28/09/2024  Shatin  Race 1

DAILY TROPHY (H283): In the Home Straight lay in, resulting in its rider B Thompson having to stop riding and straighten his mount on several occasions. Sent for sampling post-race. CIRCUIT BLAZING (H479): No report. SMART LEADER (B456): Noted to have blood at its mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. After the event, Z Purton could offer no excuse for his mount’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SPANGLE FORTUNE (G427): No report. HIGH RISE POWER (H353): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. DIAMOND SOARS (G201): When questioned, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that over the concluding stags he did not continue to ride his mount out as he was concerned that REGENCY HAPPY STAR may shift in towards his mount. Whilst the Stewards accepted that REGENCY HAPPY STAR had shifted in towards DIAMOND SOARS, they were satisfied that there was still comfortable racing room for Apprentice Wong to ride his mount out to the finish notwithstanding this fact. Whilst the Stewards were satisfied that the riding of Apprentice Wong, 7th placegetter, over the concluding stages did not affect the horse’s finishing position, he was nonetheless reminded of his obligation to ensure that he fully rides his mounts out to the finish of the race. SUPER JOY (G251): For some distance near the 450 Metres raced tight to the inside of SMART LEADER when it obtained a narrow run to that horse’s inside. After the race, M Chadwick reported that his mount began only fairly and after being ridden along in the early stages did not travel well during the event. He said in the Home Straight SUPER JOY finished the race off fairly and did not appear to appreciate the loose surface. 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, SUPER JOY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. VULCANUS (J150): Jumped only fairly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. REGENCY HAPPY STAR (H248): Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when awkwardly placed close to the heels of DAILY TROPHY (B Thompson) which shifted in as it was being corrected by its rider B Thompson. Whilst the Stewards accepted B Thompson had stopped riding and straightened his mount, he was advised in similar circumstances he would be expected to make an effort sooner than what he did on this occasion.