Race: 1 (075)	BEAUTIFUL LIFE HANDICAP	Class 5	1200 m
After arriving in the saddling stalls, SUPER SPECIAL had its right front plate reset. SUPER SPECIAL was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said it was suitable to race. Prior to the field being loaded, the bell which signifies the start of the race was incorrectly sounded as a result of the manual override button located in the Judges Box being accidentally pressed. As the start was effected, SUPER SPECIAL became fractious, bounded in the air and as a consequence lost a considerable amount of ground. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, G-ONE LEADING was carried wider by FULL BLESSINGS. When questioned regarding the improved performance of ABLE STANDARD, Trainer K W Lui explained after the horse began badly at its first run of the season, it travelled much further back than was anticipated. He said then despite being ridden along the horse appeared reluctant to pick up the bridle and travel as it should. He said on that occasion ABLE STANDARD was given an outside chance by the stable. He said since that poor performance he removed the blinkers from ABLE STANDARD in the hope of changing the horse's attitude and to have it travel and race more truly. He said ABLE STANDARD had performed satisfactorily in an official barrier trial since its last start, however, the horse was again only given an outside chance by the stable in today's race. He said he was surprised at the betting support for ABLE STANDARD in today's race and this had not been inspired by the stable. He said with the blinkers off today ABLE STANDARD began well, was able to obtain a forward position without being made use of and despite travelling in a three wide position without cover was able to turn its form around. When questioned, Mr A S Cruz, trainer of FULL BLESSINGS, explained at the horse's most recent start when ridden by B Prebble, it travelled in a forward position and proved difficult to settle with horses travelling around it. He said after the race B Prebble explained to him because of the manner in which the horse had over-raced, it was not able to finish the race off and in his opinion would be better suited ridden more quietly and dropping back in distance. Mr Cruz said because of this advice he today dropped FULL BLESSINGS back in distance to 1200 Metres and instructed K L Chui to ride the horse in a midfield position or worse. He said today FULL BLESSINGS again proved difficult to settle, hung out making the turn at the 800 Metres and finished the race off only fairly. He said he believes if FULL BLESSINGS learns to settle better in its races, the horse will show an improvement in its performances. He said he intends on continuing to have FULL BLESSINGS ridden in a manner similar to it was today in its upcoming races. LUCKY WORLD was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. After the race, LUCKY WORLD was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY WORLD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FULL BLESSINGS was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of FULL BLESSINGS after the race did not show any significant findings. ABLE STANDARD and TOP SPEED were sent for sampling.

Race: 2 (076)	DR G HANDICAP	Class 5	1400 m
The Stewards today interviewed Mr T W Leung, trainer of CHEERFUL HAPPINESS, as to the circumstances regarding the horse being entered for this race after having been treated with Vetalog on 3 October 2008. Entries for this racemeeting closed on 6 October 2008 and CHEERFUL HAPPINESS was withdrawn by order of the Stewards prior to declarations for this racemeeting on 9 October 2008. Vetalog is a prohibited substance as defined by the Rules. Mr Leung was fined $10,000 for having breached Rule 74(4) in that he entered CHEERFUL HAPPINESS for this race when it was ineligible to be so entered as a result of having received the above treatment. AURELIAN was slow to begin. HOT SUN began awkwardly and bumped with ELEPHANT STAR. After this, HOT SUN proved very difficult to settle and on a number of occasions got its head up. Near the 1200 Metres, FANTASTIC TIME was bumped by OCTAGONAL CANYON which had its head on the side and shifted in away from the heels of TIMBER CITY (Y T Cheng) which shifted in when not properly clear. Y T Cheng was advised to exercise care. After the 1200 Metres, FANTASTIC TIME was steadied when awkwardly placed between SUPREME COMMANDER and OCTAGONAL CANYON. From the 300 Metres until the 200 Metres, FIRST KNIGHT was held up and unable to obtain clear running. At the 200 Metres, FIRST KNIGHT was checked when disappointed for running between LIMONCELLO and AURELIAN. Over the final 150 Metres, SIMPLY THE BEST had difficulty obtaining clear running and because of this was not ridden out to the end of the race. For the majority of the race, NOBLE ZOOM travelled wide and without cover. Throughout the race, LIMONCELLO travelled wide and without cover. ZERO GRAVITY, AURELIAN and SUPREME COMMANDER were sent for sampling. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported LIMONCELLO had lost its right front plate.

