07/01/2024  Shatin  Race 6

EVERYONE'S VICTORY (E177): Shortly after the start was checked when crowded between PANDA LEGEND and PATCH OF WATCH which was taken out by DAILY TROPHY which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider A Badel. After the race, H Bentley reported that his mount failed to travel well after receiving interference in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MAGIC SUPREME (D144): After the race, Apprentice E C W Wong reported that his mount found it difficult to finish the race off due to the early stages being run inside of standard time. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. COLOURFUL PRINCE (E418): Bumped at the start. H Bowman was questioned regarding his riding out of COLOURFUL PRINCE over the concluding stages. He stated that after riding his mount vigorously with the whip, when the winner FAST BUCK improved to his outside, he continued to apply the whip until the final two strides whereby he then continued to ride his mount with his right arm to the finish of the event. When questioned if the degree of vigour he used over the final stride had decreased, H Bowman stated that whilst he did not apply the whip, he continued to encourage COLOURFUL PRINCE to the finish of the event. After considering his explanations, the Stewards were satisfied that H Bowman had fulfilled his obligations under the Rules, however, he was advised he must ensure that he rides his mounts out using an unquestionable degree of vigour to the finish of every race where circumstances allow. DIAMOND FLARE (H224): Jumped only fairy and then shortly after the start was bumped by BRAVE WITNESS which shifted out despite the efforts of its rider. Sent for sampling post-race. BRAVE WITNESS (H425): Near the 300 Metres shifted in slightly and was awkwardly placed behind REGENT GLORY. When being corrected by its rider, BRAVE WITNESS then became unbalanced when it shifted back out and had to be corrected by its rider L Hewitson. FAST BUCK (H126): Sent for sampling post-race. TELECOM SPEED (G259): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the race, M Chadwick reported that his mount, which was having its first race start on the All Weather Track, did not appreciate racing on the surface. PANDA LEGEND (H002): Crowded shortly after the start. PATCH OF WATCH (H476): Crowded shortly after the start. Near the 200 Metres was steadied away from TELECOM SPEED which shifted out slightly when giving ground. REGENT GLORY (E323): No report. LEAN MASTER (H134): Bumped at the start. DAILY TROPHY (H283): Hung out on the Home Turn.