Recap by phillip woo

Woodfire Bro responded nicely when asked for an effort to get up in the dying stages after making his run one off the rail from better than midfield. He's a very honest type and is now unbeaten over the Valley 1,650m following a win in July. Flamingo Trillion found one just too good following a speed-chasing run one off the rail in third from a tricky gate. He ran very well despite a rise in class. Punted late, Red Hare King ran on to finish a close third after settling on the rail in midfield. He acquitted himself well up in grade off a light weight. Outgate ran on well widest out for fourth after one off the fence in midfield. He is always a chance over the Valley 1,650m. Favourite Chill Chibi came from near last with one wider out to finish next best. He might be looking forward to 1,800m. Firming late in betting, Moments In Time tracked a quick pace from gate 10 and went for home on top 300m out but was stopping in the closing stages. He had a reasonable excuse. Yellowfin threw in the towel 150m out after going too hard in front leading from gate six.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight : (36) - DEEP WATER BAY HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1650Meters

Horse No 1 MOMENTS IN TIME (H474) H Bowman After the event, H Bowman stated that his instructions were to endeavour to hold a forward position.

He said due to the pace of the event being run inside of standard time in the early stages MOMENTS IN TIME was obliged to race wide.

He added after making the first turn he improved forward to cross FLAMINGO TRILLION and raced outside the lead to avoid continuing to race wide.

Horse No 2 HELENE FEELING (H215) Z Purton Trainer C S Shum was fined the sum of $3,000 for presenting HELENE FEELING in the Parade Ring with a parade hood which was not part of that horse's declared gear.

From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After improving to the inside of FLAMING RABBIT near the 300 Metres was taken in slightly by that runner.

Approaching the 150 Metres became held up for clear running behind YELLOWFIN which was giving ground and after being shifted to the outside of YELLOWFIN near the 100 Metres again had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned close to MR ASCENDENCY.

As a result, HELENE FEELING did not obtain clear running until near the 50 Metres.

Horse No 3 TELECOM FIGHTERS (D482) E C W Wong Near the 1500 Metres was steadied to avoid YELLOWFIN (L Hewitson) which shifted in when not clear.

L Hewitson was reprimanded.

Horse No 4 FLAMING RABBIT (H257) L Ferraris Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after the start.

Horse No 7 YELLOWFIN (G326) L Hewitson After the event, L Hewitson stated that his mount came under pressure near the 400 Metres and gave ground in the Home Straight.

He added, in his opinion, YELLOWFIN would benefit from tonight's performance.

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

The performance of YELLOWFIN was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts.

Before being allowed to race again, YELLOWFIN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Horse No 8 CHILL CHIBI (H109) C L Chau Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 9 WOODFIRE BRO (G115) M L Yeung Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 10 NATURAL STORM (C461) A Hamelin From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After the event, A Hamelin reported that his mount did not fully stretch out during the running of the event and changed stride on a number of occasions in the Back Straight.

He added in the Home Straight when he was concerned there may be something amiss with NATURAL STORM, he did not fully test his mount.

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

The performance of NATURAL STORM was considered to be unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, NATURAL STORM will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Horse No 12 FLAMINGO TRILLION (H192) K C Leung Sent for sampling post-race.

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GENERAL:

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of GO GO GO, SUNNY BABY, SUPER ELITE, SAME TO YOU, HO HO STAR, KA YING RISING, BEAUTY WAVES, FAST NETWORK, CHEVAL VALIANT, MY WISH, SUPER LEGENDS, FIGHTING MACHINE, AMAZING RUN, SUPREME LUCKY, CHIU CHOW SPIRIT, SUPERB BOY, BALLISTIC WIN, SOLID WIN, HARMONY N HOME, SUPER FORTUNE, HAROLD WIN, GENEVA, GORGEOUS WIN and GLORY ELITE (8.9.24) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Fine Race 8 Trainer C S Shum (HELENE FEELING): $3,000 for presenting the horse in the Parade Ring with a parade hood which was not part of its declared gear

2.

Severe Reprimand Race 6 A Atzeni (FOREVER GLORIOUS) for shifting in near the 1500 Metres

3.

Reprimands Race 5 A Atzeni (SIMPLY MAVERICK) for shifting in after the 1300 Metres Race 8 L Hewitson (YELLOWFIN) for shifting in near the 1500 Metres

4.

Suspension Race 2 L Ferraris (SO TREASURE) for careless riding near the 800 Metres (Sunday, 6 October 2024 - 1 Hong Kong raceday)

5.

Barrier Trials Race 1 GIANT LEAP (barrier manners and disappointing performance) Race 2 SAVVY CHIC (unacceptable performance) Race 3 LUCKY PLANET (disappointing performance) Race 5 ACROSS DA UNIVERSE (unacceptable performance) Race 8 YELLOWFIN (disappointing performance) NATURAL STORM (unacceptable performance)

6.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1 GIANT LEAP Race 2 SAVVY CHIC Race 3 LUCKY PLANET Race 5 ACROSS DA UNIVERSE Race 8 YELLOWFIN NATURAL STORM

7.

Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after Race 4