After being boxed, WONDER KID became fractious, reared and dislodged M Du Plessis, its rider. Before being allowed to race again, WONDER KID will have to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. As the start was effected, LUCKY WORLD became fractious, lunged forward, made contact with the front gates of its stall, as a consequence began awkwardly and lost a considerable amount of ground. CHEERFUL HAPPINESS began awkwardly. Near the 1100 Metres, CHARMING MONKEYS was steadied away from the heels of GOLD GEM. At the 700 Metres, TRIUMPHANT GLORY, which was racing keenly, was steadied away from the heels of WONDER KID. On straightening, SUPER IDEAL, which was having difficulty obtaining clear running, was steadied away from the heels of MASTER OF SHAVERS. At the 150 Metres, SUPER IDEAL was steadied away from the heels of SHOW BRAVELY which was shifted to the outside of LUCKY WORLD to obtain clear running. Throughout the race, AURELIAN travelled wide and without cover. LUCKY WORLD was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. FIRST KNIGHT was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY WORLD and FIRST KNIGHT after the race did not show any significant findings. LITTLE BIG BOY and AURELIAN were sent for sampling.

K-JACK was withdrawn on 30.6.08 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, K-JACK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Shortly after the start, OWNERS LAD and SPEEDY WARRIOR lost their position when crowded for room between SPICY FRUITY which was carried out by SHINING DRAGON and COSMO SUCCESSOR which was carried in by RACING SPIRIT. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, FISHKING EXCELLENT failed to muster speed. Approaching the turn at the 800 Metres, RACING SPIRIT was checked to avoid the heels of MY FAITH which had been racing wide on the track and at this time was being taken back in an endeavour to obtain a position with cover. A short distance after this, MY FAITH got its head on the side, shifted in and was steadied away from the heels of COSMO SUCCESSOR. Also approaching the turn at the 800 Metres, SHINING DRAGON got its head up and hung out. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, SPEEDY WARRIOR was steadied away from the heels of COSMO SUCCESSOR. In the early and middle stages, CLASSA SUPREME hung out. Approaching the Home Turn, FISHKING EXCELLENT was steadied away from the heels of COSMO SUCCESSOR, then on straightening when being shifted to the outside of that horse struck the heels of SPEEDY WARRIOR and blundered. For the major part of the race, YOUNG LABEL travelled wide and without cover. SPICY FRUITY and YOUNG LABEL were sent for sampling.

SHATIN WIN WIN was withdrawn on 30.6.08 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter KING OF SPADES (W M Lai). Before being allowed to race again, SHATIN WIN WIN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. MEDALLION was slow to begin. BRAVO HORSE began awkwardly. SUPREME DRAGON, which was standing badly, was slow to begin, then throughout the race travelled wide and without cover. From the wide barrier, SOHNA was taken back. On straightening, CLEMENT ELITE was steadied and shifted to the outside of FULL BLESSINGS into clear running. At the 200 Metres, FULL BLESSINGS was bumped by THUNDER VALLEY which when giving ground became unbalanced and shifted out after being brushed by SOHNA. CLASSA WIN, which was following, was steadied and shifted out away from the heels of FULL BLESSINGS. When questioned, O Doleuze (EXPEDITIOUS) explained when he had ridden the horse at its most recent start which was over 1600 Metres, he rode along in the early stages to obtain a forward position. He said as a consequence of riding EXPEDITIOUS along in the early stages, the horse proved difficult to settle when he was not able to obtain a position with cover. He said EXPEDITIOUS responded to his riding in the early part of the Straight, however, whilst being beaten a short margin, in his opinion its run ended short of the line. He said because of this he discussed with Mr B K Ng, trainer of the horse, that EXPEDITIOUS might be better suited dropped back in distance and ridden more quietly to enable it to finish its race off. He said today over 1400 Metres from a wide barrier he took EXPEDITIOUS back in the early stages to a rearward position, the horse travelled comfortably in the run, however, in the Straight did not quicken as he anticipated it would. He said in his opinion EXPEDITIOUS・ poor performance in today・s race was due to the horse racing ：flat； on a quick backup. B Prebble (THUNDER VALLEY) explained because the horse has a history of proving difficult to settle, from barrier 3 he rode his mount forward to lead as instructed, however, in the Back Straight shifted wider in the hope that no other horse would improve on his outside. He said in the past when horses travelled outside THUNDER VALLEY, the horse had proved difficult to settle. He said approaching the turn at the 800 Metres he shifted THUNDER VALLEY back towards the rail, however, continued to race one horse away from the fence and despite being left alone in front, THUNDER VALLEY again would not relax for him. He said the intention had been to shift away from the rail in the Home Straight as it was thought the going might be better. He said when giving ground in the Straight THUNDER VALLEY was unbalanced in its action. THUNDER VALLEY was sent for an official veterinary inspection. After the race, THUNDER VALLEY was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said there were no significant findings other than the horse had lost its left front plate. CLEMENT ELITE, SOHNA and MOSHI MOSHI were sent for sampling.