Race: 3 (077)	L'OREAL PARIS HANDICAP(Sec2)	Class 4	1200 m
After runners for this race were mounted in the Parade Ring, JOHNSON became fractious and bucked on several occasions, resulting in D Beadman, its rider, being dislodged. The Club's doctor advised that D Beadman had sustained an injury to his tail bone and was not suitable to fulfil this riding engagement and his remaining riding engagements today. Acting on this advice, the Stewards permitted the substitution of Z Purton as the rider of JOHNSON. As the racing colours of JOHNSON were not available to be used by Z Purton, the Stewards directed that the horse carry the Club's colours. GOOD TIME CHARLIE began awkwardly and then making the turn after the 800 Metres hung out. QUICK MONEY was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, WEALTHY SYNERGY and SCOOT DA LOOT bumped. As a consequence, WEALTHY SYNERGY lost ground. At the 1000 Metres, JOHNSON got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of BE MY SONG. At the 900 Metres, SCOOT DA LOOT was bumped by REAL PLEASURE which shifted out when being steadied away from the heels of MORE BOUNTIFUL when that horse shifted wider. Passing the 500 Metres, SCOOT DA LOOT was steadied when awkwardly placed outside REAL PLEASURE and inside the heels of JOHNSON which commenced to give ground. Making the Home Turn, MORE BOUNTIFUL became unbalanced. At the 200 Metres, MORE BOUNTIFUL was steadied when crowded for room inside LOYAL ARMY (Y T Cheng) which in the Straight had been proving difficult to ride while hanging in and at this time shifted ground. No action was taken. After this incident, LOYAL ARMY continued to hang in, obliging Y T Cheng to stop riding and straighten his mount. After the 50 Metres, MORE BOUNTIFUL became unbalanced and shifted wider when being shifted to the outside of LOYAL ARMY. For the major part of the race, MORE BOUNTIFUL hung out. Throughout the race, JOHNSON and LONGWAH RISING travelled wide and without cover. E Saint-Martin (BREEZY WILL), which was having its second race start today, explained when he rode the horse in a forward position at its only other start, it had proved difficult to settle, hung out badly and failed to finish the race off. He said because of this today he was instructed to ride BREEZY WILL more quietly and to ensure he had cover. He said BREEZY WILL began well and he allowed the horse to drift back in the hope of obtaining a position about midfield. He said it soon became apparent to him that he would be left racing wide on the track if he travelled in midfield, he therefore took BREEZY WILL back to a position near the rear. He said BREEZY WILL again hung out today in the middle stages, however, travelled more kindly than it did at its first race start. He said in the Straight BREEZY WILL finished the race off only moderately. SCOOT DA LOOT was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of SCOOT DA LOOT after the race did not show any significant findings. BE MY SONG and LONGWAH RISING were sent for sampling.

