06/07/2024  Shatin  Race 3

SMART BEAUTY (G477): Bumped at the start. Near the 400 Metres was bumped by BULB PRINCE which shifted out slightly. After the 400 Metres was held for clear running between DIAMOND DIAMOND and HAPPY HUNK and was then shifted to the inside of DIAMOND DIAMOND near the 300 Metres to obtain clear running. Then raced tight between FOXHUNTER WAY and BULB PRINCE for a short distance near the 250 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. PAKISTAN FRIEND (B370): For a short distance approaching the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when racing tight between BULB PRINCE and FOXHUNTER WAY. Noted to have lost its right hind plate and have sustained a wound to the sole of the right hind foot after the race. JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP (H295): Crowded at the start. Near the 300 Metres was hampered when taken wider by HAPPY HUNK. After the race, A Hamelin reported that his mount was disadvantaged by racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BULB PRINCE (G179): No report. ASIAN ONE (E400): Bumped at the start. For a short distance near the 450 Metres raced tight between JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP and HAPPY HUNK which shifted out slightly. After the race, H Bowman stated that his mount raced keenly due to the race being run outside of standard time in the early and middle stages. He said after being briefly crowded on the Home Turn, ASIAN ONE failed to run on in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MEDIC ELITE (G129): On jumping was checked when crowded between FOXHUNTER WAY and JOYFUL FRIENDSHIP which shifted out after being crowded by DIAMOND DIAMOND. Approaching the 350 Metres became held up for clear running behind SMART BEAUTY and did not obtain clear running until near the 250 Metres. DIAMOND DIAMOND (H189): Approaching the 300 Metres shifted out slightly and then was bumped on the hindquarters by HAPPY HUNK which shifted in slightly. As a result, DIAMOND DIAMOND became unbalanced and shifted out when being corrected by its rider L Hewitson. After the race, L Hewitson reported that his mount raced keenly through the early and middle stages and as a result shifted to the outside of FOXHUNTER WAY after the 900 Metres and raced wide and without cover thereafter. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of DIAMOND DIAMOND, which gave ground quickly in the Home Straight, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, DIAMOND DIAMOND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination which must include additional diagnostic assessments. CHARMANDER (G437): After the race, K De Melo reported that he was instructed to be positive early and to place his mount where it raced most comfortably. He said with the slow pace early, he made a decision to go forward and lead. Trainer D J Hall confirmed the instructions issued, particularly as it was racing with visors for the first time today. HAPPY HUNK (H101): Approaching the 300 Metres bumped with DIAMOND DIAMOND and was then hampered when taken out by DIAMOND DIAMOND. SUPERB DADDY (D235): Jumped only fairly. GENERAL WINNER (E376): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. STAR OF GLORY (E316): Slow to begin. FOXHUNTER WAY (E296): No report. DIAMOND WINNER (H285): Between the 150 Metres and the 100 Metres raced tight to the inside of CHARMANDER. Prior to declaring weighed-in, B Thompson requested to view the Judge’s finish photo. When he was satisfied that there was a margin between DIAMOND WINNER and SMART BEAUTY, weighed-in was declared on the numbers semaphored by the Judge. Sent for sampling post-race.