Recap by phillip woo

Raging favourite Nothingilikemore won eased down after cruising to the front 280m out following a prominent run to remain unbeaten in five starts. He's the real deal and don't see why he can't get a mile in the future. Jolly Jolly ran his usual honest race to get going from beyond midfield to mow down Simply Invincible in the shadows of the post for second. He's way overdue for another win after placing in his past seven starts. Simply Invincible had his chance following a midfield run. He needs a stronger jockey. Hang's Decision closed off well for fourth after settling second from the rear. The track record holder for this trip had needed his opening two runs this term and does appear from this run to be near his best again. Marvel Tribe kept on all right following a box-seat run following a rise in trip but is likely on or near his mark following two wins. California Whip weakened after a handy run without cover from a wide gate.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (136) - PARMIGIANI EXCELLENT HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1400Meters

CIRCUIT GLORY was withdrawn on 21.10.17 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (blood abnormality and mucopus on scoping) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter BIG BANG BONG (B Prebble).

Before being allowed to race again, CIRCUIT GLORY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Whilst in the saddling stalls, FIGHT HERO had its left front plate refitted.

FIGHT HERO was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race.

CALIFORNIA WHIP was crowded for room on jumping between HANG'S DECISION and FIGHT HERO, both of which shifted ground.

In this incident, all three horses became unbalanced.

After this, FIGHT HERO, from a wide barrier, was shifted across behind runners.

Shortly after the start, HANG'S DECISION was steadied when crowded for room between CALIFORNIA WHIP and CALIFORNIA JOY which got its head on the side and shifted out.

After this, from a wide barrier, HANG'S DECISION was shifted across behind runners to obtain a position closer to the rail.

In the early stages, JOLLY JOLLY and SLEEP EDUCATION were steadied to obtain cover.

Passing the 1200 Metres, VICTORY MARVEL was directed away from the heels of NOTHINGILIKEMORE which shifted out away from the heels of HARD PROMISE Approaching the 1100 Metres, VICTORY MARVEL got its head up after shifting in towards the heels of NOTHINGILIKEMORE.

Approaching the 800 Metres, JOLLY JOLLY commenced to prove difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of SIMPLY INVINCIBLE which was awkwardly placed behind NOTHINGILIKEMORE.

HANG'S DECISION, which was following JOLLY JOLLY, also commenced to prove difficult to settle and shifted out away from the heels of that horse, resulting in CALIFORNIA JOY being take wider for a short distance.

HANG'S DECISION was then awkwardly placed close to the heels of BIG BANG BONG.

MARVEL TRIBE was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 300 Metres raced tight inside HARD PROMISE which, after initially shifting out, then shifted back in marginally.

Throughout the race, CALIFORNIA WHIP travelled wide and without cover.

After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SHAMAL had bled from both nostrils.

NOTHINGILIKEMORE and JOLLY JOLLY were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 18 October 2017 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of WINNING CONTROLLER, OUR HONOUR, KIM GLORY, CHEERFULJET, LONDON MASTER, BEAUTY CONNECTION, WAH MAY BABY, POLYMER LUCK, FUN MANAGER, FRUITFUL LIFE, GOLD VELVET, GENEROUS HEART, LANG TAI SING, MASTER ALBERT, CHARITY GLORY, BREEDERS' STAR, WHO ELSE BUT YOU, SMART BOY, GONNA RUN and SUPER FORM revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of SEVEN LUCK, SPARKLING TALENT, SHOW MISSION, HAPPY FIERY DRAGON, MERRYGOWIN, LOVE CHUNGHWA, VERY RICH MAN, HEROIC GURU, HO HO FEEL, LOTUS STRIKES BACK, GENTRY, SPEEDY WALLY, CHUNG WAH SPIRIT, GOLD LAND, DR WIN WIN, PREMIERE, BORN IN CHINA, WONDERFUL FIGHTER, GOOD COMPANION and HARBOUR ALERT (11.10.17) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 5: GRADE ONE at barriers on veterinary advice.

Race 9: OUR FOLKS (standby runner) on 21.10.17 on veterinary advice.

Race 10: CIRCUIT GLORY on 21.10.17 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fine Race 9: Apprentice M F Poon (DARING FIT): $15,000 for careless riding passing the 250 Metres.

3.

Warnings Race 5: Apprentice M F Poon (VICTORY MASTER) for shifting in near the 950 Metres.

Race 8: K C Leung (BEAUTY GENERATION) for shifting out approaching the 1700 Metres.

4.

Suspensions Race 1: W M Lai (KIWI SUNRISE) for careless riding passing the 200 Metres (from 5 November 2017 until 9 November 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 9: Apprentice M F Poon (DARING FIT) for careless riding passing the 250 Metres (from 5 November 2017 until 9 November 2017 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

5.

Bleeder Race 10: SHAMAL

6.

Stalls Test Race 5: MASTER BERNINI

7.

Barrier Trials Race 2: MEISTERSTUECK Race 5: GRADE ONE A STAR LUSTER Race 6: GREEN DISPATCH

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: MEISTERSTUECK Race 4: GREEN ENERGY Race 5: GRADE ONE Race 9: OUR FOLKS Race 10: CIRCUIT GLORY