Recap by phillip woo

In a wide-open race, Jolly Good Heart just had enough left in the tank after being handed an easy time in front to land a betting move. He was given a race run to suit. California Cible ran on nicely three from the right to make it close on the wire after a wide with cover run behind midfield. He's done well to place once at each track from his three starts and can score shortly. Early favourite Classic Posh weaved a run near the inside just finish behind the quinella pair after settling second last from a tricky gate. It was another solid effort on the back of a slow pace. Post-time favourite Hong Kong Bet stayed on without menacing the placegetters following a midfield run. He is usually an honest sprinter over this course and was fitter for a run last month following a stable change. Special M kept on evenly over the last 100m after a box-seat run. He's still acclimatising. Telecom Smart was all-dressed up with nowhere to go near the inside following a patient ride fourth last. He had an excuse. Momentum Galaxy ran on without menacing from towards the rear. He just isn't good enough at this level. Winning Method will sleep well after getting posted four deep without cover in midfield.

Racing Incident Report

Race Ten: (140) - ZHUHAI HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1200Meters

CALIFORNIA CIBLE, which made contact with a rail on the way to the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suitable to race.

TELECOM SMART shifted out at the start and bumped MOMENTUM GALAXY.

CALIFORNIA CIBLE was crowded for room on jumping between WINNING METHOD and BE READY which shifted out.

After this, despite being ridden along, CALIFORNIA CIBLE failed to muster speed.

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

CLASSIC POSH was also steadied on jumping to obtain cover.

After travelling a short distance, MOMENTUM GALAXY raced in restricted room between TELECOM SMART which shifted out marginally and HONG KONG BET which shifted in.

Near the 1050 Metres, MOMENTUM GALAXY lost ground when crowded for room between TELECOM SMART which shifted out marginally and JAZZ STEED (C Y Ho) which got its head on the side and lay in away from SUNSHINE SUPREME.

C Y Ho was advised to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground in similar circumstances.

Near the 750 Metres, MOMENTUM GALAXY commenced to travel keenly and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of JAZZ STEED.

Approaching the 200 Metres, TELECOM SMART was shifted to the inside of HONG KONG BET after being disappointed for running outside that horse.

Passing the 200 Metres, MOMENTUM GALAXY was shifted out away from the heels of SUNSHINE SUPREME to obtain clear running.

TELECOM SMART was held up for clear running approaching and passing the 100 Metres.

Close to the finishing line, SPECIAL M raced in restricted room between HONG KONG BET and CLASSIC POSH which improved into tight running between SPECIAL M and JOLLY GOOD HEART.

Because of this, SPECIAL M was not able to be ridden out all the way to the end of the race.

After the race, M Chadwick stated that it was hoped that WINNING METHOD would be able to show sufficient speed in the early stages to clear a number of runners to its inside and obtain a forward position.

He said after riding his mount along, WINNING METHOD did not show sufficient speed to be able to clear runners to its inside and consequently travelled wide and without cover throughout and in the Straight gave ground.

A veterinary inspection of WINNING METHOD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of BE READY and JAZZ STEED immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

HONG KONG BET, JOLLY GOOD HEART and CALIFORNIA CIBLE were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Races 8 - 10 were each put back 5 minutes.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of ALLOY KING, DAY DAY RICH, VIVA POPCORN, OFF THE REEL, HAPPY GATHERING, TRADER, GREAT HARVEST, ROMANTIC WARRIOR, A SMILE LIKE YOURS, RED MAJESTY, ALL JOYFUL, LOYAL BABY, HARMONY N BLESSED, HARMONY FIRE, STORMTROUPER, WHISKEY NEAT, EVER FORCE, DIAMOND BRILLIANT, FAMILY FOLKS, FA FA and MEANINGFUL STAR (20.10.21) proved negative SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawal Race 8: HERE COMES TED on 28.10.21 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fine Race 4: L Ferraris (METHANE): $12,500 for careless riding at the 1400 Metres.

3.

Severe Reprimand Race 9: K H Chan (HEART CONQUERED) for shifting in passing the 150 Metres.

4.

Warnings Race 1: M Chadwick (RIGHTEOUS WIN) for shifting out after the 500 Metres.

Race 10: C Y Ho (JAZZ STEED) for shifting in near the 1050 Metres.



5.

Suspensions Race 4: L Ferraris (METHANE) for careless riding at the 1400 Metres (from 28 November 2021 until 2 December 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 7: B Shinn (BEAR AGAIN) for careless riding approaching and passing the 100 Metres (from 13 November 2021 until 18 November 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 8: A Hamelin (BALTIC WHISPER) for careless riding after the 1000 Metres (from 17 November 2021 until 22 November 2021 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

6.

Stewards' Inquiry Race 7

7.

Barrier Trials Race 1: TOP ACCOLADE Race 5: GREEN LASER ARTHUR'S KINGDOM Race 8: BEAUTY CHEERS

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: RIGHTEOUS WIN Race 2: HANDSOME BO BO Race 3: KAI XIN DRAGON Race 4: TAILOR MADE Race 5: GREEN LASER ARTHUR'S KINGDOM Race 7: SMOOTHIES Race 8: HERE COMES TED BEAUTY CHEERS IRON KING

9.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf C+3 Course - Worked Back

10.

Rolling Arrangement The track was not rolled today due to the establishment of winter grass seedlings.