Race:1 (244) SILENT WITNESS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

RUN FORREST began awkwardly and lost ground.

WINGOLD was crowded for room on jumping between JOLLY JOLLY and MODERN TSAR which got its head on the side and shifted out. After this, WINGOLD got its head up on a number of occasions when being shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier.

LAUGH OUT LOUD and TEN SPEED bumped on jumping.

MAGNETISM began only fairly and then shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of OVETT which shifted in.

Approaching and passing the 1100 Metres, MAGNETISM got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed close to the heels of PEOPLE'S KNIGHT which was being steadied to allow JOLLY JOLLY to cross. When this incident occurred, MAGNETISM shifted in, resulting in LAUGH OUT LOUD being momentarily tightened.

Passing the 900 Metres, LAUGH OUT LOUD became unbalanced when racing tight inside PEOPLE'S KNIGHT which got its head on the side and shifted in away from SUPER FLUKE (M Demuro). A short distance later, LAUGH OUT LOUD was checked when PEOPLE'S KNIGHT was momentarily taken in by SUPER FLUKE which then shifted out to relieve the tightening to runners on its inside. M Demuro was advised that in the circumstances the Stewards did not believe there was sufficient evidence to conclude that he had ridden carelessly at this stage of the race, however, he was told to ensure that he leaves comfortable room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances.

Near the 650 Metres, SUPER FLUKE and PEOPLE'S KNIGHT raced tight and then approaching the 600 Metres those horses bumped and as a result became unbalanced.

At the 500 Metres, MODERN TSAR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PAKISTAN BABY.

Passing the 500 Metres, WINGOLD got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of ENORMOUS HONOUR.

Near the 450 Metres, ENORMOUS HONOUR shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of PAKISTAN BABY which became unbalanced. A short distance later, ENORMOUS HONOUR became unbalanced when racing tight between PAKISTAN BABY and RUN FORREST which shifted out away from the heels of TEN SPEED.

Passing the 400 Metres, JUN GONG and HAPPY JOURNEY bumped.

Near the 350 Metres, WINGOLD was shifted out away from the heels of ENORMOUS HONOUR which was disappointed for running between PAKISTAN BABY and HAPPY JOURNEY. After this, ENORMOUS HONOUR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of HAPPY JOURNEY until passing the 300 Metres.

WINGOLD was shifted out away from the heels of MODERN TSAR passing the 300 Metres to obtain clear running.

In the Straight, JUN GONG raced with its head on the side and lay in under pressure. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that JUN GONG had bled from both nostrils.

For the majority of the race, SUPER FLUKE travelled wide and without cover.

A veterinary inspection of LAUGH OUT LOUD and PAKISTAN BABY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

JOLLY JOLLY and PEOPLE'S KNIGHT were sent for sampling.

Race:2 (245) FANTASTIC LIGHT HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1800 m

The start of the race was delayed as DALWARI proved very difficult to load. Having regard to DALWARI's previous record in respect of being difficult to load, the Stewards ruled that the horse must barrier trial satisfactorily prior its next race start.

LOTUS STRIKES BACK began awkwardly and shifted in, resulting in INDUSTRIALIST WAY being crowded for room outside SERGEANT TITANIUM which also raced tight outside PO CHING TREASURE which shifted out.

A short distance after the start, HAPPILABABY shifted in and bumped GOLD DRAGON.

From wide barriers, HAPPILABABY and PEARL FURU were both shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

At the 400 Metres, HAPPILABABY was shifted out away from the heels of GOOD CHOICE.

LOTUS STRIKES BACK had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and passing the 200 Metres and then close to the finishing line shifted out abruptly.

PO CHING TREASURE was unable to obtain clear running until approaching the 100 Metres and consequently was not able to be properly tested.

Throughout the race, PEARL FURU (C Y Ho) travelled wide and without cover. After the race, C Y Ho reported that PEARL FURU lay out throughout the race and proved difficult to ride.

