and without cover.

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

EASON and SKY FOREVER were sent for sampling.