Race: 4 (078)	GLYCEL HANDICAP(Sec1)	Class 4	1200 m
MEDALLION was slow to begin. On jumping, SILVER WRAITH and CHINESE COURSER bumped. Shortly after the start, CHINESE COURSER was steadied after again bumping with SILVER WRAITH after being carried in by SOU MA TAM. Also shortly after the start, TREASURE HUNT was crowded for room between SILVER WRAITH and GANBARIA. At the 1000 Metres, NEW TRIUMPH was inconvenienced and carried wider by GLENEALY ELITE which itself was inconvenienced and carried wider by NATIONAL GLORY which was carried out by VICTORY SPEEDY. After the 900 Metres, GANBARIA was steadied when awkwardly placed between TREASURE COLT and SILVER WRAITH (Apprentice M L Yeung) which shifted in when not clear. Apprentice Yeung was advised to exercise care. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, GUAN DAO lost ground when being steadied away from the heels of NATIONAL GLORY which after initially shifting in and bumping VICTORY SPEEDY then shifted out. GALLANT HUSSAR, which was following, was steadied in consequence and this also caused inconvenience to MEDALLION which was checked. After the 800 Metres, GANBARIA was left racing wide and without cover. Making the Home Turn, NEW TRIUMPH was tightened for room between GUAN DAO and NATIONAL GLORY. For a considerable distance approaching and passing the 300 Metres, GLENEALY ELITE was held up and unable to obtain clear running and near the 250 Metres was steadied and shifted in away from the heels of GANBARIA. At the 250 Metres, ACTIVE VALOUR was steadied when disappointed for running between GANBARIA and NATIONAL GLORY (O Doleuze) which shifted in slightly. O Doleuze was advised to exercise greater care. M W Leung (ACTIVE VALOUR) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 200 Metres he permitted his mount to shift out when not clear of MEDALLION, 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 27 October 2008 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). The commencement of the suspension was deferred until after the Happy Valley racemeeting next Wednesday 15 October 2008. S K Sit (GANBARIA) dropped his whip after the 200 Metres. In the Straight, SILVER WRAITH hung in. The declaration of weighed-in was deferred as the Stewards considered an incident occurred over the concluding stages which might cast doubt on whether NEW TRIUMPH ought be declared the 2nd placegetter. After reviewing the films, it was decided the matter should not be progressed to a formal protest/objection hearing. It was established that over about the final 70 Metres GALLANT HUSSAR, 3rd placegetter, and NEW TRIUMPH drifted wider on the track, however, the Stewards were satisfied that this did not affect the result of the race as in their opinion GALLANT HUSSAR was not carried wider by NEW TRIUMPH. When questioned regarding the poor performance of VICTORY SPEEDY, D Whyte said in his opinion his mount swallowed its tongue and consequently was not able to breathe properly during the race. He said just prior to straightening VICTORY SPEEDY became momentarily unbalanced in its action, he then rode along and the horse kept on only fairly. He said near the 200 Metres he became concerned with the action of VICTORY SPEEDY which in his opinion was deteriorating and because of this he did not ride his mount out to the end of the race. VICTORY SPEEDY was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. A veterinary inspection of VICTORY SPEEDY after the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of VICTORY SPEEDY was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORY SPEEDY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. TREASURE COLT was sent for an official veterinary inspection. After the race, TREASURE COLT was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said the horse had bled from both nostrils. GLENEALY ELITE and NEW TRIUMPH were sent for sampling. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported NATIONAL GLORY had returned with blood in its mouth. Additional Veterinary Report (13/10/2008) VICTORY SPEEDY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said at that time there were no significant findings. VICTORY SPEEDY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P O’Sullivan this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. As previously advised, VICTORY SPEEDY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race: 5 (079)	ELIZABETH ARDEN HANDICAP	Class 4	1400 m
On jumping, MOONGLOW and NATURAL FATCHOY bumped. HANNAH KING PRAWN was slow into stride after being bumped by KA KA SMART. Despite being ridden along in the early stages, KA KA SMART failed to muster speed. Passing the 1200 Metres, MOONGLOW raced tight inside CLASSIC REUNION which had its head on the side and was hanging in. At the 1000 Metres, CLASSIC REUNION was steadied when crowded for room between MOONGLOW and HANNAH KING PRAWN which was carried in by AMBITIOUS OWNER (K T Yeung). K T Yeung was advised to exercise greater care. At the 900 Metres, TOPBRIDGE was steadied away from the heels of CLASSIC REUNION. At the 800 Metres, HANNAH KING PRAWN was left racing wide and without cover. For a considerable distance after the 400 Metres and again near the 200 Metres, AMAZING VENTURE had difficulty improving when tightened for room between NATURAL FATCHOY and MOONGLOW. Over the concluding stages, CLASSIC REUNION hung in. M Du Plessis (ACCELERATOR) explained he had been asked to allow the horse to settle in the early stages and have it finish the race off. He said these instructions were the same as when he rode the horse at its most recent race start. He said today ACCELERATOR began awkwardly with him and shifted in. He said because of this he had to straighten his mount and as a result a number of runners went forward of him. He said in accordance with his instructions he then took ACCELERATOR back to the rear and crossed to the fence to avoid being caught wide. He said ACCELERATOR closed the race off strongly. AMAZING VENTURE, DASH and KA KA SMART were sent for an official veterinary inspection. After the race, KA KA SMART was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said the horse was distressed. Before being allowed to race again, KA KA SMART will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of AMAZING VENTURE and DASH after the race did not show any significant findings. BIG PROFIT and AMBITIOUS OWNER were sent for sampling.

