Race: 1 (363)	YAU TONG HANDICAP	Class 5	1800 m
MEDIC FORTUNE was slow to begin. TELECOM GOGO shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of GRAND GENERAL. After the 1300 Metres, GORGEOUS RULER bumped the running rail and became unbalanced. At the 400 Metres, GRAND GENERAL was steadied away from the heels of MEDIC CHAMPION. Near the 250 Metres, BULB TREASURE was shifted in away from the heels of BROTHERS IN ARMS. GORGEOUS RULER had difficulty obtaining clear running until after the 200 Metres. After the 200 Metres, MEDIC CHAMPION got its head on the side and hung in under pressure and near the 150 Metres bumped SONOFTHEWEST. After the 100 Metres, NOBLE TWINS shifted out when awkwardly placed close to the heels of MEDIC CHAMPION and in doing so bumped HEALTHY CONTENDER. Over the concluding stages, MEDIC FORTUNE got its head on the side and lay in. Throughout the race, GRAND GENERAL travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of GORGEOUS RULER after the race did not show any significant findings. INDUSTRIAL LEGEND and MEDIC FORTUNE were sent for sampling.

Race: 2 (364)	NGAU TAU KOK HANDICAP	Class 4	1000 m
HANNIBAL BARCA was withdrawn on 30.1.12 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inflamed left fore tendon) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter RIDE ON THE FIRE. Before being allowed to race again, HANNIBAL BARCA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SECRET OF WINNING began awkwardly. DIAMOND KNIGHT was slow to begin. WINSOME began awkwardly and shifted in, resulting in BLAZE RAIDER being crowded for room outside SPICY SHRIMP which became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by BLAZE RAIDER. SUPREME DE UNION (D Whyte) was checked at the start when crowded for room between SPICY SHRIMP and MI SAVVY which was taken out by DEPOSER. D Whyte stated that after being crowded for room SUPREME DE UNION refused to stretch out despite being ridden along, got its head up and raced awkwardly. He said as a consequence SUPREME DE UNION became detached from the field in the early and middle stages. The performance of SUPREME DE UNION was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SUPREME DE UNION will be required to perform competitively in an official barrier trial. After the 800 Metres, SPICY SHRIMP was steadied away from the heels of OCEAN WIDE which shifted in slightly. Approaching the 600 Metres, MI SAVVY got its head up and raced ungenerously when crowded for room inside OCEAN WIDE which, after being crossed by GREEN EAGLE (M Du Plessis) when it was not properly clear, then got its head on the side and shifted in away from the heels of GREEN EAGLE which was steadied. M Du Plessis was advised that whilst there were some circumstances involved in this incident, he was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting across other runners in future. Approaching the 400 Metres, OCEAN WIDE was checked away from the heels of GREEN EAGLE. MI SAVVY, which was following, was hampered in consequence. Approaching and passing the 200 Metres, OCEAN WIDE raced in restricted room between GREEN EAGLE and MI SAVVY which shifted out. Throughout the race, SECRET OF WINNING and KING OF THE DAY travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, M Du Plessis stated that following its only race start in Hong Kong when successful, GREEN EAGLE had barrier trialed at Sha Tin and had shown good early speed in this trial. He said as he and the connections of GREEN EAGLE had formed the opinion that the horse had “sharpened up” after its first race start, it was decided, from barrier 10 tonight, to ride GREEN EAGLE positively in the early stages and obtain a forward position. A veterinary inspection of KING OF THE DAY, SUPREME DE UNION and SPICY SHRIMP after the race did not show any significant findings. GREEN EAGLE, RIDE ON THE FIRE and MI SAVVY were sent for sampling.

