01/10/2023  Shatin  Race 9

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that BEATO had blood in its mouth. BEATO was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. KARMA and PERFETTO were slow to begin. CAPTAIN HURRICANE and LUCKY PLANET jumped awkwardly and then bumped together. Near the 1200 Metres, PERFETTO was eased to avoid the heels of KARMA which, whilst shifting in, was also taken in by DIVINE ERA (K C Leung) before that horse was straightened. K C Leung was advised to exercise more care. Near the 1000 Metres, DIVINE ERA, which was pulling hard, shifted out abruptly, hampering GOLDEN BULL by forcing that horse wider. DIVINE ERA then raced wide and without cover from the 900 Metres. The Stewards were satisfied that the racing manners of DIVINE ERA were the main contributor to this particular incident, therefore no further action was taken. Passing the 150 Metres, BEATO, which was making ground, had some difficulty obtaining clear running when racing in restricted room between DIVINE ERA and GOLDEN BULL. After the race, H Bentley (HOLY LAKE) reported that from a wide barrier he was obliged to ride his mount back in the field, however, at no stage during the event did it travel comfortably. A veterinary inspection of HOLY LAKE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY PLANET and BAEBAE TSOI immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EVER BLESSING, KARMA and ARIEL were sent for sampling.