02/06/2024  Shatin  Race 8

BEAUTY JOY (E058): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. ENCOUNTERED (G236): Shortly after the start was crowded between CHANCHENG GLORY and THE GOLDEN SCENERY which raced tight to the inside of TAJ DRAGON. Raced wide and without cover from the 1100 Metres. The performance of ENCOUNTERED was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, ENCOUNTERED will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in consecutive barrier trials and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. TAJ DRAGON (H164): In the early stages raced keenly when positioned outside the lead. GALAXY PATCH (H399): Jumped awkwardly. Approaching the 100 Metres was hampered and taken in by CHANCHENG GLORY which shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race. THE GOLDEN SCENERY (E379): In the early stages raced tight. ATULLIBIGEAL (G173): No report. CHANCHENG GLORY (H212): Shortly after the start was bumped. When questioned regarding his riding out, L Hewitson stated that in the early part of the Home Straight his mount lay out and as a result he was obliged to correct it near the 200 Metres. He said between the 200 Metres and the 100 Metres CHANCHENG GLORY then shifted in slightly and as a result he was again obliged to stop riding and correct his mount near the 100 Metres. He added that over the concluding stages when riding his mount out his left foot was dislodged from his stirrup iron and although he advised the Stewards that he was able to continue to push CHANCHENG GLORY out to the finish of the event, he was being somewhat hampered by his foot being dislodged. L Hewitson was advised, wherever possible, he must ensure that his foot is securely positioned within his stirrup iron to prevent a similar occurrence again. Subsequently Jockey Hewitson’s stirrup irons were inspected by the Stewards and found to be in good order and nothing was identified that would have caused his foot to be dislodged from the stirrup iron. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPER SUNNY SING (G319): Withdrawn on 30.5.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (right front ligament injury). Before being allowed to race again, SUPER SUNNY SING will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.