HK updates, etc.

[my miss storm cat]

* sigh *

Tuesday barrier trial of note, batch 4.

Bullish Luck wins, Armada 3rd.

http://www.hkjc.com/english/press/btrs.asp

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Feel better, Helene Brilliant.

Waiting for news on... Tactic King.

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NO racing Wednesday..... 3 days of mourning.

[my miss storm cat]

Additional Veterinary Report

HELENE BRILLIANT was examined by the Head of Veterinary Regulation & International Liaison after the race. He said at that time there were no significant findings. HELENE BRILLIANT was again examined by the Head of Veterinary Regulation & International Liaison at the stables of Trainer A S Cruz this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, HELENE BRILLIANT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

[my miss storm cat]

Inquiry into a sample irregularity - Jockey O Doleuze


The Stewards today concluded their inquiry into the analyst's report on the urine sample supplied by Jockey O Doleuze, as directed by the Stewards, at the Happy Valley racemeeting on 14 May 2008. Evidence was today taken from Jockey Doleuze and from Dr T S M Wan, the Club's Head of Racing Laboratory. It was decided Mr P Dingwall, Stipendiary Steward, should also appear before the inquiry as a witness and tender evidence. Mr Dingwall was available for cross-examination by Jockey Doleuze. As such, Mr Dingwall did not take part in the deliberations of the Racing Stewards' Panel or their determinations of this matter. A written statement from Mr D K K Leung, Racing Chemist (Operations), who was unavailable to appear at today's inquiry, was submitted into evidence.

Dr Wan reported on 18 May 2008 that the portion of the urine sample supplied by Jockey Doleuze he analysed contained benzylpiperazine which is a prohibited substance (jockey) in accordance with the Rules of Racing of The Hong Kong Jockey Club. Dr Wan also reported the corresponding water control was negative.

On 18 May 2008, the Stewards informed Jockey Doleuze of the analyst's findings and decided it was appropriate for them to exercise the powers they have under Rule 60(3) to stand Jockey Doleuze down from riding with immediate effect until an inquiry into the analyst's findings has been determined. At the same time the Stewards obtained the permission of Jockey Doleuze to have Mr S Chandler, Executive Director, Security & Corporate Legal Services, attend Jockey Doleuze's residence to obtain samples of "Bliss Sensory Pills" and any other item he believed appropriate. Jockey Doleuze had made a written declaration on the sample card corresponding to the urine sample that he had consumed "Bliss Sensory Pills" on 13 May 2008. At the direction of the Stewards, Mr Chandler delivered both an opened and an unopened (sealed) bottle of "Bliss Sensory Pills", together with other items to the Racing Laboratory for analysis.

Yesterday, 20 May 2008, the Stewards received advice from Dr Wan that upon analysis samples of "Bliss Sensory Pills" from each of the submitted bottles were found to contain benzylpiperazine. After having been informed of the analyst's advice Jockey Doleuze said he did not wish to have the reserve portion of his urine sample tested by an independent laboratory.

Jockey Doleuze advised the inquiry he purchased "Bliss Sensory Pills" from a pharmacy while holidaying in Indonesia at the end of March 2008. "Bliss Sensory Pills" is a product manufactured in New Zealand. The product information sheet purported "Bliss Sensory Pills" to be a dietary supplement containing vitamins intended to be used to improve the metabolism for better health. At the Sha Tin racemeeting held 27 April 2008 Jockey Doleuze provided to Mr Dingwall a copy of the product information sheet which was packaged with the "Bliss Sensory Pills" he had purchased. He requested the listed contents of "Bliss Sensory Pills" be checked with the Racing Laboratory to ensure the product did not contain prohibited substances for jockeys.

Mr Dingwall said on 28 April 2008 he forwarded the product information sheet to Mr Leung at the Racing Laboratory to seek his advice on the listed contents of "Bliss Sensory Pills". Mr Leung in his statement said after checking the listed contents he advised Mr Dingwall that none of those contents were prohibited substances for jockeys. Mr Dingwall said after having received this advice he contacted Jockey Doleuze by telephone and passed the same advice to him. Jockey Doleuze said based on this information he formed the view he was permitted to use "Bliss Sensory Pills".

Dr Wan advised the inquiry a further check of the contents of "Bliss Sensory Pills" listed on the product information sheet confirmed none of the listed contents were prohibited substances for jockeys. He said that benzylpiperazine was not included in the listed contents for "Bliss Sensory Pills" despite the samples of the product he analysed clearly having the substance present. He added that having analysed the product, in his opinion, the findings of the presence of benzylpiperazine in the urine sample supplied by Jockey Doleuze is consistent with consumption of "Bliss Sensory Pills". Dr Wan also said to his knowledge benzylpiperazine is not registered as a pharmaceutical in any country and that it is not an illegal substance according to the Laws of The Hong Kong SAR.

On all the evidence before them, the Stewards formed the opinion the presence of benzylpiperazine in the urine sample provided by Jockey Doleuze at the Happy Valley racemeeting on 14 May 2008 arose from the consumption by him of the product "Bliss Sensory Pills". They are satisfied on the available evidence the product information does not show benzylpiperazine as being contained in "Bliss Sensory Pills" despite the substance being clearly present in the samples of the product analysed by Dr Wan.

Jockey Doleuze had followed the Club's advice previously given to all jockeys in Hong Kong to have the listed contents of any supplement they are considering consuming checked for the presence of prohibited substances. The Club's advice to Jockey Doleuze on the listed contents of "Bliss Sensory Pills" was correct.