When questioned, M L Yeung stated that MAC ROW knuckled over on jumping and immediately was reluctant to stretch out. He said he tested his horse in the early stages of the Straight, however, MAC ROW did not feel comfortable in its action and because of this he eased it down over the latter stages of the race. After the race, Trainer A Lee was unable to offer any explanation for the performance of MAC ROW. He said since its last start success, the horse had pleased him in its work and a forward showing was expected today. A veterinary inspection of MAC ROW immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MAC ROW, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MAC ROW will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a series of barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

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

A veterinary inspection of ASHKIYR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious.

SERGEANT TITANIUM, HAPPILABABY and GOLD DRAGON were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (246) J J THE JET PLANE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1200 m

DR RACE began awkwardly and lost ground.

Shortly after the start, HARBOUR NOVA lost ground when crowded for room between SMILING WATCH and WINSTON'S LAD which shifted out after being bumped by GENTILIS.

Near the 1000 Metres, HARBOUR NOVA became unbalanced when racing tight between PENANG HALL which initially shifted in and DR RACE which shifted out when travelling keenly. For some distance after this, HARBOUR NOVA and DR RACE continued to race in restricted room between FASHION MAESTRO which got its head on the side and shifted out and PENANG HALL which was racing tight inside FLYING MOOCHI. Then near the 750 Metres, DR RACE was checked when unable to maintain its position between HARBOUR NOVA and FASHION MAESTRO which continued to race with its head on the side and lay out. As the Stewards were of the opinion that there was no rider error involved in this incident, no further action was taken.

KINGSFIELD over-raced in the middle stages.

GENTILIS hung out rounding the Home Turn.

At the 200 Metres, TEAM FORTUNE was steadied when disappointed for running between DIEGO KOSTA and BEAUTY PRINCE which shifted in.

Near the 150 Metres, GENTILIS was awkwardly placed inside the heels of DIEGO KOSTA which, after initially being brushed by BEAUTY PRINCE, then got its head on the side and shifted in away from that horse.

The Stewards inquired into the reason for Apprentice K K Chiong being dislodged from GENTILIS which stumbled badly passing the 50 Metres. After taking evidence from Apprentice Chiong and C Williams, the rider of DIEGO KOSTA, the Stewards found that at this time there was a marginal shift from both DIEGO KOSTA and GENTILIS which had the consequence of GENTILIS striking the heels of DIEGO KOSTA and blundering, causing Apprentice Chiong to be dislodged. As the Stewards were satisfied that there was no rider error associated with this incident, no further action was taken. When Apprentice Chiong was dislodged from GENTILIS, HARBOUR NOVA and DR RACE, which were following that horse, were hampered in consequence. A veterinary inspection of GENTILIS immediately following the race revealed the horse to have sustained a laceration to the left front pastern. Before being allowed to race again, GENTILIS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. In this incident, DIEGO KOSTA lost its right hind plate.

Throughout the race, BEAUTY PRINCE and FLYING MOOCHI travelled wide and without cover.

J Moreira, the rider of the 6th placegetter, TEAM FORTUNE, pleaded guilty to a breach of Rule 100(2) in that he failed to ride his mount out all the way to the end of the race to the satisfaction of the Stewards. J Moreira was fined the sum of $15,000.

After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that SMILING WATCH had bled from both nostrils.

A veterinary inspection of HARBOUR NOVA immediately following the race revealed the horse to have sustained a small wound to the left knee.

A veterinary inspection of DIEGO KOSTA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

WINSTON'S LAD and LAND GRANT were sent for sampling.

Race:4 (247) THE LONGINES HONG KONG VASE (Sec1) Group One 2400 m

As the start was effected, KHAYA lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently was slow to begin. Then a short distance after the start, KHAYA was steadied when crowded for room between FLINTSHIRE and DARIYAN which shifted out.

MING DYNASTY was slow to begin and then shifted out towards the heels of ENSURING shortly after the start.