Race: 3 (365)	LEI YUE MUN HANDICAP	Class 3	1650 m
RUN THE DISTANCE was slow to begin. From the outside barrier, UPGRADING was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Rounding the Home Turn, FLUKE was checked away from the heels of MY MATE ADRIC which was giving ground. When questioned, C K Tong stated that he had been instructed to attempt to obtain a forward position on PRIVATE ROAD with cover if possible. He said he rode his mount along in the early stages and approaching the winning post on the first occasion he attempted to shift in behind AMBITIOUS TREASURE to obtain a position one horse off the fence with cover behind that horse. He said however that at this time NORDIC STAR was ridden along to maintain its position to his inside and for this reason PRIVATE ROAD was left racing three wide and without cover. He added that although the tempo of the race, in his opinion, was only fair during the race, he felt that he would have had to make more use of PRIVATE ROAD to go forward and cross to a position closer to the fence. He said however that, in hindsight, he should have made an effort to improve his position on PRIVATE ROAD rather than remain racing three wide. Trainer C Fownes confirmed that he had asked for PRIVATE ROAD to be ridden in a forward position and he anticipated that PRIVATE ROAD would be able to obtain a position behind the likely leaders of the race, FLORA DANICA and MY MATE ADRIC. He said that whilst he accepted that PRIVATE ROAD was not able to obtain cover in the early stages, he advised Jockey Tong of his dissatisfaction with the manner in which he had ridden PRIVATE ROAD after passing the winning post on the first occasion as he felt that the opportunity existed for PRIVATE ROAD to be ridden in a forward position given the tempo of the race. C K Tong was advised that his riding of PRIVATE ROAD had come under notice and that his ride had bordered on placing him in breach of a significant Rule of Racing. He was also advised that, in the opinion of the Stewards, he should have endeavoured to press forward on PRIVATE ROAD and improve his position after the 1200 Metres due to the sedate tempo of the race. He was further advised that he must at all times ride his mounts competitively and avoid covering unnecessary ground. A veterinary inspection of MY MATE ADRIC after the race revealed that the horse had bled from both nostrils. MY MATE ADRIC, OTTIMO and FLORA DANICA were sent for sampling. <2/2/2012 Additional Veterinary Report> MY MATE ADRIC, which performed poorly, was examined by the Executive Manager, Regulatory Veterinary & International Liaison. He said at that time the horse had bled from both nostrils. MY MATE ADRIC was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in the left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, MY MATE ADRIC will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

Race: 4 (366)	SAU MAU PING HANDICAP	Class 4	1200 m
DISPATCHER was withdrawn on 30.1.12 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind foot abscess) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter TURIN CHAMPION. Before being allowed to race again, DISPATCHER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WIND DAMPER and TEAM WORK bumped at the start. From wide barriers, QUANTUM EXPRESS and LIFE OF BEAUTY were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Apprentice K C Ng (BENEFACTOR) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that shortly after the start he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of TURIN CHAMPION, causing that horse to be checked and lose the running to which it was rightfully entitled and CAGA SPIRIT, NATURAL FLAME and WINNING ARCH to all be crowded for room. After this, NATURAL FLAME and CAGA SPIRIT were further steadied when crowded for room between TURIN CHAMPION and WINNING ARCH which shifted out away from the heels of BENEFACTOR. Apprentice Ng was suspended from riding in races for a period to expire on Thursday, 1 March 2012 on which day he may resume race riding (4 Hong Kong racedays). This suspension shall commence on Thursday, 16 February 2012 on which day Apprentice Ng was due to resume race riding from a suspension incurred at the Sha Tin racemeeting last Sunday. G Cheyne (WINNING ARCH) reported that after shifting in across to the outside of BENEFACTOR after the 1000 Metres, WINNING ARCH, with the blinkers added tonight, over-raced and he was not able to settle his mount for some distance in the middle stages. Rounding the Home Turn, CAGA SPIRIT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GRACYTOM. At the entrance to the Straight, WINNING ARCH, which was commencing to give ground, was steadied away from the heels of WIND DAMPER which shifted in. TEAM WORK, which was racing to the inside of WINNING ARCH, was inconvenienced when disappointed for running between that horse and BENEFACTOR. For some distance after the 200 Metres, CAGA SPIRIT raced in restricted room between TURIN CHAMPION and DANEWIN TIGER. Throughout the race, TURIN CHAMPION travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DANEWIN TIGER, B Prebble stated that he had intended to ride his mount in about 5th or 6th position due to having drawn gate 3. He said after beginning well DANEWIN TIGER was steadied away from the heels of BENEFACTOR shortly after the start. He said when this happened DANEWIN TIGER commenced to race ungenerously and got its head up on a number of occasions approaching and making the turn near the 1000 Metres. He said after this DANEWIN TIGER travelled only fairly and was never completely comfortable in its action. He added when placed under pressure in the Straight DANEWIN TIGER did not respond to his riding and was disappointing in the manner in which it weakened out of the race over the final 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection of DANEWIN TIGER after the race revealed that the horse had sustained a small wound over the left hind tendon region. A veterinary inspection of TURIN CHAMPION after the race did not show any significant findings. DANEWIN TIGER, WIND DAMPER and BENEFACTOR were sent for sampling.