After being boxed, SUNNY SMILES became fractious and reared. On jumping, HOT SUN and DECAGONAL bumped. Shortly after the start, EVER KING, which had been a little slow to begin, was crowded for room between CLASSIC KING and A MIRROR which shifted in after being bumped by PURE ALPHA. When crowded for room, EVER KING struck the heels of A MIRROR, blundered and lost a considerable amount of ground. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, BAAZIGAR got its head on the side, shifted out and was steadied away from the heels of SUNNY SMILES. Approaching the Home Turn, EVER KING was steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of CLASSIC KING. On straightening, HELENE ELITE and CRUSH ON YOU were crowded for room outside BAAZIGAR which after initially being carried wider by SUPERNOVA was then steadied and shifted to the outside of SUNNY SMILES to obtain clear running. After the 400 Metres, DON RICARDO was steadied and shifted out away from the heels of CLASSIC KING which was giving ground. From on straightening until the 250 Metres, EVER KING was held up and unable to obtain clear running. At the 100 Metres, DON RICARDO was again steadied and shifted out away from the heels of CRUSH ON YOU. Throughout the race, LIVERBIRD travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. LIVERBIRD and HELENE ELITE were sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of LIVERBIRD and HELENE ELITE after the race did not show any significant findings. CRUSH ON YOU, SUPERNOVA and BAAZIGAR were sent for sampling.

GREEN SUPER began awkwardly, lost ground, then shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of BROTHERS IN ARMS. TREASURABLE and MACHO EXPRESSO knuckled on jumping. BLUE SKY was slow to begin, then after being ridden along proved difficult to settle and at the 900 Metres got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of TOY STORY which was steadied away from the heels of HIGH MARK. In the early stages, REDRAGTOABULL proved difficult to settle. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, GREEN SUPER hung out. Shortly after straightening, when endeavouring to shift out to obtain clear running, BROTHERS IN ARMS was awkwardly placed on the heels of DREAM HORSE while racing tight inside HIGH MARK. Near the 200 Metres, HIGH MARK shifted out away from the heels of BROTHERS IN ARMS which had its head on the side and was drifting wider. At the 200 Metres, TOY STORY was steadied away from SALUT BEAUTE which shifted out when just clear. In the run to the winning post, REDRAGTOABULL got its head on the side and commenced to shift in. Because of this, D Beadman, its rider, straightened his mount. In the Straight, BLUE SKY hung in. FLY HIGH was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of FLY HIGH after the race did not show any significant findings. REDRAGTOABULL, MACHO EXPRESSO and BROTHERS IN ARMS were sent for sampling.