Race: 6 (080)	SUISSE PROGRAMME HANDICAP	Class 3	1200 m
When the gates opened, BULLISH GOLD, which had been fractious in its stall, reared and on landing stumbled and almost fell. As a consequence, BULLISH GOLD lost a considerable amount of ground at the start and then trailed the filed throughout. BULLISH GOLD was sent for an official veterinary inspection. After the race, BULLISH GOLD was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said the horse had sustained cuts to the right side of its face and mouth. The performance of BULLISH GOLD was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BULLISH GOLD will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Despite being ridden out of the gates, RIGHT TONE did not muster speed and shortly after the start was steadied and taken across behind runners. Shortly after the start, NORTH HILL was checked when crowded for room between HEARTLINE and FLYING SPRINTER, both of which shifted ground. At the 800 Metres, SPRING SUN was steadied to avoid the heels of BEAUTY PLUS which initially shifted in of its own accord and then was carried in slightly further by BRILLIANT CHAPTER (D Whyte). D Whyte was advised where circumstances permit ensure runners to his inside have comfortable racing room. Throughout the race, FLYING SPRINTER and NORTH HILL travelled wide and without cover and making the turn after the 700 Metres NORTH HILL was carried wider by FLYING SPRINTER which got its head on the side and hung out. For a short distance after straightening, BEAUTY PLUS had difficulty obtaining clear running. At the 200 Metres, HEARTLINE was steadied away from the heels of REDRAGTOABULL (B Doyle) which shifted in. B Doyle stopped riding and straightened his mount. In the Straight, RIGHT TONE hung in and proved difficult to ride. BRILLIANT CHAPTER and REDRAGTOABULL were sent for sampling.

Race: 7 (081)	NUXE HANDICAP	Class 4	1600 m
BEST NOODLE was withdrawn on 11.10.08 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right front foot) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter LIVERBIRD (E Saint-Martin). Before being allowed to race again, BEST NOODLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On jumping, CHAMPION LAD was taken back to a position with cover. At the 1300 Metres, MINGS' HERO was checked to avoid the heels of LUCKY MONEY (Apprentice K C Leung) which shifted in when not properly clear. KOWLOON FIT, which was following, was checked in consequence. The Stewards having considered Apprentice Leung's relative inexperience in Hong Kong decided the appropriate action was that he be severely reprimanded and told to exercise greater care. At the 1000 Metres, KOWLOON FIT was left racing without cover. At the 900 Metres, WINBO got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of LUCKY MONEY. Approaching the turn at the 800 Metres, PACHINKO was steadied away from the heels of CHAMPION LAD which got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of BEST POWER. In the middle stages, NICE KING and SUPER BOBO proved difficult to settle. After the 800 Metres, CHAMPION LAD was shifted out and allowed to commence to improve, then at the 700 Metres was carried wider by BEST POWER which at this time shifted out from behind SUPER BOBO. As a consequence, CHAMPION LAD was left racing wide and without cover. On straightening, PACHINKO and BEST POWER bumped. Near the 200 Metres, BEST POWER was momentarily steadied away from the heels of MUTUAL FRIENDSHIP. K L Chui (CRUSH ON YOU) dropped his whip after the 100 Metres. K T Yeung (BEST POWER), 7th placegetter, was reminded of his obligation to ride his mounts out right to the end of the race where circumstances permit. S K Sit (MUTUAL FRIENDSHIP) was shown the official video of his riding over the concluding stages of the race. He was told to refrain from using the whip with excessive frequency which would enable him to be of more assistance to his mounts. W C Marwing (CLASSIC ENERGY) explained when the horse had its first race start in Hong Kong, it was decided from a wide barrier to ride the horse quietly. He said on that occasion CLASSIC ENERGY finished its race off nicely. He said at the horse's next start when drawn more favourably, the horse was ridden in a more forward position, however, on that occasion disappointed in the manner in which it had closed its race off. He said therefore today from a wide barrier it was decided CLASSIC ENERGY would again be best suited ridden in a rearward position. He said CLASSIC ENERGY again finished its race off strongly today. MINGS' HERO was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. WINBO was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of MINGS' HERO and WINBO after the race did not show any significant findings. MONTE CRISTO and CRUSH ON YOU were sent for sampling.

