Race: 1 (597)	LOK FU HANDICAP(Sec1)	Race Class 4	1200 m
SUNNY SMILES was slow to begin, then lost further ground when bumped by SUPER GENERAL which shifted out. TREMENDOUS PLUS was slow to begin and then lost further ground when bumped by ALIVE AND KICKING. From a wide barrier, TREASURE RAIDERS was taken back in the early stages. Shortly after the start, DRAGON INN and DRAGON BOY were steadied when crowded for room inside VALUE CHOICE (Apprentice K T Yeung) which shifted in slightly when not clear. Apprentice Yeung was advised to exercise greater care. After this, DRAGON INN failed to muster speed despite being ridden along. Making the turn at the 1000 Metres, ALIVE AND KICKING became unbalanced after being bumped by PERFECT TREASURE which got its head on the side and shifted in abruptly. WHAT A THRILL made the turn at the 1000 Metres awkwardly, got its head up and became unbalanced. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, HOT SUN hung out. On straightening, TREASURE RAIDERS got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of DRAGON BOY. After this, TREASURE RAIDERS proved difficult to shift out into clear running and near the 200 Metres was then shifted to the inside of TREMENDOUS PLUS to go forward. Near the 100 Metres, D Whyte (SUPER GENERAL) dropped his whip. At the 100 Metres, SUNNY SMILES raced tight inside TREASURE RAIDERS which got its head on the side and shifted in away from ALIVE AND KICKING when improving to the inside of that horse which was giving ground. VALUE CHOICE and SUPER GENERAL were sent for sampling.

Race: 2 (598)	LOK FU HANDICAP(Sec2)	Race Class 4	1200 m
On jumping, CRUSH ON YOU was taken across behind runners. SUPER CEE JAY began awkwardly and lost ground. From an awkward draw, WILD ACE was taken back in the early stages, then after the 800 Metres was left racing wide and without cover. With the intention of being ridden quietly, DIVINE TOUCH was taken back in the early stages, then approaching the turn at the 600 Metres when travelling keenly lay in on CRUSH ON YOU and as a consequence both horses were steadied. Approaching the turn at the 600 Metres, KING CREOLE was checked when crowded for room inside SUPER CEE JAY which got its head on the side and shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. CRUSH ON YOU, which was following and racing tight inside DIVINE TOUCH, was checked in consequence. In the circumstances, no action was taken. At the 250 Metres, MAGIC TURBO was steadied and shifted out away from the heels of MASTER OF SHAVERS which was carried in by MY PRIDE which in the Straight hung in and proved difficult to ride. At the 100 Metres, KING CREOLE was steadied when momentarily crowded for room inside MASTER OF SHAVERS, then over the concluding stages KING CREOLE had difficulty obtaining clear running and because of this was not ridden out to the end of the race as it normally would be. After the 50 Metres, MAGIC TURBO, which was closing the race off, was steadied when disappointed for running between MY PRIDE and SUPER FANTASY. After this, MAGIC TURBO was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUPER FANTASY and because of this was not ridden out to the end of the race. CRUSH ON YOU, which was following, was steadied away from the heels of MAGIC TURBO and was also not ridden out to the end of the race. KING CREOLE was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. CRUSH ON YOU was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of KING CREOLE and CRUSH ON YOU after the race did not show any significant findings. ELECTRONIC MASTER and SUPER FANTASY were sent for sampling. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported SUPER CEE JAY had sustained a large cut wound to the right hind fetlock. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER CEE JAY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race: 3 (599)	DIAMOND HILL HANDICAP	Race Class 3	1200 m
TOP TOP LIGHT was withdrawn on 12.5.08 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by first Standby Declared Starter WINE WIN (Apprentice K T Yeung). SUPER HONEY was withdrawn on 13.5.08 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (blood abnormality) and was replaced by second Standby Declared Starter MR COOL (P H Lo). Before being allowed to race again, TOP TOP LIGHT and SUPER HONEY will both be subjected to an official veterinary examination. TRULLI was slow to muster speed. From a wide barrier, TREASURABLE was taken back in the early stages. Shortly after the start, EVER BEAUTY and GOLDEN BALL were checked when crowded for room inside WIN-A-LOT (O Doleuze) which after initially making contact with GOLDEN BALL became unbalanced and shifted in further. O Doleuze was told in similar circumstances he would be expected to make a greater effort to protect his fellow riders. At the 700 Metres, AMO got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of EVER BEAUTY. In the Straight, EXTRA SPECIAL and TRAVEL CONSULTANT hung in. When questioned regarding the improved performance of the winner, WIN-A-LOT, Mr S Woods, trainer of the horse, explained two starts ago he was disappointed with the performance of the horse when it travelled in a good position and did not finish the race off. He said at its most recent start he dropped WIN-A-LOT back in distance to 1000 Metres and after being badly interfered with at the start the horse travelled in a rearward position and finished well back. He said he was disappointed with the manner in which the horse was ridden by G Mossé over the concluding stages, however, he did accept the horse had been interfered with in the run and even if it were ridden out more vigorously over the concluding stages it would still have been comfortably beaten. He said for this reason O Doleuze was engaged to ride WIN-A-LOT tonight in the hope that his style of riding would suit the horse which was having its first run at Happy Valley and stepping up in distance to 1200 Metres. He said in his opinion the horse appreciated the increase in distance and handled the track well at its first time of asking. When questioned, G Mossé (EVER BEAUTY) said the intention had been to have the horse ridden in a forward position if that was possible without riding along in the early stages. He said after being crowded for room shortly after the start EVER BEAUTY which was having its first race start at Happy Valley got further back than anticipated. He said EVER BEAUTY travelled fairly throughout the race, but was inclined to travel greenly at stages. He said on straightening he steadied and shifted out to obtain clear running, EVER BEAUTY then closed the race off only fairly. EVER BEAUTY was sent for an official veterinary inspection. After the race, EVER BEAUTY was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said the horse had sustained mild abrasions to the left hock and left hind cannon. AMO and EXTRA SPECIAL were sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of AMO and EXTRA SPECIAL after the race did not show any significant findings. WIN-A-LOT and TRULLI were sent for sampling.

