KA YING WARRIOR was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (swollen right fore). Before being allowed to race again, KA YING WARRIOR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BABY CRYSTAL’s entrance to the track was delayed as the horse lost its left front plate after leaving the Parade Ring which required refitting. SPEEDSTAR was slow to begin. ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL began only fairly and then was bumped by SUPER EAGLE which shifted in. NOBLE ONE shifted out at the start and bumped YOO YOO KNIGHT which in turn was taken out onto SEE U AGAIN. After the 200 Metres, BABY CRYSTAL got its head on the side and lay out away from WE ARE HERO. The performance of FORTUNE TURBO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FORTUNE TURBO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL was noted to have bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of SEE U AGAIN and FORTUNE TURBO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WE ARE HERO and BABY CRYSTAL were sent for sampling.

HAPPY MATADOR was withdrawn on 26.11.22 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter BRAVE POWER (Apprentice Y L Chung). Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY MATADOR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BOOMING WELL shifted in at the start and brushed BEST FOR YOU. ACA POWER began awkwardly and then was crowded for room between SMART FOLKS and M M JOHNNY which shifted out. From the outside barriers, PRIDE OF DRAGON, MANY WINS and SUNNY BABY were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A short distance after the start, BOOMING WELL got its head up when travelling keenly. Approaching the 1200 Metres, M M JOHNNY and ACA POWER raced tight. After the 1000 Metres, SMART FOLKS was left racing wide and without cover. After the 700 Metres, SUNNY BABY raced tight outside BRAVE POWER which shifted out. SUNNY BABY was then taken wider and without cover passing the 600 Metres when BRAVE POWER improved to the outside of PRIDE OF DRAGON. ACA POWER had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. WINWIN THIRTYTHREE lost its right hind plate at the 350 Metres. Close to the finishing line, M L Yeung’s (MANY WINS) left foot slipped from the stirrup iron. A veterinary inspection of BRAVE POWER and M M JOHNNY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHIU CHOW BROTHER and WINWIN THIRTYTHREE were sent for sampling.

SMART FUTURE, which was leaning on the outside of its gate as the start was effected, began only fairly and then shifted out towards the heels of ALL IS GOOD. SOLAR PARTNER shifted out at the start and bumped THUNDERSTRIKE which in turn shifted out and bumped HELENE WISDOM STAR, resulting in all three horses becoming unbalanced. After this, HELENE WISDOM STAR was shifted across behind runners. A short distance after the start, NICE BIRDIE and JOYFUL GENIUS raced in restricted room between HAPPY FAT CAT and ALL IS GOOD which shifted out. Despite being ridden along for some distance in the early stages, SON PAK FU was slow to muster speed and for the majority of the race travelled wide and without cover. SON PAK FU then lay in under pressure in the Straight. Near the 900 Metres, JOYFUL GENIUS was awkwardly placed inside the heels of NICE BIRDIE. JOYFUL GENIUS was then shifted to the outside of NICE BIRDIE approaching the 800 Metres. Throughout the race, SOLAR PARTNER travelled wide and without cover. The performance of SMART FUTURE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SMART FUTURE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, L Hewitson reported that THUNDERSTRIKE appeared to resent the kickback today as the horse did not travel well throughout the middle stages and then did not finish the race off. A veterinary inspection of THUNDERSTRIKE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, M F Poon stated that, in his opinion, JOYFUL GENIUS did not appreciate the kickback today. He added that it was only after being shifted to the outside of runners in the early part of the Straight that JOYFUL GENIUS finished the race off. A veterinary inspection of SOLAR PARTNER, HAR HAR AT HEART and SMART FUTURE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. YOUTHFUL DEAL and HAPPY FAT CAT were sent for sampling.

