Recap by phillip woo

Telecom Fighters had just enough left in the tank after straightening two lengths on top after leading from gate one to bookend his season with wins over the Valley 1,650m. Galaxy Witness finished full of running from behind midfield to make it close on the wire. It was a solid performance trying the Valley for the first time. Winning Dragon stayed on well after travelling one-out, one-back coming to the final bend. It was another honest performance. Nimble Nimbus found a few too good after getting all the favours tracking the leader on the fence. He doesn't know how to produce a bad run over this course. Butterfield ran on steadily to finish next best after a one-off run from behind midfield following a tardy start. The trip was too short. Son Pak Fu gave way over the last 100m after rushing forward to track the winner 750m out. Atullibigeal ran on late without threatening ridden for luck third last from gate 11. Packing Award was gone 150m out after a handy run with cover. He was a false early favourite on some ordinary recent form.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (826) - SUN JEWELLERY HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1650Meters

CHEERFUL DAYS was withdrawn on 11.7.23 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by first Standby Declared Starter SON PAK FU (C L Chau).

A PAL was also withdrawn on 11.7.23 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (right front tendon injury) and was replaced by second Standby Declared Starter NIMBLE NIMBUS (B Avdulla).

Before being allowed to race again, CHEERFUL DAYS and A PAL will both be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

On arrival at the Start, M L Yeung expressed concern regarding the action of GRATEFUL HEART.

GRATEFUL HEART was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.

After the race, M L Yeung again expressed concern about the horse's action during the running of the event.

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

Before being allowed to race again, GRATEFUL HEART will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

SAVAQUIN and NIMBLE NIMBUS bumped on jumping.

PACKING AWARD shifted out at the start and bumped GRATEFUL HEART.

From wide barriers, HANDSOME TWELVE and GALAXY WITNESS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

From the outside barriers, ATULLIBIGEAL and PRIME MINISTER were also shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

SON PAK FU raced wide and without cover until near the 700 Metres.

BUTTERFIELD was left racing wide and without cover from the 700 Metres.

HANDSOME TWELVE lay in under pressure in the Home Straight.

C L Chau pleaded guilty to a breach of Rule 100(2) in that he failed to ride SON PAK FU, 6th placegetter, out to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards.

For this breach of the Rule, Jockey Chau was fined the sum of $25,000.

A veterinary inspection of SAVAQUIN, HANDSOME TWELVE and PRIME MINISTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of PACKING AWARD immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils.

TELECOM FIGHTERS and GALAXY WITNESS were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Races 7 to 9 were each put back 5 minutes.

2.

Adjourned Inquiry - 9 July 2023 Sha Tin Racemeeting - Race 8 (814) The Stewards today concluded their inquiry into K H Chan's riding of ROYAL PRIDE in the stated race.

On 9 July 2023, K H Chan advised that with ROYAL PRIDE coming back in distance from 1650 Metres to 1200 Metres, he had expected from a wide barrier to settle back in the field, but he was given no specific instructions as to where to position his mount in the Home Straight.

He said after being positioned at the rear of the field, he contemplated shifting to the outside of LIGHTNING BOLT on the Home Turn to follow AMAZING ACE, however, he elected not to do so as he felt he would have had to ease his mount slightly to shift around the heels of LIGHTNING BOLT.

He added that as a result he improved to the inside on straightening where he then was able to place his mount under pressure.

He said near the 300 Metres when positioned behind YOU'REMYEVERYTHING, his focus was on following the favourite in the event, CALL ME DANDY, but was reluctant to improve to the inside of YOU'REMYEVERYTHING and ride his mount with vigour because he was concerned that YOU'REMYEVERYTHING would shift in and also that he would be positioned too close to the heels of that runner.

He further stated that as a result he remained racing behind YOU'REMYEVERYTHING and shifted to that runner's outside, but then became held up and could not test his mount between the 250 Metres and the 150 Metres.

He said once ROYAL PRIDE obtained clear running at that point, it ran home strongly.

Further evidence was taken today from Jockey Chan and Mr C Fownes, trainer of ROYAL PRIDE.

Evidence was also taken in relation to betting on the event which posed no integrity concerns and a post-race veterinary examination performed on ROYAL PRIDE the following day which did not reveal any abnormalities.

After considering all the evidence, the Stewards advised Jockey Chan that his option to remain racing to the inside of LIGHTNING BOLT making the Home Turn was not an unreasonable one, however, in the opinion of the Stewards, he would have been better served by shifting to the outside of that runner to follow AMAZING ACE which then would have provided him with the opportunity to obtain clear and uninterrupted running into the Home Straight.

In respect to his riding between the 300 Metres and the 150 Metres, the Stewards advised Jockey Chan that he had made an error of judgement by not improving to the inside of YOU'REMYEVERYTHING in an attempt to follow CALL ME DANDY when that run was open and available to him.