MASTER MASTER bounded in the air at the start and lost ground. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, LOHAN failed to muster speed. At the 1600 Metres, TRAVEL LEADER got its head up when awkwardly placed inside the heels of SABRE AND GOLD. After the 1600 Metres, SWEET BABY was bumped by ON SHAN BRAVE. Prior to straightening, EMBRACES was steadied away from the heels of TRAVEL LEADER. From the 400 Metres until the 300 Metres, AMAZING CHOICE was held up and unable to obtain clear running. In the Straight, EMBRACES hung out and at the 300 Metres bumped with NASA PEARL. At the 200 Metres, EMBRACES was checked when disappointed for running between NASA PEARL which shifted in and TRAVEL LEADER which shifted out. No action was taken. Inside the final 50 Metres, D Whyte (AMAZING CHOICE) dropped his right rein. After the 50 Metres, TRAVEL LEADER was momentarily steadied away from the heels of NASA PEARL. B Prebble (SABRE AND GOLD) reported in the early stages of the race the horse did not stride out and felt unbalanced in its action. He said because of this near the 1600 Metres he looked down at the horse・s front legs. He said after this when left racing wide and without cover he allowed SABRE AND GOLD to stride forward, however, he was not able to clear runners inside and raced outside the lead. He said after straightening he placed SABRE AND GOLD under pressure and the horse did not respond to his riding, then after the 300 Metres when giving ground shortened up badly in its action and because of this he did not ride his mount out to the end of the race. SABRE AND GOLD was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of SABRE AND GOLD after the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SABRE AND GOLD was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SABRE AND GOLD will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HOLIGAN was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of HOLIGAN after the race did not show any significant findings. JOLLY WONGCHOY, AMAZING CHOICE and LOHAN were sent for sampling. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported KING・S COURT was lame in the right front leg and EMBRACES had lost its right hind plate. Before being allowed to race again, KING・S COURT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

After arriving at the Start, F Coetzee (ENCHANTED) reported that a lead horse had kicked his mount on the left hind leg on the way to the Start. ENCHANTED was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. PLAN EX and TRULLI were slow to begin. BOOMING CITY was a little slow to begin, then lost further ground after being steadied when awkwardly placed inside the heels of BULLISH WIN which shifted in. Near the 1000 Metres, GILDED FLIGHT got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of WIN AGAIN. Approaching the 200 Metres, GILDED FLIGHT got its head on the side and shifted wider on the track. For a considerable distance approaching and passing the 200 Metres, ENCHANTED and FLY ME TO THE MOON were held up and unable to obtain clear running. Over the final 200 Metres, SAFETY FIRST hung in and after the 100 Metres was steadied away from the heels of THUNDER DANCING. When questioned regarding the poor performance of WIN AGAIN, D Beadman said his mount travelled comfortably in the run, however, on straightening commenced to get its head up. He said in the Straight WIN AGAIN failed to close the race off. He said in his opinion WIN AGAIN raced ：flat；, however, he did note the horse had been somewhat disappointing in the manner in which it had finished its recent races off. WIN AGAIN was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of WIN AGAIN after the race did not show any significant findings. GILDED FLIGHT, PLAN EX and THUNDER DANCING were sent for sampling.

FLAMING LAMBORGINI began awkwardly. In the early stages, HORACE・S CHOICE was taken back. After the 1200 Metres, HURRICANE DASH, which was proving difficult to settle, got its head up. Making the Home Turn, MAVERICK STAR and GREAT GUY were carried wider by HURRICANE DASH which shifted out to obtain clear running. Over about the final 150 Metres, SURVEY SURVEY was not able to obtain clear running. Because of this, SURVEY SURVEY was not fully tested. Throughout the race, GALEN WIN travelled wide and without cover. O Doleuze (HORACE・S CHOICE) reported when placed under pressure after straightening his mount failed to respond to his riding and galloped as if something might have been amiss with the horse. He said because of this he did not ride HORACE・S CHOICE out over the final 200 Metres. HORACE・S CHOICE was sent for an official veterinary inspection. After the race, HORACE・S CHOICE was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, HORACE・S CHOICE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. KINGS FALCON and REGENCY DRAGON were sent for sampling.

