28/05/2023  Shatin  Race 3

VAMOS jumped only fairly. LITTLE PLAYER shifted out at the start and bumped BIRDSVILLE, resulting in BIRDSVILLE shifting out and making contact with TURBO POWER which became unbalanced when bumped by BIRDSVILLE. Shortly after the start, FINGERS CROSSED shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of HAPPY FOREVER which became unbalanced. Near the 1100 Metres, VAMOS commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from DASHING GENIUS before being shifted to that runner’s inside. Passing the 1100 Metres, BIRDSVILLE was steadied when crowded by TURBO POWER (Apprentice E C W Wong) which shifted in and away from SUNSHINE LEGENDARY. Apprentice Wong was reprimanded and advised that he would be required to make a greater effort to prevent his mounts from shifting ground when not clear. Approaching the 900 Metres, VAMOS improved to the inside of DASHING GENIUS (Apprentice Y L Chung) and then a short distance later was taken in by DASHING GENIUS, resulting in LITTLE PLAYER having to be steadied when crowded. Whilst the Stewards acknowledged that VAMOS had improved into a narrow run leading up to this incident, Apprentice Chung was advised in similar circumstances he should exercise more care. Making the first turn, DASHING GENIUS got its head up and lay out. Approaching the 500 Metres, THE GOOD DEAL shifted out to improve, making contact with FINGERS CROSSED and taking that runner wider. Near the 350 Metres, BIRDSVILLE had difficulty obtaining clear running when being directed to the outside of GOLDEN MISSION to improve. HAPPY FOREVER raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race, K Teetan (DAY DAY RICH) reported that he was obliged to make use of his mount in the early stages to cross SURE WINNER and as a result DAY DAY RICH was left without a finishing effort. A veterinary inspection of DAY DAY RICH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. When questioned regarding the performance of DASHING GENIUS, Apprentice Y L Chung stated that his mount was inclined to hang out throughout the race and when placed under pressure near the 250 Metres shifted out and was steadied away from the heels of HAPPY FOREVER, but he was disappointed with its finishing effort over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of DASHING GENIUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THE GOOD DEAL and FINGERS CROSSED were sent for sampling.