Recap by phillip woo

Punted late Sharp Sailor continued to add to his solid form over this Valley trip when dashing clear at the 200m following an early move at the 700m to sit closer coming to the final bend. Victory Boys ran on well following a one-off run behind midfield to get up for second. He's racing well without winning at both tacks. Favourite Har Har Heart stayed on reasonably well for a placing despite covering ground for the most part beyond midfield following a sluggish break from a wide gate. Acclaimed Light came home a nonthreatening fourth but was held up for a run mid-straight after getting shuffled back to midfield. Faithful Trinity made some ground after travelling behind midfield on the fence. It was his best run from seven starts . The Judge faded on the lead in the final 150m as the post-time favourite. He's better in Class Four. Glorious Artist who was never able to obtain a clear run in the drive when trying to wind up from beyond midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eight: (537) - HOLLY HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1800Meters

GLORIOUS ARTIST lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and then shortly after the start was crowded for room between SHARP SAILOR and THE JUDGE, both of which shifted ground.

HAR HAR HEART began awkwardly and then on jumping was bumped by GENERAL DINO which shifted in.

After this, HAR HAR HEART was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.

Also from the outside barrier, TEN FLAMES was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.

After the 1300 Metres, KING'S MAN was left racing wide and without cover.

When being steadied to allow PLAY WISE to cross after the 1200 Metres, THE JUDGE travelled keenly and got its head up when awkwardly placed behind PLAY WISE.

Passing the 1000 Metres, TEN FLAMES was bumped and taken wider by HAR HAR HEART which shifted out to improve.

After this, HAR HAR HEART travelled wide and without cover.

Near the 650 Metres, SHARP SAILOR was awkwardly placed outside GENERAL DINO which shifted out.

Making the turn after the 600 Metres, THE JUDGE and GENERAL DINO raced tight.

Near the 250 Metres, GLORIOUS ARTIST was hampered when bumped by FAITHFUL TRINITY (C Y Ho) which shifted in.

C Y Ho was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he does not place undue pressure on other runners.

After this, FAITHFUL TRINITY was held up for clear running when awkwardly placed close to the heels of ACCLAIMED LIGHT which at this time shifted out marginally when also held up for clear running.

GLORIOUS ARTIST was unable to obtain clear running over the final 150 Metres and consequently was not able to be tested.

Passing the 150 Metres, ACCLAIMED LIGHT raced tight outside PLAY WISE which got its head on the side and lay out when commencing to give ground.

A veterinary inspection of PLAY WISE immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.

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

A veterinary inspection of GENERAL DINO immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg.

Before being allowed to race again, GENERAL DINO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

THE JUDGE, SHARP SAILOR and VICTORY BOYS were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Races 6 - 8 were each put back 5 minutes.

2.

After the running of Race 2, the track classification was officially changed from "Good??to "Good to Firm?? 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 2 being run on a track rated "Good to Firm??

3.

25 March 2018 Sha Tin Racemeeting - Race 8 (527) MY CHANCE brushed the running rail near the 50 Metres and became unbalanced.

4.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 25 March 2018 The Veterinary Surgeon reported that SUM WIN DRAGON was lame in its left front leg on the morning after racing.

As previously advised, SUM WIN DRAGON will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of EVER STRONG, CARRY TO WIN, REFINED TREASURE, PEARLY TREASURE, RIGHT CALL, EMPIRE STAR, AUDACITY, JE PENSE, AGREE, GREEN ENERGY, ELITE BOY, BOND ELEGANCE, STAR OF JOY, DRAGON MASTER, TOP BEAUTIFUL, BALTIC WHISPER, WAYFOONG VINNIE, SIMPLY BRILLIANT, EASY GO EASY WIN, REGENCY BO BO and GOD OF DRAGON revealed no apparent abnormality.

5.

Racing Laboratory tests of NAMJONG PLUS, SMART CHARADE, DASHING DART, SONIC FIGHTER, VITAL SPRING, PAKISTAN STAR, SOUTHERN LEGEND, PINGWU SPARK, CONSORT, GRAND CHANCELLOR, GIANT TURTLE, HANDSOME BO BO, EXHILARATING TIME, WHAT ELSE BUT YOU, PEOPLE'S KNIGHT, RACING SUPERNOVA, ALWAYS WIN, LUCKY HERO, EXULTANT, PING HAI STAR, SINGAPORE SLING, GUNNISON, SUPER FLUKE, CALIFORNIA FORTUNE, DUKEDOM, CIRCUIT HASSLER and STARSHIP (18.3.18) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 2: SEA PEARL on 27.3.18 on veterinary advice.

Race 3: COUR VALANT on 27.3.18 on veterinary advice.

Race 5: SIR REDALOT at barriers on veterinary advice.

2.

Riding Changes As Apprentice H T Mo was indisposed, permission was given for the following riding substitutions on 27 March 2018:- Race 1: M Chadwick on HAPPY CENTURY Race 2: Apprentice H N Wong on GOLDEN SLEEP Race 3: Apprentice M F Poon on SPLIT OF A SECOND Race 4: Apprentice M F Poon on E-SUPER Race 5: Apprentice M F Poon on DOUBLE VALENTINE Race 6: M L Yeung on HAPPILABABY Race 7: C Schofield on BOLD STITCH Race 8: M Chadwick on TEN FLAMES

3.

Fines Race 1: W M Lai (RISING POWER): $2,000 for raising his whip arm above the height of his shoulder.

Race 2: M L Yeung (CHARITY WINGS): $2,000 for presenting himself to weight out with the incorrect saddle cloth number.

Race 5: S Clipperton (ALL GREAT FRIENDS): $7,000 for being overweight.



4.

Reprimand Race 8: C Y Ho (FAITHFUL TRINITY) for shifting in near the 250 Metres.

5.

Warning Race 1: Apprentice M F Poon (CASH COURIER) for shifting in for some distance after the start.



6.

Suspension Race 5: Apprentice H N Wong (PRINCE HARMONY) for careless riding near the 100 Metres (from 21 April 2018 until 26 April 2018 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

7.

Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 4: JUMBO LUCK

8.

Bleeder Race 1: CHEERS CONQUEROR

9.

Stalls Test Race 1: RISING POWER

10.

Barrier Trials Race 4: JUMBO LUCK Race 5: SIR REDALOT Race 7: DARK KNIGHT

11.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: SEA PEARL Race 3: COUR VALANT Race 4: JUMBO LUCK Race 5: SIR REDALOT Race 6: ROCKETEER Race 7: DARK KNIGHT Race 8: GENERAL DINO