26/11/2023  Shatin  Race 5

INVINCIBLE MISSILE (C037): No report. IMPERIAL MAGEE (E460): Passing the 1000 Metres raced in restricted room between CHATEAU and SUPER WISE DRAGON which shifted out slightly after being crossed by LUCKY ETERNITY. Near the 50 Metres was steadied when crowded between CASA COSMO and MASTER HERO which shifted out. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MASTER HERO (D501): When questioned, Apprentice Y L Chung confirmed his instructions were to lead today, but despite being ridden along in the early stages did not show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight and the reason he elected to shift to the outside of CHATEAU near the 350 Metres, Apprentice Chung stated that as he was aware that IMPERIAL MAGEE, which had been positioned to his outside, had raced wide and without cover and he was anticipating that horse to give ground when placed under pressure in the Home Straight and for this reason he committed to improving to the outside of CHATEAU. He added as he shifted to the outside of CHATEAU passing the 350 Metres, IMPERIAL MAGEE shifted in slightly which resulted in the run between CHATEAU and IMPERIAL MAGEE closing and MASTER HERO was then held up for clear running between the 300 Metres and the 50 Metres when it was unable to proceed between those two runners. He further stated that whilst he was aware that a run had commenced to develop to the inside of CHATEAU, he felt that shifting to the outside would have provided his mount with a better chance to secure clear running at that point. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. CASA COSMO (G436): From the 350 Metres until the 250 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters by SUPER WISE DRAGON on a number of occasions. WINNING STEPS (G420): No report. CHATEAU (H214): When questioned regarding CHATEAU racing in a more forward position, A Badel stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to hold a three wide position with cover if possible, however, was given the option to go forward if circumstances permitted. He added that when caught wide in the early stages and with cover not being available, he then allowed CHATEAU to stride forward and took up a position outside the lead. Trainer J Size confirmed the instructions issued. LUCKY ETERNITY (G478): Sent for sampling post-race. GO GO SIXTEEN (E244): Slow to begin. MISTER DAPPER (H376): Jumped awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race. NINJA DERBY (H339): Jumped awkwardly. SUPER WISE DRAGON (G475): When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight and as to whether there was an opportunity to improve to the outside of IMPERIAL MAGEE sooner than he attempted, C Y Ho stated that after following CHATEAU, he was racing to the inside of the heels of IMPERIAL MAGEE and as a result was unable to shift out. He said after the 400 Metres he steadied his mount slightly so that he could shift to the outside of IMPERIAL MAGEE, but as he attempted to obtain that run, IMPERIAL MAGEE shifted out slightly which resulted in his mount making contact with CASA COSMO near the 350 Metres, causing SUPER WISE DRAGON to be badly held up when disappointed for clear running between the 350 Metres and the 200 Metres before being able to shift to the outside to secure clear running. Trainer W Y So confirmed that with SUPER WISE DRAGON stepping up in distance today and from a wide barrier, he had instructed C Y Ho to take up a more forward position on the horse. JOYFUL PROSPERITY (H213): Near the 400 Metres when being shifted to the outside to improve shifted out and made contact with SHARPEN BRIGHT. SHARPEN BRIGHT (H276): Bumped near the 400 Metres. DELAGO PATROL (H236): Whilst proceeding to the Start became fractious, resulting in its rider, M L Yeung, dismounting from the horse. DELAGO PATROL was then withdrawn by order of the Stewards when it was unable to be taken to the Start. Before being allowed to race again, DELAGO PATROL will be required to undertake a parade test.