06/07/2024  Shatin  Race 6

WAH MAY WAI WAI (J193): Throughout the early stages over-raced, got its head up and near the 1400 Metres shifted out and made contact with LAUGH TALE which was then steadied when racing tight to the inside of LUCKY TOUCH. COMING PATCH (G222): Jumped awkwardly. Between the 350 Metres and the 50 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LAUGH TALE (G406): Steadied near the 1400 Metres when racing tight between WAY MAY WAI WAI and LUCKY TOUCH. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ONLY U (J037): Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. LET'S DO IT (E132): No report. LUCKY TOUCH (J203): When questioned, Z Purton stated that his instructions from the outside barrier were to ride his mount in a forward position, particularly with the expected lack of early pace in the event. He said the instructions issued today were similar to those issued at the horse’s last start, however, LUCKY TOUCH was caught wide in the early stages due to that race being run at a faster pace than today. He said as a result LUCKY TOUCH settled back on that occasion. He added that approaching the first turn today he was able to obtain a position with cover behind the equal leader LAUGH TALE, but when MEEPMEEP improved to his outside near the 800 Metres, he was obliged to shift to the outside of LAUGH TALE as he was concerned that runner would not take him into the race. He said as a result LUCKY TOUCH raced wide and without cover from that point before responding only fairly to his riding in the Home Straight. He further stated that, in his opinion, having regard to the manner in which his mount raced today, it may be better suited being ridden in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer J Richards confirmed the instructions issued and stated they were consistent with the instructions at the horse’s last start and also were issued as he felt it would be advantageous to race in an on-pace position on today’s "C” course. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. TRADITION (J111): No report. MEEPMEEP (H234): Raced wide and without cover from the 1000 Metres. PRINCE ALEX (G307): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. SUPER UNICORN (H481): No report. MISSION VOICE (H444): Sent for sampling post-race. JOYFUL PROSPERITY (H213): Jumped only fairly. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. INVINCIBLE MISSILE (C037): Slow to begin. CHATER GOLD (J004): Jumped awkwardly. Held up for clear running between the 500 Metres and the 350 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race.