Recap by phillip woo

Circuit Three quickened nicely to win going away 50m out after settling three deep with cover in midfield. The writing had been on the wall in his two starts this season and he has the tools to win again. Punted late, Maximus kept on gamely after rolling forward following a handy run to lead 900m out. He was fitter for a couple of runs and suited by the step back to a mile. Lucky Express had his chance to get second but came up one-paced over the last 60m after a wide run without cover fore of midfield. It was another honest effort. Outsider Alpha Hedge just out-finished Star Shine for fourth after a rails run in midfield. It was a positive performance but his happy hunting ground is the Valley. Star Shine ran on well after saving ground behind midfield to just miss the frame. He's as honest as the day is long. Packing Waltham got going near the outside when the race was all but over after a patient ride third from the rear. The step back in distance was too short.

Racing Incident Report

Race Eleven: (316) - CHINESE BANYAN HANDICAP - Class 2 - 1600Meters

THE SUMMIT and THE ROCK bumped at the start.

ARTHUR'S KINGDOM began awkwardly.

From wide barriers, PACKING WALTHAM, ASSIMILATE, INVINCIBLE MISSILE and GENERAL'S DELIGHT were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After passing the 1400 Metres, GENERAL'S DELIGHT was steadied away from the heels of LUCKY EXPRESS which shifted in.

Due to the slow speed throughout the early and middle stages, THE ROCK was restrained when very awkwardly placed behind STAR SHINE after leaving the 1000 Metres and again approaching the 800 Metres.

GENERAL'S DELIGHT, which was racing to the outside of THE ROCK, was inconvenienced due to contact with that runner.

LUCKY EXPRESS was left racing wide and without cover at the 900 Metres.

Due to the continuing slow speed, SUPER OASIS was awkwardly placed behind ALPHA HEDGE approaching the 700 Metres.

THE ROCK was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and at the 300 Metres was directed to the inside of PACKING WALTHAM to improve.

At the 50 Metres, STAR SHINE lay out under pressure and made contact with GENERAL'S DELIGHT.

Approaching the finishing line, STAR SHINE was inconvenienced by ALPHA HEDGE which also lay out under pressure.

A veterinary inspection of INVINCIBLE MISSILE and THE ROCK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

CIRCUIT THREE and MAXIMUS were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Omission from Racing Incidents Report of 26 December 2020 Sha Tin Racemeeting - Race 7 (301) SUN OF MAKFI had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight.

2.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 26 December 2020 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of ABOVE, STIMULATION, GOLDEN MISSION, MOON PEAKS, DESTINE JEWELLERY, SPICY GRILL, GREEN ENVY, DESTIN, SIGHT SUCCESS, FIRE BALL, PING HAI TREASURE, CLEAR CHOICE, TURIN REDSTAR, DOUBLE TAKE, UNITE SPIRIT, CASIMIRO, ALL FOR ST PAUL'S, BUTTERFIELD, FLYING QUEST, TIANCHI MONSTER, ELUSIVE STATE, GLORIOUS ARTIST, MAGNIFICENT, WELLINGTON, PING HAI BRAVO, KA YING EXCELLENT, JUNEAU PARK and LEWIS revealed no apparent abnormality.

3.

Racing Laboratory tests of BELLA BABY, NOBLE DESIRE, YES WE CAN, DAILY CHARM, TAILOR MADE, CARROLL STREET, FORTE, EVERYONE'S DELIGHT, SUPER TEN, LEADING FORTUNE, JADE PHOENIX, DEMONS ROCK, RESOLUTE, FORTUNE MASTER, WINNING STEED, SUPER POWER MAN, ALL FOR SOUTH, BIZ POWER, PRIVATE ROCKET, WINNING FOR ALL, ROMAN TURBO, ROMANTIC COMBO, CELESTIAL POWER, KYRUS UNICORN, HEALTHY HAPPY, BAND OF BROTHERS (20.12.20) and PERFECT TO PLAY, HAPPY HOUR, INCANTO PREPARED, MORE THAN ENOUGH, MANAGEMENT SUPREME, GOODLUCK GOODLUCK, UNITED WE STAND, HAPPY GOOD GUYS, U W BROTHER, HERE COMES TED, REWARDING TOGETHER, SUPER AXIOM, GRATEFUL HEART, HARRIER JET, NABOO STAR, REEL BIZZY, NOBLE STEED, KINDA COOL, SHOUSON, CALIFORNIADEEPSHOT, WILL POWER (23.12.20) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 1: DURHAM STAR on 31.12.20 on veterinary advice.

Race 4: SKY GEM on 31.12.20 on veterinary advice.

Race 6: DIVINE REGULUS on 31.12.20 on veterinary advice.

Race 7: SOULMATE on 29.12.20 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fine Race 8: C Y Ho (WINNING DREAMER): $60,000 for careless riding rounding the Home Turn leaving the 500 Metres.

3.

Reprimands Race 1: V Borges (TRAVEL GLORY) for shifting in after passing the 50 Metres.

Race 4: T Piccone (TURF BRILLIANT) for shifting in approaching the 1300 Metres.

Race 6: A Badel (NAMJONG SINGS) for shifting in after passing the 200 Metres.

Race 7: Apprentice C L Chau (CRUISING) for steadying the tempo passing the 800 Metres.

A Badel (SECRET LIAISON) for shifting in approaching the finishing line.

Race 8: C Soumillon (BUDDIES) for shifting in approaching the 800 Metres.

4.

Warnings Race 1: C Y Ho (KRAYT'S GOLD) for using the whip on the horse which was out of contention.

Race 3: J Moreira (COMPUTER PATCH) for shifting out near the 250 Metres.

T Piccone (AMAZING STAR) for shifting out after passing the 200 Metres.

A Badel (EXPLOSIVE WITNESS) for using his whip forward of the saddle.

Race 4: C Soumillon (SPEED FORCE) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

Race 10: M Chadwick (DIAMOND BRILLIANT) for shifting in approaching the 100 Metres.

5.

Suspension Race 8: C Y Ho (WINNING DREAMER) for careless riding rounding the Home Turn leaving the 500 Metres (from 13 January 2021 until 21 January 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).

6.

Bleeders Race 1: BRILLIANT (2nd time) Race 2: NATURAL WINNER

7.

Stalls Test Race 7: LUCKY QUALITY

8.

Barrier Trials Race 3: COMPUTER PATCH Race 5: HEY PAL Race 10: SOARING TOWER

9.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: DURHAM STAR Race 3: COMPUTER PATCH Race 4: SKY GEM GREAT SMART Race 6: DIVINE REGULUS Race 7: SOULMATE Race 8: WINNING DREAMER Race 9: LOCKHEED Race 10: MIGHTY VALOR SOARING TOWER