15/09/2024  Shatin  Race 7

HARMONY GALAXY (J266): After the 1100 Metres was steadied to avoid TOP PEAK and then raced keenly for some distance thereafter. TOP PEAK (H441): C L Chau pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference after the 1100 Metres (see CHATER GOLD). After the event, C L Chau reported that the intention was to find cover, but in the early stages his mount raced keenly and as a result he crossed to lead in the early stages. He added in the Home Straight TOP PEAK failed to respond to his riding and raced in a disappointing manner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of TOP PEAK was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, TOP PEAK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SATIRICAL GLORY (H073): Noted to have a small abrasion to the right hind fetlock at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped awkwardly. For some distance near the 800 Metres raced keenly and was steadied away from CHATER GOLD. DEVAS TWELVE (H435): Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race. MISSION VOICE (H444): No report. LUCKY IMPACT (J337): After the event, K Teetan reported that his mount did not travel at any stage and he was disappointed with its finishing effort. Trainer F C Lor stated that the horse had pleased him in a barrier trial on 3 September 2024 and the only explanation he could offer was that LUCKY IMPACT may not have run out a strong 1400 Metres. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. The performance of LUCKY IMPACT was considered to be disappointing as compared to its previous race start. Before being allowed to race again, LUCKY IMPACT 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. DRAGON FOUR SEAS (J317): Was left racing wide and without cover from the 900 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. CHATER GOLD (J004): C L Chau (TOP PEAK) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that after the 1100 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when not clear of HARMONY GALAXY, resulting in HARMONY GALAXY being taken in towards CHATER GOLD, causing CHATER GOLD to be unnecessarily crowded for room and to be checked. C L Chau was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Saturday, 28 September 2024 at Happy Valley. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record. From the 450 Metres until the 250 Metres was held up for clear running. STERLING WONGCHOY (H273): Bumped at the start and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. MISTER FOX (J059): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MILES AWAY (J221): Withdrawn on 14.9.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, MILES AWAY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.