23/06/2024  Shatin  Race 11

TOP GUN (J249): Bumped at the start. At the 450 Metres was shifted to the outside of ACE VICTORY to obtain clear running and bumped JOLLY RULER. After the 400 Metres was bumped on the hindquarters and became unbalanced. After the race, K Teetan reported that his mount shifted ground during the running of the event but finished the race off only fairly. 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, TOP GUN will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. GALAXY WITNESS (G110): Jumped awkwardly, made contact with TOP GUN and lost ground. After the race, C Y Ho reported that whilst his mount had some difficulty obtaining clear running near the 250 Metres, it failed to respond to his riding over the final 200 Metres and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SUPERB KID (H298): Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to HUGE WAVE which shifted out and away from BEAUTY CRESCENT. BEAUTY CRESCENT (H334): Sent for sampling post-race. TOURBILLON PRINCE (H122): When questioned, Y L Chung stated that his instructions were 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 as a consequence TOURBILLON PRINCE settled further back in the field than intended. STELLAR EXPRESS (J186): No report. HUGE WAVE (J197): Crowded shortly after the start. BEAUTY GLORY (E459): Bumped shortly after the start. After the race, M Chadwick reported that his mount did not appreciate tonight’s track conditions which, whilst still rated as "Good”, had some effects of the rain which had fallen earlier in the day. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RUBYLOT (H412): Shortly after the start was crowded between BEAUTY GLORY and HUGE WAVE which was taken out by JOLLY RULER. Sent for sampling post-race. JOLLY RULER (E346): Raced wide and without cover from the 900 Metres. Near the 450 Metres was bumped by TOP GUN which shifted out to improve. L Hewitson (THRIVING BROTHERS) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that leaving the 400 Metres he directed his mount to the outside of STELLAR EXPRESS, resulting in THRIVING BROTHERS making contact with ACE VICTORY, taking ACE VICTORY out onto TOP GUN which was taken wider, resulting in JOLLY RULER being checked to avoid the heels of TOP GUN. L Hewitson was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 10 July 2024 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his very good careless riding record. HARMONY GALAXY (J266): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. LOST CHILD (G461): No report. ACE VICTORY (H076): After the 400 Metres was bumped and became unbalanced. After the race, H T Mo reported that from the outside barrier he was instructed to take up a forward position. THRIVING BROTHERS (J396): L Hewitson pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference leaving the 400 Metres (see JOLLY RULER). A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.