HELENE SUPER STAR began awkwardly.

For some distance in the early stages, MING DYNASTY proved very difficult to settle and passing the winning post on the first occasion became badly unbalanced when being checked away from the heels of DARIYAN.

Approaching the 1600 Metres, CANNOCK CHASE was left racing wide and without cover.

After the 1400 Metres, HARBOUR MASTER was ridden along to improve its position around the field into the lead.

Immediately after the running of this race, the Stewards became aware that CANNOCK CHASE, saddle cloth number 3, had been inadvertently signalled as the 3rd placegetter in this race rather than DARIYAN, saddle cloth number 13, which did in fact finish 3rd. This matter was rectified by the Judge a short time later with DARIYAN correctly being signalled as the 3rd placegetter. Prior to the declaration of weighed-in, the Stewards confirmed that the betting system would pay out on the correct numbers and accordingly weighed-in was semaphored at the normal time.

HIGHLAND REEL and FLINTSHIRE were sent for sampling.

Race:5 (248) THE LONGINES HONG KONG SPRINT (Sec1) Group One 1200 m

Prior to the running of Race 4, the Stewards interviewed Mr A T Millard, the trainer of STRATHMORE, regarding advice provided by Dr T S M Wan, the Club's Head of Racing Laboratory, that a pre-race urine sample he had analysed earlier today was found to contain the prohibited substance Clenbuterol. Whilst interviewing Mr Millard regarding this matter, the Stewards were forwarded a test report confirming the presence of this substance in the pre-race urine sample taken from STRATHMORE at approximately six o'clock this morning. The Stewards acceded to a request from Mr Millard to withdraw STRATHMORE from this race. Accordingly, STRATHMORE was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. A further urine sample was taken from STRATHMORE under post-race conditions. The matter was adjourned until a date to be fixed.

LUCKY NINE began awkwardly.

RICH TAPESTRY and MONGOLIAN SATURDAY bumped at the start. RICH TAPESTRY then shifted in, resulting in NOT LISTENIN'TOME being bumped and taken in onto DUNDONNELL.

Near the 1150 Metres, LUCKY NINE lost ground when crowded for room between GOLD-FUN which initially shifted in and MONGOLIAN SATURDAY which shifted out. After this, CHARLES THE GREAT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GOLD-FUN which shifted out to relieve the tightening to LUCKY NINE.

Passing the 1000 Metres, SOLE POWER travelled keenly and proved difficult to settle.

Passing the 900 Metres, SOLE POWER and SAKURA GOSPEL raced tight due to SAKURA GOSPEL getting its head on the side and shifting in away from STRAIGHT GIRL.

MONGOLIAN SATURDAY shifted wider rounding the Home Turn.

At the entrance to the Straight, STRAIGHT GIRL was shifted to the outside of GREEN MASK to obtain clear running after being disappointed for running between that horse and SOLE POWER which shifted out after being brushed by LUCKY NINE.

Throughout the race, MONGOLIAN SATURDAY and GREEN MASK travelled wide and without cover.

A veterinary inspection of STRAIGHT GIRL immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

PENIAPHOBIA and GOLD-FUN were sent for sampling.

Race:6 (249) EISHIN PRESTON HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1600 m

PHOTON WILLIE was crowded for room on jumping between TRAVEL FIRST and PIKACHU which got its head on the side and shifted in despite the efforts of its rider.

APOLLO'S CHOICE, which began awkwardly, and WAH MAY FRIEND bumped at the start.

As the start was effected, REGENCY KING lifted its front feet off the ground and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Also from the outside barrier, WINNING LEADER was taken across behind runners in the early stages.

For some distance after the 700 Metres, APOLLO'S CHOICE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FANTASTIC KAKA.

Passing the 350 Metres, WAH MAY FRIEND was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BRILLIANT SHINE after being initially disappointed for running outside that horse. PHOTON WILLIE, which was following, was shifted in away from the heels of WAH MAY FRIEND in consequence.

