10/12/2023  Shatin  Race 3

PRIME MINISTER (D288): No report. TAMRA BLITZ (G237): Bumped at the start. After the race, A Hamelin stated that his instructions were to obtain cover but due to the slow pace TAMRA BLITZ, despite his efforts, was obliged to race wide and was not suited by racing in this position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 300 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between AMAZING VICTORY and LET’S DO IT which shifted out. Was then shifted back to the inside where it secured clear running at the 250 Metres. AMAZING VICTORY (G123): No report. CHIU CHOW SPIRIT (H175): Raced wide and without cover until near the 650 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. SIMPLE HEDGE (H237): Sent for sampling post-race. ACCOLADE START (H331): No report. GLOBAL HARMONY (G337): Slow to begin. Sent for sampling post-race. CAPITAL DELIGHT (H262): After the race, J Moreira reported that his mount travelled comfortably in an on-pace position, but failed to respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LET'S DO IT (E132): No report. LOST CHILD (G461): Jumped awkwardly. After the race, B Avdulla stated that his mount was held up for clear running behind AMAZING VICTORY for some distance near the 250 Metres and as a result took some time to respond to his riding after that incident. He added close to the finishing line LOST CHILD then raced in restricted room between AMAZING VICTORY and ACCOLADE START. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. READY TO WIN (E422): No report. BEER PALACE (H361): Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of TAMRA BLITZ. Near the 300 Metres was briefly held up behind CHIU CHOW SPIRIT. Close to the finishing line could not be fully tested when positioned close to the heels of BEAUTY CRESCENT which shifted out. SUPERB BOY (G335): After being loaded into the starting gates became fractious, reared and struck its head. Removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion the horse was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, SUPERB BOY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. A subsequent veterinary examination found the horse to have sustained a wound to the poll of the head. Before being allowed to race again, SUPERB BOY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.