Race: 5 (367)	TIU KENG LENG HANDICAP	Class 4	1650 m
NOBLE DE BEST was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (urticaria). Before being allowed to race again, NOBLE DE BEST will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BUMPER STRIKE was slow to begin. GILDED FLIGHT was crowded for room at the start between SNITZEL KID and JUGGERNAUT, both of which shifted ground. CHARMGOLD travelled wide and without cover until near the 600 Metres. Near the 500 Metres, EL GRANDE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BUMPER STRIKE. Near the 100 Metres, EL GRANDE and GILDED FLIGHT bumped on a number of occasions as EL GRANDE established running between GILDED FLIGHT and SNITZEL KID. Over the concluding stages, EL GRAND, which hung in in the Straight, got its head on the side and shifted in, resulting in GILDED FLIGHT being awkwardly placed close to the heels of JOLLY WONGCHOY. Over the concluding stages, N Callan (SNITZEL KID) dropped his left rein. When questioned, M Chadwick (REAL DRAGON) stated that he was able to obtain a position behind SNITZEL KID one horse off the fence after the 1100 Metres. He said approaching the 1000 Metres the pace of the race slackened and REAL DRAGON was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SNITZEL KID. He said making the turn at the 1000 Metres REAL DRAGON got its head on the side and lay out which it had done previously in both its races and in track work. He said this resulted in REAL DRAGON shifting out away from the heels of SNITZEL KID. He said as this was happening CHARMGOLD improved its position to be racing outside of REAL DRAGON which caused REAL DRAGON to race keenly. He said because of this he was not able to immediately shift REAL DRAGON back behind SNITZEL KID as REAL DRAGON had improved its position to be racing to the outside of the heels of that horse. He said after the 900 Metres he attempted to shift REAL DRAGON back behind SNITZEL KID, however, BUMPER STRIKE improved its position to be racing to the inside of REAL DRAGON and for this reason he was not able to shift in. He added because of this REAL DRAGON was then required to race wide and without cover for the remainder of the race. M Chadwick was advised that his explanation would be reported, however, he must at all times make every effort to continue to avail himself of advantageous positions and he must ride his mounts in a competitive manner wherever circumstances permit. GILDED FLIGHT, SNITZEL KID and BUMPER STRIKE were sent for sampling.

