15/06/2024  Shatin  Race 7

FORTUNE WHISKEY (J153): No report. TOP SCORER (J120): Bumped shortly after the start. Raced wide and without cover from the 700 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. EVERYONE'S VICTORY (E177): Bumped shortly after the start. Crowded near the 750 Metres. After the race, L Hewitson reported that his mount was unsuited by the rain-affected going. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THE GREAT MASTER (H457): Noted to have blood in the mouth after the race. HINOKAMI KAGURA (H384): Bumped shortly after the start. Crowded near the 750 Metres. ROBOT KNIGHT (H464): Shifted in at the start and was bumped on the hindquarters. When questioned, L Ferraris stated that the intention was to hold an on-pace position, however, when caught wide in the early stages he elected to continue to go forward to cross runners to his inside to avoid racing wide. He added as a consequence ROBOT KNIGHT settled in a more forward position than what had been intended. Sent for sampling post-race. TRIUMPHANT WARRIOR (H430): Near the 750 Metres was steadied when crowded by THE GREAT MASTER (Y L Chung) which shifted in when not clear. Y L Chung was reprimanded and advised to ensure he gives sufficient clearance when shifting ground. After the race, Z Purton reported that his mount was unsuited by the rain-affected going. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CRAZY TREASURE (J063): Near the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between ACA POWER and HINOKAMI KAGURA (H Bentley) which shifted out when not clear. H Bentley was severely reprimanded. After the race, M Chadwick stated that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount conservatively in the early stages. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued and stated that it was not the intention at its most recent start on 29 May 2024 to lead the event. STRIVE FOR GLORY (D186): No report. ACA POWER (E144): Jumped only fairly and then shortly after the start blundered when crowded between TOP SCORER which shifted out slightly and ROBOT KNIGHT which shifted in when being corrected by its rider. Sent for sampling post-race. HIGH RISE POWER (H353): Raced wide and without cover from the 700 Metres. DAILY TROPHY (H283): Raced very wide and without cover from the 700 Metres and hung out making the turn from the 600 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.