28/01/2024  Shatin  Race 5

BONUS PAL (H360): No report. FLYING MOJITO (G412): No report. GALLANT CROWN (D359): No report. BEATO (H090): Sent for sampling post-race. PRINCE ALEX (G307): Bumped at the start. After the 400 Metres endeavoured to improve into a run between CHATEAU and GALLANT CROWN and as a result raced tight between the 400 Metres and the 350 Metres before securing clear running. After the race, L Hewitson stated that after racing tight near the 400 Metres PRINCE ALEX failed to finish the race off and was somewhat disappointing. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ROYAL PRIDE (E351): Between the 350 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned behind HORSE OF GOOD LUCK. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. UP AND UP (H163): Prior to the declaration of weighed-in, the Stewards considered an application from Jockey C L Chau and Trainer C S Shum that UP AND UP had been denied a fair start. After considering the evidence, the Stewards were satisfied that UP AND UP reared as the start was effected and consequently lost ground. The Stewards were of the view that UP AND UP had not been denied a fair start and declared weighed-in on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. CHATEAU (H214): After the race, A Atzeni reported that from the outside barrier he was obliged to take up a forward position and as a result CHATEAU was unable to finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHILLI BABA (G339): No report. GO GO SIXTEEN (E244): Slow to begin and refused to take any competitive part in the event. After the race, M F Poon stated that he was not comfortable with his mount’s action and as a result did not continue to ride it out in the Home Straight when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GO GO SIXTEEN, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GO GO SIXTEEN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments. JOYFUL PROSPERITY (H213): Sent for sampling post-race. HORSE OF GOOD LUCK (H160): No report. DRAGON PRIDE (D164): Examined at the request of A Badel at the Start and passed suitable to race. BEER PALACE (H361): Refused to proceed to the Start and as a consequence was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Trainer M Newnham was advised that BEER PALACE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and also be subject to a parade test before its next race start. OWNERS' PRAISE (H047): Withdrawn on 26.1.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter PRINCE ALEX. Before being allowed to race again, OWNERS’ PRAISE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.