08/06/2025  Shatin  Race 9

WE ARE HERO (G207): No report. LA FORZA (J285): Near the 350 Metres was steadied and shifted in to avoid FUN ELITE. Near the 100 Metres was eased when crowded between WE ARE HERO and FUN ELITE which shifted in and away from METRO POWER after being taken in by METRO POWER. After the event Z Purton stated that his mount jumped only fairly and settled further back in the field than anticipated. He added whilst LA FORZA experienced some difficulty obtaining clear running towards the finish of the event it finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. DREAM WINNER (H308): Jumped only fairly, shifted out and made contact with STAR PERFORMER. FAST RESPONDER (J295): Sent for sampling post-race. SUNNY DA BEST (J118): Between the 500 Metres and the 400 Metres was held up for clear running. THE REVOLUTION (K092): Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was checked when crowded between SPARKLING FELLOW and WE ARE HERO which was taken out by JOLLY RULER which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. For some distance after the 700 Metres was taken in by DREAM WINNER which shifted in to race in the middle of the track. MAJESTIC EXPRESS (J244): Between the 500 Metres and the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race. METRO POWER (K408): No report. SPARKLING FELLOW (K175): Bumped at the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MAGIC HALLOW (J329): When giving ground near the 150 Metres was steadied when crowded between LA FORZA and FUN ELITE which was taken in by METRO POWER. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. PARENTS' LOVE (H405): Blundered at the start. STAR PERFORMER (K207): Jumped awkwardly and then was bumped by DREAM WINNER. Shortly after the start STAR PERFORMER was steadied when crowded by PARENTS’ LOVE which blundered on jumping and shifted in. JOLLY RULER (E346): No report. FUN ELITE (J042): Leaving the 400 Metres MAGIC HALLOW lay out, resulting in FUN ELITE racing tight between METRO POWER and MAGIC HALLOW. Then near the 350 Metres FUN ELITE was crowded for room for some distance between MAGIC HALLOW which continued to lay out despite the efforts of its rider and METRO POWER (B Thompson) which shifted to the inside of PARENTS’ LOVE to obtain clear running. B Thompson was severely reprimanded and advised he must ensure he leaves sufficient racing room for other runners when shifting ground.