Recap by phillip woo

Well-backed late Everyone's Joy came on nicely from behind midfield to grab victory 50m out. The win was forthcoming after filling the frame in several earlier runs. Favourite Farhh Above found one too good in the end after rushing to the front 200m out after a wide and with cover run in midfield. Punted late Such A Happiness closed well from towards the rear to grab a placing in deep stretch. It was a good effort following a stable change. Emerald Spur just lost a placing late after poking his head in front 300m out following a deep run without cover better than midfield. It wasn't a bad result despite a tough run. Hall Of Champ came from last to pick up a pay cheque. He's still acclimatising but has shown ability in his four starts. Touch Of Luck ran on steadily without menacing from behind midfield. Ultimate Glory kept grinding away after being held up for a run until the 250m travelling rearwards for the most part.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (554) - LUGARD HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1400Meters

At declaration time, G van Niekerk was declared as the rider of both GLORIOUS LOVER and BIG BANG BONG.

It was established that G van Niekerk had a firm commitment to ride GLORIOUS LOVER.

As such, the Stewards permitted K C Leung to be substituted as the rider of BIG BANG BONG.

For this declaration error, G van Niekerk was fined $2,000.

CALIFORNIA ARGENT began awkwardly, shifted out and inconvenienced GLORIOUS LOVER.

From a wide barrier, BIG BANG BONG was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.

After travelling a short distance, TOUCH OF LUCK raced tight between ULTIMATE GLORY and THE HULK which shifted out.

In this incident, ULTIMATE GLORY became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by TOUCH OF LUCK.

Near the 1350 Metres, FARHH ABOVE and CRAIG'S STAR raced tight.

Despite being ridden along in the early stages, ULTIMATE GLORY failed to muster speed.

After being ridden along to obtain a forward position in the early stages, CRAIG'S STAR was awkwardly placed behind CALIFORNIA ARGENT approaching the 1100 Metres.

After the 1000 Metres, EMERALD SPUR and CRAIG'S STAR travelled wide and without cover.

Passing the 700 Metres, HALL OF CHAMP raced tight between BIG BANG BONG and SUCH A HAPPINESS which shifted out away from the heels of TOUCH OF LUCK after being awkwardly placed behind that horse.

BEAUTY DAY had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight and passing the 300 Metres was awkwardly placed behind CALIFORNIA ARGENT.

After being shifted to the inside of CALIFORNIA ARGENT near the 250 Metres, BEAUTY DAY momentarily raced tight inside that horse which got its head on the side and lay in.

Passing the 300 Metres, CRAIG'S STAR, which was giving ground, was momentarily awkwardly placed when tightened for room between EVERYONE'S JOY and SUCH A HAPPINESS which shifted out.

Near the 75 Metres, SUCH A HAPPINESS raced tight inside EVERYONE'S JOY.

A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY DAY, CRAIG'S STAR and ULTIMATE GLORY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

EVERYONE'S JOY and FARHH ABOVE were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Trainer P F Yiu was fined $2,000 for being in the stable compound on the afternoon of Tuesday, 31 March 2020 whilst not wearing a surgical mask, contrary to a formal directive of the Club.

2.

Trainer T P Yung was fined $3,000 in that contrary to a direction issued on Monday, 30 March 2020, he worked four horses on the Large All Weather Track on Wednesday, 1 April 2020 when only three horses were permitted to use the track.

3.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 1 April 2020 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of GENERAL TRUMP, FAIRY FLOSS, THOU SHALL SING, HANDSOME REBEL, HIDDEN SPIRIT, KA YING BRILLIANCE, GOLDIE FLANKER, EXCEL DELIGHT, RIGHTEOUS MATE, SUPER RED DRAGON, UTOPIA LIFE, JUST NOT LISTENING, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE, OWNERS' STAR, BUDDIES, MONGOLIAN KING and KINGS SHIELD revealed no apparent abnormality.

4.

Racing Laboratory tests of GALAXY RACER, WONDERFUL TIGER, VIRTUS STAR, BEST ALLIANCE, HAPPY WARRIOR, WINNING WAYS, ZERO HEDGE, FARM BUMPER, UNIVERSAL GO GO, BLOOMING SPIRIT, SNOW AIRJET, SUPER LUCKY MEHBOOB, DANCING FIGHTER, SHOUSON, VERY RICH MAN, CINQUANTE CINQ, JOLLY HONOUR, NABOO STAR, GREEN REIGN, WINNING METHOD and SHINING GEM (25.3.20) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 4: ALLOY STAR on 4.4.20 on veterinary advice.

Race 9: WISDOM PATCH on 4.4.20 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fines Race 1: Trainer D J Hall: $2,000 for a declaration error.

Race 2: K Teetan (UNIQUE TREASURE): $5,000 for raising weal marks over the horse's right flank.

Race 10: G van Niekerk: $2,000 for double declaration.

General: Trainer P F Yiu: $2,000 for disobeying a formal directive of the Club.

Trainer T P Yung: $3,000 for working one more horse on the Large All Weather Track contrary to a direction.

3.

Severe Reprimand Race 7: K C Leung (BIG PARTY) for shifting in passing the 900 Metres.

4.

Reprimand Race 8: C Schofield (HAPPY TANGO) for shifting in approaching the 900 Metres.

5.

Warnings Race 2: M F Poon (DRAGON HAS LANDED) for shifting out near the 75 Metres.

Race 6: Apprentice C Wong (CROWN AVENUE) re his riding in the early and middle stages.

Race 7: Z Purton (AETHERO) for shifting out near the 550 Metres.

6.

Bleeder Race 2: LITTLE WISE MAN (2nd time)

7.

Barrier Trials Race 3: WAIKUKU Race 5: DARK DREAM Race 6: EVEN KEEL CROWN AVENUE Race 7: AETHERO Race 9: PING HAI BRAVO

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 3: WAIKUKU Race 4: ALLOY STAR Race 5: DARK DREAM Race 6: EVEN KEEL CROWN AVENUE Race 7: AETHERO Race 9: WISDOM PATCH PING HAI BRAVO