Recap by phillip woo

Invincible Missile came with a perfectly timed run through the middle of the pack to deny Everyone's Delight after a patient ride second last from a wide draw for a second win from his past five starts. He's really flying at the moment. Punted late, Everyone's Delight did everything but get the win after hitting the front 100m out following a speed-chasing run on the fence. He hasn't been as sharp in his past few runs but is capable on his day and had a good draw. Total Power came through along the inside to fill a placing after a rails run in midfield with money for him late. He was able to back up a win last start in Class Four carrying a light weight here. Amazing One Plus just failed to get up for a placing after travelling one-off with cover behind midfield. It was another honest effort. World Famous was already beaten when hampered close to home after driving to the lead 1,200m out. He's itching for a downgrade. Sacred Ibis ran on without menacing after struggling at the back early on. He's not genuine. Favourite Gorytus came up onepaced after getting caught wide with cover worse than midfield from a tricky gate. The hard run and seven-pound rise in weight for a last-start win took its toll.

Racing Incident Report

Race Nine: (414) - VICTORIA PARK HANDICAP - Class 3 - 1650Meters

HELENE WISDOM STAR began awkwardly.

SACRED IBIS and INVINCIBLE MISSILE, which began only fairly, were shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

When being taken across, SACRED IBIS raced tight inside INVINCIBLE MISSILE.

Shortly after the start, WORLD FAMOUS and AMAZING ONE PLUS bumped.

C Wong (WORLD FAMOUS) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 1000 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of EVERYONE'S DELIGHT which resulted in EVERYONE'S DELIGHT, which was proving difficult to settle, having to be checked and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled.

In the circumstances, C Wong was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 20 February 2022 and to expire on Monday, 28 February 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays).

After the 850 Metres, THE ANOMALY was left racing wide and without cover.

GAMEPLAYER TIMES lost its right hind plate passing the 800 Metres.

Approaching the 700 Metres, HELENE WISDOM STAR shifted out and was awkwardly placed inside the heels of AMAZING ONE PLUS which also shifted in away from the heels of GAMEPLAYER TIMES.

Near the 175 Metres, INVINCIBLE MISSILE raced tight inside THE ANOMALY.

A Badel (EVERYONE'S DELIGHT) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of WORLD FAMOUS, resulting in that horse being checked and losing its rightful running.

A Badel was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 6 March 2022 and to expire on Thursday, 10 March 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays).

In addition, Jockey Badel was fined $90,000.

When WORLD FAMOUS was checked, TOTAL POWER, which was racing to the inside of that horse, was corrected after shifting out and then being awkwardly placed inside the heels of EVERYONE'S DELIGHT passing the winning post.

After the race, K Teetan said that after racing wide and without cover in the early stages, he allowed RED MAJESTY to improve after the 1000 Metres to obtain a position closer to the rail.

He said it was not until near the 850 Metres that he was able to shift RED MAJESTY in to race one horse off the rail.

He said he was of the opinion the amount of use that he had to make of RED MAJESTY to improve its position to avoid racing wide and without cover resulted in the horse then not being able to finish the race off.

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

Also after the race, Z Purton reported that HELENE WISDOM STAR made a number of abnormal breathing noises during the race.

A veterinary inspection of HELENE WISDOM STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Following the race, K C Leung was not able to offer any reason for the disappointing performance of GORYTUS.

He said although GORYTUS raced in a three wide position throughout, the horse always had cover behind THE ANOMALY and travelled well in the early and middle stages.

He said he commenced to ride his mount along after the 500 Metres, however, GORYTUS did not quicken as well as he anticipated.

He said then in the Straight GORYTUS, after obtaining clear running, was disappointing in its failure to close the race off.

He said he did note that GORYTUS was up in weight tonight due to its last start success but apart from this he was not able to offer any reason for the horse's disappointing performance tonight.

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

GORYTUS, INVINCIBLE MISSILE and EVERYONE'S DELIGHT were sent for sampling.

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GENERAL:

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6 February 2022 Happy Valley Racemeeting - Race 7 (402) The Stewards tonight questioned H Bentley regarding his riding of HARMONY N HOME after the 500 Metres.

H Bentley stated that at that time he was following SUPER DOBBIN and it was his intention to shift to that horse's outside rounding the Home Turn to obtain clear running.

He said approaching the 400 Metres he became aware that TORONADO PHANTOM was commencing to improve its position around HARMONY N HOME and he made an effort to shift HARMONY N HOME to the outside of SUPER DOBBIN at this time.

He said however that TORONADO PHANTOM was travelling strongly and had momentum which resulted in TORONADO PHANTOM improving quickly around HARMONY N HOME, causing HARMONY N HOME to have to remain racing behind SUPER DOBBIN until TORONADO PHANTOM cleared HARMONY N HOME which was prior to the 300 Metres.

He said at this time he immediately shifted HARMONY N HOME out and the horse then finished the race off well.

H Bentley conceded that he had erred in not being aware that TORONADO PHANTOM was improving its position earlier than it did which would have allowed him the opportunity to shift to the outside of SUPER DOBBIN and not allow TORONADO PHANTOM to improve around his mount at this time.

H Bentley was told to ensure that he rides his mounts in such a manner as to avail them with the best opportunity to finish the race off as best as they are able and that he obtains more advantageous positions on his mounts wherever appropriate circumstances exist.

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Racing Laboratory tests of BRILLIANT WAY, MIRACLE VICTORY, VOYAGE BUBBLE, FLYING DRAGON, TRADER, STAR OF YUEN LONG, SUPER MISSION, VOYAGE STAR, LADY FIRST, SUNNY BABY, YOUNG VICTORY, DESTIN, LEADING FORTUNE, RIGHT AS RAIN, MAJESTIC STAR, EVERYONE'S VICTORY, MEGA HEART, EXCELLENT PROPOSAL, ZEBROWSKI, BUTTERFIELD, CROSSFORD, CAPTAIN WIN, PACKING VICTORY, ROMANTIC WARRIOR, CALIFORNIA SPANGLE, RED DESERT, KURPANY and CZARSON (30.1.22) proved negative.

SUMMARY:

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Withdrawals Race 1: HEART CONQUERED on 8.2.22 on veterinary advice.

Race 8: VENTO on 8.2.22 on veterinary advice.

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Fine Race 9: A Badel (EVERYONE'S DELIGHT): $90,000 for careless riding over the concluding stages.



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Reprimand Race 7: D Moor (INESTIMABLE) for shifting in near the 250 Metres.

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Warnings Race 6: K Teetan (FLAMING PASSION) re the manner in which he rode his mount out over the concluding stages.

General: H Bentley (HARMONY N HOME) re his riding after the 500 Metres.



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Suspensions Race 9: C Wong (WORLD FAMOUS) for careless riding near the 1000 Metres (from 20 February 2022 until 28 February 2022 on which day he may resume race riding - 3 Hong Kong racedays).

A Badel (EVERYONE'S DELIGHT) for careless riding over the concluding stages (from 6 March 2022 until 10 March 2022 on which day he may resume race riding - 2 Hong Kong racedays).

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Irregular Heart Rhythm Race 8: VENTO

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Barrier Trials Race 2: JOLLY FOREVER Race 8: VENTO

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Official Veterinary Examinations Race 1: HEART CONQUERED Race 2: JOLLY FOREVER Race 3: LUCKY VICTOR Race 8: VENTO

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Course and False Outside Rail Arrangement Turf B Course - Worked Back

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Rolling Arrangement The track was rolled after race

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