Recap by phillip woo

Newcomer Beautyverse just held off favourite Keefy after a well-rated run clearing to lead from gate 14 under Zac Purton to land a betting move. He came with a big reputation from Australia and has a bright future in Hong Kong. Keefy just failed to reel in the winner after getting all favours in the box seat. He lost nothing in defeat trying 1,600m for the first time. Sight Spirit stayed on nicely to just get the head down for third without menacing the top two after a handy run. He was able to build on a near win in Class Three despite a rise in class. Captain Win rallied nicely near the inside to just miss a placing after getting hampered 350m out traveling four back on the fence. He rarely produces a bad run. Mr Ascendency rallied late to just miss the frame after making his run one-off behind midfield. It was a better effort at his second run in the grade following a Class Three win. Galaxy Witness peaked on his run 50m out after a deep run towards the rear. The mile seems to test his stamina limits. Maldives ran on late down the outside without menacing ridden for luck from gate 10. He needs an easier test and a stronger rider.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (149) - NEOGENCE HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1600Meters

CAPTAIN WIN shifted out at the start and hampered TIANCHI MONSTER.

SHINING GEM, which was leaning on the outside of its gate as the start was effected, began awkwardly.

GALAXY WITNESS and BEAUTY FIT bumped on jumping.

MALDIVES was steadied shortly after the start and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.

BEAUTY FIT travelled keenly approaching and passing the 1200 Metres and near the 900 Metres was left racing wide and without cover.

At the 550 Metres, CAPTAIN WIN was steadied away from the heels of C P BRAVE.

CAPTAIN WIN was then held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight and after attempting to improve to the inside of C P BRAVE where there was insufficient room was steadied away from the heels of that horse approaching the 350 Metres.

CAPTAIN WIN then continued to be unable to obtain clear running until approaching the 200 Metres.

TIANCHI MONSTER was held up for clear running from near the 400 Metres until near the 250 Metres.

SIGHT SPIRIT was held up for clear running from on straightening until passing the 300 Metres whilst MR ASCENDENCY was also held up for clear running until near the 300 Metres.

Approaching the 300 Metres, SO WE JOY was bumped by KEEFY which shifted out to obtain clear running.

Approaching the 250 Metres, M F Poon (CHARITY GRACE) dropped his whip.

Approaching the 200 Metres, CHARITY GRACE was bumped by PRECISE EXPRESS which, when commencing to give ground, was taken out by BEAUTY FIT which in turn was taken out by SO WE JOY which at this time shifted out away from the heels of KEEFY which also shifted out under pressure.

BEAUTYVERSE and KEEFY were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Trainer K L Man was fined the sum of $3,000 for working HAPPY HUNK (H101), which has yet to pass its barrier trial in Hong Kong, on the 1800 Metre gallop on Monday, 31 October 2022 when that training facility was only available for horses entered for the Happy Valley racemeeting on Wednesday, 2 November 2022 or horses intended to be entered for today's racemeeting.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of SUNNY BABY, EL JEFE, CHIU CHOW BROTHER, TURQUOISE ALPHA, ACCELERANDO, OSCAR GLORY, ONE VOICE, PERFECT PEACH, DARING PURSUIT, UNTOLD RICHES, REGENCY BO BO, SUPERB BOY, FLYING DRAGON, POWERFUL WINGS, CIRCUIT STELLAR, SIGHT SPIRIT, MONEY CATCHER, RISE BRETHREN, RUNNING GLORY, WELLINGTON, LUCKY SWEYNESSE, VICTOR THE WINNER, KING LAND, ENCHANTING IBIS, THE IRISHMAN, GALAXY WITNESS (23.10.22) and SMART FOLKS, DIAMOND SOARS, G ONE EXCELLENT, RUN DES RUN, JUBILATION, BOYS PARTY, COMPULSORY, HAPPY FAT CAT, ACA POWER, KINGS SHIELD, APACHE PASS, FIERY DIAMOND, STAND UP, TRADER, YOUTHFUL DEAL, YES WE CAN, LADY FIRST, SUPER WIN DRAGON, CALL ME TEDDY, HANDSOME TWELVE, CHANCHENG PRINCE, VIVA HUNTER (26.10.22) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2: PACKING GOODSING on 5.11.22 on veterinary advice.

Race 8: CALIFORNIA REDWOOD on 5.11.22 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fines Race 1: Trainer J Richards (PRIDE OF DRAGON): $3,000 for presenting the horse in the Parade Ring with a parade hood which is not part of its declared gear.

Race 5: S De Sousa (KILINDINI): $30,000 for careless riding for some distance approaching the 700 Metres.

General: Trainer K L Man (HAPPY HUNK): $3,000 for working the horse on the 1800 Metre gallop when it was ineligible to do so.

3.

Reprimands Race 1: L Hewitson (PRIDE OF DRAGON) for shifting in making the turn near the 950 Metres.

Race 5: S De Sousa (KILINDINI) for shifting out passing the 200 Metres.

4.

Warning Race 8: Apprentice Y L Chung (TRADER) re his riding in the middle stages.

5.

Suspensions Race 5: M L Yeung (THE RUNNER) for careless riding near the 1250 Metres (from 20 November 2022 until 24 November 2022 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

S De Sousa (KILINDINI) for careless riding for some distance approaching the 700 Metres (from 27 November 2022 until 1 December 2022 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

6.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 8: CALIFORNIA REDWOOD

7.

Bleeder Race 7: COLUMBUS COUNTY

8.

Stalls Test Race 2: WAR WEAPON

9.

Barrier Trials Race 8: CALIFORNIA REDWOOD DORADO FIG Race 9: SINGAPORE SUNSHINE

10.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: IRON KING Race 2: PACKING GOODSING Race 8: CALIFORNIA REDWOOD DORADO FIG

11.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf C+3 Course

12.

Rolling Arrangement The track was not rolled today due to the establishment of winter grass seedlings.