05/07/2025  Shatin  Race 5

LUCKY SYMPHONY (J089): No report. AEROVOLANIC (K400): After the event Apprentice E C W Wong stated that soon after the start his mount blundered and as a result settled towards the rear of the field. He said throughout the early and middle stages his mount did not travel comfortably and did not respond to his riding to attempt to hold a more forward position. He added on entering the Home Straight when he was concerned there may be something amiss with AEROVOLANIC when it again blundered, he then retired the horse from the event. Trainer P C Ng stated that the horse had pleased him during the lead-up to today’s race and he expected it to perform well. He said, in his opinion, the horse blundering soon after the start was the reason as to why its action may not have appeared to be right during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of AEROVOLANIC was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, AEROVOLANIC will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. PATCH OF TIME (H483): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. ABSOLUTE AWAKENED (K039): Near the 200 Metres was steadied when placed in restricted room between SOMELOVEFROMABOVE and JOYFUL TREASURE, both of which shifted ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HOT AIR BALLON (K144): Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Lay in under pressure in the early part of the Home Straight. JUICY DRAGON (K405): Jumped only fairly. Became unbalanced near the 900 Metres when positioned tight to the inside of ABSOLUTE AWAKENED. Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running when being shifted to the outside of TOP TO SKY. Approaching the 200 Metres JUICY DRAGON then could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to JOYFUL TREASURE. After being shifted to the inside of JOYFUL TREASURE near the 150 Metres JUICY DRAGON again could not be ridden out over the concluding stages when positioned close to PATCH OF TIME. TOP TO SKY (K339): No report. SOMELOVEFROMABOVE (J503): No report. JOYFUL TREASURE (J496): Jumped only fairly. After the event K De Melo reported that his mount made a respiratory noise during the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CLUB ACE (J523): Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped by KA YING RESILIENCE which shifted out. Sent for sampling post-race. KA YING RESILIENCE (J439): Sent for sampling post-race. SPICY SPANGLE (J087): SPICY SPANGLE, which was proving difficult to load, reared over and as a result was withdrawn by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice. Before being allowed to race again, SPICY SPANGLE will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.