17/11/2024  Shatin  Race 3

SUPER LEGENDS (H364): Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. ERNEST FEELING (E209): After the event, A Hamelin reported that his mount came under pressure from the 600 Metres and although crowded near the 150 Metres ERNEST FEELING did not respond to his riding in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. COLOURFUL WINNER (J312): Bumped on the hindquarters on jumping. Sent for sampling post-race. FORTUNE WARRIOR (H229): After the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid VANTASTIC CHOICE which shifted out when being crossed by COLOURFUL WINNER. Near the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded between DAY DAY VICTORY which shifted in slightly and ERNEST FEELING which was taken out by BIENVENUE (L Hewitson) when that runner improved into doubtful room between ERNEST FEELING and GALLANT EPOCH (A Atzeni) which then shifted out. L Hewitson was reprimanded and advised he must ensure there is sufficient room when he is improving into runs. A Atzeni was severely reprimanded and advised he must stop riding and straighten his mounts when they shift ground whilst he is not clear to do so. GALLANT EPOCH (J451): Shifted out at the start and was bumped. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. HEALTHY GOLF (J424): No report. ISLAND BREEZES (J479): No report. LITTLE SQUID (K050): Shortly after the start became unbalanced when bumped by BIENVENUE and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. MEOWTH (J487): Near the 150 Metres L Ferraris dropped his left rein for a number of strides. Sent for sampling post-race. THE AUSPICIOUS (K004): Jumped awkwardly. Passing the 800 Metres was steadied when it was crowded by ISLAND BREEZES (K Teetan) which shifted in and away from HEALTHY GOLF when racing greenly. K Teetan was advised to exercise more care. BIENVENUE (J490): Bumped at the start and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 400 Metres was briefly held up for clear running behind ISLAND BREEZES. Approaching the 250 Metres was then shifted to the outside of ISLAND BREEZES to obtain clear running. Over the concluding stages L Hewitson dropped his right rein for a number of strides. MEEPMEEP (H234): No report. DAY DAY VICTORY (J423): Shortly after the start was steadied when crowded between COLOURFUL WINNER and GALLANT EPOCH which shifted out. When questioned regarding his riding in the early part of the Home Straight, K C Leung stated that after having a wide run behind SUPER LEGENDS, he elected to remain racing behind that runner as SUPER LEGENDS was a favoured runner in the event and it would provide his mount with the opportunity to improve into the Home Straight with cover. He said when SUPER LEGENDS responded better to the urgings of its rider near the 250 Metres, DAY DAY VICTORY was unable to continue to follow SUPER LEGENDS and finished the race off only fairly. After considering his explanation, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Leung were reasonable in the circumstances. VANTASTIC CHOICE (G401): Jumped only fairly. Approaching the winning post was steadied when crowded between ISLAND BREEZES and MEEPMEEP (B Avdulla) which shifted out. B Avdulla was advised to exercise more care.