10/12/2023  Shatin  Race 9

GALAXY PATCH (H399): Jumped only fairly. Near the 900 Metres, when racing keenly and tight to the inside of RAGING BLIZZARD, shifted in and away from RAGING BLIZZARD and was steadied to avoid MAJESTIC COLOUR. For some distance near the 300 Metres raced into a tight run between BEAUTY WAVES and CHAMPION METHOD and near the 250 Metres was taken out when awkwardly placed on the heels of BEAUTY WAVES. Sent for sampling post-race. MAJESTIC COLOUR (H124): Kicked by a lead pony on the way to the Start, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. ARMOUR EAGLE (G093): Jumped awkwardly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 900 Metres was steadied away from HAPPY DAILY. From the 300 Metres to the 250 Metres was held up for clear running. Near the 200 Metres was hampered when taken out by JOLLY COMPANION. THE HEIR (H459): Approaching the 800 Metres was momentarily crowded by SWEET BRIAR which shifted in slightly. Sent for sampling post-race. BEAUTY WAVES (H294): No report. WINDICATOR FAMILY (H419): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. CALIFORNIA TOUCH (J051): No report. LADY'S CHOICE (H155): When questioned regarding his riding, M Barzalona stated that his instructions from a wide barrier were to make use of LADY’S CHOICE to go forward and lead if possible. He said when caught wide in the early stages he continued to go forward to cross BEAUTY WAVES rather than being caught wide and whilst he was aware that the pace of the race was genuine, he felt his actions in continuing to improve into the lead were consistent with his instructions issued by Trainer C W Chang. Mr Chang confirmed the instructions issued. SWEET BRIAR (H044): Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. JOLLY COMPANION (H454): Near the 250 Metres was checked and shifted to the outside of CHAMPION METHOD. THE GREAT MASTER (H457): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPY DAILY (E294): Jumped only fairly. CHAMPION METHOD (H366): Near the 250 Metres LADY’S CHOICE (M Barzalona) shifted out, resulting in BEAUTY WAVES being taken out. A short distance later, BEAUTY WAVES (Z Purton) then shifted out and away from LADY’S CHOICE, resulting in GALAXY PATCH, which was improving to the outside of BEAUTY WAVES, shifting out abruptly, causing CHAMPION METHOD to be checked. M Barzalona was severely reprimanded and advised that he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst not clear. Z Purton was advised to exercise more care and to make more effort to correct his mounts where circumstances permit. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RAGING BLIZZARD (H368): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Sent for sampling post-race.