10/12/2023  Shatin  Race 6

AWESOME FLUKE (J050): Hampered on jumping. ENSUED (H452): From the 400 Metres was held up behind CIRCUIT MIGHTY and near the 350 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between CIRCUIT MIGHTY and ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE and did not obtain clear running until near the 300 Metres. Again near the 250 Metres was then held up behind SILVER KING when that runner commenced to give ground and did not obtain clear running until near the 200 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. SILVER KING (H420): Became unbalanced when bumped shortly after the start. After the race, J McDonald stated that after holding the lead, his mount came under pressure on the Home Turn and weakened noticeably in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of SILVER KING, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SILVER KING will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ENIGMA (J077): When giving ground near the 350 Metres became unbalanced when crowded between CIRCUIT MIGHTY and C P BRAVE which shifted in and away from AWESOME FLUKE despite the efforts of its rider. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SWEET ENCOUNTER (G426): No report. UNIVERSAL HORIZON (G360): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SWAN BAY (H062): Hampered on jumping when crowded by SILVER KING. For some distance near the 1200 Metres raced tight to the inside of S J TOURBILLON (W Buick) which shifted in. W Buick was advised to exercise more care. ROMANTIC CHARM (H227): Passing the 400 Metres became held up behind ENIGMA as that runner commenced to give ground and did not obtain clear running until the 350 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. BILLIONAIRE SECRET (G303): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. C P BRAVE (E306): Jumped awkwardly, shifted out and then was crowded by AWESOME FLUKE which was taken in by SWAN BAY. Sent for sampling post-race. S J TOURBILLON (G138): Jumped awkwardly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. CIRCUIT MIGHTY (G078): Jumped awkwardly. ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE (H342): From the 250 Metres to the 200 Metres was held up inside SILVER KING when that runner was giving ground. NICHOLSON RETURNS (E452): No report. BIG RED (H299): Withdrawn on 9.12.23 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (left front ligament injury) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter ABSOLUTE SUNSHINE. Before being allowed to race again, BIG RED will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. DEVILDOM (H445): Withdrawn on 9.12.23 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter SWEET ENCOUNTER. Before being allowed to race again, DEVILDOM will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.