08/12/2024  Shatin  Race 3

SAVVY BRILLIANT (J437): On jumping got its head up, became unbalanced and lost ground. A warning was placed on the barrier manners of SAVVY BRILLIANT. After the event, Z Purton stated that after settling back in the field SAVVY BRILLIANT did not finish the race off in the Home Straight 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. Trainer F C Lor stated that SAVVY BRILLIANT was disadvantaged by losing ground at the start but he attributed today’s performance to the horse having to make up too much ground in the Home Straight and that it was reported to have a substantial amount of blood in its trachea. The performance of SAVVY BRILLIANT was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, SAVVY BRILLIANT 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. WONDERSTAR (J531): After being crossed by YOUNG SUPERSTAR near the 900 Metres then commenced to race keenly and was steadied away from the heels of YOUNG SUPERSTAR when its rider Y L Chung steadied the pace. Y L Chung was advised to exercise more care and reminded of his obligation to be sufficiently clear when shifting ground and not to steady the pace too quickly. YOUNG SUPERSTAR (J400): No report. DIVANO (J142): Sent for sampling post-race. EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (H170): Noted to have blood at the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Near the 250 Metres was steadied when disappointed for clear running between WONDERSTAR which was giving ground and CHAMPION INSTINCT which shifted in slightly. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that the instructions were to attempt to lead the event. She said EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS was a little fractious in the barriers, jumped only fairly and despite being ridden along in the early stages did not show sufficient pace to lead as instructed. HALO OF SUCCESS (K133): Jumped only fairly. After the event, A Atzeni stated that his mount, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong, raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event and raced keenly. He said as a result HALO OF SUCCESS did not finish the race off in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NOT USUAL STAR (G396): Bumped at the start. PATCH OF COSMO (J357): Jumped only fairly. Approaching the 250 Metres was shifted to the outside of LIFELINE EXPRESS to obtain clear running. SWAGGER BRO (K089): No report. VICTORY SKY (J540): After the event, K C Leung reported that from an outside barrier his instructions were to take up a forward position. C YEAH (K034): No report. CHAMPION INSTINCT (H012): No report. LIFELINE EXPRESS (H439): Jumped only fairly, shifted in and made contact with NOT USUAL STAR. After the event, A Badel stated that after settling back in the field his mount ran to the line in a satisfactory manner and he was not too disappointed with the horse’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KING PROFIT (J539): For some distance near the 200 Metres was taken in by DIVANO when that runner shifted in. Sent for sampling post-race.