FOREVER GLORIOUS, which was fractious in the barriers, began only fairly. From wide barriers, HAPPY HERO, ACCELERANDO, OVER THE MOON and TURQUOISE ALPHA were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching and passing the 1000 Metres, RING BELLS travelled keenly and was awkwardly placed behind ODE TO JOY. RING BELLS was then left racing very wide and without cover near the 950 Metres. At the 900 Metres, FOREVER GLORIOUS was also left racing wide and without cover. Approaching and passing the 400 Metres, ACCELERANDO and FOREVER GLORIOUS raced tight as ACCELERANDO shifted out to obtain clear running. CHEERY was held up for clear running from passing the 400 Metres until near the 200 Metres. DRAGON PRIDE had some difficulty obtaining clear running after the 300 Metres and then again passing the 200 Metres. DRAGON PRIDE was then bumped by NICHOLSON RETURNS passing the 150 Metres as NICHOLSON RETURNS raced tight outside the heels of STAR CONTACT. Passing the 150 Metres, OSCAR GLORY lay out under pressure. After the race, H Bentley stated that, in his opinion, PAKISTAN FRIEND did not appreciate racing in amongst horses. He said after the 1100 Metres he had to ride his mount along to maintain its position inside STAR CONTACT and PAKISTAN FRIEND then did not finish the race off over the latter stages. A veterinary inspection of PAKISTAN FRIEND immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. A veterinary inspection of OSCAR GLORY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ACCELERANDO and STAR CONTACT were sent for sampling.

After being loaded into the barriers, JOLLY RULER reared and momentarily got its right front leg over the front barrier gates as well as its left front leg into the adjoining stall. JOLLY RULER then settled with the start being effected a short time later. The Stewards will interview, Mr A Speechley, Starter, and representatives of the Department of Veterinary Regulation, Welfare and Biosecurity Policy prior to the Happy Valley racemeeting to be conducted on Wednesday, 30 November 2022 regarding this matter. WINNING ICEY began only fairly and then was crowded for room between MAN STAR and RED DESERT which shifted out. LIGHTNING BOLT and CALL ME TEDDY bumped at the start. LIGHTNING BOLT was then crowded for room between CALL ME TEDDY and EVERYONE’S VICTORY which shifted out. TRADER began awkwardly and lost ground. Passing the 1000 Metres, CALL ME TEDDY was bumped by COPARTNER AMBITION which in turn was bumped by JOLLY RULER which, when being ridden along, got its head on the side and lay in away from SPARKLING KNIGHT. M Chadwick (JOLLY RULER) was found guilty of a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the 750 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of COPARTNER AMBITION, resulting in that horse being crowded for room and taken in onto CALL ME TEDDY which was also hampered when tightened for room inside COPARTNER AMBITION. M Chadwick was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 14 December 2022 and to expire on Monday, 19 December 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In assessing penalty, the Stewards took into account Jockey Chadwick’s good race riding record. At the entrance to the Straight, L Hewitson (LIGHTNING BOLT) dropped his whip. Approaching the 400 Metres, SPARKLING KNIGHT, which was commencing to give ground, was checked when crowded for room between MIDORI BEAUTY which shifted in marginally and MAN STAR (H Bowman) which initially shifted out and bumped SPARKLING KNIGHT before being shifted back in to relieve the crowding. H Bowman was reprimanded and told to ensure that he exercises due care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Throughout the race, SPARKLING KNIGHT travelled wide and without cover and then finished tailed out. The performance of SPARKLING KNIGHT was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SPARKLING KNIGHT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. The performance of COPARTNER AMBITION, which also finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, COPARTNER AMBITION will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, M Chadwick stated that, in his opinion, JOLLY RULER’S failure to finish the race off was attributable to the horse having to do too much work in the early stages to obtain a forward position as well as having to race very wide and without cover throughout. He said because of these factors JOLLY RULER was not able to finish the race off. A veterinary inspection of JOLLY RULER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of JOLLY RULER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, JOLLY RULER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of TRADER and CALL ME TEDDY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MIDORI BEAUTY, FIERY DIAMOND and WINNING ICEY were sent for sampling.

