08/06/2024  Shatin  Race 1

MY INTELLIGENT (G031): Sent for sampling post-race. THE CONCENTRATION (H465): Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. After the 300 Metres became held up for clear running between BEAT HOLLOW and TSUEN WAN GLORY and did not obtain clear running in the Home Straight thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DRAGON DELIGHT (G395): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. HEARTY WISH (E343): When questioned regarding his riding out, H Bowman stated that approaching the 150 Metres his mount raced in restricted room between DRAGON DELIGHT and MY INTELLIGENT. He added over the concluding stages when NOBLE WIN shifted in, HEARTY WISH again raced in restricted room for some distance thereafter. Notwithstanding it did not affect his finishing position, H Bowman was reminded of his obligations that, wherever possible, he should ride his mounts out to the finish of the event. JAZZ CLUB (G285): From the 300 Metres was held up for clear running between TSUEN WAN GLORY and REGENCY HAPPY STAR which was giving ground and did not obtain clear running until approaching the 150 Metres. NOBLE WIN (H195): Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race. SUPER JOY (G251): As the start was effected reared simultaneously and as a consequence missed the start. The barrier manners of SUPER JOY were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SUPER JOY will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial. BEAT HOLLOW (G414): Whilst in the saddling stalls, BEAT HOLLOW had its right front plate refitted. BEAT HOLLOW was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. GENERAL ACE (G425): Leaving the 1100 Metres shifted out when being steadied away from HEARTY WISH. RIGHT HONOURABLE (A164): Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres was held up for clear running between JAZZ CLUB and THE CONCENTRATION. After the 250 Metres was shifted to the inside of THE CONCENTRATION but again approaching the 150 Metres was held up behind BEAT HOLLOW and did not secure clear running until after the 100 Metres. TSUEN WAN GLORY (E403): Raced wide and without cover from the 800 Metres. YEABOI (G372): Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. REGENCY HAPPY STAR (H248): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MORE RICE (H271): On arrival at the barriers, K Teetan expressed concern with his mount’s action. MORE RICE was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion the horse was lame in its right front leg and as such was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, MORE RICE was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, MORE RICE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.