Approaching the 300 Metres, SICHUAN DAR and REGENCY KING made contact as SICHUAN DAR improved into tight running outside WINNING LEADER. Then passing the 300 Metres, SICHUAN DAR was awkwardly placed outside the heels of WINNING LEADER when that horse was taken out by VICTORY MAGIC which was taken wider by ISHVARA.

Passing the 300 Metres, PIKACHU was shifted in away from the heels of FANTASTIC KAKA which was giving ground in order to obtain clear running.

Throughout the race, BRILLIANT SHINE travelled wide and without cover.

The Stewards interviewed M Demuro regarding his riding out of WAH MAY FRIEND over the concluding stages. M Demuro was advised that as the Stewards could not be satisfied to the requisite degree that WAH MAY FRIEND would have finished in front of TRAVEL FIRST, having in mind that he stopped riding his horse over about the final two strides and also having regard to the neck margin between the horses at the end of the race, nonetheless he was severely reprimanded and advised to ensure that he rides his mounts out all the way to the end of the race where circumstances permit.

After the race, B Prebble (FANTASTIC KAKA) reported that the horse did not feel comfortable in its action over the latter stages of the race. A veterinary inspection of FANTASTIC KAKA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, FANTASTIC KAKA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

A veterinary inspection of PHOTON WILLIE and BRILLIANT DREAM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

VICTORY MAGIC, WERTHER and APOLLO'S CHOICE were sent for sampling.

Race:7 (250) THE LONGINES HONG KONG MILE (Sec1) Group One 1600 m

RED DUBAWI was slow to begin.

Both SECRET SHAM and DANON PLATINA began awkwardly.

TOORMORE shifted in at the start and bumped ROMANTIC TOUCH.

From the outside barriers, REWARDING HERO and MONDIALISTE were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

R Moore (MAURICE) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1400 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of ABLE FRIEND, causing that horse to be checked when taken in across the heels of ESOTERIQUE and for DANON PLATINA which was racing to the inside of ABLE FRIEND to be hampered. R Moore was suspended from riding in races with immediate effect (4 Hong Kong racedays) and to expire on Monday, 28 December 2015 at which date a period of suspension incurred at the Happy Valley racemeeting last Wednesday is due to commence.

Near the 1100 Metres, MONDIALISTE got its head up when travelling keenly and momentarily racing in restricted room inside DANON PLATINA which when also racing keenly was crowded for room inside REWARDING HERO (H Bowman) which shifted in. H Bowman was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he leaves comfortable racing room for runners to his inside in similar circumstances.

GIANT TREASURE was unable to obtain clear running until near the 250 Metres.

Approaching the 200 Metres, DANON PLATINA was bumped by FIERO which in turn was bumped by SECRET SHAM.

FIERO was unable to obtain clear running until approaching the 100 Metres.

Approaching the 100 Metres, DANON PLATINA was held up for clear running and shifted out away from the heels of initially CONTENTMENT and then ESOTERIQUE. Because of this, DANON PLATINA was not able to be properly tested over the concluding stages.

Close to the finishing line, ESOTERIQUE and CONTENTMENT raced tight.

Throughout the race, TOORMORE travelled wide and without cover.

ABLE FRIEND, MAURICE and GIANT TREASURE were sent for sampling.

Race:8 (251) THE LONGINES HONG KONG CUP (Sec1) Group One 2000 m

GAILO CHOP was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right hind).

CRITERION and SATONO ALADDIN bumped at the start. Both CRITERION and SATONO ALADDIN were shifted across behind runners after this.

LUCIA VALENTINA was crowded for room shortly after the start between FREE PORT LUX which shifted out after being bumped by NUOVO RECORD and DESIGNS ON ROME which was taken in by DAN EXCEL.

Passing the winning post on the first occasion, CRITERION was awkwardly placed close to the heels of FREE PORT LUX.

After the 1600 Metres, STAPHANOS was left racing wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground.