Race: 4 (600)	TO KWA WAN HANDICAP	Race Class 5	1650 m
ENERGETIC BOY was withdrawn on 13.5.08 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (post-race stress) and was replaced by first Standby Declared Starter FANTASTIC WIN (H W Lai). RISING WIN was also withdrawn on 13.5.08 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by second Standby Declared Starter FABULOUS TREASURE (Apprentice K L Chui). Before being allowed to race again, ENERGETIC BOY and RISING WIN will both be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On jumping, MACAROON got its head up and was then taken back. At the start, FABULOUS TREASURE was crowded for room between LEADER and WINNING PATTERN. After passing the winning post on the first occasion, LEADER was steadied when crowded for room inside KAISER’S CHOIX which got its head on the side and shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. FANTASTIC WIN, which was following, was steadied in consequence. As KAISER’S CHOIX shifted out to relieve this pressure, some inconvenience was caused to SIXTY SECONDS which was steadied. Making the turn at the 600 Metres, KAISER’S CHOIX, which was hanging in, became unbalanced when tightened for room inside FRAMES DEPOT which shifted in. At the 500 Metres, LEADER got its head on the side and hung out. Rounding the Home Turn, TOUCH DOWN bumped the running rail when racing tight inside MACAROON which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of FABULOUS TREASURE. No action was taken. For some distance after straightening, KAISER’S CHOIX had difficulty obtaining clear running inside BATURO. After the 200 Metres, CAPABILITY was shifted wider to obtain clear running. Also after the 200 Metres, LEADER was brushed by SIXTY SECONDS which shifted in. After this, LEADER hung in and proved difficult to ride. LEADER was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. MACAROON was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of LEADER and MACAROON after the race did not show any significant findings. FANTASTIC WIN and BATURO were sent for sampling. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported SIXTY SECONDS had lost its right hind plate. Additional Veterinary Reports (released on 15 May 2008) LEADER, which performed poorly, was examined by the Head of Veterinary Regulation & International Liaison. He said at that time there were no significant findings. LEADER was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C H Yip this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, LEADER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race: 5 (601)	MA TAU WAI HANDICAP	Race Class 4	1650 m
At declaration time, C K Tong was declared as the rider of both MY FAITH and DRAGON STRIDE. It was established that C K Tong had a firm commitment to ride MY FAITH. As such, the Stewards permitted H W Lai to be substituted as the rider of DRAGON STRIDE. Mr T K Ng, trainer of DRAGON STRIDE, was fined $2,000 for this error. GALLANT FALCON, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 13.5.08 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore). Before being allowed to race again, GALLANT FALCON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On jumping, CHAMPION LAD, which was standing with its head turned to the left, was slow to begin. Also on jumping, UNIQUE SPEED and VINTAGE GOLD bumped. After this, from a wide barrier, VINTAGE GOLD was taken back. AMAZING CHOICE bounded in the air at the start, shifted in and bumped COSMO SUCCESSOR. In the early stages, from a wide barrier, CHINA SPORTFIELD was taken back. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, DECAGONAL failed to muster speed. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, CHAMPION LAD was bumped by SUDDEN SPLENDOR which got its head on the side and shifted in away from MY FAITH. After the 800 Metres, UNIQUE SPEED was left racing wide and without cover when MY FAITH which in the early stages had travelled wide and without cover was allowed to stride forward to join the lead. As a consequence, in the Straight UNIQUE SPEED gave ground. Approaching the Home Turn, VINTAGE GOLD was held up and unable to improve, then at the 250 Metres was steadied away from the heels of COSMO SUCCESSOR which was carried out by CHAMPION LAD which shifted ground. No action was taken. At the 250 Metres, DECAGONAL was shifted wider on the track to obtain clear running. After the 200 Metres, CHAMPION LAD shifted out away from THUNDER VALLEY which got its head on the side and shifted out. Also after the 200 Metres, SABRE AND GOLD hung out. When questioned, Mr T K Ng, trainer of DRAGON STRIDE, explained the intention had been to have the horse from the outside barrier travel where it was comfortable, however, it would not be in the horse’s best interest to be ridden along and travel in a wide position without cover. He said in his opinion DRAGON STRIDE has lost some of its natural early speed and because of this if it was to obtain a forward position from the outside barrier draw too much use would have had to be made of it in the early stages and as a consequence it would fail to finish the race off. H W Lai explained having in mind those instructions he on jumping steadied his mount and shifted it across behind runners to race in a position with the rear. Mr Ng said he was satisfied with the riding of H W Lai albeit the horse travelled a little further back than he had anticipated. He said if DRAGON STRIDE draws more favourably, it is possible that the horse would obtain a more forward position than tonight, but the horse from wide draws will not be made use of to obtain a forward position. Mr Ng was told his explanation would be reported. UNIQUE SPEED and CHINA SPORTFIELD were sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of UNIQUE SPEED after the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, CHINA SPORTFIELD was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said the horse was lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, CHINA SPORTFIELD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SABRE AND GOLD and CHAMPION LAD were sent for sampling.

