20/10/2024  Shatin  Race 2

ROMAN CROWN (J456): No report. FASHION LEGEND (J080): Bumped shortly after the start. DREAM PURSUER (G241): Jumped only fairly. AMAZING RUN (H401): Shortly after the start raced tight to the inside of WIN SPEED which shifted in after making contact with FASHION LEGEND. When being shifted across behind runners in the early stages got its head up on a number of occasions. CORLEONE (J426): No report. FORERUNNER (G465): Bumped near the 200 Metres. After the event, Z Purton stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily during the race and after initially providing some response to his riding in the early part of the Home Straight commenced to give ground after the 200 Metres. Trainer W K Mo advised that he had been pleased with FORERUNNER leading into today’s race but could offer no explanation in respect to its disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The Stewards determined the performance of FORERUNNER to be disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, FORERUNNER 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. LEGEND ST PAUL'S (J507): Sent for sampling post-race. LUCKY TOUCH (J203): From the 400 Metres until passing the 200 Metres was held up for clear running before being shifted to the outside of AMAZING RUN. CALIFORNIA MOXIE (J131): Slow to begin. When questioned regarding his riding out, B Avdulla stated that over the concluding stages his mount raced in restricted room between AMAZING RUN and CORLEONE, both of which shifted ground slightly. He said this resulted in him not being able to fully test CALIFORNIA MOXIE towards the finish. Notwithstanding his explanation, the Stewards advised B Avdulla that wherever possible he should ensure that he fully tests his mounts to the finish of the event. HARMONY N HOME (C531): Near the 200 Metres, when commencing to give ground, was bumped by FORERUNNER which shifted in and away from AMAZING RUN. After the race, M F Poon stated that his mount was disappointing after racing wide and without cover for the majority of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FIREFOOT (J183): In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 900 Metres was steadied to avoid FORERUNNER. C L Chau was warned in relation to using the whip on his mount when it was out of contention. AFFIRM (H306): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SKYEY BLUE (J212): No report. WIN SPEED (J205): Bumped shortly after the start. Sent for sampling post-race.