Whilst in the saddling stalls, GALLANT HERO had its left front plate refitted. GALLANT HERO was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. SUPER ACE and GALLANT HERO were slow to begin. RED TITAN began very awkwardly and bumped the inside of its gate, resulting in RED TITAN losing ground. After this, RED TITAN was ridden along, however, stumbled shortly after the start. RED TITAN was then shifted across behind runners. EL JEFE was crowded for room on jumping between ONE VOICE and MILLENNIUM FALCON which shifted out. From a wide barrier, LEAN HERO was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After travelling a short distance, SHINING RED shifted in and bumped PROUD DRAGON. After this, SHINING RED travelled keenly and got its head up when being steadied in an attempt to obtain cover, however, was unable to obtain a trailing position and travelled wide and without cover throughout. Near the 900 Metres, SPEED FAY FAY raced tight between CHING and MILLENNIUM FALCON which shifted in when racing close to the heels of SUPER RED DRAGON. Making the turn near the 900 Metres, EL JEFE raced tight between PROUD DRAGON and SUPER ACE which got its head on the side and made the turn awkwardly. PROUD DRAGON was left racing wide and without cover near the 850 Metres. After the 500 Metres, GALLANT HERO raced close to the heels of SUPER ACE and at the entrance to the Straight was awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse when being shifted in to obtain clear running. RED TITAN had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. Passing the 400 Metres, CHING and SPEED FAY FAY raced tight as CHING attempted to shift to the outside of MILLENNIUM FALCON. CHING and SPEED FAY FAY then bumped passing the 300 Metres. SPEED FAY FAY then raced in restricted room passing the 100 Metres between PROUD DRAGON and CHING which shifted out to obtain clear running. ONE VOICE was held up for clear running until approaching the 200 Metres at which time ONE VOICE was shifted to the outside of SUPER RED DRAGON. ONE VOICE then again had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 150 Metres and close to the finishing line raced tight outside the heels of SUPER RED DRAGON. After the race, Mr F C Lor, trainer of ONE VOICE, reported that the horse was found to have bled upon return to the stable. An endoscopic examination of ONE VOICE confirmed that the horse had bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of EL JEFE immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. CHING, SUPER RED DRAGON and ONE VOICE were sent for sampling.

THE ROCK shifted out on jumping and bumped FANTASTIC TREASURE. As the start was effected, ALL FOR ST PAUL’S lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, ALL FOR ST PAUL’S, which was being ridden along in an attempt to make up lost ground, raced tight inside EXCELLENT PROPOSAL which got its head on the side and lay in. Then approaching the 1500 Metres, EXCELLENT PROPOSAL continued to lay in across the heels of RUNNING GLORY, resulting in ALL FOR ST PAUL’S being hampered. Passing the 1500 Metres, BEAUTYVERSE (Z Purton) got its head up when racing ungenerously and shifted out abruptly away from the heels of KEEFY, resulting in RUNNING GLORY (V Borges) being checked passing the 1500 Metres. EXCELLENT PROPOSAL, which was following RUNNING GLORY, was checked away from the heels of that horse in consequence. After this, BEAUTYVERSE continued to race ungenerously, got its head up on a number of occasions and shifted in after the 1400 Metres, resulting in RUNNING GLORY again being checked when crowded for room outside ALL FOR ST PAUL’S. Whilst the Stewards were of the opinion that the racing manners of BEAUTYVERSE had been the principal reason for these incidents, nonetheless in respect of the incident after the 1400 Metres, Z Purton was told to ensure that he makes every endeavour to prevent his mounts from shifting ground and causing interference. V Borges stated that after this incident RUNNING GLORY did not travel comfortably and then in the Straight did not finish the race off. A veterinary inspection of RUNNING GLORY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RUNNING GLORY lost its right front plate near the 1050 Metres. After the 400 Metres, FANTASTIC TREASURE improved to be racing tight between ALL FOR ST PAUL’S and EXCELLENT PROPOSAL. When questioned regarding the performance of BEAUTYVERSE, Z Purton stated that he was instructed to take up a forward position on BEAUTYVERSE from barrier 2. He said BEAUTYVERSE began only fairly and he had to ride his mount along in the early stages in an attempt to obtain a trailing position behind KEEFY. He said after being crossed by KEEFY, BEAUTYVERSE raced ungenerously and would not relax which resulted in the horse being left racing in a three wide position without cover near the 1300 Metres. He said he therefore allowed BEAUTYVERSE to improve forward of KEEFY approaching and passing the 1200 Metres and he was able to clear that horse and obtain a position one horse off the rail near the 1000 Metres. He said after shifting to race outside BELUGA, he became concerned that BEAUTYVERSE was not travelling as strongly as he had hoped as he had to ask his mount to maintain its position in the middle stages. He added that he placed BEAUTYVERSE under pressure rounding the Home Turn, however, the horse did not quicken and then over the latter stages gave ground. He said whilst BEAUTYVERSE was disappointing in today’s race, he was of the opinion that the horse did not recover from the incidents earlier in the race and having to make a mid-race move to avoid covering unnecessary ground. He said however that against this, he was concerned that BEAUTYVERSE was struggling to maintain its position as far out as 1000 Metres from the finish. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTYVERSE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of BEAUTYVERSE, a last start winner and favourite for today’s race, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTYVERSE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BEAUTYVERSE, KEEFY and BELUGA were sent for sampling.