Race: 6 (602)	SAN PO KONG HANDICAP	Race Class 4	1800 m
ALICE TOO was slow to begin and was then steadied away from the heels of CONNOISSEUR’S LOVE. After this, from a wide barrier, ALICE TOO was taken across behind runners and after the 800 Metres was then shifted wider on the track and ridden along to go forward. Shortly after the start, FISHKING EXCELLENT and SPRING SMILES bumped. Near the 1600 Metres, SPRING SMILES was steadied when awkwardly placed between FISHKING EXCELLENT and WONG’S FAVOURITE. Approaching the winning post on the first occasion, KING OF SHAVER was steadied when awkwardly placed between SOMETHING SPECIAL and DOUBLE PLEASURE. In the early stages, EVERGREEN travelled wide and without cover and making the turn at the 1000 Metres went forward to join the lead. After the 700 Metres, DOUBLE PLEASURE became unbalanced when awkwardly placed outside the heels of MASTER DREAMER. Prior to straightening, LE ROSSIGNOL was checked to avoid the heels of EVERGREEN which commenced to give ground. When LE ROSSIGNOL was checked, it shifted out and bumped MASTER DREAMER, causing both horses to become unbalanced and ALICE TOO which was following to be steadied in consequence. After the 300 Metres, WONG’S FAVOURITE was steadied when momentarily crowded for room inside G-ONE LEADING. In the Straight, SOMETHING SPECIAL hung out and proved difficult to ride. Also in the Straight, G-ONE LEADING hung in and proved difficult to ride. After the race, O Doleuze reported he was concerned with the action of DOUBLE PLEASURE which finished tailed out. DOUBLE PLEASURE was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of DOUBLE PLEASURE after the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of DOUBLE PLEASURE was considered unacceptable. Before being permitted to race again, DOUBLE PLEASURE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SOMETHING SPECIAL and MASTER DREAMER were sent for sampling.