Race: 8 (082)	THE SA SA LADIES' PURSE (HANDICAP)	Class 1	1800 m
Prior to the 400 Metres, WIN PRACTITIONER became unbalanced after being bumped heavily by BULLISH CASH (B Prebble) which shifted out to obtain clear running. B Prebble was severely reprimanded and told to exercise greater care. After the 400 Metres, WIN PRACTITIONER was brushed and carried wider by BULLISH CASH which shifted out further. When questioned, K L Chui (GREAT GUY) said he had been instructed to ride his mount in a midfield position. Mr A S Cruz, trainer of GREAT GUY, confirmed the riding instructions issued to K L Chui and said he had been disappointed with the manner in which GREAT GUY had been finishing its races off when being ridden in a forward position. He said today GREAT GUY was on a 7 day backup, he felt the horse would not race freely and therefore it was a suitable opportunity to have the horse ridden more quietly in an endeavour to turn around its form. K L Chui said GREAT GUY began satisfactorily and in the early stages he did not ride along as he wished to ensure GREAT GUY relaxed. He said near the 1600 Metres AMBITIOUS GENERAL went forward of him and he felt if he were able to follow that horse, he would be riding in accordance with his instructions. He added as GREAT GUY was relaxed, he did not ride along to consolidate his position behind AMBITIOUS GENERAL as he felt his mount would gradually take him forward into that position. He said however GREAT GUY continued to race in a relaxed manner which enabled AGILITY to improve its position from behind GREAT GUY and cross to race in front of him on the fence after the 1200 Metres. He said as a consequence GREAT GUY travelled further back than intended. He did say GREAT GUY closed the race off strongly as a result of being ridden more quietly. Mr Cruz said he was satisfied with the manner in which GREAT GUY closed the race off and it will be his intention to have the horse ridden in a midfield position if circumstances permit in its upcoming races. The Stewards advised Mr Cruz his explanation would be noted. K L Chui was told in the opinion of the Stewards his riding in the early stages of the race had come under notice and he had overdone the riding instructions issued to him. He was also told in future he would be expected to make a greater effort to avail his mounts of more advantageous positions in races where circumstances allow. When questioned, F Coetzee (WIN PRACTITIONER) explained he had been instructed to ride the horse in a position with cover and to shift it wider on the track in the Straight to ensure it had clear running. He said he was hopeful of obtaining a position in front of midfield as he was concerned the tempo of the race might not be that strong. He said WIN PRACTITIONER began fairly, he rode along in the early stages, however, his mount failed to muster speed and as a consequence travelled in a rearward position further back than he had hoped. He said in the early stages he was travelling in a three wide position at the rear in a moderately run race. He said he was concerned if he were to restrain WIN PRACTITIONER back to a position with cover at the rear, the horse would be disadvantaged. He said after the 1200 Metres he decided to attempt to make up some gradual ground on WIN PRACTITIONER and to do so he continued to race in a three wide position. He said after the 800 Metres he continued to ride WIN PRACTITIONER along hands and heels, however, the horse did not respond to his riding. He added after the 600 Metres he slapped WIN PRACTITIONER down the shoulder with the whip in an endeavour to have the horse improve, however, it continued to fail to respond to his riding. He said after being hampered on straightening WIN PRACTITIONER failed to finish the race off. F Coetzee’s explanation was noted. WIN PRACTITIONER was sent for an official veterinary inspection and sampling. After the race, WIN PRACTITIONER was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said the horse was lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, WIN PRACTITIONER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. LU YUE was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of LU YUE after the race did not show any significant findings. VIVA MACAU and FEARLESS were sent for sampling.

