11/05/2024  Shatin  Race 9

JOLLY RULER (E346): Sent for sampling post-race. OWNERS' PRAISE (H047): Shifted out on jumping and was bumped. From the 400 Metres until the 250 Metres was badly held up for clear running behind RIVER VIEWS. RUN RUN TIMING (H403): When questioned, H Bentley stated that from the outside barrier and with his mount stepping up in distance today, he was instructed to ride it in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer C H Yip confirmed the instructions issued. When questioned regarding his riding between the 350 Metres and the 250 Metres and as to whether there was an opportunity to ride his mount with more vigour to obtain clear running between ACA POWER and STURDY RUBY, H Bentley stated that after shifting to the outside of ACA POWER, he felt that runner shift out slightly which resulted in him calling to the rider of ACA POWER, A Badel. He said when he was not confident that there was sufficient room to improve between those two runners, he then did not fully commit to this position until approaching the 200 Metres when ACA POWER shifted in. Jockey Bentley was advised that, whenever possible, he should ensure that he takes advantage of runs when they present at the first available opportunity. TOP SCORER (J120): Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race. ENJOY GOLF (J222): No report. GRAND BOSS (J353): Raced wide and without cover from the 1000 Metres. After the 500 Metres was bumped by STURDY RUBY. NOT A FEW (J109): No report. SKY TRUST (J161): No report. STURDY RUBY (H207): Bumped after the 500 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. PACKING BRILLIANT (H421): No report. SUPER CHARIZZARD (J184): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded shortly after start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HOSS (H055): Between the 400 Metres and the 350 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of GRAND BOSS. RIVER VIEWS (G212): Bumped on jumping. After the race, L Ferraris stated that after leading the event, when placed under pressure in the Home Straight, he had some concern with the action of his mount. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of RIVER VIEWS, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, RIVER VIEWS will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ACA POWER (E144): Shortly after the start was crowded by TOP SCORER which shifted in and away from HOSS. Raced keenly in the middle stages. After the 500 Metres was bumped by STURDY RUBY.