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Race Results:
1 July 2021 - Sha Tin
Race 8 - RIDING HIGH TOGETHER 1400M HANDICAP
Class 4 - 1400M - C
Course: ST Sunny Going: g/f
Finish Time: 1:22:10
Sectional Time: 13.42 22.18 23.23 23.27
| Place | Horse No | Horse Name | Jockey | Trainer | Rate | Weight | ON | RD | Draw | Margin | Time | In Running | Section Time |
| 1 | 12 | ULTIMATE GLORY (S235) | H. W. Lai | K. L. Man | 45 | 118 | 13 | 20 | 2 | 1:22:10 | 6-5-5-1 | 36.28 22.99 22.83 | |
| 2 | 1 | JADE PHOENIX (D179) | K. Teetan | F. C. Lor | 60 | 133 | 14 | 8.2 | 5 | H | 1:22:13 | 1-1-1-2 | 35.60 23.23 23.30 |
| 3 | 3 | SPEED FAY FAY (D121) | Z. Purton | T. P. Yung | 58 | 131 | 4.9 | 3.6 | 3 | 0.50 | 1:22:20 | 4-4-3-3 | 36.24 22.87 23.09 |
| 4 | 4 | AWE (D168) | B. Shinn | D. A. Hayes | 57 | 130 | 5.4 | 7.2 | 4 | 1.25 | 1:22:31 | 8-8-6-4 | 36.52 22.87 22.92 |
| 5 | 8 | DURHAM STAR (E082) | N. Callan | P. O'Sullivan | 49 | 122 | 27 | 30 | 13 | 1.5 | 1:22:35 | 11-10-8-5 | 36.68 22.83 22.84 |
| 6 | 14 | VIVA POPCORN (D307) | M. F. Poon | A. S. Cruz | 40 | 111 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 2.5 | 1:22:49 | 9-6-7-6 | 36.32 23.19 22.98 |
| 7 | 10 | DARCI JOY (E161) | K. C. Leung | P. F. Yiu | 47 | 120 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 2.5 | 1:22:49 | 10-11-10-7 | 36.84 22.87 22.78 |
| 8 | 7 | THUNDERSTRIKE (E261) | C. L. Chau | D. Whyte | 50 | 118 | 5.7 | 8.3 | 1 | 2.75 | 1:22:53 | 3-3-4-8 | 36.12 23.03 23.38 |
| 9 | 5 | SWIFT SPIRIT (D201) | H. N. Wong | C. W. Chang | 56 | 126 | 34 | 57 | 7 | 2.75 | 1:22:54 | 7-9-9-9 | 36.64 22.99 22.91 |
| 10 | 6 | SEASONS BLISS (E146) | C. Y. Ho | K. H. Ting | 54 | 127 | 6.1 | 4.4 | 12 | 2.75 | 1:22:54 | 12-13-12-10 | 36.92 22.91 22.71 |
| 11 | 9 | MELBOURNE HALL (D118) | H. Bentley | D. Hall | 48 | 121 | 24 | 71 | 14 | 3.5 | 1:22:65 | 14-12-13-11 | 36.92 22.95 22.78 |
| 12 | 2 | ARMOR STAR (C482) | T. Piccone | W. Y. So | 58 | 131 | 22 | 24 | 6 | 4.25 | 1:22:76 | 2-2-2-12 | 36.00 22.99 23.77 |
| 13 | 13 | ENJOY MY LIFE (E019) | M. L. Yeung | C. H. Yip | 42 | 115 | 72 | 99 | 8 | 15 | 1:24:49 | 5-7-11-13 | 36.44 23.31 24.74 |
| 14 | 11 | GALLANT CAVALIER (E238) | H. T. Mo | A. T. Millard | 46 | 116 | 62 | 99 | 11 | 15.75 | 1:24:61 | 13-14-14-14 | 36.96 22.91 24.74 |
Sire:Exceed And Excel
Breed of the Winning Horse:ULTIMATE GLORY
Dam:Grilse
| Pool | Winning Combination | Dividend (HK$) |
| win | 12 | 201 |
| place | 12 | 45 |
| 1 | 26 | |
| 3 | 15.5 | |
| forecast | 12-1 | 1593 |
| quinella | 1-12 | 710 |
| quinella place | 1-12 | 191 |
| 3-12 | 94.5 | |
| 1-3 | 55 | |
| 3 pick 1 (Composite Win) | A3 | 26 |
| tierce | 12-1-3 | 6593 |
| trio | 1-3-12 | 642 |
| first 4 | 1-3-4-12 | 820 |
| quartet | 12-1-3-4 | 31166 |
| 7th double | (8-12) | $1004.0 |
| 7th double consulation | (8-1) | $138.0 |
Racing Incident Report
Race Eight: (794) - RIDING HIGH TOGETHER 1400M HANDICAP - Class 4 - 1400Meters
Just prior to the start being effected, DURHAM STAR became fractious and then as the gates opened bounded in the air, resulting in the horse losing ground.