Race: 9 (083)	REVLON HANDICAP	Class 2	1200 m
FLORAL EL CUENTO and IMPERIAL APPLAUSE were slow into stride. WILLING STORM began awkwardly and then throughout the race travelled wide and without cover. In the middle stages, STEP TO WIN hung out. Near the 200 Metres, WILLING STORM was steadied when awkwardly placed between POT OF GOLD and DEFERENTIAL. Approaching the 200 Metres, UPSIDE OF ANGER was steadied and shifted out away from the heels of WILLING STORM. For some distance after this, UPSIDE OF ANGER continued to have difficulty obtaining clear running and as a consequence was not fully tested. WILLING STORM was sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of WINNING STORM after the race did not show any significant findings. DEFERENTIAL, HOLI RAVIOLI and ISLAND SUPER were sent for sampling.

Race: 10 (084)	SOINS D'EAU HANDICAP	Class 3	1400 m
NOBLE DE BEST and SUPER BABY were slow to begin. On jumping, TRULLI, which had been slow to begin, was steadied when crowded for room between FINGERS CROSSED and WADADELIGHT. Also on jumping, CIRCUIT HERO was bumped by BERIO. In the early stages, from a wide barrier, CIRCUIT HERO was taken back in an endeavour to find a position with cover, then proved difficult to settle. Also in the early stages, ROCKET POWER proved difficult to settle. Near the 1200 Metres, SUPER BABY bumped TRULLI, became unbalanced and lost ground after being carried in by CIRCUIT HERO (K T Yeung) which shifted in when not properly clear. K T Yeung was severely reprimanded and told to exercise greater care. MASTER ELITE, which was following, was steadied in consequence. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, PRESTO was tightened for room inside CIRCUIT HERO. At the 700 Metres, CIRCUIT HERO was bumped and carried wider by PRESTO which shifted out. After this, CIRCUIT HERO, which was continuing to prove difficult to settle, was allowed to stride forward. After the 600 Metres, ROCKET POWER was steadied when awkwardly placed close to the heels of GREAT SUPREME. On straightening, ROCKET POWER, which was having difficulty obtaining clear running, was steadied and shifted out. At the 200 Metres, the whip of H W Lai (THUNDER DANCING) was knocked from his hand by the whip of B Prebble (BERIO). Just prior to the winning post, GREAT SUPREME, which was giving ground, was steadied away from the heels of CIRCUIT HERO. K T Yeung explained after the 600 Metres he looked to his inside on several occasions to ensure he was clear of other runners and was not causing any inconvenience as he heard other riders calling. When questioned regarding the performance of GREAT SUPREME, Y T Cheng said he had only ridden the horse on one occasion in preparation for today's race and he felt this work was satisfactory. He said GREAT SUPREME travelled comfortably in the run, responded fairly to his riding in the early part of the Straight, however, its run finished at the 200 Metres. He said GREAT SUPREME, which was racing first up from a knee injury today, might derive benefit from today's race. MERIDIAN PRIDE and GREAT SUPREME were sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of MERIDIAN PRIDE and GREAT SUPREME after the race did not show any significant findings. PRESTO and BERIO were sent for sampling.

Race: 11 (085)	LA COLLINE HANDICAP	Class 2	1600 m
After arriving in the saddling stalls, GEM OF CHIU TON had an adjustment made to its right front plate. GEM OF CHIU TON was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. TIME SUPREME was slow to begin. SOLAR ENERGY began awkwardly. Shortly after the start, GEM OF CHIU TON was steadied away from the heels of QUICK TOUCH. From a wide barrier, BEAUTY EXPRESS was taken back in the early stages. Near the 1400 Metres, RICE FIELD, which had been travelling wide, was taken back in an endeavour to obtain cover. In the early stages, GOODY proved difficult to settle and at the 1300 Metres was steadied away from the heels of YANKEE. Prior to straightening, FULL PACK was steadied away from the heels of GOODY (W M Lai) which shifted out when not properly clear. W M Lai was severely reprimanded and told to exercise greater care. On straightening, RICE FIELD was steadied and shifted out away from the heels of FLYING TAMARI. At the 200 Metres, GEM OF CHIU TON, which was closing the race off strongly, was steadied and shifted out when unable to obtain clear running. After the 200 Metres, when improving on the inside of YANKEE, FULL PACK got its head on the side and hung in. Throughout the race, FLYING TAMARI travelled wide and without cover. M Du Plessis (MAN IN THE MIRROR) said when he rode the horse last start, he felt its performance was dour. He said because of this and also that MAN IN THE MIRROR was dropping back in distance to 1600 Metres, he requested that he be permitted to ride the horse in a more forward position than is usual. He said the connections agreed that he be permitted to do so and it was anticipated the horse would travel in front of midfield with cover as in the past it has proved difficult to settle when unable to obtain cover. He said he had MAN IN THE MIRROR begin well and when the anticipated leaders of the race did not go forward to lead him, MAN IN THE MIRROR was left in front. He said MAN IN THE MIRROR then proved difficult for him to settle and as a consequence continued on in the lead. He said MAN IN THE MIRROR led today due to the circumstances of the race and that the horse is better suited racing with cover. BEST FRIEND and EYSHAL were sent for sampling.