The Rules of Racing of The Hong Kong Jockey Club place the responsibility on a jockey to be free of prohibited substances when he is present on a racecourse at which he has an engagement to ride in a race. However, under the Rules the finding of a prohibited substance in a sample provided by a jockey does not necessarily oblige the Stewards to penalise the jockey concerned. Having given careful consideration to all the circumstances of this matter, the Stewards chose to exercise their discretion in this case.

Jockey Doleuze, who is currently suspended from riding in races for a careless riding charge, was advised by the Stewards he continues to be stood down, at their direction, from riding in track work and trials until such time as he provides a urine sample which upon analysis is reported to be negative. Jockey Doleuze informed the inquiry he last consumed "Bliss Sensory Pills" on Friday 16 May 2008.

The Stewards will discuss with all jockeys in the immediate future the responsibilities the Rules of Racing place on jockeys and the possible implications of the consumption of supplements by them. The aim of this discussion will be to clarify any misunderstandings which exist with current practices.

[my miss storm cat]

Ooooh Sunday looks like a great day!

PHHM analysis to follow.....

Race 8 - THE CITI CHAMPIONS & CHATER CUP
Sunday, May 25, 2008, Sha Tin, 16:05
Turf ,"A" Course ,2400m

Prize Money: $8,000,000.00, Rating: -, Race Class: HONG KONG GROUP 1

Horse No. Colour Horse Wt. Trainer Horse Wt. (Declaration) Rtg. Jockey Draw Brand No. Gear Rtg.+/- Wt.+/- (vs Declaration)
1 VIVA PATACA 126 J Moore 129 D Beadman 6 G096 H 0 -
2 PACKING WINNER 126 L Ho 120 D Whyte 2 E334 4 -
3 VIVA MACAU 126 J Moore 113 M Nunes 3 H110 SW/TT -1 -
4 EVER BRIGHT 126 P O'Sullivan 108 B Prebble 1 G223 B 8 -
5 LU YUE 126 C H Yip 97 Y T Cheng 9 H278 B/H 0 -
6 WIN PRACTITIONER 126 C Fownes 92 F Coetzee 5 G180 B 0 -
7 GO JOHNNY GO 126 P F Yiu 91 M Du Plessis 8 G290 XB 1 -
8 GROWL 126 A Lee 91 G Mosse 7 H224 TT -2 -
9 EYE WITNESS 126 A S Cruz 84 K L Chui 10 G027 XB/TT 3 -
10 LONDON EXPRESS 126 A Schutz 71 Z Purton 4 H107 0 -



B : Blinkers BO : Blinker with one cowl only E : Ear Plugs H : Hood
M : Muzzle P : Pacifier PC : Pacifier with cowls SR : Shadow Roll
SW : Side Winkers TT : Tongue Tie V : Visor SB: Sheepskin Browband
SO: Side Winker 1 side "1" : First time "2" : Replaced "-" : Removed
CC: Cornell Collar XB: Crossed Nose Band

Notes:
"Horse Wt. (Declaration)" : Horse weight on two days before the race day
"Wt.+/-(vs last race)" : Change of horse weight between race day and last race day
"Wt.+/-(vs Declarations)" : Change of horse weight between race day and declaration day
"Stakes Won" : Stakes acquired in current racing season

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HKJC...

The Stewards this morning spoke with Mr J Moore, the trainer of VIVA PATACA. Mr Moore had unsuccessfully endeavoured to contact the Stewards yesterday. Mr Moore said VIVA PATACA had sustained an injury to its right front foot during track work yesterday as a result of an incident involving another horse. Mr Moore advised the Stewards he had worked VIVA PATACA this morning in accordance with the horse's scheduled programme and in his opinion it was suitable to start in the Citi Champions & Chater Cup to be run at Sha Tin this Sunday 25 May 2008.

At the direction of the Stewards, Dr K H Lam, Veterinary Officer, this afternoon examined VIVA PATACA at the stables of Mr Moore. Dr Lam said the horse in his opinion at this time is suitable to fulfil its engagement in the Citi Champions & Chater Cup. VIVA PATACA will continue to be monitored in the lead up to Sunday's race.

[my miss storm cat]

Feel beter, Happy All Around, O'Reilly Rally and Money Man (lame) and Red Wine Honey (colic, poor thing).

He Can Tango (he can! ) drew in.


Name change... Vivacity to Great Unity. Okaaaaay.

Good Trio retired.

Can't find out who the horse was re the "incident with Viva P.

If no time for haha analysis, good luck to Witness in R1, Bullish Win in R4, Eight Plus Nine in R6, Syllabus (kindest horse in HK ) and Watch What Happens in R7, He Can Tango in R10 and all the kids in R8 and 9.

Could this finally be the race where Regency Horse wins?

Safe home, Viva Macau. Try not to be last, pretty boy.

[my miss storm cat]

The kindest horse in Hong Kong, SYLLABUS, wins paying $680.

http://www.hkjc.com/english/racing/r...eno=7&venue=ST

Packing Winner beats Viva P... Viva M 4th...

http://www.hkjc.com/english/racing/r...eno=8&venue=ST

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Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

Feel beter, Happy All Around, O'Reilly Rally and Money Man (lame) and Red Wine Honey (colic, poor thing).

Now listed as "retired". Hope he really is.