23/12/2023  Shatin  Race 5

AMAZING TEENS (E449): After the race, K C Leung reported that from the 700 Metres his mount was reluctant to improve into a narrow run between NORDIC STAR and BLISSFUL STAR which resulted in AMAZING TEENS being steadied near the 400 Metres and from that point did not finish the race off. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NORDIC STAR (G433): Jumped awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race. HARRY'S HERO (H332): No report. ALL ARE MINE (H293): Jumped awkwardly and was bumped shortly after the start. Approaching the 200 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of M M NEBULA to continue into clear running. Approaching the winning post shifted out, resulting in its rider Apprentice Y L Chung having to stop riding and straighten. BLISSFUL STAR (E168): A Hamelin was fined a sum of $5,000 for using the whip down the horse’s shoulder on a number of occasions. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. CAN'T GO WONG (H087): After the race, K Teetan reported that his mount travelled well when positioned behind the winner NORDIC STAR but when asked to improve into the Home Straight failed to respond to his riding and gave ground over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY BANNER (G354): Sent for sampling post-race. SPECIAL HEDGE (H354): No report. LEGION OF MERIT (D419): Passing the 150 Metres L Hewitson dropped his left rein for a short distance. NINJA DERBY (H339): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. ASIAN ONE (E400): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. M M NEBULA (G279): On arrival at the Start, it was noted that M M NEBULA had blood in its mouth. M M NEBULA was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.