FARHH ABOVE was slow to begin. U W BROTHER raced tight shortly after the start between AETHERO and UNEXPECTED which shifted out. Near the 650 Metres, U W BROTHER, which was laying out, momentarily raced tight inside JOY AVENUE which shifted in abruptly. In the middle stages, UNEXPECTED lay out. After the 600 Metres, TARGET FINDER was awkwardly placed behind JOY AVENUE. JUDY’S STAR lay out making the Home Turn. The performances of COPARTNER and JOY AVENUE, both of which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, COPARTNER and JOY AVENUE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. AETHERO and FARHH ABOVE were sent for sampling.

MR MAGELLAN began only fairly. VICTORY IN HAND began awkwardly and shortly after the start got its head on the side, shifted out and was steadied away from the heels of SHINING ACE. TEST THE STARS began awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of CHICKEN DANCE which shifted in abruptly. After this, from a wide barrier, TEST THE STARS was steadied and shifted across behind runners. Also from a wide barrier, V CHEVALIERS was steadied and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. FOCUS travelled keenly in the early and middle stages. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, SHINING ACE shifted out and bumped DALRADIAN, causing SHINING ACE to become unbalanced. After the 700 Metres, LET’S COME BACK shifted out away from the heels of FOCUS, resulting in CHICKEN DANCE being taken wider and without cover. Near the 650 Metres, TEST THE STARS was momentarily crowded for room between HAPPY FOREST and EMPIRE STAR which shifted in marginally. Approaching the 600 Metres, LET’S COME BACK was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WINNING WARRIOR. GREAT FIT, which travelled wide and without cover throughout the race, made the Home Turn awkwardly. Then passing the 300 Metres, GREAT FIT shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of MR MAGELLAN. A short distance later, GREAT FIT shifted in and was steadied away from the heels of EMPIRE STAR. Near the 150 Metres, CHICKEN DANCE shifted out abruptly under pressure, resulting in its rider changing his whip through into his left hand. After this, CHICKEN DANCE continued to lay out under pressure. A veterinary inspection of FOCUS and GREAT FIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SHINING ACE and SUPREME PLUS were sent for sampling.

SUNNY MAJOR was withdrawn on 23.5.19 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter KWAICHUNG BROTHERS. Before being allowed to race again, SUNNY MAJOR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. On arrival at the Start, M F Poon expressed concern regarding the action of MASSIVE POWER. MASSIVE POWER was examined by the Veterinary Officer who, after the necessary consultations, said the horse was suitable to race. MAJESTIC ENDEAVOUR began awkwardly. LOVE CHUNGHWA began only fairly and then was shifted across behind runners. KWAICHUNG BROTHERS began awkwardly and then was steadied when crowded for room between SUREWIN and OTOUTO which, after being taken in by YEE CHEONG LUCKY, then shifted in away from that horse. MONEY MARSHAL shifted out at the start and bumped EXPONENTS which in turn shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of DRAGON REGIMENT. Despite being ridden along for some distance in the early stages, GOOD RUNNERS WAY and OTOUTO failed to muster speed. Despite being aggressively ridden in the early stages, MASSIVE POWER was slow to muster speed and then travelled wide and without cover throughout the race and in the Straight gave ground. The performance of MASSIVE POWER, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MASSIVE POWER 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 MASSIVE POWER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Rounding the Home Turn, GOOD RUNNERS WAY was awkwardly placed behind YEE CHEONG LUCKY. Passing the 300 Metres, M Chadwick’s (LOVE CHUNGHWA) right rein was knocked from his grasp by the whip of T H So (LEISURED FEET). M Chadwick then regathered his rein a short distance after this. Over the concluding stages, GOOD RUNNERS WAY lay in under pressure. Close to the finishing line, KWAICHUNG BROTHERS and YEE CHEONG LUCKY raced tight. After the race, Apprentice K H Chan reported that he had to make a lot of use of MAJESTIC ENDEAVOUR in an attempt to have it maintain a relatively forward position. He said based on the manner in which the horse gave ground in the early part of the Straight, he was of the opinion that MAJESTIC ENDEAVOUR did not appreciate the track conditions. The performance of MAJESTIC ENDEAVOUR, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MAJESTIC ENDEAVOUR 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 MAJESTIC ENDEAVOUR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of MONEY MARSHAL immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm. Before being allowed to race again, MONEY MARSHAL will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.. SUREWIN and LOVE CHUNGHWA were sent for sampling.