After being boxed, GEM OF CHIU TON became fractious and reared. GEM OF CHIU TON was removed from its stall and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. After being re-boxed, GEM OF CHIU TON again became fractious, reared up and had its left front leg caught over the adjoining stall partition. The horse was again removed from its stall and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion the horse was stiff in its action and as such was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of GEM OF CHIU TON. Before being allowed to race again, GEM OF CHIU TON will be required to perform satisfactorily in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. TIME SUPREME stood flat-footed at the start and lost a considerable amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, TIME SUPREME will have to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. AMPLE GAINS was slow to begin. Consideration was given to a protest/objection lodged by B Prebble, the rider of GALLANT CHAMPION, 4th placegetter, against MEDICO (G Boss) being declared the 3rd placegetter for alleged interference after the 1400 Metres. The evidence disclosed that after the 1400 Metres GALLANT CHAMPION was checked when crowded for room inside MEDICO which shifted in when not clear. Having in mind the manner in which both horses closed the race off in the Home Straight and the short head margin between them at the end of the race, the Stewards formed the opinion that had the interference which did take place not occurred GALLANT CHAMPION would have finished in front of MEDICO, therefore the protest/objection was sustained. Accordingly the amended placings became 1st, No. 7, DANESIS; 2nd, No. 12, WHIPLASH; 3rd, No. 8, GALLANT CHAMPION, and 4th, No. 10, MEDICO. At a subsequent inquiry, G Boss pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding in that after the 1400 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of GALLANT CHAMPION, causing that horse which had been ridden along to make up ground to lose its rightful running and be checked. When GALLANT CHAMPION checked, it shifted out, causing SOUTH BREEZE to be carried out across the running of CHINA WIN which as a result struck the heels of SOUTH BREEZE, blundered and be checked severely. FIRM OFFER, which was following, was checked in consequence. In this incident, crowding was also caused to OPERATION SECRET and AMPLE GAINS. Having considered all the circumstances including the contributing factors to this incident, the Stewards believed it appropriate for G Boss to be fined a sum of $75,000 in lieu of a period of suspension which will cover 3 Hong Kong racedays. Near the 300 Metres, WHIPLASH was momentarily steadied and shifted to the inside of DANESIS to obtain clear running. After the 300 Metres, C W Wong (INDUSTRIAL MARVEL) dropped his whip. In the Straight, GALLANT CHAMPION hung in. Throughout the race, MEDICO travelled wide and without cover. CHINA WIN was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of CHINA WIN after the race did not show any significant findings. DANESIS and WHIPLASH were sent for sampling.

Shortly after the start, MONTE CRISTO and MUTUAL FRIENDSHIP lost their position when crowded for room between CHINA LUJIA and WARM EMBRACES which got its head on the side and shifted in. In the early stages, FORTUNE WARRIOR was taken back and MY LUCK proved difficult to settle. Also in the early stages, MUTUAL FRIENDSHIP proved very difficult to settle and on a number of occasions got its head up when being steadied away from the runners in front. In the early and middle stages, CHAMPION LAD proved difficult to settle. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, MONTE CRISTO, which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SOUNDS FANTASTIC, became unbalanced and lost ground after bumping with FIRST BABY. At the 700 Metres, BEST POWER was crowded for room inside CHAMPION LAD which while continuing to prove difficult to settle shifted in momentarily. From on straightening until the 300 Metres, KOWLOON FIT had difficulty obtaining clear running. In the Straight, MAINLAND SHUTTLE hung in. For the major part of the race, MAINLAND SHUTTLE and FORTUNE WARRIOR travelled wide and without cover. MONTE CRISTO was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of MONTE CRISTO after the race did not show any significant findings. CHINA LUJIA and CHAMPION LAD were sent for sampling.

