Recap by phillip woo

Plunged late Healthy Luck dashed clear at the 400m after a dream run underneath the leader and well-backed Mr Right from gate one to easily turn the tables on Dragon Pioneer for a third career win. Favourite Dragon Pioneer ran on well to finish a clear-cut second chasing the leaders one off but the seven-pound swing in the weights was the difference in the end. General Iron rushed to second at the 250m following a handy run on the fence but peaked on his run 100m out. Cheer Win finished nicely inside the last 100m to fill a Quartet spot after settling midfield following some interference 600m out. It was a good effort with a return to Class Three. Smart Declaration kept on all right after a prominent run without cover from a tricky gate. He rarely produces a bad run over this trip but has limited upside off his current mark. Double Valentine made some ground late travelling behind midfield but cost himself when failing to jump on time.

Racing Incident Report

Race Seven: (711) - STAUNTON HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1000Meters

DOUBLE VALENTINE began very awkwardly, resulting in its rider, K C Ng, becoming badly unbalanced.

From the outside barrier, TENNESSEE BOSS was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners.

Also from wide barriers, WINNER DON'T MISS and MONEY BOY were steadied to obtain cover shortly after the start.

CHEER WIN lost its right front plate after the 900 Metres.

Near the 750 Metres, MR RIGHT and DRAGON PIONEER bumped.

Approaching the 600 Metres, CHEER WIN momentarily raced tight between GENERAL IRON and SMART DECLARATION which shifted in before being directed out to relieve the tightening to CHEER WIN.

MONEY BOY, which was following, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CHEER WIN in consequence.

Rounding the Home Turn, MONEY BOY was awkwardly placed behind CHEER WIN.

K C Ng (DOUBLE VALENTINE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of MR RIGHT, causing that horse to be checked and to lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled.

K C Ng was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Thursday, 14 June 2018 and to expire on Monday, 25 June 2018 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).

In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into account Jockey Ng's good race riding record.

After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that WINNER DON'T MISS had finished distressed.

Before being allowed to race again, WINNER DON'T MISS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of MONEY BOY and MR RIGHT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

HEALTHY LUCK and DRAGON PIONEER were sent for sampling.