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Race: 4 (004) THE HKSAR CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S CUP (HANDICAP) Race Class 1 1200 m
Prior to being presented at the saddling stalls, THE DUKE was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said in his opinion the horse was lame in the left front leg. Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of THE DUKE. Before being allowed to race again, THE DUKE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the field was loaded, PLANET RULER became fractious, causing M Odendaal to be dislodged. M Odendaal was passed as fit to fulfil his riding engagement. While M Odendaal was being inspected by the Club's medical officer, COUNTRY MUSIC became fractious and endeavoured to break through underneath the front gates of its stall. COUNTRY MUSIC was examined by the Veterinary Surgeon who said in his opinion the horse was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, the Stewards ordered the withdrawal of COUNTRY MUSIC. Before being allowed to race again, COUNTRY MUSIC will have to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Shortly after the start, PLANET RULER was steadied when crowded for room between FIGURES and FOKINE which shifted in slightly. Making the turn at the 800 Metres, HIGH INTELLIGENT lost ground after getting its head on the side and hanging in away from TOWN OF FIONN. After the 800 Metres, FIGURES and REGENCY HORSE raced wide and without cover. At the 150 Metres, DAVE'S BEST, which was closing the race off strongly, was steadied and shifted to the outside of ABLE PRINCE to continue going forward. TIBER and FIGURES were sent for an official veterinary inspection. A veterinary inspection of TIBER after the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, FIGURES was examined by the Veterinary Officer. He said the horse was noted to be making an abnormal breathing noise and had a displacement of the soft palate. TOWN OF FIONN and REGENCY HORSE were sent for sampling.
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Race 8 - BIG WAVE BAY HANDICAP
Wednesday, September 13, 2006, Happy Valley, 22:50
Turf ,"A" Course ,1000m
Prize Money: $750,000.00, Rating: 80-60, Race Class: 3
Horse No. Colour Horse Wt. Trainer Horse Wt. (Declaration) Rtg. Jockey Draw Brand No. Gear Rtg.+/- Wt.+/- (vs Declaration)
1 FANTASTIC SUN 131 A T Millard 78 F Coetzee 3 G225 -3 -
2 LUCKY BABY 127 C S Shum 74 N Ryan 2 G207 6 -
3 AMO 125 Y S Tsui 72 H W Lai (-7) 4 B125 -2 -
4 GRAND SUPREME 125 L Ho 72 D Whyte 5 G229 9 -
5 DASHING WINNER 123 B K Ng 70 O Doleuze 10 A018 SR/SO -3 -
6 KIMBO KID 123 D Oughton 70 C W Wong (-7) 9 C379 B 0 -
7 GLORY YEARS 120 A Lee 67 G Mosse 11 E023 B -1 -
8 SUPREMACY 119 D E Ferraris 66 K L Chui (-10) 12 D315 B -1 -
9 MONEY MAN 118 C Fownes 65 C K Tong (-7) 1 G115 - -
10 KINGSTON MARBLE 117 J Size 64 W M Lai (-2) 8 E244 B -2 -
11 SPEED FIGHTER 116 P F Yiu 63 D Nikolic 7 D355 P-/SR2 -1 -
12 DILIGENT 114 K W Lui 61 M Nunes 6 C285 SW -6 -
STAND-BY STARTER
No. Horse Body Wt. Wt. Rtg. Age Last 6 Runs Trainer Gear
1 GAUCHO 120 67 6 11/11/4/2/8/9 D E Ferraris TT
2 WHIPLASH
115 62 4 2/7/1/1/13/5 C Fownes