07/01/2024  Shatin  Race 7

VICTOR THE WINNER (G404): When questioned regarding the performance, H Bowman stated that with VICTOR THE WINNER dropping back in distance from the 1200 Metres to 1000 Metres, he was obliged to make some use of his mount to hold the lead in the early stages whereby VICTOR THE WINNER raced at its top for some distance thereafter. He said as a consequence when asked for an effort over the final 400 Metres VICTOR THE WINNER responded only moderately to his riding and weakened from the 100 Metres. He added that whilst VICTOR THE WINNER was carrying the top weight of 135 lbs, he felt that the tempo of the event was the principal reason for VICTOR THE WINNER not being able to sustain a finishing effort. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPER WEALTHY (D108): No report. DUKE WAI (C188): Leaving the 800 Metres was steadied to avoid VICTOR THE WINNER which shifted in when not clear. H Bowman was reprimanded. A short distance later was again steadied and shifted in to avoid the heels of VICTOR THE WINNER. PACKING TREADMILL (G161): Near the 800 Metres was steadied away from VICTOR THE WINNER (H Bowman) which shifted in when not quite clear. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. For some distance after the 800 Metres was buffeted for room between DUKE WAI (K Teetan) which shifted in after being crossed by VICTOR THE WINNER and FLYING ACE which raced tight to the outside of SEASONS WIT which in turn was positioned to the outside of WE ARE HERO when that runner was also tight to the outside of INVINCIBLE SAGE (A Badel). Both K Teetan and A Badel were advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. SEASONS WIT (H223): Jumped awkwardly. For some distance after the 800 Metres was bumped by FLYING ACE. FLYING ACE (G045): For some distance after the 800 Metres became unbalanced when buffeted for room. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. INVINCIBLE SAGE (H301): Sent for sampling post-race. WHIZZ KID (E392): Sent for sampling post-race. WE ARE HERO (G207): Bumped at the start. Near the 700 Metres was steadied. KURPANY (D172): Withdrawn on 6.1.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore). Before being allowed to race again, KURPANY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.