Recap by phillip woo

Winning Icey just out-dashed Hoss after a patient ride third last to ring up a third win after placing in five of his past six starts. He's racing very well and remains one to follow. Hoss did everything but land the win after getting a nice run one off with cover better than midfield. He lost nothing in defeat after winning his past two in Class Four. Harmony N Blessed kept on gamely for a placing after working hard to lead outside Ivy League from a tricky gate. He's not far off a bottom. Beauty Tycoon just held on for fourth after a handy run along the inside. The big weight took its toll. Jumbo Fortune came from a clear last at the head of the straight to nearly fill a quartet spot. It was a better effort following a stable change and switch to the Valley. Elon came up one paced over the last 100m following a rails run from midfield. Scotch Tycoon ran on steadily without menacing after a wide trip with cover from behind midfield. He'll be one to reckon with down in Class Four. Wings Of War got held up from the 250m to the 100m after biding his time one from the rear. He should have finished closer.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (557) - PRIMULA HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters

BEAUTY GLORY and WINNING ICEY bumped at the start.

Shortly after the start, IVY LEAGUE was crowded between HOSS and SUPER VINCE which shifted in and away from VALIANT ELEGANCE which was bumped by HARMONY N BLESSED when racing tight to the inside of that runner.

From wide barriers, JUMBO FORTUNE and WINGS OF WAR were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

In the early stages, VALIANT ELEGANCE got it head up when being steadied in an attempt to obtain cover behind SUPER VINCE.

When unable to obtain cover, VALIANT ELEGANCE raced wide for the majority of the event.

Near the 900 Metres, BEAUTY TYCOON, which was racing keenly, was steadied away from IVY LEAGUE.

Near the 250 Metres, ELON improved into a narrow run to the inside of VALIANT ELEGANCE which was giving ground and as a result ELON made contact with VALIANT ELEGANCE when that runner shifted in slightly.

For a short distance near the 150 Metres, WINGS OF WAR had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned close to ELON.

After the race, A Badel (BEAUTY GLORY) and K Teetan (SUPER VINCE) advised that their respective mounts failed to handle tonight's rain-affected track condition.

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

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

Also after the race, A Hamelin (IVY LEAGUE) stated that his intention was to hold a handy position, however, IVY LEAGUE raced keenly in the early stages and as a result settled in a more forward position than he had intended.

He added that IVY LEAGUE continued to race keenly in the middle stages and hung in, particularly when placed under pressure in the Straight and proved difficult to ride to the finish.

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

WINNING ICEY and HOSS were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

After the running of Race 8, the track classification was officially changed from "Good??to "Good to Yielding?? This change in the opinion of the Stewards should be recorded as being retrospective.

As a consequence of this, the official results will show Race 8 being run on a track rated "Good to Yielding??

2.

Addition to Racing Incidents Report of 2 April 2023 Sha Tin Racemeeting - Race 6 (544) Approaching the 50 Metres, V Borges (REGENCY MASTER) dropped his whip.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of COLONEL, SIGHT HERO, HONG KONG HALL, DRAGON PRIDE, HANG'S CHOICE, SPEEDY SMARTIE, MODULECONSTRUCTION, ERNEST FEELING, WINWIN THIRTYTHREE, GALVANIC, LOST CHILD, ARIEL, FOREVER FOLKS, OWNERS' PRAISE, EXCELLENT FIGHTER, MARK THE MOMENT, SEASONS WIT, FLYING HIGH, CHEVAL VALIANT, CHING, PEGASUS HERO, DROMBEG BANNER, SOLID IMPACT (26.3.23) and ACA POWER, ZACIAN, SMART FOLKS, HAPPY TANGO, LUCKY BANNER, I GIVE, SPEED FORCE, COLOURFUL BARON, SHINING FORTUNE, MAGIC SUPREME, ASIAN ONE, AMAZING TEENS, HAVA NAGEELA, MALDIVES, YOUTHFUL DEAL, GUMMY GUMMY, ADIOS, GOKO WIN (29.3.23) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 4: KUNG FU TEA on 5.4.23 on veterinary advice.

Race 5: DELIGHTFUL LAOS prior to Race 1 on veterinary advice.

2.

Riding Change As V Borges was indisposed, permission was given for M F Poon to be substituted as the rider of FINGERS CROSSED in Race 8 on raceday afternoon.

3.

Warnings Race 4: C Y Ho (ONE HEART ONE) for improving into a run where there was doubtful room.

L Currie (THE HULK) for shifting out passing the 800 Metres.

Race 5: M F Poon (PACKING SUCCEEDER) for shifting in near the 1500 Metres.

Race 7: C Y Ho (ROCKET SPADE) for shifting out near the 1200 Metres.

4.

Irregular Heart Rhythms Race 4: KUNG FU TEA (2nd time) ONE HEART ONE

5.

Bleeder Race 9: SUPER VINCE

6.

Barrier Trials Race 3: KING OF THE COURT Race 4: KUNG FU TEA PERFECT ROCK JAZZ WITH DRAGON ONE HEART ONE Race 6: LORIZ Race 7: MIRACLE BEAMS Race 8: MASTER OF ALL

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 3: KING OF THE COURT Race 4: KUNG FU TEA PERFECT ROCK JAZZ WITH DRAGON ONE HEART ONE STARSHIP EIGHTY Race 5: DELIGHTFUL LAOS Race 6: LORIZ Race 7: MIRACLE BEAMS Race 8: MASTER OF ALL

8.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf A Course

9.

Rolling Arrangement Rolling after race 5 was cancelled due to weather condition.