29/05/2024  Shatin  Race 6

KIMBERLEY (H329): No report. VIVA HUNTER (E369): Jumped awkwardly and got its head up. After the race, M F Poon stated that with his mount carrying equal top weight of 135 lbs, it failed to run out the 1800 Metres of tonight’s event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GALLANT HERO (E480): After the 200 Metres became held up behind FURY AND GOLD and was shifted to that runner’s outside approaching the 100 Metres to secure clear running. MISSION BRAVO (E383): Slow to begin. G LINER (H072): Sent for sampling post-race. LUCKY BANNER (G354): Approaching the 1500 Metres got its head up and lay out when racing tight to the inside of G LINER which shifted in. STARSHIP EIGHTY (H022): Making the Home Turn raced tight between MISSION BRAVO and KIMBERLEY (Z Purton) which shifted to the outside of LITTLE FAIRY to obtain clear running. Z Purton was reprimanded and advised he must leave comfortable racing room for runners to his outside when he shifts ground. K C Leung (LITTLE FAIRY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 300 Metres he allowed his mount to shift out when not clear of KIMBERLEY, resulting in KIMBERLEY being taken out and causing STARSHIP EIGHTY to be checked when crowded for room between MISSION BRAVO and KIMBERLEY. K C Leung was suspended from riding in races for one Hong Kong raceday to be conducted on Wednesday, 5 June 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. FOREVER FOLKS (G463): Slow to begin. FURY AND GOLD (H202): No report. MR ALADDIN (H386): Jumped awkwardly. Raced keenly in the early stages. After the race, L Ferraris stated that his mount raced in a one-paced manner and finished the race off only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. BRAVE WITNESS (H425): Raced keenly in the early stages and near the 1300 Metres got its head up when being crossed by LUCKY BANNER (A Badel) which shifted in when not quite clear. A Badel was advised to ensure that he is sufficiently clear when shifting ground. Sent for sampling post-race. KYRUS UNICORN (D267): Jumped only fairly. JUBILATION (G029): No report. LITTLE FAIRY (H206): K C Leung pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference near the 300 Metres (see STARSHIP EIGHTY). FAST VICTORY (H393): Withdrawn on 28.5.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (swollen left front leg) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter G LINER. Before being allowed to race again, FAST VICTORY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.