When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of FREE EAGLE, P Smullen stated that in a fast run race his mount travelled well and rounding the Home Turn he expected FREE EAGLE to close off well. He said however that upon straightening FREE EAGLE immediately came under pressure and despite being ridden out did not quicken. He said over the last 200 Metres FREE EAGLE's action shortened noticeably and he felt the horse raced "flat". A veterinary inspection of FREE EAGLE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

After the race, C Williams stated that he was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of CRITERION. He said the horse came under pressure as far out as the 1000 Metres and did not respond to his riding at any stage thereafter. A veterinary inspection of CRITERION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

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

DESIGNS ON ROME, A SHIN HIKARI and NUOVO RECORD were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (252) FLYING DANCER HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 1 1400 m

DIVINE CALLING was withdrawn on 12.12.15 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (inappetence) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter KABAYAN (U Rispoli). Before being allowed to race again, DIVINE CALLING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

KABAYAN was slow to begin.

LUCKY BUBBLES began awkwardly.

PACKING LLAREGYB began only fairly.

SUN JEWELLERY and SUPER LIFELINE bumped at the start.

From a wide barrier, I'M IN CHARGE got its head up on a number of occasions when being steadied to be taken across behind runners in the early stages.

Making the turn after the 900 Metres, KABAYAN commenced to travel keenly and shifted out away from the heels of I'M IN CHARGE which was awkwardly placed close to the heels of GURUS DREAM. After this, KABAYAN travelled wide and without cover.

When questioned regarding his riding of PACKING LLAREGYB in the early part of the Straight, M Demuro stated that his mount was unbalanced after making the Home Turn and was inclined to get its head on the side and lay in. He said he took some time to balance the horse before being able to place it under pressure prior to the 300 Metres. He said after this PACKING LLAREGYB finished off the race fairly.

A veterinary inspection of I'M IN CHARGE and EXCITING DREAM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

SUN JEWELLERY and MULTIVICTORY were sent for sampling.

Race:10 (253) LORD KANALOA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

When proceeding to the barriers, J Moreira was dislodged from AMAZING KIDS. J Moreira promptly remounted the horse without further incident.

HONG KONG CAPTAIN and MASTER CERAMIBO began only fairly.

From a wide barrier, SUPREME FALCON was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Also from a wide barrier, AMAZING KIDS, when being steadied in the early stages in order to be shifted across behind runners, got its head up on a number of occasions.

For some distance passing the 1000 Metres, SECRET COMMAND (K Teetan) became unbalanced as a result of contact from LOOKS LIKE THE CAT (N Callan) which shifted in. SECRET COMMAND and LOOKS LIKE THE CAT continued to race tight as K Teetan endeavoured to remain racing in a one-off position. In this incident, the left elbow of K Teetan extended towards N Callan. N Callan was reprimanded for shifting in and making contact with SECRET COMMAND, resulting in that horse becoming unbalanced. K Teetan was warned against the practice of extending his elbow away from his body.

Approaching the 900 Metres, BORN IN CHINA was left racing wide and without cover.

Passing the 900 Metres, HARRIER JET was awkwardly placed close to the heels of BORN IN CHINA. HARRIER JET then made the turn after the 900 Metres wide after shifting out away from the heels of BORN IN CHINA.

Passing the 600 Metres, LOOKS LIKE THE CAT was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ALMABABY.

ALMABABY got its head on the side and lay out rounding the Home Turn.

Over the concluding stages, FRIENDS OF KA YING raced tight inside JETWINGS.

When questioned, B Prebble (SUPREME FALCON) stated that his mount commenced to improve into the race nicely in the early part of the Straight, however, passing the 300 Metres commenced to make an audible abnormal breathing noise. He said as he was concerned regarding the welfare of the horse, he eased it down over the latter stages of the race. He added after the race the horse continued to make an abnormal breathing noise. A veterinary inspection of SUPREME FALCON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SUPREME FALCON will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

FABULOUS ONE and AMAZING KIDS were sent for sampling.