19/11/2023  Shatin  Race 4

PACKING TREADMILL (G161): Sent for sampling post-race. FLYING ACE (G045): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the Home Straight, Z Purton stated that he was instructed not to make a run on the horse too far from the finish and to ensure that FLYING ACE was balanced prior to placing it under pressure. He said such instructions were issued on the basis that on 24 September 2023 the horse’s run had come to an end prior to the finish of the event. He further stated that as a result soon after entering the Home Straight he held FLYING ACE together to allow it to improve into the event without being pressured until inside the 300 Metres where he then rode FLYING ACE along vigorously to the finish of the event although he was of the opinion that its run peaked near the 50 Metres. Trainer D J Hall confirmed the nature of the instructions issued. LUCKY WITH YOU (E356): No report. WE ARE HERO (G207): No report. BEAUTY CHARGE (G231): Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY CHARGE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BUNDLE OF CHARM (G213): Shortly after the start was bumped and became unbalanced. DREAM WINNER (H308): After the race, C Y Ho could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HELIOS EXPRESS (H302): Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race. LUCKY ENCOUNTER (H274): When questioned, K Teetan stated that his mount travelled a little keenly in the run, but when asked for an effort in the Home Straight responded only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY ENCOUNTER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.