FEARLESS and EXPRESS WIN were slow to begin. On jumping, SUNNY KING and JOY AND FUN bumped. Near the 1400 Metres, JOY AND FUN and TIBER were crowded for room inside EXPRESS WIN which was carried in slightly by SUPER TRAVELLER. After the 1200 Metres, JOY AND FUN was steadied away from the heels of EXPRESS WIN. At the 600 Metres, BULLISH CASH got its head on the side, shifted out and was steadied away from the heels of EXCELLENT BOY. At the 500 Metres, SYLLABUS was steadied when awkwardly placed outside the heels of EXCELLENT BOY and inside LUCKYME. At the 200 Metres, FEARLESS, which had been experiencing difficulty obtaining clear running, improved into a narrow run between JOY AND FUN and SUPER TRAVELLER. After the 200 Metres, FEARLESS was hampered and JOY AND FUN steadied when crowded for room between EXPRESS WIN (C W Wong) which shifted out and SUPER TRAVELLER which when giving ground initially was carried in slightly by SUNNY KING, then became unbalanced and shifted further. In this incident, SUPER TRAVELLER was checked to relieve pressure to runners on its inside. TOP HONOR, which was following, was steadied in consequence and shifted out. In all the circumstances, no action was taken. However, C W Wong was severely reprimanded and told in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mount. Over the concluding stages, EXCELLENT BOY hung in. In the Straight, JOY AND FUN hung in. Throughout the race, HAWKES BAY travelled wide and without cover. M Du Plessis (LUCKYME) explained he had been instructed to ride his mount in a position slightly forward of midfield with cover if possible. He said LUCKYME began fairly, he immediately took hold of his mount in an endeavour to obtain a position as instructed, however, when runners held their positions to his inside, he then took LUCKYME back further to ensure the horse had a position with cover and as a consequence travelled further back than was anticipated. He said LUCKYME proved difficult for him to settle in the early and middle stages and as a consequence failed to close the race off in the Straight. He added in the Straight LUCKYME was inclined to hang in. FEARLESS was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of FEARLESS after the race did not show any significant findings. SIGHT WINNER, EXCELLENT BOY and SUNNY KING were sent for sampling.

1. Races 10 and 11 were each put back 5 minutes.

2. Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 28 June 2008
Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of LUFENG FORTUNE, WASABISABI, LUCKY RED, SCOOT DA LOOT, PICTURE PERFECT, LIGHTNING MOUNT, SOU MA TAM, RAINBOW OASIS, CHALLENGER, CHINSOLA, KING FAY FAY, NAMJONG HUNTER, CARE FREE MIDAS, ONE TOUCH, CLASSIC REUNION, SOLAR MIGHTY, SUNNY GOLF, LONDON EXPRESS, THE GOODIES, JAMESINA, HOLI RAVIOLI, MASTER POWER, DOUBLE LUCK, MASTER CRISTO and VICTORY CONQUEROR revealed no apparent abnormality.

SUMMARY :

1. Withdrawals
Race 02: K-JACK on 30.6.08 on veterinary advice.
Race 03: SHATIN WIN WIN on 30.6.08 on veterinary advice.
Race 09: GEM OF CHIU TON at barriers on veterinary advice.

2. Fine
Race 09: G Boss (MEDICO): $75,000 for careless riding after the 1400 Metres.

3. Severe Reprimand
Race 11: C W Wong (EXPRESS WIN) for shifting out after the 200 Metres.

4. Protest/Objection
Race 09

5. Stalls Tests
Race 01: WONDER KID
Race 09: TIME SUPREME

6. Official Barrier Trials
Race 06: SABRE AND GOLD
Race 09: GEM OF CHIU TON

7. Official Veterinary Examinations
Race 02: K-JACK
Race 03: SHATIN WIN WIN
Race 06: SABRE AND GOLD; KING・S COURT
Race 08: HORACE・S CHOICE
Race 09: GEM OF CHIU TON

 
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