E GENERATION shifted out at the start and bumped the hindquarters of SKYEY SUPREME which became unbalanced. WAYFOONG VINNIE was steadied away from the heels of CLASSIC POSH on jumping when that horse shifted in. Shortly after the start, THANKS FOREVER stumbled, shifted out and bumped BRAVERY AND POWER which then shifted out away from THANKS FOREVER and bumped REEL BIZZY. After travelling a short distance, ORIONIDS was bumped by CALIFORNIA GUNGHO which was taken out by DIAMOND KING. ORIONIDS lay out throughout the race. The performances of SKYEY SUPREME and E GENERATION, both of which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SKYEY SUPREME and E GENERATION 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 E GENERATION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of VOYAGE WARRIOR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THANKS FOREVER and VOYAGE WARRIOR were sent for sampling. <27/5/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>E GENERATION, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. E GENERATION was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, E GENERATION will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

VICTORY SONG and GOLDEN FOUR began only fairly. TENNESSEE BOSS shifted out at the start and bumped EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE which then shifted out and inconvenienced BEAUTY LOYAL. From the outside barriers, SUCH A HAPPINESS, GREAT VICTORY and SWEETIE BARLEY were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 1100 Metres, BEAUTY LOYAL and NICE KICK raced in restricted room between EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE which shifted out marginally and FUN TIMES (A Domeyer) which shifted in. A Domeyer was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Near the 950 Metres, BEAUTY LOYAL, which was being steadied to obtain cover behind EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE, was momentarily awkwardly placed outside the heels of that horse. Near the 550 Metres, EXCEPTIONAL DESIRE and NICE KICK raced tight. Throughout the race, WAYFOONG CHARMER travelled wide and without cover. When questioned regarding the performance of NICE KICK, J Moreira stated that he was able to obtain a good position behind the leaders in the early stages albeit after the 800 Metres NICE KICK was required to race without cover. He said NICE KICK travelled well until being placed under pressure rounding the Home Turn. He said NICE KICK did not respond to his riding as he anticipated it would and then over the latter stages was disappointing in its failure to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of NICE KICK immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. Before being allowed to race again, NICE KICK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that MONICA was displaying signs of thumps. NICE KICK, MONICA and BEAUTY LOYAL were sent for sampling.

BORN IN CHINA was withdrawn on 25.5.19 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (left fore medial suspensory branch injury). Before being allowed to race again, BORN IN CHINA will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WINNER’S WAY became unbalanced when crowded for room on jumping between DIVINE UNICORN which shifted in and WISHFUL THINKER which was taken out by LITTLE GIANT. DIVINE UNICORN also became unbalanced as a result of contact with WINNER’S WAY. Throughout the race, FULL OF BEAUTY travelled wide and without cover and approaching the 500 Metres raced tight outside GUNNISON which improved to the outside of CALIFORNIA FORTUNE. A veterinary inspection of GUNNISON, FULL OF BEAUTY and CALIFORNIA FORTUNE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of DIVINE UNICORN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. FULL OF BEAUTY, LITTLE GIANT and DRAGON GENERAL were sent for sampling. <27/5/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>FULL OF BEAUTY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. FULL OF BEAUTY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer J Size this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, FULL OF BEAUTY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

