20/04/2024  Shatin  Race 7

LAUGH TALE (G406): Near the 800 Metres commenced to race keenly and shifted out when being steadied away from BEER PALACE. When questioned, H Bowman stated that his intention from the outside barrier was to go forward and lead the event if possible. He said his mount jumped only fairly, however, did not show sufficient pace in the early stages to hold a forward position although he did not pressure his mount to do so. He added that with the pace of the event being run quicker than its most recent start, LAUGH TALE settled further back in the field. MARADO (E245): Jumped awkwardly and shortly after the start was crowded. Passing the 1400 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded by CELTIC TIMES which shifted in and then was corrected by its rider K Teetan. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BEER PALACE (H361): Noted to have blood at its left nostril due to a small abrasion at the Start. Examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. After the race, an endoscopic examination confirmed that the blood was present due to a small abrasion at its left nostril. Jumped only fairly and was crowded shortly after the start. FLYING MOJITO (G412): Briefly held up for clear running near the 400 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE (H342): No report. SOARING BRONCO (J162): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. PING HAI COMET (H344): Approaching the finish raced tight to the inside of JOY OF SPRING and as a result could not be fully ridden out. C P ONE (J013): No report. CELTIC TIMES (G230): Bumped at the start. Leaving the 1400 Metres shifted in before being corrected by its rider and then shifted out when awkwardly placed behind BEER PALACE. Sent for sampling post-race. JOY OF SPRING (H383): Bumped at the start. For some distance near the 200 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Sent for sampling post-race. SMART FIGHTER (H278): No report. TOP TOP TEA (H048): No report. FOREVER FOLKS (G463): Taken wider near the 800 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CALIFORNIATOTALITY (H418): Became fractious in the barriers after being loaded and kicked out behind, resulting in both hind legs being cast on the barrier partition. Removed from the barriers and examined by the Veterinary Officer who said the horse was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, CALIFORNIATOTALITY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, CALIFORNIATOTALITY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Noted to have sustained a small wound below the left stifle after the race.