15/06/2024  Shatin  Race 9

PATCH OF THETA (H485): Raced wide and without cover from the 1000 Metres. Noted to have sustained a small wound to the left hind leg. Sent for sampling post-race. BEAUTY FIT (E279): After the race, Z Purton stated that the intention was to hold a forward position, but despite riding his mount along in the early stages it did not show sufficient pace to do so. He said when caught wide he then elected to shift his mount in behind runners in an attempt to obtain cover which he was able to obtain near the 900 Metres and as a result BEAUTY FIT settled further back in the field than what had been intended. HEALTHY HEALTHY (H203): When questioned regarding his riding, A Badel stated that he was instructed to hold a forward position but not necessarily lead. He said when his mount showed good pace in the early stages, he was able to improve to the front approaching the 1100 Metres. He added although he was aware the pace of the event was being run at a genuine pace, he was reluctant to restrain his mount as it was travelling comfortably. He further stated that he also elected to stay racing away from the rail as he was of the opinion the track was inferior due to the previous race on the turf being run towards the rail in heavy rain. FANTASTIC FUN (J364): On the Home Turn raced tight to the inside of NORTHERN BEACHES and was bumped near the 450 Metres. HYPER DRAGON BALL (G450): Slow to begin. After the race, K Teetan reported that his mount failed to show pace in the early stages and when he was concerned there may be something amiss with HYPER DRAGON BALL after travelling a short distance, he eased it down from the event approaching the 1100 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have a continuous displacement of the soft palate. As previous concern had been expressed with the horse’s action, HYPER DRAGON BALL 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 before being allowed to race again. SUNLIGHT POWER (H244): Shortly after the start was steadied when PATCH OF THETA was taken in by HEALTHY HEALTHY. In the middle stages raced ungenerously. Lay in over the concluding stages when placed under pressure. Sent for sampling post-race. ACROSS DA UNIVERSE (J328): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. NORTHERN BEACHES (H266): Making the Home Turn NORTHERN BEACHES and FANTASTIC FUN improved to the inside of HEALTHY HEALTHY and near the 450 Metres was crowded by HEALTHY HEALTHY (A Badel) which shifted in, resulting in NORTHERN BEACHES being taken in onto FANTASTIC FUN and NORTHERN BEACHES and FANTASTIC FUN making contact. A Badel was advised to exercise more care. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WRITTEN CASA (J305): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STELLAR SWIFT (J139): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. EIGHTEEN PALMS (H033): Withdrawn on raceday morning by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, EIGHTEEN PALMS will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.