31/01/2025  Shatin  Race 2

PANDA (H466): Jumped only fairly. From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Approaching the 150 Metres was shifted to the inside of MASTER PHOENIX to obtain clear running. BLAZING BEAM (K103): No report. HAPPY SHOOTER (J427): Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was crowded by HAPPY TANGO which shifted out slightly. Over the concluding stages could not be fully ridden out when positioned close to CLUB ACE. After the event, H Bentley reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the event and making the first turn near the 800 Metres shifted out and blundered when positioned close to the heels of ISLAND BREEZES. JOYFUL TREASURE (J496): Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running behind CLUB ACE. MASTER PHOENIX (J516): Held up for clear running for a short distance approaching the 300 Metres. Shifted out approaching the 50 Metres and was bumped. Sent for sampling post-race. SAVVY TWINKLE (K067): Bumped at the start. After the event, K C Leung reported that it was not his intention to lead the event but was obliged to continue forward in the early stages to avoid racing wide. He added in the Home Straight SAVVY TWINKLE gave ground when placed under pressure. Noted to have lost its left front plate after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. YOUNG STRIKER (K029): Jumped only fairly. CLUB ACE (J523): No report. RUN RAN RUN (J108): Sent for sampling post-race. NIGHT PUROSANGUE (J510): Shortly after the start shifted out and bumped with SAVVY TWINKLE. Approaching the 300 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running and near the 200 Metres was eased when momentarily crowded between PANDA and BLAZING BEAM which shifted in slightly. Over the concluding stages had some difficulty obtaining clear running when positioned close to BLAZING BEAM. ALWAYS MY FOLKS (J345): Had its right hind plate refitted in the saddling stalls, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Approaching the 50 Metres was bumped by MASTER PHOENIX which shifted out to improve. ISLAND BREEZES (J479): Bumped on two occasions shortly after the start. Trainer P C Ng confirmed that the instructions from a wide barrier were to ride ISLAND BREEZES conservatively in the early stages and to ensure that the horse obtained cover. HAPPY TANGO (D075): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong reported that HAPPY TANGO made a respiratory noise during the running of the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SHINKANSEN (H277): Shortly after the start shifted in slightly and bumped ISLAND BREEZES and soon after bumped with ISLAND BREEZES again. MULTISUPER (G416): MULTISUPER, Standby Declared Starter, was withdrawn on 30.1.25 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, MULTISUPER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.