03/11/2024  Shatin  Race 6

ARIEL (G223): Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. YUEN LONG ELITE (J272): Had some difficulty obtaining clear running between the 300 Metres and the 250 Metres. When questioned, H Bowman stated that his mount was fractious in the barriers just prior to the start being effected when being assisted by a starting gate handler. He said as a consequence YUEN LONG ELITE jumped awkwardly and lost ground at the start. He added that after obtaining a midfield position behind FLYING LUCK, YUEN LONG ELITE finished the race off satisfactorily. 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, YUEN LONG ELITE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. ENDEARED (H161): No report. SATIRICAL GLORY (H073): After the event, M F Poon stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount with cover in the early stages. He said as a result SATIRICAL GLORY settled behind midfield in order to comply with his instructions. Trainer C W Chang confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions as SATIRICAL GLORY had not finished its race off when holding a more forward position at its previous race start. VIEW OF THE WORLD (J348): Near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid ARIEL (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in. Apprentice Wong was advised to exercise more care. Briefly held up approaching the 300 Metres. MR ENERGIA (J239): Shortly after the start was crowded between SUNDAY’S SERENADE and SOLID WIN, both of which shifted ground. CELTIC TIMES (G230): No report. SOLID WIN (J225): Sent for sampling post-race. MATSU VICTOR (H472): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. DOUBLE WIN (H382): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FLYING LUCK (J339): Sent for sampling post-race. SUNDAY'S SERENADE (J231): After travelling a short distance raced in restricted room between MR ENERGIA and MILES AWAY which shifted in despite the efforts of its rider. Making the turn after the 900 Metres shifted out when racing tight between YUEN LONG ELITE and MR ENERGIA and as a result was steadied away from MR ENERGIA. MILES AWAY (J221): Shifted in after travelling a short distance and was bumped on the hindquarters. EVER SMART (J179): After the event, M Chadwick stated that from an inside barrier he was instructed to hold a position with cover behind the leaders. He said when no other runner in the race showed the intent to lead, this resulted in EVER SMART improving in the early stages to race in the lead.