Recap by phillip woo

Helene Feeling tracked the speed from gate 11, hit the lead 150m out and was too smart for his rivals, registering his third win and second victory in a row. Nearly Fine ran on steadily to win a blanket finish for the minors following his rail run in midfield. He loved his return to Happy Valley after his OK run at Sha Tin on opening day. Rise Brethren finished well from worse than midfield to snatch third. It was a good run, and he is crying out for his preferred 1,800m. Plunged late, Spirited Express made heaps of ground late with two wider out to just miss a placing. He is an honest performer at either track. Galaxy Witness came from near last and widest out to finish just out of the frame. He continues to race well without winning. OId-timer Butterfield made good ground late after settling five back and one off the fence. He is better suited over a longer trip. Telecom Fighters grudgingly gave way after he predictably dictated affairs from barrier 12. It was not a bad run. The Irishman came up flat after travelling one off the rail in midfield. He needed the run.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (36) - VICTORIA HARBOUR HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1650Meters

LOOKING GREAT was withdrawn on 18.9.23 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (fever) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter BUTTERFIELD.

Before being allowed to race again, LOOKING GREAT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

THE IRISHMAN shifted in at the start and bumped BUTTERFIELD.

Shortly after the start, BERLIN TANGO was crowded between NATURAL STORM which shifted out slightly and RISE BRETHREN which shifted in abruptly.

In this incident, RISE BRETHREN and BERLIN TANGO made heavy contact and became unbalanced.

Also shortly after the start, GALAXY WITNESS was crowded by HELENE FEELING which was taken in by TELECOM FIGHTERS.

For some distance after the start, SPIRITED EXPRESS raced tight to the outside of TURIN REDSUN which shifted out slightly.

For a short distance approaching the 1100 Metres, TURIN REDSUN raced keenly and was steadied away from HELENE FEELING.

Passing the 250 Metres, BUTTERFIELD was shifted to the outside of THE IRISHMAN to secure clear running.

Near the 150 Metres, BUTTERFIELD again shifted out and brushed SPIRITED EXPRESS.

K De Melo (NATURAL STORM) was warned for returning to the scales 2 lbs overweight after the race.

A Atzeni, rider of SPIRITED EXPRESS, 4th placegetter, was warned, under the provisions of Rule 100(2), for not riding his mount out to the finish of the event.

In assessing penalty, the Stewards were satisfied that his actions had not prejudiced his placing in the event.

After the race, A Badel (EVERYONE'S DELIGHT) stated that he was not satisfied with his mount's action over the concluding stages.

A veterinary inspection of EVERYONE'S DELIGHT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Before being allowed to race again, EVERYONE'S DELIGHT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of THE IRISHMAN immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.

Before being allowed to race again, THE IRISHMAN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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

RISE BRETHREN, HELENE FEELING and NEARLY FINE were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

17 September 2023 Sha Tin Racemeeting a.

Race 7 (25) K Teetan, rider of LUCKY ENCOUNTER, was warned, under the provisions of Stewards' Instruction 22(3), for raising his whip arm above shoulder height, when riding out LUCKY ENCOUNTER.

b.

Race 10 (28) The Veterinary Surgeon reported that TOTAL POWER was lame in its right hind leg on the day after racing.

Before being allowed to race again, TOTAL POWER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

2.

Trainer K H Ting was fined a sum of $3,000 for breaching the Track Work Regulations in that he worked three horses on the 1800 Metre gallop on the morning of Monday, 18 September 2023 when the Track Work Regulations stipulate that he is permitted to work two horses.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of DAZZLING FELLOW, SPLENDID STAR, FORTUNE WARRIOR, SUPER WINNER, M UNICORN, READY TO WIN, GREENWICH, VICTOR THE WINNER, LUCKY SWEYNESSE, SOARING TOWER, I GIVE, SMART LEADER, CHAMPION METHOD, RUBY SAILING, ALL IS GOOD, BIG RED, KASI FARASI, BLUE MARLIN, DIVINE ERA, SUPREME LUCKY, COMPASSION SPIRIT, THE GOLDEN SCENERY and FIND MY LOVE (10.9.23) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: GREEN LASER on raceday afternoon on veterinary advice.

Race 3: SATIRICAL GLORY on 19.9.23 on veterinary advice.

Race 8: LOOKING GREAT on 18.9.23 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fine General: Trainer K H Ting: $3,000 for a breach of Track Work Regulations.

3.

Severe Reprimand Race 1: A Atzeni (SUPER BUDDY) for shifting out near the 350 Metres.

4.

Reprimand Race 1: Apprentice Y L Chung (LOYAL AMBITION) for a careless riding charge near the 1700 Metres.

5.

Warnings Race 4: K H Chan (CHARMING STEED) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

Race 8: K De Melo (NATURAL STORM) for returning to the scales 2 lbs overweight after the race.

A Atzeni (SPIRITED EXPRESS) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

General: K Teetan (LUCKY ENCOUNTER) for raising his whip arm above shoulder height.



6.

Barrier Trials Race 2: STORMTROUPER Race 4: NOIR RIDER Race 6: UP AND UP

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: GREEN LASER Race 2: STORMTROUPER HERO STAR Race 3: SATIRICAL GLORY Race 4: NOIR RIDER Race 5: GALVANIC Race 6: UP AND UP Race 8: LOOKING GREAT EVERYONE'S DELIGHT THE IRISHMAN General: TOTAL POWER

8.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf B Course

9.

Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race 4