Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Savvy Kingman was much too good after a well-rated run in front to continue his fine form with a third victory this season. Meaningful Star ran on steadily to just edge Exceptional Nice for second after saving ground in midfield. It was another good run following an identical result last start over the Valley 1,650m. Exceptional Nice kept on gamely for a placing after punching the breeze in second from a tricky gate. He's honest as the day is long without winning. Ensured ran on well along the inside to add value to the quartet after a rails run behind midfield despite an inadequate tempo. He was suited by the step up in distance after an OK debut run at a mile. Rise Brethren ran on without menacing after making his run three from the rear. He didn't get the race run to suit in his course debut. Punted late Intrepid Winner came up one-paced following a prominent run along the inside. A tactics change and switch to the Valley backfired after a rallying third last start over the 2,000m. Ridden cold from a wide draw, Storm Legend made some ground late down the outside without ever looking a threat. He's still acclimatising.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (405) - MUT WAH HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1800Meters

ENSURED began only fairly.

EXCEPTIONAL NICE began awkwardly, shifted in and brushed the hindquarters of INTREPID WINNER.

STORM LEGEND and MAJESTIC VICTORY bumped at the start.

After this, STORM LEGEND was steadied and shifted across behind runners.

GOD OF DRAGON and RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE were also shifted across behind runners in the early stages from wide barriers.

Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, CINQUANTE CINQ commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed behind HIT THE SHOT.

Also approaching the winning post on the first occasion, MAJESTIC VICTORY was left racing wide and without cover.

For some distance approaching and passing the winning post on the first occasion, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed behind RISE BRETHREN.

At the entrance to the Straight, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE improved into tight running between CINQUANTE CINQ and MAJESTIC VICTORY.

RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE was then crowded for room passing the 300 Metres when MAJESTIC VICTORY got its head on the side and lay in before being corrected and shifting out.

RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE was then held up for clear running and near the 250 Metres was checked away from the heels of HIT THE SHOT.

CINQUANTE CINQ had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight.

Approaching the 100 Metres, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE was awkwardly placed outside the heels of INTREPID WINNER which shifted out marginally.

Near the 100 Metres, GOD OF DRAGON was shifted to the inside of RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE.

A Badel (RISE BRETHREN) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of HIT THE SHOT, resulting in that horse being checked and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled.

A Badel was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Saturday, 12 February 2022 and to expire on Thursday, 17 February 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).

In addition, Jockey Badel was fined $90,000.

Over the concluding stages, ENSURED raced in restricted room inside the heels of MEANINGFUL STAR.

A veterinary inspection of MAJESTIC VICTORY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

SAVVY KINGMAN and MEANINGFUL STAR were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

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Racing Laboratory tests of STOLTZ, SPECIAL M, HAPPY JAI JAI, SHANGHAI GRACE, SUNNY AND GOLD, GOODMANSHIP, E HONEY, AMAZING NEWS, V CHEVALIERS, CHATER PINS, MORE THAN ENOUGH, BULLETPROOF, REGENCY STAR, CIRCUIT BOOMING, MEGA BONUS, MAKE IT QUICK, CIRCUIT SEVEN, FORTE, OSCAR GLORY, LEAP OF FAITH, MALDIVES, REWARDING TOGETHER and ASTROLOGER (26.1.22) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

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Riding Changes As L Currie was indisposed, permission was given for the following riding substitutions on 4 February 2022: Race 1: C L Chau on CHARGE ON Race 2: Z Purton on HIGH RISE SOLDIER Race 3: A Hamelin on YEE CHEONG WARRIOR Race 4: K C Leung on NOIR RIDER Race 5: C Wong on FIERY DIAMOND Race 6: K H Chan on AMBITIOUS HEART Race 7: C Y Ho on ATULLIBIGEAL Race 8: H Bentley on GRATEFUL HEART Race 9: A Hamelin on DECRYPT Race 10: K C Leung on HIT THE SHOT

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Fines Race 1: Trainer T P Yung (CHIU CHOW BROTHER): $3,000 for presenting the horse in the Parade Ring with a parade hood which was not part of that horse's declared gear.

Race 2: C Y Ho: $2,000 for double declaration.

Race 8: K Teetan (NERVOUS WITNESS): $5,000 for dropping his whip in races.

Race 10: A Badel (RISE BRETHREN): $90,000 for careless riding near the 100 Metres.

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Severe Reprimands Race 6: D Moor (BINGO BINGO) for shifting in near the 500 Metres.

Race 7: C Y Ho (ATULLIBIGEAL) re his riding after the 450 Metres.

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Reprimands Race 3: K H Chan (FAITHFUL TRINITY) for shifting in passing the winning post on the first occasion.

Race 6: A Badel (SAVVY DELIGHT) for shifting out after the 550 Metres.

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Warnings Race 3: K H Chan (FAITHFUL TRINITY) re his riding in the middle stages.

Race 6: D Moor (BINGO BINGO) for shifting in passing the 1000 Metres.

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Suspension Race 10: A Badel (RISE BRETHREN) for careless riding near the 100 Metres (from 12 February 2022 until 17 February 2022 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

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Barrier Trial Race 9: BEAUTY GLORY

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: CHATER PINS CHARGE ON Race 9: BEAUTY GLORY

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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 4 and

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