SIMPLY BIG shifted in at the start and bumped THE JUDGE. FALCON TURBO shifted in at the start and inconvenienced DAN CONTROL. From wide barriers, TOP SCORE and DECISIVE ACTION were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. Near the 750 Metres, DECISIVE ACTION got its head up when travelling keenly and awkwardly placed inside the heels of CALIFORNIA TURBO which travelled wide and without cover for the majority of the race. FALCON TURBO lost its left front plate passing the 600 Metres. Passing the 600 Metres, THE JUDGE raced tight inside TOP SCORE as that horse improved into tight running inside FALCON TURBO. Rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight, DAN CONTROL became unbalanced when racing tight outside AEROHAPPINESS (J Moreira) which was shifting to the outside of LOCKHEED to obtain clear running. J Moreira was advised to exercise due care in similar circumstances. HAIR TRIGGER was held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight. At the entrance to the Straight, CALIFORNIA TURBO was bumped by FALCON TURBO which became unbalanced after being bumped by TOP SCORE (C Y Ho) which shifted out. C Y Ho was reprimanded and advised to exercise due care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Passing the 250 Metres, FALCON TURBO raced tight between CALIFORNIA TURBO and TOP SCORE which shifted out under pressure before being shifted back in to relieve the tightening to FALCON TURBO. Close to the finishing line, DAN CONTROL got its head on the side and lay in towards the heels of LOCKHEED. A veterinary inspection of TRIUMPHANT ARCH immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. AEROHAPPINESS and LOCKHEED were sent for sampling.

TIME WARP shifted in at the start and bumped RISE HIGH. After passing the winning post on the first occasion, HAPPY GRIN was left racing wide and without cover. The performance of EAGLE WAY, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, EAGLE WAY 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 EAGLE WAY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EXULTANT and RISE HIGH were sent for sampling.

LITTLE GENERAL shifted out at the start and hampered RAZOR QUEST and DASHING DART which both became unbalanced after bumping. After this, from the outside barriers, RAZOR QUEST and DASHING DART were shifted across behind runners. Also from a wide barrier, SUNNY POWER was shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. SHANGHAI DRAGON shifted out shortly after the start and bumped the hindquarters of C P POWER. Near the 1550 Metres, A Domeyer (LITTLE GENERAL) adjusted his left foot in the stirrup iron. After travelling a short distance, GREAT TREASURE and SHANGHAI DRAGON raced tight between BELLAGIO and C P POWER which shifted in. Then near the 1500 Metres, SHANGHAI DRAGON became unbalanced after bumping C P POWER and consequently shifted out abruptly, resulting in C P POWER being hampered. CIRCUIT THREE, which was racing to the outside of C P POWER, shifted out away from that horse and bumped DOR DOR, resulting in CIRCUIT THREE and DOR DOR both becoming unbalanced. When C P POWER was taken out by SHANGHAI DRAGON, TOUCH OF LUCK was steadied away from the heels of that horse in consequence. After the 1000 Metres, DASHING DART got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of FRIENDS OF NANJING which was being steadied to obtain cover behind CIRCUIT THREE. Also after the 1000 Metres, RAZOR QUEST got its head up when travelling keenly. Passing the 800 Metres, DASHING DART got its head up when awkwardly placed close to the heels of FRIENDS OF NANJING. Near the 450 Metres, C P POWER was shifted out away from the heels of CIRCUIT THREE after being awkwardly placed close to the heels of that horse. Near the 150 Metres, FLASH FAMOUS raced tight inside BELLAGIO which lay in when awkwardly placed inside SAM’S LOVE. Throughout the race, LITTLE GENERAL travelled wide and without cover. When questioned, G van Niekerk (GREAT TREASURE) stated that near the 850 Metres GREAT TREASURE was crowded for room between LITTLE GENERAL and BELLAGIO, both of which shifted ground. He said after this GREAT TREASURE got its head on the side and lay out and he was very awkwardly placed inside the heels of LITTLE GENERAL which was racing in a tight three wide position. He said he called on a number of occasions in the middle stages to ensure that other riders were aware of his position as GREAT TREASURE was awkwardly placed between LITTLE GENERAL and BELLAGIO which was commencing to shift out. He said because LITTLE GENERAL was shifting out, he attempted to shift to the outside of that horse to obtain clear running rounding the Home Turn, however, CIRCUIT THREE improved its position to be racing tight outside GREAT TREASURE and he was therefore not able to shift to the outside of LITTLE GENERAL at this stage. He added as he was attempting to shift to the outside of LITTLE GENERAL, TOUCH OF LUCK was then able to improve its position to be racing between GREAT TREASURE and BELLAGIO. G van Niekerk was advised that the Stewards accepted that GREAT TREASURE was laying out approaching and passing the 600 Metres which placed that horse in an awkward position, however, he was told to ensure that he maintains his position wherever circumstances permit. When questioned, U Rispoli (BELLAGIO) stated that after obtaining a trailing position behind the leader SHANGHAI DRAGON, BELLAGIO travelled too keenly in the early and middle stages. He said after the 500 Metres he commenced to shift out from behind SHANGHAI DRAGON to follow SAM’S LOVE as he was instructed to make his run to the outside of horses if possible. He said as he was shifting out, he heard a number of calls to his outside and for this reason he had two looks to his outside at the 500 Metres to establish whether he was clear of runners to shift out. He said as he was shifting out to follow SAM’S LOVE, TOUCH OF LUCK improved its position quickly to be racing outside the heels of BELLAGIO. He said as he was shifting to the outside of SAM’S LOVE at the entrance to the Straight, that horse shifted out away from SHANGHAI DRAGON which placed him in an awkward position behind SAM’S LOVE, particularly given that TOUCH OF LUCK had been able to quickly improve its position to his outside. He said passing the 400 Metres room still remained to improve between SAM’S LOVE and TOUCH OF LUCK, however, BELLAGIO got its head on the side and hung in away from TOUCH OF LUCK across the heels of SAM’S LOVE. He added BELLAGIO had previously hung in in a number of its races and the horse did so again today. He said after being disappointed for running between SAM’S LOVE and TOUCH OF LUCK, he then shifted to the inside of SAM’S LOVE to follow SHANGHAI DRAGON, however, BELLAGIO did not quicken and then was disappointing in the manner in which it failed to finish off the race when continuing to lay in under pressure. After considering all the circumstances relative to U Rispoli’s riding of BELLAGIO, particularly after the 600 Metres, and having in mind the manner in which the horse then failed to finish off the race in the Straight, the Stewards advised U Rispoli that his riding of BELLAGIO rounding the Home Turn had come under notice. He was told to ensure that he rides his mounts in an assertive manner so that he is able to avail himself of clear running and in accordance with his instructions wherever appropriate circumstances permit. A veterinary inspection of BELLAGIO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. TOUCH OF LUCK and SHANGHAI DRAGON were sent for sampling. <27/5/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>BELLAGIO, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. BELLAGIO was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer P F Yiu 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, BELLAGIO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.

