14/04/2024  Shatin  Race 3

DARING PURSUIT (G424): Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between GOOD GOOD which was taken in by MIU FA FA and HOLY POWER which was taken out by SAVVY ELEGANCE. After the 350 Metres became held up behind KYEEMA and did not obtain clear running until approaching the 200 Metres. Over the concluding stages raced in restricted room and had some difficulty obtaining clear running when racing tight between YOUNG HORIZON and TOP PEAK. KYEEMA (J055): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race, Trainer M Newnham stated that his instructions were to settle back in the field from the outside barrier. He said after the race H Bowman reported that his mount jumped well and as a result settled in a more forward position than what had been intended. BEAUTY GLORY (E459): Near the 1000 Metres, when racing keenly, was steadied to avoid MIU FA FA (K C Leung) which shifted in when not clear. K C Leung was reprimanded. When questioned, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that after entering the Home Straight BEAUTY GLORY was held up for clear running between MIU FA FA and SMART FOLKS. He said after the 300 Metres he then attempted to shift to the outside of SMART FOLKS to obtain clear running but was prevented from doing so when KYEEMA shifted in slightly. He added BEAUTY GLORY remained badly held up for clear running behind SMART FOLKS until the finish of the event. When questioned if there was an opportunity to improve to the inside of SMART FOLKS after the 150 Metres, Apprentice Chung stated that his focus had been on improving to the outside of SMART FOLKS and he had not observed a run being available to the inside of that runner, but had expressed some reservations as to whether his mount would have been able to take advantage of that position. The Stewards advised Apprentice Chung that, wherever possible, he should ensure that he takes advantage of any run that becomes available in similar circumstances. After the race, the Veterinary Surgeon reported that BEAUTY GLORY had sustained a wound to the left hind cannon. HOLY POWER (H039): Crowded shortly after the start. After the 1000 Metres raced keenly and got its head up when being steadied away from PACKING BRILLIANT. GREAT SPIRIT (J155): No report. GOOD GOOD (J224): Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded by MIU FA FA which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MIU FA FA (J145): No report. PACKING BRILLIANT (H421): No report. WINNING GOLD (H461): Sent for sampling post-race. TOP PEAK (H441): Sent for sampling post-race. SAVVY ELEGANCE (J068): Shortly after the start was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. In the early stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 1000 Metres got its head up when being steadied to obtain cover. Lay out on the Home Turn. The performance of SAVVY ELEGANCE was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SAVVY ELEGANCE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TELECOM BULLET (J097): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Inside the 100 Metres was eased to avoid PACKING BRILLIANT which shifted in slightly. YOUNG HORIZON (G272): Near the 500 Metres raced in restricted room between GREAT SPIRIT and SAVVY ELEGANCE which lay out despite the efforts of its rider. Sent for sampling post-race. SMART FOLKS (D343): No report.