01/10/2025  Shatin  Race 4

DANCING CLASSICS (J060): Bumped at the start. After the event H Bowman stated that with the horse carrying the top weight of 135 lbs it finished the race off only fairly and would derive a fitness benefit from today’s performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. DO YOUR PART (J444): Jumped awkwardly and as a result commenced only fairly. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. Sent for sampling post-race. WARRIORS DREAM (K255): Leaving the 900 Metres was steadied away from AMAZING FUN when racing keenly. NYX GLUCK (K438): Bumped at the start and became unbalanced. Raced very wide and without cover for the majority of the event. PRIDE BELIEVER (K501): Bounded on jumping, became unbalanced, shifted out and made contact with NYX GLUCK. In the early stages raced keenly and got its head up. After the event A Badel reported that his mount raced greenly throughout the event and near the 550 Metres ran out and away from WARRIORS DREAM. He added that in the Home Straight the horse was difficult to ride out due to its racing manners. AMAZING FUN (H442): Jumped only fairly. Near the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid LUCKY MAN. Near the 400 Metres was shifted to the outside of CLUB ACE when CLUB ACE shifted in towards the running rail. AMAZING FUN was then held up for clear running between the 400 Metres and the 200 Metres where it was checked when disappointed for clear running between CLUB ACE and DANCING CLASSICS which was commencing to give ground. As a result AMAZING FUN was shifted to the outside of DANCING CLASSICS to obtain clear running near the 150 Metres. INCREDIBLE MOMENT (K275): No report. GROOVY FEELING (J515): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. KING GLORIOSO (J247): After the event L Hewitson stated that the intention was to find a forward position with cover. He said when his mount commenced well he elected to take advantage of the good start and hold the lead without having to make too much use of his mount to do so. LUCKY MAN (J315): As B Avdulla was unable to make the weight, he was fined the sum of $5,000. D Probert was permitted to be substituted as the rider of LUCKY MAN. Approaching the 700 Metres was steadied to avoid CLUB ACE when racing keenly. Briefly held up making the Home Turn. Near the 350 Metres was shifted to the outside of DO YOUR PART to continue into clear running. CLUB ACE (J523): A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. REWARDING TWINKLE (J368): No report. SUNNY Q (J223): Bumped at the start. Held up making the Home Turn. Sent for sampling post-race. FLASH STAR (K431): After being placed in the starting gates reared and became cast over the left partition. Acting on veterinary advice that FLASH STAR was not suitable to race the horse was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, FLASH STAR will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.