Race: 7 (603)	KOWLOON CITY HANDICAP	Race Class 3	1650 m
On jumping, SUNBELL got its head up and was then crowded for room between SOUNDS FANTASTIC and DASHING THUNDER. After this, SUNBELL was ridden along in an endeavour to make up ground, however, failed to muster speed. From the outside barrier, FIRST BABY was restrained on jumping and shifted across behind runners. From a wide barrier, MASTER GUNNER was taken back in the early stages. M W Leung (SUNBELL) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the winning post on the first occasion he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of FIRST BABY, causing that horse to lose its rightful running and be checked. M W Leung was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Monday 2 June 2008 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Happy Valley racemeeting on Wednesday 21 May 2008. Prior to straightening, MASTER GUNNER was checked away from the heels of KOWLOON FIT which at this time raced tight inside MAINLAND SHUTTLE. At the 150 Metres, FIRST BABY, which was closing the race off fairly, was steadied when having some difficulty obtaining clear running. In the Straight, MAINLAND SHUTTLE hung in. For the major part of the race, MAINLAND SHUTTLE travelled wide and without cover. For the major part of the race and particularly on the turns, KING ACRYLIC hung out. P H Lo (DASHING THUNDER) said he had been instructed from barrier 9 not to ride the horse along in the early stages and endeavour to obtain a position on the rail if possible. He said he was advised DASHING THUNDER when racing away from the rail particularly in the Home Straight has a history of hanging in. He said in accordance with those instructions he did not ride along in the early stages and commenced to shift across behind runners. He said as he did this SUNBELL was hard ridden to improve on his inside and as a consequence he was not able to obtain a position on the rail. He did concede after viewing the films that there was an opportunity for him to ride DASHING THUNDER along approaching the winning post on the first occasion which would have enabled him to obtain a position on the rail behind NOBLE HEART. He said shortly after passing the winning post on the first occasion the opportunity to obtain that position was not available as SUNBELL was again ridden along to his inside. He said as a consequence DASHING THUNDER travelled away from the rail throughout the race. He said he commenced to improve his position after the 600 Metres, however, for him to do so required him to shift to a three wide position. He said in the Straight DASHING THUNDER hung in, proved difficult for him to ride and was disappointing in the manner in which it closed the race off. Mr C H Yip, trainer of DASHING THUNDER, confirmed the riding instructions issued to P H Lo and said in his opinion the horse’s best performances have been when it has been able to travel on the rail due to the horse’s history of hanging in. He said P H Lo was engaged to ride DASHING THUNDER in tonight’s race because of his 7 lb claim which is the highest allowance available to any rider currently riding in Hong Kong. He said it was felt DASHING THUNDER which had been racing consistently carrying large weights may benefit from the claim. He said the manner in which DASHING THUNDER will be ridden in its future starts will depend on its barrier draw and the composition of the field. WHIPLASH was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. DASHING THUNDER and SOUNDS FANTASTIC were sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of WHIPLASH, DASHING THUNDER and SOUNDS FANTASTIC after the race did not show any significant findings. KING ACRYLIC and MAINLAND SHUTTLE were sent for sampling.