General

1.

Races 5 – 11 were each put back 5 minutes.

2. Additional Veterinary Reports from Happy Valley Racemeeting on 8 October 2008

Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of KING OF FISH, BULB TREASURE, MEGA BULLET, EVERGREEN, DR WELL, BRILLIANT FLASH, MELLIFLUOUS, LOTZATOW, FAT DRAGON, VALUE CHOICE, GALACTIC TACTIC, VINTAGE GOLD, REWARDING STAR, KINGSTON WINNER, STAR OF FAME, ESPERANZA, SUPER GENERAL, AMAZING CHOISIR, MULTO EXPRESSO, BILLION and DORDENMA revealed no apparent abnormality.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 7: BEST NOODLE on 11.10.08 on veterinary advice.

2. Riding Changes

After D Beadman was stood down by the Club's doctor in Race 3, permission was given for the following riding substitutions:- Race 3: Z Purton on JOHNSON Race 4: W C Marwing on GALLANT HUSSAR Race 5: Y T Cheng on CLASSIC REUNION Race 6: B Doyle on REDRAGTOABULL Race 7: Z Purton on CHAMPION LAD Race 8: Z Purton on VIVA MACAU Race 9: B Doyle on ONE WORLD Race 10: B Doyle on MERIDIAN PRIDE Race 11: B Doyle on EYSHAL

3. Fine

Race 2: Trainer T W Leung (CHEERFUL HAPPINESS): $10,000 for a breach of Rule 74(4).

4. Severe Reprimands

Race 7: Apprentice K C Leung (LUCKY MONEY) for shifting in at the 1300 Metres. Race 8: B Prebble (BULLISH CASH) for shifting out prior to the 400 Metres. Race 10: K T Yeung (CIRCUIT HERO) for shifting in near the 1200 Metres. Race 11: W M Lai (GOODY) for shifting out prior to straightening.

5. Warnings

Race 2: Y T Cheng (TIMBER CITY) for shifting in near the 1200 Metres. Race 4: O Doleuze (NATIONAL GLORY) for shifting in at the 250 Metres. Race 5: K T Yeung (AMBITIOUS OWNER) for shifting in at the 1000 Metres. Race 6: D Whyte (BRILLIANT CHAPTER) for shifting in at the 800 Metres. Race 7: K T Yeung (BEST POWER) for failing to ride his mount out to the end of the race. S K Sit (MUTUAL FRIENDSHIP) re his riding over the concluding stages. Race 8: K L Chui (GREAT GUY) re his riding in the early stages.

6. Suspension

Race 4: M W Leung (ACTIVE VALOUR) for careless riding near the 200 Metres (16 – 27 October 2008 on which day he may resume race riding – 2 Hong Kong racedays).

7. Stewards' Inquiry

Race 4

8. Bleeder

Race 4: TREASURE COLT

9. Official Barrier Trials

Race 4: VICTORY SPEEDY Race 6: BULLISH GOLD

10. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 1: LUCKY WORLD Race 4: VICTORY SPEEDY Race 5: KA KA SMART Race 6: BULLISH GOLD Race 7: BEST NOODLE Race 8: WIN PRACTITIONER