IMPERIAL MAGEE was withdrawn on 26.11.22 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter LOOKING COOL (M Chadwick). Before being allowed to race again, IMPERIAL MAGEE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. POWERFUL WINGS shifted out at the start and inconvenienced PRINCE ALEX which then shifted out towards the heels of SWEET ENCOUNTER which on jumping was bumped by DEAR SIBLING. KASA PAPA began only fairly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from the outside barriers, CAPTAIN WIN and INVINCIBLE MISSILE were shifted across behind runners to obtain a position closer to the rail. Approaching the 1300 Metres, PRINCE ALEX became unbalanced when racing tight inside GIFT OF LIFELINE and then making the turn near the 900 Metres shifted in and brushed the running rail. After the 1000 Metres, ROUND THE EARTH was left racing wide and without cover. Making the turn near the 900 Metres, POWERFUL WINGS was steadied away from the heels of DEAR SIBLING which itself was awkwardly placed behind LOOKING COOL. KASA PAPA, which was following POWERFUL WINGS, shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence and inconvenienced CAPTAIN WIN. At the 400 Metres, DEAR SIBLING shifted out and bumped PEGASUS HERO. PEGASUS HERO then shifted out away from DEAR SIBLING, resulting in KASA PAPA and CAPTAIN WIN being taken wider and INVINCIBLE MISSILE being awkwardly placed outside the heels of CAPTAIN WIN near the 350 Metres. When questioned, K C Leung (HAPPY DAILY) stated that he was instructed from barrier 11 to shift his mount across behind runners in the early stages and obtain a position close to the rail and to find inside runs on HAPPY DAILY rounding the Home Turn and in the Straight if possible. He said after shifting HAPPY DAILY across behind runners in the early stages, he was following POWERFUL WINGS after the 600 Metres and he anticipated that POWERFUL WINGS would be able to take him into the race. He said at the 500 Metres he continued to follow POWERFUL WINGS and at that time was racing inside the heels of CAPTAIN WIN which was racing to the outside of POWERFUL WINGS. He said he was of the opinion that in order to shift out to follow CAPTAIN WIN, he would have had to come back to clear that horse’s heels and as he was following a horse which he considered to be a good chance in the race, he elected to continue to follow that horse into the Home Straight and obtain inside runs as instructed. He added that at the entrance to the Straight he positioned HAPPY DAILY to improve to the inside of PEGASUS HERO, however, was disappointed for this run when DEAR SIBLING shifted out to the inside of PEGASUS HERO. He said after the 400 Metres he directed HAPPY DAILY to the inside of DEAR SIBLING with a view to following ROUND THE EARTH passing the 300 Metres. He said passing the 300 Metres he then shifted HAPPY DAILY in to improve to the inside of ROUND THE EARTH and outside LOOKING COOL where there was running available. He said as he was doing this LOOKING COOL shifted out which resulted in HAPPY DAILY being badly held up for clear running from near the 250 Metres until passing the 150 Metres. He said after obtaining clear running to the outside of ROUND THE EARTH after the 150 Metres, HAPPY DAILY then finished the race off well. After the race, H Bowman stated that, in his opinion, POWERFUL WINGS was not suited by the tempo of the race slackening slightly in the middle stages. He said this resulted in POWERFUL WINGS racing close to heels near the 900 Metres at which time the horse lost momentum. He said after this POWERFUL WINGS travelled satisfactorily, however, after being placed under pressure in the early part of the Straight then did not finish the race off as strongly as anticipated. A veterinary inspection of POWERFUL WINGS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of DEAR SIBLING immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SWEET ENCOUNTER and ENTRUSTED were sent for sampling.

