26/03/2025  Shatin  Race 7

MONTA FRUTTA (H455): No report. FORTUNE WARRIOR (H229): After the event, L Ferraris reported that it was not the intention to lead but when caught wide in the early stages he elected to go forward to avoid covering additional ground. He said once he obtained the lead FORTUNE WARRIOR was disadvantaged by being taken on by COLOURFUL WINNER which resulted in his mount being left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of FORTUNE WARRIOR was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, FORTUNE WARRIOR will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. RISING FORCE (K236): Sent for sampling post-race. ARDEN (J505): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. PATCH OF STARS (J343): Jumped only fairly. Bumped leaving the 1100 Metres. Sent for sampling post-race. VULCANUS (J150): Passing the 1100 Metres shifted in slightly, made contact with PATCH OF STARS, got its head up and became unbalanced. Bumped near the 350 Metres. DAILY TROPHY (H283): No report. COLOURFUL WINNER (J312): No report. TAIHANG SCENERY (J314): Near the 750 Metres was steadied to avoid GIMME FIVE. After the event, C L Chau reported that in the Home Straight his mount did not respond and did not fully stretch out under pressure. The Veterinary Officer reported that TAIHANG SCENERY made an abnormal respiratory noise after the race. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. JOLLY JUMPER (K110): Near the 750 Metres was taken wider by TAIHANG SCENERY. JOLLY JUMPER then raced wide and without cover thereafter. Near the 350 Metres was bumped by VULCANUS which shifted out. After the event, K C Leung reported that his mount, which was having its first race start on the All Weather surface, did not appreciate the kickback. FUN N GLORY (G003): Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start, was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found suitable to race. After the event, Apprentice P N Wong stated that her mount raced tight in the middle stages to the inside of GIMME FIVE but did not run on when placed under pressure in the Home Straight. She added, in her opinion, FUN N GLORY may be better suited on the turf surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GIMME FIVE (J099): Jumped awkwardly. Near the 750 Metres was crowded by RISING FORCE (R Kingscote) which shifted in before being corrected by its rider. R Kingscote was reprimanded.