05/01/2025  Shatin  Race 5

FANTASTIC FUN (J364): Near the 700 Metres was bumped by THESIS which shifted in. Near the 300 Metres was steadied and shifted to the outside of POCHETTINO to obtain clear running After the event, A Atzeni reported that his mount, which was having its first start on the All Weather surface, may not have appreciated racing on the track. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. THESIS (H111): On jumping made contact with the left side of its barrier. Shifted in near the 700 Metres and was bumped. RELIABLE PROFIT (G462): When caught wide in the early stages was shifted across behind runners to avoid racing wide. CAN'T GO WONG (H087): After the event, C Y Ho stated that, in his opinion, CAN’T GO WONG is better suited racing at the Happy Valley circuit. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. VIVA CHALEUR (G368): Near the 1500 Metres was crowded between HAKKA RADIANCE and BILLIONAIRE SECRET which shifted out. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ARIEL (G223): Sent for sampling post-race. SIGHT SUPREME (J258): No report. BILLIONAIRE SECRET (G303): Jumped only fairly. In the early stages raced keenly. Making the first turn near the 1500 Metres got its head up and shifted out when positioned close to FANTASTIC FUN. POCHETTINO (J149): After the event, A Badel reported that he was given no specific instructions but was able to take up a more forward position from a favourable barrier today. MANAGEMENT FOLKS (E496): Slow to begin. HAKKA RADIANCE (J105): Shifted in at the start, was bumped and became unbalanced. After the event, Z Purton stated that when under pressure in the Home Straight his mount responded fairly, however, he had some concern with its action. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HAPPYDEARHAPPYDEER (J002): Jumped only fairly. Sent for sampling post-race. STRONGEST BOY (H027): Jumped only fairly and then was bumped by HAKKA RADIANCE which shifted in. STRONGEST BOY was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages from a wide barrier. In the middle stages raced keenly and for some distance near the 1300 Metres was steadied away from SIGHT SUPREME. KINGLY DEMEANOR (H486): Fractious in the barriers, removed, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to start. Before being allowed to race again, KINGLY DEMEANOR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.