Recap by phillip woo

Favourite Rubylot wove a run near the inside after straightening two from the rear to just grab the late-fancied Beauty Crescent for a third win and second over 1,400m from 12 starts this term. There's likely more to come from the three-year-old. Beauty Crescent found one just too good after surging to the lead 100m out after a one-off trip from just worse than midfield. It was another good performance but he has trouble winning. Huge Wave ran on well for third after a wide trip from behind midfield. He was able to back up a last-start win despite carrying seven pounds more. Stellar Express was on his tippy toes 100m out after kicking nearly three lengths clear following a lead role from gate six. He keeps promising without delivering. Superb Kid made good ground late to just finish out of the frame after a patient ride two from the rear. It was a better effort after an out-of-character performance last month.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eleven : (772) - AMETHYST HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1400Meters

Horse No 1 TOP GUN (J249) K Teetan Bumped at the start.

At the 450 Metres was shifted to the outside of ACE VICTORY to obtain clear running and bumped JOLLY RULER.

After the 400 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced.

After the race, K Teetan reported that his mount shifted ground during the running of the event but finished the race off only fairly.

A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea.

Before being allowed to race again, TOP GUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Horse No 2 GALAXY WITNESS (G110) C Y Ho Jumped awkwardly, made contact with TOP GUN and lost ground.

After the race, C Y Ho reported that whilst his mount had some difficulty obtaining clear running near the 250 Metres, it failed to respond to his riding over the final 200 Metres and raced in a disappointing manner.

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

Horse No 3 SUPERB KID (H298) H Bentley Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to HUGE WAVE which shifted out and away from BEAUTY CRESCENT.

Horse No 4 BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334) B Avdulla Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 5 TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122) Y L Chung When questioned, Y L Chung stated that his instructions were to hold a forward position, but despite riding his mount along in the early stages, it did not show sufficient pace to do so.

He said as a consequence TOURBILLON PRINCE settled further back in the field than intended.

Horse No 7 HUGE WAVE (J197) A Badel Crowded shortly after the start.

Horse No 8 BEAUTY GLORY (E459) M Chadwick Bumped shortly after the start.

After the race, M Chadwick reported that his mount did not appreciate tonight's track conditions which, whilst still rated as Good had some effects of the rain which had fallen earlier in the day.

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

Horse No 9 RUBYLOT (H412) Z Purton Shortly after the start was crowded between BEAUTY GLORY and HUGE WAVE which was taken out by JOLLY RULER.

Sent for sampling post-race.

Horse No 10 JOLLY RULER (E346) A Atzeni Raced wide and without cover from the 900 Metres.

Near the 450 Metres was bumped by TOP GUN which shifted out to improve.

L Hewitson (THRIVING BROTHERS) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 400 Metres he directed his mount to the outside of STELLAR EXPRESS, resulting in THRIVING BROTHERS making contact with ACE VICTORY, taking ACE VICTORY out onto TOP GUN which was taken wider, resulting in JOLLY RULER being checked to avoid the heels of TOP GUN.

L Hewitson was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 10 July 2024 at Happy Valley.

In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good careless riding record.

Horse No 11 HARMONY GALAXY (J266) C L Chau From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Horse No 13 ACE VICTORY (H076) H T Mo After the 400 Metres was bumped and became unbalanced.

After the race, H T Mo reported that from the outside barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position.

Horse No 14 THRIVING BROTHERS (J396) L Hewitson L Hewitson pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 400 Metres (see JOLLY RULER).

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

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GENERAL:

1.

A Badel was fined the sum of $2,000 for arriving late on course.

2.

A Badel was fined the sum of $5,000 for a breach of Stewards' Instruction 25 for failing to seek and obtain a leave of absence from Hong Kong.

3.

After the running of Race 1, the track classification for the turf course 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 1 being run on a track rated Good to Firm After the running of Race 9, the track classification for the turf course was officially changed from Good to Firm to Good 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 9 being run on a track rated Good

4.

Racing Laboratory tests of MY INTELLIGENT, NOBLE WIN, FAST NETWORK, GRAND NOVA, BABY CRYSTAL, KA YING VICTORY, THE WINNABE, VANTASTIC CHOICE, ENJOY GOLF, MASTER OF ALL, LO PAN SPIRIT, SUPER INFINITY, GLUCK RACER, DUKE WAI, COPARTNER PRANCE, GORGEOUS WIN, STUNNING PEACH, UNIVERSAL HORIZON, CALIFORNIATOTALITY, ARIEL, LUCKY TOUCH, THE HEIR, BEAUTY GLORY, LESLIE (8.6.24) and CHARMING STEED, SPEEDSTAR, NINJA DERBY, SETANTA, COMET SPLENDIDO, DRAGON STAR, SATIRICAL GLORY, WINNING STEPS, JUBILATION, FLYING WROTE, SWEET DIAMOND, TRAVEL GOLF, OUTGATE, YELLOWFIN, MA COMET, RED ELEGANCE, SIGHT HAPPY, CALIFORNIA DEEPLY, LUCKY ARCHANGEL, HAPPY UNITED, YOUTHFUL SPIRITS, RED HARE KING, AESTHETICISM (12.6.24) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 10 SILK ROAD GLORY at barriers by order of the Stewards

2.

Riding Changes As K De Melo was indisposed, permission was given for the following riding substitutions on 22 June 2024: Race 1 A Atzeni on SMART LEADER Race 4 Y L Chung on PAKISTAN FRIEND

3.

Fines Race 10 A Atzeni (GOKO WIN): $2,000 for failing to present himself in the Parade Ring by the required time Trainer K L Man (POLARIS): $2,000 for a declaration error H Bowman (POLARIS): $2,000 for being unable to make the weight General A Badel: $2,000 for arriving late on course A Badel: $5,000 for a breach of Stewards' Instruction 25

4.

Warnings Race 3 A Badel (LUCKY BANNER) for shifting in near the 1200 Metres C L Chau (YOUNG BRILLIANT) for shifting in after the winning post

5.

Suspension Race 11 L Hewitson (THRIVING BROTHERS) for careless riding leaving the 400 Metres (Wednesday, 10 July 2024 - 1 Hong Kong raceday)

6.

Barrier Trials Race 4 AFFORDABLE (unacceptable performance) Race 6 SUNNY DA BEST (disappointing performance) Race 10 YOUNG SUPERSTAR (disappointing performance) SILK ROAD GLORY (withdrawn at barriers - concern with action)

7.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 4 AFFORDABLE KIMBERLEY Race 6 SUNNY DA BEST Race 10 YOUNG SUPERSTAR SILK ROAD GLORY Race 11 TOP GUN

8.

Rolling Arrangement The track was not rolled today.