11/12/2022  Shatin  Race 8

JACK D’OR shifted in at the start and bumped LEI PAPALE. DANON THE KID began only fairly and was then awkwardly placed outside RUSSIAN EMPEROR which was bumped by MONEY CATCHER which shifted out. GEOGLYPH lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and began awkwardly. From wide barriers, SAVVY NINE and TOURBILLON DIAMOND were steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. When being steadied passing the winning post on the first occasion, ROMANTIC WARRIOR commenced to travel keenly. Then near the 1800 Metres, ROMANTIC WARRIOR, which was continuing to travel keenly, got its head up when being steadied away from the heels of PANTHALASSA (Y Yoshida) which shifted in when not properly clear. Y Yoshida was reprimanded. Passing the 1700 Metres, MONEY CATCHER was awkwardly placed behind PANTHALASSA. Passing the 1600 Metres, ROMANTIC WARRIOR, which was continuing to travel keenly, got its head up when awkwardly placed outside the heels of MONEY CATCHER which shifted out. At the 400 Metres, GEOGLYPH was directed to the inside of JACK D’OR after initially attempting to improve to the outside of that horse which was being shifted out to obtain clear running. The performance of SAVVY NINE, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SAVVY NINE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of PANTHALASSA immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ROMANTIC WARRIOR and DANON THE KID were sent for sampling.