15/09/2024  Shatin  Race 6

AMAZING FUN (H442): After the event, Z Purton stated that despite riding his mount along in the early stages, it was not able to take up a more forward position which resulted in AMAZING FUN being crossed by SONIC BOOM in the early stages. He said throughout the middle stages of the event AMAZING FUN was disadvantaged when positioned behind SONIC BOOM because of his mount not being able to improve into the event. He added however in the Home Straight AMAZING FUN did not respond to his riding. Trainer C H Yip agreed with Jockey Purton that AMAZING FUN was disadvantaged when unable to improve in the middle stages whilst behind SONIC BOOM. He added that AMAZING FUN had pleased him leading into today’s race and had displayed no signs of any lameness. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right hind leg. The performance of AMAZING FUN was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous win. Before being allowed to race again, AMAZING FUN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WRITTEN CASA (J305): No report. SHANGHAI STYLE (J093): During its preliminary, another horse kicked out towards SHANGHAI STYLE and did not appear to make contact with it. Out of precaution, SHANGHAI STYLE was examined by the Veterinary Officer at the Start and passed suitable to race. After the event, K H Chan stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position, but his mount failed to show sufficient pace to do so. He added, in his opinion, SHANGHAI STYLE resented the kickback from the All Weather surface and he also felt that in the middle stages his mount may have been galloped on. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. REGENT GLORY (E323): Noted to have lost its right hind plate after the race. FORTUNE WHISKEY (J153): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. ROBOT KNIGHT (H464): After the event, C Y Ho reported that his mount raced keenly, particularly when positioned to the outside of HERO STAR in the early stages. MR ENERGIA (J239): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race. STRIVE FOR GLORY (D186): Made contact with the left side of its barrier on jumping. After the event, K De Melo reported that his mount failed to fully stretch out during the running of the event and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HERO STAR (D033): No report. SKY SONG (J159): No report. CRAZY TREASURE (J063): Sent for sampling post-race. SONIC BOOM (H144): No report.