Before being allowed to race again, DURHAM STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test.
SWIFT SPIRIT shifted out at the start and bumped ENJOY MY LIFE.
Shortly after the start, VIVA POPCORN shifted out, resulting in DARCI JOY being crowded for room inside GALLANT CAVALIER.
When GALLANT CAVALIER was shifted out to relieve the tightening to DARCI JOY, it shifted out and bumped SEASONS BLISS.
After this, DARCI JOY and GALLANT CAVALIER were shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.
From the outside barriers, SEASONS BLISS and MELBOURNE HALL were also steadied to obtain cover in the early stages.
H N Wong (SWIFT SPIRIT) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1300 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of DARCI JOY, resulting in that horse being unnecessarily hampered, clipping the heels of SWIFT SPIRIT and stumbling.
H N Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 11 July 2021 and to expire on Thursday, 15 July 2021 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).
In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into account Jockey Wong's good race riding record.
JADE PHOENIX lost its right front plate approaching the 1100 Metres.
After the 1100 Metres, VIVA POPCORN was left racing wide and without cover.
Making the turn at the 900 Metres, MELBOURNE HALL was taken wider by SEASONS BLISS which made the turn awkwardly.
Near the 850 Metres, AWE, which was travelling keenly, got its head up when racing close to the heels of ULTIMATE GLORY.
VIVA POPCORN lay out making the Home Turn.
At the 400 Metres, THUNDERSTRIKE was shifted in away from the heels of ARMOR STAR.
Z Purton (SPEED FAY FAY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that after the 100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of DURHAM STAR, resulting in that horse being hampered and taken in across the rightful running of ARMOR STAR which was checked and lost the running to which it was rightfully entitled.
Z Purton was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 11 July 2021 and to expire on Thursday, 15 July 2021 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).
In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into account Jockey Purton's good race riding record.
After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on SEASONS BLISS at the request of Trainer K H Ting.
The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse's trachea.
A veterinary inspection of GALLANT CAVALIER and ENJOY MY LIFE immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in both horses' tracheas.
SPEED FAY FAY, ULTIMATE GLORY and JADE PHOENIX were sent for sampling.
Recap by phillip woo
Ultimate Glory came with a perfectly-timed run following a well-executed ride midfield on the fence by Alex Lai Hoi-wing to overhaul Jade Phoenix for a sixth career win. The 10- year-old has been a terrific servant for connections and did put the writing on the wall last start. Jade Phoenix was just touched off late after straightening near two lengths on top. It was a good effort carrying top weight with a step up in distance. Favourite Speed Fay Fay kept grinding away to fill a placing but did have every chance following a prominent run. He's as honest as the day is long over this trip. Awe ran on steadily to fill the frame after a rail run behind midfield. He's racing well without winning. Durham Star finished a solid fifth despite getting hampered for room late with his move from towards the rear following a slow start. He's flashed potential in his four starts. Viva Popcorn wasn't beaten too far in the end after steadily improving out from towards the rear at the 1,100m. He's shown progress in his past two of seven starts. Thunderstrike was disappointing after a dream run. Seasons Bliss never really made an impression travelling second last from a wide draw. He has ability but has proven costly in his four starts.