Recap by phillip woo

Firming favourite My Sugar kept up a strong gallop after driving to the lead along the inside 1,000m out to up his record to two wins from five starts this term. He's got the tools to head much higher. Silver Express kept on well for second stalking the eventual winner despite having trouble keeping a straight line in the stretch drive. He might require some headgear. Romantic Combo kept on rather one-paced when asked for more after recovering from a slow start to race prominent on the fence 800m out. He's a winner waiting to happen. Xiang Yin ran on steadily to finish a non-threatening fourth following a rails run in midfield. It was a good effort. Flying Sword gradually faded following a boxseat run. He's still trying to find a bottom. Compassion Spirit made some ground without menacing from behind midfield. He's on his mark. Taking Aim came up one-paced after a one off run better than midfield. He's not going well at the moment.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (411) - TAI TONG HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1400Meters

ROMANTIC COMBO began awkwardly and shifted out towards the heels of TAKING AIM, resulting in ROMANTIC COMBO losing ground.

Shortly after the start, JOLLY HONOUR, which was being ridden along, shifted out and bumped ISLAND SHINE on two occasions, causing both horses to become unbalanced.

After this, ISLAND SHINE was steadied to obtain cover.

From the outside barriers, XIANG YIN, SO WE JOY and SPARKY TRAIL were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

After travelling a short distance, COMPASSION SPIRIT shifted in and bumped TAKING AIM.

For some distance after the 1100 Metres, SO WE JOY got its head up on a number of occasions when proving very difficult to settle.

Then near the 900 Metres, SO WE JOY, which was continuing to travel keenly, was shifted out and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of JOLLY HONOUR which at this time was bumped by BEAUTY SPIRIT.

SO WE JOY then continued to travel keenly and near the 650 Metres got its head up when racing close to the heels of JOLLY HONOUR and shifted out, causing SPARKY TRAIL to race in restricted room inside ISLAND SHINE.

Approaching the 900 Metres, ISLAND SHINE was awkwardly placed behind BEAUTY SPIRIT.

After the 900 Metres, THE HULK was left racing wide and without cover.

ISLAND SHINE lost its right front plate passing the 700 Metres.

Passing the 400 Metres, XIANG YIN, which was inclined to lay in, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ROMANTIC COMBO.

Also passing the 400 Metres, COMPASSION SPIRIT had some difficulty obtaining clear running between FLYING SWORD and TAKING AIM.

Near the 250 Metres, SILVER EXPRESS, which lay out in the early part of the Straight, got its head on the side and shifted out abruptly.

SILVER EXPRESS continued to hang out passing the 200 Metres and then shifted in passing the 150 Metres.

SILVER EXPRESS then hung out badly over the final 100 Metres, resulting in its rider being unable to properly test his mount.

The racing manners of SILVER EXPRESS were considered unacceptable.

Before being allowed to race again, SILVER EXPRESS will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial around a bend.

A veterinary inspection of TAKING AIM and THE HULK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

MY SUGAR and SILVER EXPRESS were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 3 February 2021 Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of SHINING ON, HAPPY PROFIT, FORTUNE HERO, CLASSIC POSH, MUDITA, DYNAMIC EAGLE, EXALTATION, HERCULES, SUPERB DADDY, KING DRAGON, KIRAM, GRATEFUL HEART, MULTIMILLION, INCANTO PREPARED, EXCEPTIONAL NICE, TRIPLE TRIPLE, INNER FLAME, CAPITAL STAR and IGNITING revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of TIGERLAD, GREAT SON, HAPPY HOUR, CALIFORNIA LEGEND, TAILOR MADE, MY ECSTATIC, THE ANOMALY, JAZZ STEED, EVER FORCE, PEAK TO PEAK, MOMENT OF POWER, WHISKEY NEAT, CHARIZARD, DREAM WARRIORS, V CHEVALIERS, WE THE SOUTH, FLYING GENIUS, SUNSHINE WARRIOR, DELIGHTFUL LAOS, THE ROCK, SAVAQUIN and ROYAL BOMB (27.1.21) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 6: CHUNG WAH SPIRIT on raceday morning on veterinary advice.

2.

Fine Race 2: Apprentice K H Chan (VALIANT ELEGANCE): $5,000 for careless riding for some distance after the 200 Metres.



3.

Reprimand Race 1: Apprentice C Wong (JIMSON THE DRAGON) for shifting out passing the 250 Metres.



4.

Warnings Race 1: M Chadwick (ALLOY STAR) for shifting in passing the 100 Metres.

Race 8: Z Purton (VALIANT DREAM) for shifting out near the 850 Metres.

A Badel (KEEP YOU WARM) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

5.

Suspensions Race 1: H W Lai (MOON PEAKS) for careless riding passing the 900 Metres (from 14 February 2021 until 18 February 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 2: Apprentice K H Chan (VALIANT ELEGANCE) for careless riding for some distance after the 200 Metres (from 17 February 2021 until 25 February 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).

6.

Irregular Heart Rhythms Race 2: SELL MY SOLE (2nd time) Race 4: SUNDAY BETTING

7.

Barrier Trials Race 2: UNITED WE STAND SELL MY SOLE Race 4: SUNDAY BETTING Race 7: INDICATIVE VOTE Race 8: NORTHERN DRAGON Race 10: SILVER EXPRESS

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 2: UNITED WE STAND SELL MY SOLE Race 3: CIRCUIT THREE Race 4: SUPER RED DRAGON SUNDAY BETTING Race 5: CIRCUIT NUMBER ONE Race 6: CHUNG WAH SPIRIT Race 7: INDICATIVE VOTE Race 8: NORTHERN DRAGON

9.

Rolling Arrangement The track was not rolled today.