Recap by phillip woo

Family Folks responded nicely to mow down favourite Lucky Sweynesse in the dying stages after a rails run in midfield for a second win this season. He loves the Valley 1,200m and enjoyed the lightweight despite a rise in class. Lucky Sweynesse did everything but get the win after working to the lead along the inside 100m out following a prominent run. It was another fine effort carrying more weight following a win. Voyage Warrior ran on well with two wider out to finish a close third after a one-off run better than midfield. It was another good run over this course. Handsome Bo Bo grudgingly gave way after sharing the speed up front with Mclucky to his outside. It was a return to form after misfiring in three prior starts. Rewarding Together ran on steadily near the outside to pick up a minor cheque after a one-off trip worse than midfield. Explosive Witness ran on reasonably well to just miss fifth prize money after a patient ride two from the rear. Punted late, Eason made some ground without menacing after settling behind midfield on the fence after a slow start. He had an excuse. Keep You Warm couldn't stay with them in the last 100m after chasing a solid pace.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (769) - STAUNTON HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1200Meters

REWARDING TOGETHER, which made contact with a rail on leaving the Parade Ring, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the barriers and passed suitable to race.

EASON began only fairly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of LUCKY SWEYNESSE, resulting in EASON becoming unbalanced and losing ground.

FAMILY FOLKS shifted out at the start and bumped HANDSOME BO BO.

From wide barriers, EXPLOSIVE WITNESS, SEIZING THE MOMENT and MASTER MONTARO were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover.

When being ridden along in the early stages, LUCKY SWEYNESSE got its head on the side and lay in.

Near the 1050 Metres, EASON (R Maia) brushed the running rail and became unbalanced.

After this, R Maia stated that EASON was always off the bridle in tonight's race and he had to continually ride his mount along to maintain as forward a position as possible.

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

After the race, Z Purton stated that KEEP YOU WARM did not enjoy the same favours that it was able to obtain at its last start when successful.

He said, from barrier 9, he had to make use of KEEP YOU WARM in the early stages to cross runners on its inside to obtain a forward position.

He said he felt that tonight's race was run at a good tempo which resulted in KEEP YOU WARM not being able to travel as comfortably as it did last start.

He added that he shifted KEEP YOU WARM to the outside of MCLUCKY at the entrance to the Straight, however, the horse did not quicken and then weakened out of the race over the latter stages.

A veterinary inspection of KEEP YOU WARM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

FAMILY FOLKS and LUCKY SWEYNESSE were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

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Racing Laboratory tests of DASHING TRIUMPH, LUCKY BANNER, FLYING MIGHTY, STAR OF GLORY, DIAMOND STAR, BUNDLE OF CHARM, SWEET DIAMOND, SPARTAN MISSILE, FORTE, SUPER AXIOM, AMAZING ROCKY, LEATHER VANGUARD, STUNNING IMPACT, TYCOON JEWELLERY, ALL RICHES, SUPER RED DRAGON, CAMPIONE, KA YING MASTER, GALAXY WITNESS, ALL FOR ST PAUL'S, BOURBONAIRE, EVERYONE'S VICTORY, SUNNY BOY, HELENE WISDOM STAR, KEEFY, ESCAPE ROUTE, BEAUTY MISSION, EXCELLENT DADDY and PRIVATE ROCKET (12.6.22) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

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Withdrawal Race 3: DA OPTIMIST on 21.6.22 on veterinary advice.

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Riding Changes After riding in Race 1, J Moreira became indisposed and was stood down by the Chief Medical Officer.

Accordingly, permission was given for the following riding substitutions: Race 2: B Shinn on DASSIT Race 3: K Teetan on YELLOWFIN Race 4: B Shinn on DREAM BOSS Race 5: H Bentley on AMAZING NEWS Race 6: L Ferraris on WINNING ICEY Race 7: K C Leung on LIKE THAT Race 8: H T Mo on KILLER INSTINCT Race 9: R Maia on EASON

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Fine Race 1: K Teetan (BEST FOR YOU): $20,000 for dropping his whip in the race.

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Severe Reprimand Race 6: K Teetan (SINGAPORE SPIRIT) for shifting out passing the 250 Metres.

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Warning Race 8: L Hewitson (NOTHING NEW) for steadying the tempo after the 1200 Metres.

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Suspension Race 6: K C Leung (MEGA BONUS) for careless riding passing the 50 Metres (from 1 July 2022 until 7 July 2022 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

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Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 2: ACA POWER

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Stalls Test Race 3: PRIME MORTAR

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Barrier Trials Race 2: ACA POWER Race 4: DREAM BOSS Race 7: FLYING SEASON

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: ACA POWER Race 3: DA OPTIMIST Race 4: DREAM BOSS Race 7: FLYING SEASON

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Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf B Course

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Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

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