BEAUTY ETERNAL was withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY ETERNAL will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. STAR ASCENSION shifted in at the start and bumped GOLDEN ARTIE. STAR ASCENSION then became unbalanced, shifted out and bumped SUPERB CAPITALIST which also shifted in, resulting in SUPERB CAPITALIST and STAR ASCENSION also becoming unbalanced. From wide barriers, CAPE BRETON and SOLAR WINDS were steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Apprentice Y L Chung (SUPERB CAPITALIST) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 1100 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of STAR ASCENSION, resulting in that horse being unnecessarily crowded for room and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled. Apprentice Chung was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Wednesday, 7 December 2022 and to expire on Monday, 12 December 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). SPEEDY MOUSE lost its right front plate passing the 800 Metres. Passing the 400 Metres, CAPE BRETON was shifted to the outside of GOLDEN ARTIE after being disappointed for running between that horse which shifted in and YEABOI. Over the concluding stages, GOLDEN ARTIE raced tight outside the heels of PULSAR STRIDER when improving into tight running between that horse and CAPE BRETON. Throughout the race, HIGHLY PROACTIVE travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of SUPERB CAPITALIST, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that SUPERB CAPITALIST became unbalanced after bumping with STAR ASCENSION on jumping. He said after this he had to urge his mount along in the early stages to clear runners to his inside and it was not until near the 1000 Metres that SUPERB CAPITALIST was able to clear GOLDEN ARTIE and obtain the lead. He said SUPERB CAPITALIST then did not travel as strongly as it did at its initial race start which he put down to the fact that the horse had been unbalanced early which resulted in him having to make use of SUPERB CAPITALIST today. He said SUPERB CAPITALIST travelled fairly in the middle stages and then after being challenged by PULSAR STRIDER after the 300 Metres was reluctant to maintain its position inside that horse, particularly when racing tight inside PULSAR STRIDER which shifted in near the 150 Metres. He added that then over the concluding stages SUPERB CAPITALIST was disappointing in the manner in which it failed to close the race off. He said whilst SUPERB CAPITALIST was disappointing in today’s race, he believed that the circumstances of the race in the early stages may have resulted in the horse not being able to finish the race off as strongly as it did at its first race start. A veterinary inspection of SUPERB CAPITALIST immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of SPEEDY MOUSE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SUPERB CAPITALIST, SOLAR WINDS and PULSAR STRIDER were sent for sampling.

BEAUTY LIVE was slow to begin. FIND MY LOVE began awkwardly and bumped the inside of its gate on jumping. Then after the 1300 Metres, FIND MY LOVE commenced to prove very difficult to settle and got its head up when awkwardly placed outside the heels of CHANCHENG PRINCE. ATOMIC BEAUTY shifted out at the start and inconvenienced SIGHT SPIRIT. ATOMIC BEAUTY was then crowded for room between SIGHT SPIRIT and JUMBO FORTUNE which shifted out. After this, SIGHT SPIRIT and JUMBO FORTUNE were shifted across behind runners from wide barriers. Also from a wide barrier, CZARSON was steadied on jumping to obtain a position closer to the rail. Near the 1250 Metres, SIGHT SPIRIT and JUMBO FORTUNE raced tight. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, CHANCHENG PRINCE commenced to travel keenly and shifted out away from the heels of SILVER EXPRESS. After this, CHANCHENG PRINCE travelled wide and without cover. PACKING TREADMILL raced wide and without cover in the early stages and after the 800 Metres was allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead near the 650 Metres. At the entrance to the Straight, FIND MY LOVE improved into tight running between SIGHT SPIRIT and JUMBO FORTUNE which shifted out marginally. This resulted in FIND MY LOVE being disappointed for running between JUMBO FORTUNE and SIGHT SPIRIT near the 350 Metres. BEAUTY LIVE was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and near the 350 Metres was shifted to the inside of ATOMIC BEAUTY to commence improving. BEAUTY LIVE then raced tight between ATOMIC BEAUTY and SNAFFLES after the 300 Metres and at the 100 Metres was steadied when disappointed for running between SHINING GEM and SNAFFLES, both of which shifted ground. Near the 100 Metres, SNAFFLES was awkwardly placed close to the heels of KING LAND when being shifted out from behind that horse to obtain clear running. After the race, C Y Ho was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of JUMBO FORTUNE. He said after obtaining a position behind midfield with cover, he shifted his mount to the outside of runners at the entrance to the Straight and anticipated that it would quicken, however, JUMBO FORTUNE failed to show a turn of foot and then in the Straight finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection of JUMBO FORTUNE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, BUDDIES was noted to have bled from both nostrils. PACKING TREADMILL and KING LAND were sent for sampling.