Race: 6 (368)	LAM TIN HANDICAP	Class 3	1200 m
FRIENDS OF YAN OI was slow to begin and then shifted in shortly after the start and made contact with the hindquarters of CHINA POWER which became unbalanced. HAPPY AMBASSADOR was slow to begin and then shortly after the start was momentarily crowded for room inside TURF MAGIC which shifted in. From wide barriers, PERFECT GEAR and NOBODY BUT YOU were taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, FLYING TOGETHER got its head on the side and hung out. FLYING TOGETHER continued to hang out making the Home Turn and in the Straight gave ground. The performance of FLYING TOGETHER was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FLYING TOGETHER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in an official barrier trial around a bend and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the 400 Metres, SUPREME JEWELLERY was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FLYING TOGETHER which was commencing to give ground. N Callan (PERFECT GEAR) dropped his left rein approaching the 200 Metres. After the 100 Metres, PERFECT GEAR was steadied when unable to obtain clear running between FRIENDS OF YAN OI and TURF MAGIC. Because of this, PERFECT GEAR was not able to be properly tested over the concluding stages. Throughout the race, SUPREME JEWELLERY travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. When questioned, B Prebble stated that he had been instructed to ride SUPER PLUS in a midfield position with cover if possible as there were horses drawn in better barriers which possess good speed. He said after beginning well he commenced to shift SUPER PLUS behind runners and making the first turn attempted to obtain a position with cover behind FRESH AIR. He said however that at this time PERFECT GEAR was ridden to improve its position to the inside of SUPER PLUS and he was not able to shift SUPER PLUS in behind FRESH AIR before PERFECT GEAR improved its position. He said making the turn at the 1000 Metres SUPER PLUS got its head on the side and wanted to shift out away from horses which made it difficult for him to attempt to shift SUPER PLUS in to obtain cover. He said after this SUPER PLUS continued to prove difficult to settle, got its head on the side and wanted to shift out. He added because of the circumstances of the race SUPER PLUS was then not able to finish off its race in the Straight. A veterinary inspection of SUPER PLUS and FLYING TOGETHER after the race did not show any significant findings. TURF MAGIC, MR VIGOROUS and CHINA POWER were sent for sampling.

Race: 7 (369)	THE VICTORIA RACING CLUB TROPHY (HANDICAP)	Class 3	1000 m
FAIR NAVIGATOR was slow to begin. From the outside barrier, GOLDEN BAUHINIA was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. Making the turn after the 600 Metres, SMART KIDS was crowded for room between DANEWIN WINNING and SLICK BULLET which got its head on the side and shifted out. Then near the 450 Metres, SMART KIDS was momentarily crowded for room between SLICK BULLET and DANEWIN WINNING which got its head on the side and shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Shortly after entering the Straight, SMART KIDS was shifted in after being unable to obtain clear running to the outside of EVER BEAUTY. After the race, M Chadwick (DANEWIN WINNING) reported that his saddle shifted back rounding the Home Turn. Following the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that FAIR NAVIGATOR had lost its left front plate. A veterinary inspection of DANEWIN WINNING after the race did not show any significant findings. HAWTHORNE, CHARITY SPIRIT and FLASHING GUY were sent for sampling.

Race: 8 (370)	KWUN TONG HANDICAP	Class 2	1800 m
OSVALDO shifted out at the start and bumped BANKSTERS BONUS. From the outside barrier, HAPPY TUMBLER was taken across behind runners shortly after the start. In the early and middle stages, FREE JUDGEMENT travelled wide and without cover and after the 800 Metres was allowed to improve into a more forward position, however, continued to remain racing wide and without cover. After the 1000 Metres, JAMESINA was awkwardly placed close to the heels of RIO WILLIE. After this, JAMESINA proved difficult to settle. When questioned, Apprentice C Y Ho (HOLIDAY SUN) stated that after the 900 Metres he was positioned behind BUSINESS AS USUAL and he felt that he was maintaining a position one horse off the fence behind that horse. He said he was unaware that by remaining behind BUSINESS AS USUAL that HOLIDAY SUN had shifted away from a position one horse off the fence which allowed OSVALDO to shift out and obtain a position to the inside of HOLIDAY SUN. He said making the turn after the 600 Metres HOLIDAY SUN raced tight between OSVALDO and RIO WILLIE which lay in and because of this HOLIDAY SUN was not able to continue to maintain its position between those horses. Apprentice Ho was advised to ensure that where circumstances permit he maintains advantageous positions and does not allow other runners to improve their positions at his own expense. After the race, B Prebble voiced concern regarding BUSINESS AS USUAL’s action. A veterinary inspection of BUSINESS AS USUAL, HOT SHOT and HOLIDAY SUN after the race did not show any significant findings. MR BOND, OSVALDO and REGENCY WINNER were sent for sampling.

