22/10/2023  Shatin  Race 9

SWORD POINT (G448): Sent for sampling post-race. BOURBONAIRE (E365): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FIVE G PATCH (G286): Bumped on jumping by BUTTERFIELD. From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running and was directed to the outside of COLUMBUS COUNTY and NIMBLE NIMBUS to secure a clear run. BUTTERFIELD (C462): Jumped awkwardly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. COLUMBUS COUNTY (C465): Bumped at the start. MEANINGFUL STAR (E230): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HELENE FEELING (H215): Kicked a rail on entering the track, was examined by the Veterinary Officer on arrival at the Start and passed suitable to race. When questioned regarding the tactics adopted on HELENE FEELING, K Teetan stated that the preference was to hold a forward position if his mount commenced well, but he was also given the option, if required, to settle further back in order to obtain cover. He said after commencing reasonably well, his mount was positioned behind BOURBONAIRE and LOOKING GREAT that were on either side of him and as a result he was obliged to come back to look for a position with cover. He added from the 800 Metres HELENE FEELING was under pressure and after bringing his mount to the outside in the Home Straight worked to the line reasonably well. He further stated that, in his view, HELENE FEELING may benefit from the addition of sheepskin cheek pieces or blinkers given the manner in which it raced in the middle stages. Trainer C S Shum confirmed the instructions issued. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THE BEST PEACH (H139): After the race, A Badel stated that, in his opinion, THE BEST PEACH raced "flat” today. CHAMPION DRAGON (G070): No report. NIMBLE NIMBUS (E249): Sent for sampling post-race. LOOKING GREAT (E053): No report. RISING FROM ASHES (G209): Jumped only fairly. Over the final 150 Metres lay out. Sent for sampling post-race. HAMERON (H265): Between the 500 Metres and the 400 Metres was held up for clear running behind BOURBONAIRE. After the race, L Ferraris stated that his mount came under pressure from the 800 Metres and finished the race off only fairly. LA CITY BLANCHE (G371): When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, M L Yeung stated that approaching the 200 Metres he commenced to improve to the inside of RISING FROM ASHES, however, when that runner shifted in and away from CHAMPION DRAGON, he then felt the run commence to close and as a result he directed his mount with the intent to improve to the outside of RISING FROM ASHES. He added that as he directed his mount out, RISING FROM ASHES then shifted out at the same point which then required him to move back to the inside where he was able to secure clear running at the 100 Metres.