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Race Results:
5 May 2024 - Sha Tin
Race 4 - INSULAR HANDICAP
Class 3 - 1800M - B
Course: ST Sunny Going: g
Finish Time: 1:47:37
Sectional Time: 13.88 22.12 23.61 23.73 24.03
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 4 | HOLY LAKE (H260) | C. Y. Ho | K. W. Lui | 72 | 127 | 4.8 | 6.1 | 8 | 1:47:37 | 3-4-4-4-1 | 60.09 23.53 23.75 | |
| 2 | 7 | ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467) | B. Thompson | D. A. Hayes | 63 | 118 | 43 | 69 | 4 | 0.50 | 1:47:47 | 1-2-2-2-2 | 59.77 23.65 24.05 |
| 3 | 2 | ILLUMINOUS (J170) | K. Teetan | F. C. Lor | 73 | 128 | 5.7 | 6.9 | 9 | 1.25 | 1:47:59 | 10-8-10-10-3 | 60.57 23.61 23.41 |
| 4 | 3 | STAR MAC (J053) | H. Bowman | D. A. Hayes | 73 | 128 | 5.9 | 4.7 | 1 | 2.25 | 1:47:72 | 8-9-8-8-4 | 60.45 23.45 23.82 |
| 5 | 5 | EIGHTEEN CARAT (J104) | A. Badel | C. S. Shum | 67 | 122 | 7.5 | 4.7 | 2 | 2.75 | 1:47:81 | 2-1-1-1-5 | 59.61 23.73 24.47 |
| 6 | 1 | PACKING HURRICANE (H137) | E. C. W. Wong | C. Fownes | 80 | 128 | 10 | 14 | 3 | 3.25 | 1:47:88 | 4-3-3-3-6 | 59.89 23.65 24.34 |
| 7 | 9 | BILLIONAIRE SECRET (G303) | Y. L. Chung | P. C. Ng | 61 | 113 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 3.5 | 1:47:93 | 9-10-9-9-7 | 60.49 23.57 23.87 |
| 8 | 8 | AFFORDABLE (J242) | L. Hewitson | D. A. Hayes | 61 | 117 | 34 | 68 | 5 | 5.25 | 1:48:21 | 6-7-6-5-8 | 60.25 23.57 24.39 |
| 9 | 10 | KIMBERLEY (H329) | M. F. Poon | J. Richards | 60 | 114 | 25 | 19 | 7 | 5.25 | 1:48:22 | 5-6-5-6-9 | 60.21 23.61 24.40 |
| 10 | 6 | SUNSTRIDER (J168) | Z. Purton | D. Hall | 65 | 120 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 6 | 7.75 | 1:48:62 | 7-5-7-7-10 | 60.33 23.57 24.72 |
Sire:Holy Roman Emperor
Breed of the Winning Horse:HOLY LAKE
Dam:Lake Louise
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 4 | 61.5 |
| place | 4 | 19.5 |
| 7 | 154.5 | |
| 2 | 21 | |
| forecast | 4-7 | 2989 |
| quinella | 4-7 | 2228.5 |
| quinella place | 4-7 | 596 |
| 2-4 | 54.5 | |
| 2-7 | 604.5 | |
| tierce | 4-7-2 | 19650 |
| trio | 2-4-7 | 3182 |
| first 4 | 2-3-4-7 | 3382 |
| quartet | 4-7-2-3 | 115374 |
| 3rd double | (7-4) | $1086.0 |
| 3rd double consulation | (7-7) | $1555.5 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Four : (639) - INSULAR HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1800Meters
Horse No 1 PACKING HURRICANE (H137) E C W Wong Passing the 350 Metres was directed to the outside of ORIENTAL SMOKE to obtain clear running.
Horse No 2 ILLUMINOUS (J170) K Teetan On arrival at the Start, it was noted that ILLUMINOUS had lost its left front plate.
This plate was refitted.
ILLUMINOUS was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race.
Jumped only fairly.
In the middle stages raced keenly.
After the 600 Metres was badly crowded for room between STAR MAC and BILLIONAIRE SECRET (Y L Chung) which shifted to the outside of AFFORDABLE.
Y L Chung was severely reprimanded.
Horse No 3 STAR MAC (J053) H Bowman When questioned as to why his mount raced in a three wide position after starting from barrier 1, H Bowman stated that he was requested by connections to attempt to have his mount race away from the rail as STAR MAC has performed better when ridden in this manner.
He stated that after travelling a short distance he shifted away from the rail with a view to obtaining a position behind the favourite in the event SUNSTRIDER.
He said leaving the 1500 Metres his mount shifted out slightly which allowed ILLUMINOUS to improve to his inside and as a result he was then obliged to race three wide.
He added that although he was obliged to travel wide in the event, he was satisfied with his position as his mount obtained cover behind KIMBERLEY, however, in the Home Straight STAR MAC finished the race off in a one-paced manner.
Trainer D A Hayes confirmed the instructions issued.
Horse No 4 HOLY LAKE (H260) C Y Ho Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 5 EIGHTEEN CARAT (J104) A Badel Jumped only fairly.
Horse No 6 SUNSTRIDER (J168) Z Purton When questioned regarding the performance, Z Purton stated that his mount was not suited by being positioned tight to the inside of KIMBERLEY throughout the event and also was disadvantaged in the Home Straight when it improved into a narrow run between HOLY LAKE and KIMBERLEY and was reluctant to proceed forward when it continued to race tight inside KIMBERLEY.
Trainer D J Hall confirmed the instructions were to take up a midfield position, but agreed with Jockey Purton that his mount was disadvantaged by racing tight to the inside of KIMBERLEY in the Home Straight.
Notwithstanding this, the Stewards determined the performance of SUNSTRIDER to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts.
Before being allowed to race again, SUNSTRIDER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.
Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 7 ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467) B Thompson Sent for sampling post-race.
Horse No 8 AFFORDABLE (J242) L Hewitson Jumped only fairly.
Crowded near the 300 Metres.
Horse No 9 BILLIONAIRE SECRET (G303) Y L Chung From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
Held up for clear running making the Home Turn.
Near the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between SUNSTRIDER which shifted in and away from KIMBERLEY and AFFORDABLE which was taken out by PACKING HURRICANE (Apprentice E C W Wong).
Apprentice Wong was severely reprimanded and advised he must ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground.
Horse No 10 KIMBERLEY (H329) M F Poon Near the 250 Metres was steadied to avoid STAR MAC (H Bowman) which shifted in.
H Bowman was advised to exercise more care.
Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.
Recap by phillip woo
Holy Lake responded nicely to take control 150m out after a one-out, one-back run for a fifth win this term and second on the bounce following a mile win. He will remain in the grade and can win again. Oriental Smoke kept on gamely for second after a pace-stalking run at huge odds. It was a solid effort trying the 1,800m for the first time. Illuminous ran on nicely down the outside for third travelling last from an outside draw. He has run well to place in his past three starts. Star Mac ran on steadily to fill the frame without threatening the top three after a wide trip towards the rear. It was another honest performance. Eighteen Carat was on his tippy toes 100m out after getting his own way in front from gate two. He couldn't repeat carrying more weight following a last start win. Packing Hurricane had his chance after a box-seat run but only plodded in the run to the wire. He has found things harder in his past three starts after a win in February. Affordable just held his ground after a rail run from midfield. He is still setting in.