26/12/2023  Shatin  Race 1

MAGIC TRAVELLER (H102): After the race, K De Melo reported that it was not the pre-race intention to take up a forward position, however, his mount jumped well and for that reason he made the decision to go forward. Trainer W Y So was satisfied with the tactics adopted given the circumstances that unfolded early in the race. PRESTIGE MOOCHI (H314): Near the 900 Metres got unbalanced when crowded for room between MIRACLES and SUPER HORNET which shifted out momentarily before being straightened by its rider. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. RATTAN WORLD (G384): Slow to begin and then was checked severely when crowded for room between HAPPY TANGO and CALL ME TEDDY, both of which shifted ground. Near the 300 Metres was steadied and shifted out in an effort to obtain clear running. DIAMOND FOREVER (H194): No report. GOODMANSHIP (E208): No report. HAPPY TANGO (D075): No report. MIRACLES (G083): Slow into stride. Sent for sampling post-race. MODEST GENTLEMAN (G352): No report. CALL ME TEDDY (G233): Approaching the 300 Metres was checked to avoid the heels of DAY DAY RICH and shifted out to obtain clear running. After the race, A Hamelin stated that his mount was travelling well prior to the incident approaching the 300 Metres, however, after that failed to respond to his riding. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of CALL ME TEDDY, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, CALL ME TEDDY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. DAY DAY RICH (D231): After the race, C L Chau explained that his mount was not suited when unable to carry out his pre-race instructions by leading and attributed this to its disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of DAY DAY RICH was considered to be disappointing. Before being allowed to race again, DAY DAY RICH will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPER JOY (G251): Slow to begin. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPER HORNET (G043): Near the 700 Metres was checked when tightened for room between SUPER JOY which shifted out negotiating the turn despite the efforts of its rider and MIRACLES (J McDonald) which shifted in when not quite clear. Given the contributing factors, no direct action was taken other than to advise J McDonald to exercise more care.