SUPER ELEGANCE began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of WILLIE WAY. SUPER ELEGANCE was then steadied when crowded for room between WILLIE WAY and VINCY which was taken out by RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE. SUPER HERO was slow to begin. SPLENDOUR AND GOLD shifted in at the start and bumped GENERAL SHERMAN. After the 1500 Metres and again passing the 1000 Metres, SPLENDOUR AND GOLD got its head up when racing keenly. After the 1300 Metres, RED ELYSEES was left racing wide and without cover and was consequently allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead approaching the 1000 Metres. Approaching and passing the 1200 Metres, SUPER ELEGANCE travelled keenly. Near the 650 Metres, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE was taken wider by SPLENDOUR AND GOLD which shifted out away from the heels of CHAMPION SUPREME. After the 600 Metres, RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE, SPLENDOUR AND GOLD and CHAMPION SUPREME raced tight as I DO shifted to the outside of RED ELYSEES to improve. Near the 500 Metres, CHAMPION SUPREME raced tight inside SPLENDOUR AND GOLD. DEFINING MOMENT was held up and unable to improve rounding the Home Turn. Near the 150 Metres, SUPER ELEGANCE was held up for clear running and was shifted out away from the heels of RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE. When questioned, R Bayliss (CHAMPION SUPREME) stated that he was asked, from the wide barrier, to obtain a position in about midfield with cover if possible. He said it was explained to him that the connections felt that horses racing in the back half of the field had not been advantaged in the earlier races and that if the horse got too far out of its ground, there were a number of horses which would not be able to take his horse into the race. He said he was therefore asked to have CHAMPION SUPREME in midfield and hoped that the circumstances of the race provided the horse with the opportunity to obtain cover. He said he was initially able to obtain cover behind RED ELYSEES in a three wide midfield position, however, when that horse then pressed forward to race outside the lead, CHAMPION SUPREME was left racing wide and without cover at the 1000 Metres. A veterinary inspection of RED ELYSEES immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHAMPION SUPREME, SPLENDOUR AND GOLD and I DO were sent for sampling.

