28/06/2025  Shatin  Race 10

TURIN MASCOT (H165): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. DRAGON AIR FORCE (J279): Throughout the early and middle stages raced keenly. After the event M Chadwick reported that his mount did not appreciate the "Wet Slow” conditions on the All Weather surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. NEVER PETER OUT (J200): No report. NOBLE PURSUIT (H324): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground. Bumped near the 500 Metres. MOJAVE DESERT (J330): After the event K C Leung reported that he was instructed to hold a midfield position. He said from barrier 1 his mount commenced well and held an on-pace position without having any pressured applied to do so. Sent for sampling post-race. CHILL KAKA (J486): Had its left front plate refitted in the Parade Ring. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. After the event Z Purton reported that his mount did not appear to appreciate the "Wet Slow” track conditions and also may have come to the end of its preparation. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have an epiglottic entrapment. The performance of CHILL KAKA was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, CHILL KAKA will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. KEMPES (J265): After the event B Avdulla reported that with his mount stepping up in distance he was instructed to hold a more forward position. He added that his mount did not appreciate the "Wet Slow” conditions on the All Weather surface. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. NEW FOREST (K094): When questioned H Bentley stated that his instructions were to go forward and lead if possible. He said whilst his mount commenced well, ARIEL, which was positioned to his inside, also jumped well and showed intent on holding a forward position. He said making the first turn he was able to improve past ARIEL where he held an advantage on the horse and he considered continuing forward to cross that runner. He said when he received a call from Apprentice E C W Wong, the rider of ARIEL, near the 1300 Metres he formed the opinion that runner would maintain its position to his inside and for this reason he did not continue forward to cross that runner as he felt this would result in the pace of the event increasing which would have been to the detriment of his mount. He added that in hindsight, given the early stages of the event were run outside of standard time, he may have been better suited by continuing forward to cross ARIEL. YOUNG BRILLIANT (H135): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. ARIEL (G223): Sent for sampling post-race. LUCKY TOUCH (J203): Near the 500 Metres shifted out and made contact with NOBLE PURSUIT when improving to the outside of TURIN MASCOT. ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467): No report. ALLCASH (K190): Slow to begin. WUKONG JEWELLERY (K314): Jumped awkwardly. From a wide barrier was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.