01/03/2020  Shatin  Race 1

Trainer C Fownes was fined $3,000 for presenting SWEETLY BABY in the Parade Ring without a tongue tie, part of that horse’s declared gear. M M JOHNNY (C Schofield), which was fractious in the barriers, put its head down as the start was effected and consequently lost ground. When M M JOHNNY put its head down, C Schofield took his right hand off the reins. C Schofield was advised that whilst the Stewards were cognizant that the horse was fractious and got its head down, nonetheless he was warned against the practice of removing his hand from the reins. Before being allowed to race again, M M JOHNNY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. When M M JOHNNY began awkwardly, it shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of STOCK LEGEND which shifted in after being bumped by DECISIVE TWELVE. HEALTHY LUCK shifted out at the start and inconvenienced SUPER MISSION which in turn shifted out and brushed TRUST ME. Shortly after the start, CHUNGHWA JINGSHEN raced tight outside QIPAO BOSS which shifted out. Over the final 300 Metres, ZERO HEDGE lay in under pressure. Near the 250 Metres, QIPAO BOSS lay out under pressure, requiring its rider to change the whip into his left hand. Near the 150 Metres, SUPER MISSION was awkwardly placed inside TRUST ME which shifted to the inside of ZERO HEDGE to obtain clear running. A veterinary inspection of HEALTHY LUCK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. DECISIVE TWELVE, TRUST ME and ZERO HEDGE were sent for sampling. <2/3/2020 Additional Veterinary Report>HEALTHY LUCK, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. HEALTHY LUCK was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer K L Man this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, HEALTHY LUCK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.