29/05/2024  Shatin  Race 5

FORTUNE WHISKEY (J153): Jumped only fairly. SELF IMPROVEMENT (H337): Sent for sampling post-race. PINS PRINCE (G013): No report. PRIME MORTAR (G328): Over the concluding stages could not be ridden out to the finish when awkwardly placed between FUN N GLORY and STRIVE FOR GLORY which shifted out. After the race, Y L Chung reported that, in his view, the horse, which was having its first run on the All Weather Track, did not appreciate racing on this surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, PRIME MORTAR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. GOLDEN TITLE (H100): Jumped awkwardly. EVERYONE'S VICTORY (E177): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. FUN N GLORY (G003): No report. ROBOT KNIGHT (H464): Jumped only fairly. STRIVE FOR GLORY (D186): Approaching the 300 Metres attempted to improve into a narrow run between PRIME MORTAR and FUN N GLORY where there was not sufficient room. As a result, STRIVE FOR GLORY was disappointed for this run and shifted to the inside of PRIME MORTAR to secure clear running. CRAZY TREASURE (J063): After the race, A Badel reported that his instructions were to endeavour to hold a forward position. He said when CRAZY TREASURE jumped only fairly, he was obliged to ride his mount along in the early stages to comply with his instructions, however, this resulted in CRAZY TREASURE racing keenly and improving into the lead which was not his intention. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. LUCKY QUALITY (D050): Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. EURO ROCKS (H153): On arrival at the Start, C Y Ho expressed concern with his mount’s action. EURO ROCKS was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said the horse was lame in its left front leg and as such was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, EURO ROCKS was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, EURO ROCKS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments.