28/04/2024  Shatin  Race 7

GOLDEN SIXTY (C238): After the race, C Y Ho reported that after his mount commenced well, he elected to take up a position behind the lead. He stated that he was satisfied with this position as, in his opinion, the racing pattern of today had favoured on-pace runners. He added that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight GOLDEN SIXTY did not quicken as it has previously which he attributed to the "Yielding” track conditions. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. VOYAGE BUBBLE (E436): No report. BEAUTY ETERNAL (H008): When questioned, Z Purton stated that from the outside barrier he was given the option of going forward and leading in the race where it appeared there was little early speed. He said after commencing well, he allowed BEAUTY ETERNAL to stride to the front and, in his opinion, the horse was advantaged by being able to race on the rail today. Sent for sampling post-race. BEAUTY JOY (E058): No report. OBAMBURUMAI (J824): Shortly after the start was bumped. BRAVE EMPEROR (J825): When questioned regarding the performance, L Morris stated that the intention was to race in or outside the lead. He said BRAVE EMPEROR jumped awkwardly, made contact with OBAMBURUMAI and as a result lost ground. He said despite riding his mount along in the early stages, he was unable to race in his preferred position and as a result settled in a handy position where he followed GOLDEN SIXTY. He added that with his mount stepping up in grade for today’s event, BRAVE EMPEROR then was unable to finish the race off due to the fact that it had settled further back in the field than anticipated. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHAMPAGNE COLOR (J826): Knuckled over on jumping and lost ground. ELTON BAROWS (J827): Jumped only fairly. GALAXY PATCH (H399): No report. RED LION (H115): Sent for sampling post-race. TAJ DRAGON (H164): No report.