06/07/2024  Shatin  Race 7

HASTEN DELIGHT (J229): Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race. FIND MY LOVE (H110): Briefly held up for clear running near the 400 Metres. SUNLIGHT POWER (H244): In the early stages raced keenly and for some distance after the 1000 Metres was steadied to avoid OUR LUCKY GLORY. BEAUTY GLORY (E459): After the race, Y L Chung stated that whilst his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover, it raced "flat” today. BEAUTY FIT (E279): Sent for sampling post-race. MAJESTIC COLOUR (H124): No report. TURIN STARSPANGLED (J209): Near the 50 Metres was steadied to avoid BEAUTY FIT. FANTASTIC FUN (J364): Jumped only fairly. After the race, C Y Ho reported that his mount, which was having it second race start in Hong Kong, would derive benefit from toady’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LESLIE (E471): Shortly after the start shifted out and bumped HASTEN DELIGHT. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SUPER GOLDI (H477): Raced tight to the inside of SUNLIGHT POWER for some distance after the 50 Metres. SWEET BRIAR (H044): Near the 50 Metres, when giving ground, was steadied when crowded between SUPER GOLDI which was taken in slightly by SUNLIGHT POWER and TURIN STARSPANGLED which was taken out by BEAUTY FIT (H Bowman). H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. THUNDER BLINK (J019): When questioned regarding the performance of THUNDER BLINK, M Chadwick stated that from a favourable barrier the intention was to endeavour to hold a midfield position. He said THUNDER BLINK jumped only fairly and then was quickly crossed by runners to his outside which resulted in his mount settling back in the field. He added with the middle stages of the event being run outside of standard time, THUNDER BLINK did not travel well and for this reason he elected to allow his mount to follow SUNLIGHT POWER into the event from the 800 Metres. He added his initial intention was to improve to the inside of SUNLIGHT POWER making the Home Turn but when BEAUTY GLORY commenced to give ground in advance, he was obliged to shift to the outside of SUNLIGHT POWER to obtain clear running. He further stated that when placed under pressure in the Home Straight THUNDER BLINK, which was having its only third race start in Hong Kong, lay out and did not respond to his riding which he attributed to the horse’s inexperience. Trainer K H Ting confirmed the instructions were to endeavour to hold a more forward position and stated that with THUNDER BLINK stepping up to Class 3 grade today, its inexperience resulted in it not being able to race in a competitive manner. He added that THUNDER BLINK would now be given a let-up for the remainder of the season. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of THUNDER BLINK was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, THUNDER BLINK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. OUR LUCKY GLORY (G292): No report.