In electing not to issue a charge against Jockey Chan under the Rules, the Stewards were mindful of his experience and the circumstances of the race as they unfolded through that section of the race.

Jockey Chan was advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to show greater judgement than he did on this occasion so as to ride his mounts to leave no room for query.

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9 July 2023 Sha Tin Racemeeting a.

Race 1 (807) The Veterinary Officer reported that MANAGEMENT HEART was found to have sustained a wound to its right front fetlock after racing which required treatment.

Before being allowed to race again, MANAGEMENT HEART will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

b.

Race 11 (817) When questioned regarding his riding of NOBLE WIN and the reason his mount settled more forward, A Badel stated that from a wide barrier he was given the option of taking up a more forward position if NOBLE WIN commenced well and the pace of the event allowed him to do so.

He said after commencing reasonably well, he maintained a wide position on the track to allow him to improve if circumstances permitted.

He added when the pace of the event was run slower than standard, he then allowed NOBLE WIN to stride forward where it ultimately raced outside the lead.

Trainer J Size confirmed the instructions issued.

4.

Racing Laboratory tests of MAXIMIZE HEART, MIRACLES, DREAM PURSUER, CALIFORNIA VANES, STRATHPEFFER, LET'S DO IT, BABY CRYSTAL, MAN LIGHT, SWORD POINT, MEANINGFUL STAR, SPARKLING KNIGHT, FLYING DRAGON, NORTHERN BEAST, MASTER OF FORTUNE, PROSECCO, GREEN N WHITE, DIVINE ERA, DREAM WINNER, CHEVAL VALIANT, INVINCIBLE SAGE, BUNDLE OF CHARM, GLOBAL HARMONY, FLAMINGO TRILLION, SUPERB BOY, WINNER METHOD (1.7.23) and APEX TOP, WINWIN THIRTYTHREE, NOBLE STEED, THE GOOD DEAL, DAY DAY RICH, VAMOS, LADY'S CHOICE, ISLAND GOLDEN, ALL IS GOOD, KASI FARASI, SIMPLE HEDGE, JUNE PLANET, EXCELLENT FIGHTER, SUPER FORTUNE, SOLID SHALAA, HELENE FEELING, E LEGEND, A PAL, FLAMING RABBIT, FIND MY LOVE (3.7.23) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: TRONIC MIGHTY on 10.7.23 on veterinary advice.

TRAVEL GLORY and VIVA A LA on 11.7.23 on veterinary advice.

Race 4: KOWLOON EAST STAR on 11.7.23 on veterinary advice.

KING INVINCIBLE on raceday evening on veterinary advice.

Race 6: MULTIMORE on 11.7.23 on veterinary advice.

CHEONG FAT at barriers by order of the Stewards.

Race 8: AMAZING ROCKY on 11.7.23 on veterinary advice.

Race 9: CHEERFUL DAYS and A PAL on 11.7.23 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fines Race 1: H Bowman (NOBLE BOYZ): $120,000 for careless riding approaching the 700 Metres.

Race 2: A Badel (BARON ZEE): $3,000 for returning to scale 2 lbs overweight.

Race 3: Trainer C H Yip (TRUST ME): $2,000 for a declaration error.

Race 9: C L Chau (SON PAK FU): $25,000 for a breach of Rule 100(2).

3.

Warnings Race 2: M F Poon (YEE CHEONG BRAVE) for shifting in at the 600 Metres.

B Avdulla (DAZZLING FELLOW) for shifting in at the 600 Metres.

Race 6: M Chadwick (TELECOM SPIRIT) re his riding over the concluding stages.

General: K H Chan (ROYAL PRIDE) re his riding in the Home Straight.



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Stewards' Inquiry Race 5

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Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 1: JAZZ STEED (2nd time)

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Bleeders Race 1: JAZZ STEED Race 9: PACKING AWARD (2nd time)

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Stalls Test Race 5: TURQUOISE ALPHA

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Barrier Trials Race 1: JAZZ STEED Race 2: SINGAPORE SPIRIT SHINY TWO HELENE ALLIBOR Race 5: CORDYCEPS ONE Race 6: CHEONG FAT Race 8: WINNING HEART

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: TRONIC MIGHTY TRAVEL GLORY VIVA A LA JAZZ STEED Race 2: SINGAPORE SPIRIT SHINY TWO HELENE ALLIBOR Race 4: KOWLOON EAST STAR KING INVINCIBLE Race 6: MULTIMORE CHEONG FAT Race 8: AMAZING ROCKY WINNING HEART Race 9: CHEERFUL DAYS A PAL GRATEFUL HEART General: MANAGEMENT HEART

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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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