Recap by phillip woo

A drifter in betting, Gorytus came from last and wide out to collar favourite Encountered in the final few strides for his third win from seven starts over this course and distance. It was a fine training effort off a 210-day break following a nose bleed in September. Encountered found one just too good after racing to the lead 250m out following his pace-stalking run. It was another fine effort after back-to-back wins. Majestic Victory ran on nicely to finish a close third after his one-off-the-fence trip in midfield. He is not far off a return to the winner's circle. Silver Hammer ran on well to fill the frame without menacing the top three after settling five back on the rail. It was an improved effort at his third local start. Rising From Ashes just finished out of the top four after having to steady 150m out following his prominent run. He went all right but seems better ridden held up for a late run. Exceptional Nice held his ground after his wide-without-cover run forward of midfield. He had an excuse. Viva Chaleur ran on without menacing after being ridden for luck. He is still settling in, but appears better suited to Sha Tin.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (406) - TSUI MAN HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1650Meters

GORYTUS jumped only fairly.

On jumping, EXCEPTIONAL NICE was crowded for room between SATIRICAL GLORY and MAJESTIC VICTORY which shifted out.

TOTAL POWER was crowded for room at the start by SUPER BABY which jumped awkwardly and shifted in.

TOTAL POWER was then shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier in the early stages.

From the outside barrier, VIVA CHALEUR was also shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

SATIRICAL GLORY was inclined to race keenly in the middle stages when being steadied to allow SUPER BABY to cross.

SATIRICAL GLORY then continued to race keenly in the middle stages.

SILVER HAMMER also raced keenly in the middle stages.

Passing the 300 Metres, ENCOUNTERED (S De Sousa) shifted in and made contact with SUPER BABY, resulting in SUPER BABY shifting in away from that runner, causing RISING FROM ASHES to be steadied and shifted in away from SUPER BABY.

Approaching the 100 Metres, RISING FROM ASHES was then eased and shifted to the outside of ENCOUNTERED which shifted in, to continue into clear running.

S De Sousa was advised to exercise more care.

Also passing the 300 Metres, ALL BEAUTY was shifted to the inside of SILVER HAMMER to continue into clear running.

ALL BEAUTY then raced tight to the inside of SILVER HAMMER passing the 200 Metres when that runner was taken in and was awkwardly placed on the heels of SUPER BABY near the 150 Metres as that runner commenced to give ground.

Approaching the 200 Metres, MAJESTIC VICTORY improved into a run to the inside of SATIRICAL GLORY and soon after was hampered when crowded by that runner which lay in, resulting in MAJESTIC VICTORY brushing with SILVER HAMMER and taking that runner in.

EXCEPTIONAL NICE raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

After the race, Z Purton stated that the intention was to settle a little closer on SIGHT SPIRIT, however, after being caught wide in the early stages, he was obliged to steady his mount to avoid racing wide.

He said SIGHT SPIRIT was unsuited by the tempo of the race, particularly when it was slow in the middle stages.

He added that when making ground in the Straight, SIGHT SPIRIT became awkwardly placed on the heels of EXCEPTIONAL NICE near the 150 Metres and was then obliged to shift to that runner's outside to continue to be able to ride his mount out to the finish of the event.

A veterinary inspection of SIGHT SPIRIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

A veterinary inspection of ALL BEAUTY and SUPER BABY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

GORYTUS and ENCOUNTERED were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

1.

Racing Laboratory tests of JUBILATION, RUN RUN GOOD, REGENCY GEM, NICE BIRDIE, SKYEY SUPREME, KILLER INSTINCT, BEAUTY TYCOON, TORONADO PHANTOM, TRILLION WIN, FURTHER FORWARD, HAPPY FOR ALL, EASY SNIP, ROYAL BOMB, HANDSOME TWELVE, JUNEAU FLASH, INNOCONSTRUCTION, GOLDEN SIXTY, ROMANTIC WARRIOR, UNPRESUMING, WIDE BLUE YONDER, PACKING TREADMILL, VOYAGE BUBBLE, TUCHEL, AMAZING VICTORY, SUPER DYNAMITE and BEAUTY MISSILE (29.1.23) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

1.

Withdrawals Race 3: FABULOUS EIGHT at barriers on veterinary advice.

Race 5: FORTE on 7.2.23 on veterinary advice.

2.

Fine Race 1: S De Sousa (LUCKY MISSILE): $120,000 for careless riding approaching the 1300 Metres.



3.

Reprimand Race 7: A Badel (EVERYONE'S DELIGHT) for shifting in approaching the winning post on the first occasion.

4.

Warnings Race 1: V Borges (FAITHFUL TRINITY) re his riding over the concluding stages.

Race 2: A Badel (REACH GOAL) for shifting in near the 100 Metres.

Race 5: Z Purton (CHEER FOR SOUTH) for shifting in near the 600 Metres.

Race 8: Apprentice Y L Chung (CAMPIONE) for shifting out on straightening.

Race 9: S De Sousa (ENCOUNTERED) for shifting in passing the 300 Metres.

5.

Suspensions Race 1: S De Sousa (LUCKY MISSILE) for careless riding approaching the 1300 Metres (from 8 March 2023 until 16 March 2023 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).

Race 8: K H Chan (KURPANY) for careless riding near the 600 Metres (from 15 February 2023 until 20 February 2023 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

6.

Bleeder Race 6: KING LAND

7.

Barrier Trials Race 4: LIFE IS GOOD Race 7: PACKING AWARD BEAUTY LIVE

8.

Official Veterinary Examinations Race 3: FABULOUS EIGHT Race 5: FORTE Race 7: PACKING AWARD BEAUTY LIVE

9.

Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf B Course

10.

Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

5.