17/09/2023  Shatin  Race 3

PING HAI GALAXY was withdrawn on 16.9.23 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, PING HAI GALAXY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. CARROLL STREET jumped awkwardly. Near the 600 Metres, KURPANY lay out, briefly crowding WHIZZ KID. When questioned regarding the performance of DREAM WINNER, C Y Ho stated that DREAM WINNER, which was stepping up to Class 2 today, jumped a little awkwardly, but was able to hold a forward position in the early stages. He added from the 600 Metres when he placed DREAM WINNER under pressure, his mount did not fully respond to his riding and from that point finished the race off only fairly although not beaten too far by the winner. He said, in his view, DREAM WINNER would derive benefit from today’s performance, particularly as the horse is still relatively inexperienced. Trainer F C Lor stated that DREAM WINNER had pleased the stable leading into the race and had trialed satisfactorily on 4 September 2023 when finishing 3rd behind GREENWICH. He said since that run DREAM WINNER had worked well which included a track gallop when ridden by C Y Ho on 14 September 2023. Mr Lor concurred the views offered by Jockey Ho that DREAM WINNER would derive benefit from today’s performance. A veterinary inspection of DREAM WINNER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After considering the explanations, the Stewards determined that the performance of DREAM WINNER, favourite for the race and a last start winner, was unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DREAM WINNER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. DREAM WINNER, KURPANY and WHIZZ KID were sent for sampling.