Race: 8 (604)	CHOI HUNG HANDICAP	Race Class 2	1200 m
JIANG JUN began awkwardly. From the outside barrier, DEFERENTIAL was taken across behind runners in the early stages. CLEAN SWEEP was slow to muster speed in the early stages. Near the 1100 Metres, TEAM WORK became unbalanced and shifted wider after being bumped solidly by CANNONISE which shifted out. Approaching the turn at the 1000 Metres, JIANG JUN shifted in, bumped the running rail, then shifted out and bumped DEFERENTIAL. In the early and middle stages, WINDICATOR RETURNS proved very difficult to settle. Making the turn at the 600 Metres, WINDICATOR RETURNS was crowded for room between BLUE GENES and TEAM WORK. In the Straight, JIANG JUN hung out, after the 200 Metres shifted wider on the track and caused some inconvenience to WINDICATOR RETURNS which was giving ground and had been hanging in. Approaching the winning post, JIANG JUN, which was continuing to hang out, was awkwardly placed inside the heels of HOLI RAVOLI and because of this was not ridden out fully to the end of the race. When questioned regarding the performance of DOUBLE LUCK, B Prebble said his mount was initially going to settle in a midfield position, however, making the turn at the 1000 Metres WINDICATOR RETURNS when being steadied away from the heels of BLUE GENES shifted out abruptly and made heavy contact with DOUBLE LUCK. He said as a consequence of this DOUBLE LUCK became unbalanced and then was obliged to travel three wide outside WINDICATOR RETURNS. He said after being bumped DOUBLE LUCK became fired up and was difficult to settle. He said because of this DOUBLE LUCK was not able to finish the race off in its usual manner. DOUBLE LUCK was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. JIANG JUN was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of DOUBLE LUCK and JIANG JUN after the race did not show any significant findings. DIM SUM and BLUE GENES were sent for sampling.

General

1. Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 12 May 2008

Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of CLEAR WIN, GLENEALY ELITE, SPLENDID SAILS, SILLY BOY, LUCKY DRAGON, SUPERNOVA, CALL ME CULLEN, TALE OF FRIENDSHIP, LIGHTNING MOUNT, CRYSTAL, KING OF FISH, ON SHAN BRAVE, JOLLY WONGCHOY, WARRIOR, ALWAYS GIGGLE, PROFITING CHAMPION, AMPLE GAINS, TERRIFIC BRETHREN, SUPER PEGASUS, WILLING STORM, VIKING TOR, WALKONTHEWILDSIDE, TAN TAT BABY, OPERATION SECRET and SUPER SNIPPETS revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of BRILLIANT TREASURE, GLORIOUS FEELING, RARE TREASURE, CRYSTAL, DANEPRINT, MEGA BULLET, NIGHT HUNTER III, HAPPY ALL AROUND, KING HESPERUS, TYCOON TAYLOR, GOOD PARTNER, BEST FRIEND, EVER BRIGHT, GO JOHNNY GO, WATCH WHAT HAPPENS, BEAR MACHO, SUPERIOR UNIT, ICHIBAN, SUPER CHARGE, BEJEWELED, SALUT BEAUTE, MARIACHI, THUNDER DANCING and FERRO BEAU (4.5.08) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 3: TOP TOP LIGHT on 12.5.08 on veterinary advice. SUPER HONEY on 13.5.08 on veterinary advice. Race 4: ENERGETIC BOY and RISING WIN on 13.5.08 on veterinary advice. Race 5: GALLANT FALCON (standby runner) on 13.5.08 on veterinary advice.

2. Fine

Race 5: Trainer T K Ng (DRAGON STRIDE): $2,000 for a declaration error.

3. Warnings

Race 1: Apprentice K T Yeung (VALUE CHOICE) for shifting in shortly after the start. Race 3: O Doleuze (WIN-A-LOT) for shifting in shortly after the start.

4. Suspension

Race 7: M W Leung (SUNBELL) for careless riding approaching the winning post on the first occasion (22 May 2008 to 2 June 2008 on which day he may resume race riding – 3 Hong Kong racedays).

5. Official Barrier Trial

Race 6: DOUBLE PLEASURE

6. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 2: SUPER CEE JAY Race 3: TOP TOP LIGHT SUPER HONEY Race 4: ENERGETIC BOY RISING WIN Race 5: GALLANT FALCON CHINA SPORTFIELD Race 6: DOUBLE PLEASURE