Recap by phillip woo

Classic Emperor was well rated after finding the front from the widest gate and kept finding to land a betting plunge. It was the pace that won the race but he had put the writing on the wall last Sunday over the 1,400m. He might be in the handicapper's grasp after this run. Newcomer Prawn Baba stayed on nicely following a prominent run to finish make it close on the wire. He's a winner waiting to happen at 1,400m or a mile. Amazing Agility just got the bob in for third after being hustled to find a spot in midfield. It was a decent performance carrying top weight. Marvel Hero continued his consistent run of form without winning when rallying from behind midfield to just miss a placing. He may be able to sprint harder with a claimer's allowance.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (185)-PANASONIC FUTON DRYER HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1600Metres

CLASSIC EMPEROR put its head down on jumping and began awkwardly.

CITRON SPIRIT was crowded for room on jumping between THUNDER STOMP and HAPPY PLACE which shifted out.

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

Approaching the 1300 Metres, THUNDER STOMP shifted out away from the heels of HAPPY PLACE, resulting in AMBITIOUS PINS being inconvenienced when taken wider.

Approaching the 1100 Metres, PRAWN BABA was shifted out away from the heels of CHEERFUL BOY which was over-racing.

After the 800 Metres, STARSHIP got its head on the side and lay out, resulting in the horse racing wide and without cover.

When questioned, O Doleuze stated that he was asked to ride CHEERFUL BOY in a forward position, however, connections were mindful that CLASSIC EMPEROR would most likely also be ridden in a forward position and had the assistance of a claiming apprentice.

He said therefore if CLASSIC EMPEROR pressed forward as anticipated, he should not engage in a speed battle with that horse, rather take a sit behind CLASSIC EMPEROR and obtain the "box seat".

He said, as anticipated, CLASSIC EMPEROR was ridden aggressively in the early stages to obtain the lead and he therefore commenced to steady CHEERFUL BOY prior to the 1200 Metres to allow that horse to cross.

He said when he did this, CHEERFUL BOY commenced to over-race and then after being crossed by CLASSIC EMPEROR approaching the 1100 Metres CHEERFUL BOY then raced close to the heels of that horse for a short distance.

He added, bearing in mind the manner in which CHEERFUL BOY race today, he suggested to connections that they consider bringing CHEERFUL BOY back in distance to allow the horse to settle better in the run so that it can finish off its races stronger than it did on this occasion.

A veterinary inspection of STARSHIP and AMBITIOUS PINS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

CITRON SPIRIT, CLASSIC EMPEROR and PRAWN BABA were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

9 November 2016 Happy Valley Racemeeting - Race 8 (175) The Stewards today afforded Z Purton the opportunity to explain the disappointing performance of BACK IN BLACK.

He said, as is customary, from a wide barrier, he steadied BACK IN BLACK in the early stages to shift the horse across behind runners.

He said BACK IN BLACK did not travel as comfortably as it had previously when he had ridden the horse and in this race was inclined to lay out which was unusual.

He said whilst BACK IN BLACK did not have the opportunity to improve into the race prior to the Home Turn due to the circumstances of the race, nonetheless the horse was disappointing in the manner in which it failed to respond to his riding and did not finish off its race.



2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 9 November 2016 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of SPARKLING TALENT, SMART SALUTE, SPICY DOUBLE, CASA MASTER, YEUNG SING, WORKS OF ART, KIRAM, SHARP HUNTER, YO-YO DA, NEVER BETTER, BREEDERS?? STAR, BUDDY BUNDY, PACKING DRAGON, DINOZZO, EXTREMELY FUN, WHO ELSE BUT YOU, BLOCKER DEE, VERBINSKY and CHARITY JOY revealed no apparent abnormality.



3.

Racing Laboratory tests of SNOWHOOVES, EVERYONE??S CHOICE, BORN DRAGON, HEARTS KEEPER, GRAND HARBOUR, FLYING MACHINE, EQUITY DOCTRINE, I??M THE WON FOR U, GOLDEN SUN, GENEROUS BOBO, TEAM FORTUNE, FISH N?? CHIPS, WILLIE WAY, MASTER GOLD, GERONIMO MEADOW, SUPER MAN, STAR OF YAN OI, ELECTRONIC PHOENIX, TURIN PEARL and MAJESTIC ANTHEM (2.11.16) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: GLAMOROUS RYDER on 11.11.16 on veterinary advice.

Race 5: BEST HOPE on 11.11.16 on veterinary advice.

Race 7: HROVAT on 11.11.16 on veterinary advice.



2.

Riding Changes As U Rispoli was indisposed, permission was given for the following riding substitutions on 10 November 2016:- Race 1: O Murphy on MY FOLKS Race 2: K Teetan on CARRY TO WIN Race 4: C Schofield on NAMJONG INVINCIBLE Race 5: S Clipperton on TRUE COMMENT Race 6: O Murphy on GOLDIE FLANKER Race 7: C Schofield on DIAMOND LEGEND Race 8: O Bosson on ALL YOU WISH Race 9: Z Purton on INVINCIBLE FRESH

3.

Fine Race 6: Apprentice K K Chiong (METALLIC STAR): $12,500 for careless riding passing the 900 Metres.



4.

Severe Reprimand Race 7: S de Sousa (ENDEARING) for failing to ride his mount out all the way to the end of the race.



5.

Warnings Race 3: N Rawiller (COMMANDANT) re improving into tight running near the 700 Metres.

Apprentice K K Chiong (MIGHTY WONGCHOY) re her riding from after the 1400 Metres until near the 700 Metres.

Race 5: S de Sousa (IMPERIAL CONCORDE) re his riding near the 250 Metres.

S de Sousa (IMPERIAL CONCORDE) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

Race 6: C Schofield (DOUBLE DOWN) for shifting out near the 150 Metres.

Race 7: S de Sousa (ENDEARING) for shifting out near the 150 Metres.

Race 9: N Callan (LOTUS BREEZE) for shifting out after the 500 Metres.



6.

Suspension Race 6: Apprentice K K Chiong (METALLIC STAR) for careless riding passing the 900 Metres (from 7 December 2016 until 12 December 2016 on which day she may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).



7.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 3: LUCKY BALL

8.

Barrier Trials Race 3: LUCKY BALL Race 8: CIRCUIT LAND

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: GLAMOROUS RYDER HOLY STAR MALAYAN PEARL Race 3: LUCKY BALL Race 5: BEST HOPE Race 7: HROVAT