KASI FARASI began awkwardly and lost ground. KASI FARASI was then allowed to improve its position to race outside the lead, however, travelled wide and without cover throughout the race. COT CAMPBELL began only fairly, shifted in and bumped the hindquarters of REGENCY BO BO. As the start was effected, GOLD CHEST lifted its front feet off the ground and as a result began only fairly. From a wide barrier, PERFECT GLORY was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. SEERITE DRAGON was also steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Passing the 1000 Metres, REGENCY BO BO raced tight inside FAST MOST FURIOUS (Z Purton) which shifted in. Z Purton was reprimanded and advised to ensure that he does not place undue pressure on other runners. Then near the 900 Metres, FAST MOST FURIOUS was awkwardly placed close to the heels of CALIFORNIA WHIP and shifted out away from behind that horse. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, REGENCY BO BO got its head up on a number of occasions when travelling keenly. Approaching the 800 Metres, PERFECT GLORY got its head up when awkwardly placed inside the heels of EASY GO EASY WIN. HEZTHEWONFORUS lay out rounding the Home Turn. Passing the 200 Metres, KASI FARASI and CALIFORNIA WHIP raced tight. Near the 50 Metres, STYLING CITY shifted in away from FAST MOST FURIOUS and was awkwardly placed outside the heels of HEZTHEWONFORUS (J Moreira) which then shifted out, resulting in STYLING CITY having to be steadied. J Moreira was advised that whilst the Stewards accepted that STYLING CITY had initially lay in towards the heels of HEZTHEWONFORUS, he was nonetheless severely reprimanded and advised that in similar circumstances he would be expected to stop riding and straighten his mounts. HEZTHEWONFORUS lost its left front plate over the concluding stages. When questioned regarding his riding out of FAST MOST FURIOUS over the concluding stages, Z Purton stated that after shifting to the outside of KASI FARASI passing the 400 Metres, FAST MOST FURIOUS commenced to quicken well. He said however that near the 300 Metres FAST MOST FURIOUS commenced to lay in and for this reason he changed his whip over into his right hand. He said when being ridden out passing the 200 Metres FAST MOST FURIOUS commenced to hang in, however, as he was aware that he was clear of runners to his inside, he was able to continue to ride the horse whilst it shifted in. He said FAST MOST FURIOUS continued to hang in under pressure and he continued to allow the horse to shift in as he was aware that STYLING CITY was a number of horses away from FAST MOST FURIOUS. He said however near the 50 Metres FAST MOST FURIOUS continued to hang in towards STYLING CITY and as he was aware that STYLING CITY was racing to his inside, he felt that if he continued to ride the horse out in the same manner, he may cause interference to that horse. He said for this reason he stopped riding FAST MOST FURIOUS with the whip whilst continuing to ride the horse out as he attempted to straighten FAST MOST FURIOUS. He said at this time he was concerned that STYLING CITY was racing very close to the heels of FAST MOST FURIOUS, he felt that had he not have attempted to straighten his mount FAST MOST FURIOUS would have shifted in across the rightful running of STYLING CITY and because of this he was not able to ride FAST MOST FURIOUS out close to the finishing line as he normally would. After viewing the videos, the Stewards accepted Z Purton’s explanation. A veterinary inspection of NOBLE STEED immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right hind leg. Before being allowed to race again, NOBLE STEED will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. HEZTHEWONFORUS and FAST MOST FURIOUS were sent for sampling.