09/11/2024  Shatin  Race 8

RUN RAN RUN (J108): Had difficulty obtaining clear running between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres and passing the 200 Metres was steadied when crowded between FIGHT TIME and FASHION LEGEND (A Atzeni) which shifted out. A Atzeni was advised to exercise more care. SUNNY DA BEST (J118): After the event, K De Melo reported that his mount over-raced when positioned outside the leader NEBRASKAN and after being bumped by LEGEND ST PAUL’S on the Home Turn failed to quicken in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FASHION LEGEND (J080): Bumped at the start. NEBRASKAN (J304): No report. JUBILANT WINNER (J346): No report. DEAL COMPLETED (J378): Despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to show sufficient pace to hold a more forward position. When caught wide and without cover near the 1000 Metres was steadied where it obtained cover behind FIGHT TIME. LEGEND ST PAUL'S (J507): Jumped only fairly. On the Home Turn improved into a narrow run between NEBRASKAN and SUNNY DA BEST, made contact with SUNNY DA BEST and became unbalanced. K C Leung was advised to exercise more care. Sent for sampling post-race. GOLD MASTER (J389): Shortly after the start was crowded. SKY DEEP (K041): Slow to begin. When the tongue tie was unable to be fitted on SKY DEEP, which was having its first race start, the Stewards permitted the horse to race without that gear. A public announcement was made to this effect. QINGYUAN STAR (J350): No report. STRATHPEFFER (H095): Sent for sampling post-race. YOU'REMYEVERYTHING (E413): No report. MASTER STROKE (J036): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After the event, B Thompson reported that he was not satisfied with the horse’s action over the final 200 Metres and eased it down when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of MASTER STROKE, which had finished tailed out on the third consecutive occasion, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, MASTER STROKE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in two consecutive barrier trials in Hong Kong and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FIGHT TIME (H409): Bumped at the start. Passing the 200 Metres was bumped. After the event, A Badel 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.