General

1. Additional Veterinary Reports from Sha Tin Racemeeting on 29 January 2012

Subsequent official veterinary inspections (without endoscopy) of SUPER TEAM, GRANDWAY FLYER, SUPREME HONG KONG, GIGGLES FOREVER, MERIDIAN TREASURE, MENTOR, FLASH KNIGHT, SUPER STRIKE, EAGLE SPIRIT, MEDALLIST, SILVER BLAZE, GOOD HONG KONG, NOTUS, LORD DRAGON, AOMEN, TRES MAGNIFIQUE, AMBITIOUS DRAGON, XTENSION, WAH MAY STAR, REAL SPECIALIST, WINDICATOR POWER and PIZZAZZ revealed no apparent abnormality.

2.

Racing Laboratory tests of PRINCE OF SUNSHINE, MIRAGE R, M’S MAGIC, ZEZAO, MR AWARD, VICTORY GENERAL, DANCE FOR GOLD, KING OF THE DAY, FIERY RAIDER, HAPPY INDEX, MY WHISKY, DR SUPER, MEGA CHAMPION, CLEMENT SPIRIT, REAL GENEROUS, RIGHT TIMING, GO BABY GO, SPACE RACE, I SMELL MONEY, LEO’S PRIDE, SOLAR UP, KING MOSSMAN, CROWN WITNESS, REAL SUPREME, ADORATION (21.1.12) and FUN AND FAST, PAPAS, SPEEDY, BEAUTY KING, GOLD EDITION, HOT ASSET, CAPITAL CHAMPION, SUPER CAGA, NEW ASIA RISING, TALLEY CLOSE, COSTA DEL SOL, KING GALILEO, KUNG HEI FAT CHOI, DANESOUTH, GLOBAL FAME, GREAT PEGASUS, LUCKY CHEVALIER, ELEGANCE KLAMMER, PEPPERMINT, ATHENIUM, SWEET ORANGE, FAY FAY, PLENTIFUL, WINNING APEX, DELTA HEDGE, GLORIOUS DAYS, BULLISH CHAMPION, HELENE SPIRIT, SAPELLI, HEAR THE ROAR (25.1.12) proved negative.

Summary

1. Withdrawals

Race 2: HANNIBAL BARCA on 30.1.12 on veterinary advice. Race 4: DISPATCHER on 30.1.12 on veterinary advice. Race 5: NOBLE DE BEST on raceday morning on veterinary advice.

2. Reprimand

Race 2: M Du Plessis (GREEN EAGLE) for shifting in approaching the 600 Metres.

3. Warnings

Race 3: C K Tong (PRIVATE ROAD) re his riding after the 1200 Metres. Race 5: M Chadwick (REAL DRAGON) re his riding in the middle stages. Race 8: Apprentice C Y Ho (HOLIDAY SUN) re his riding in the middle stages.

4. Suspension

Race 4: Apprentice K C Ng (BENEFACTOR) for careless riding shortly after the start (16 February 2012 - 1 March 2012 on which day he may resume race riding - 4 Hong Kong racedays).

5. Bleeder

Race 3: MY MATE ADRIC (2nd time)

6. Official Barrier Trials

Race 2: SUPREME DE UNION Race 6: FLYING TOGETHER

7. Official Veterinary Examinations

Race 2: HANNIBAL BARCA Race 4: DISPATCHER Race 5: NOBLE DE BEST Race 6: FLYING TOGETHER