01/01/2025  Shatin  Race 11

FLAMING RABBIT (H257): No report. VOYAGE SAMURAI (J026): After the event, Z Purton reported that his mount was unsuited with the pace of the event being run outside of standard time in the middle stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MICKLEY (K082): Between the 400 Metres and the 300 Metres was held up for clear running. Over the final 100 Metres was held up behind PRESTIGE ALWAYS and as a result was unable to be ridden out to the finish of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RED HARE KING (H188): No report. MY WISH (J256): When questioned, L Ferraris stated that with his mount stepping up in distance to 1600 Metres and a number of noted leaders in the race, he was instructed to find a position behind the lead with cover. He said in the early stages he was able to comply with those instructions when crossed by VOYAGE SAMURAI where MY WISH travelled comfortably. He said entering the Home Straight when positioned between VOYAGE SAMURAI and PRESTIGE ALWAYS he commenced to look for a run to the outside of PRESTIGE ALWAYS when there was no other option available to him. He said as he commenced to shift out, PRESTIGE ALWAYS then shifted out which resulted in a run becoming available between VOYAGE SAMURAI and PRESTIGE ALWAYS. He added as he was committed to continue to the outside of PRESTIGE ALWAYS, he continued to do so but experienced difficulty obtaining clear running for some distance near the 300 Metres when PRESTIGE ALWAYS continued to shift out. Trainer M Newnham confirmed the instructions issued. After considering his explanation, the Stewards found the tactics adopted by Jockey Ferraris were reasonable in the circumstances. Sent for sampling post-race. SIMPLY MAVERICK (H346): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Near the 150 Metres was steadied and shifted to the inside of VOYAGE SAMURAI to continue into clear running. PRESTIGE ALWAYS (J300): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. FALLON (H219): Held up for clear running approaching the 300 Metres. STEPS AHEAD (J263): Was examined by the Veterinary Officer after arriving at the Start and passed suitable to race. Bumped at the start. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Sent for sampling post-race. HUGE WAVE (J197): Shortly after the start was taken in and bumped on the hindquarters. Approaching the 300 Metres was held up for clear running. Sent for sampling post-race. STAR MAC (J053): Jumped only fairly and shortly after the start was bumped by HUGE WAVE which was taken in by MIDORI FUJI. For some distance after the 350 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. PRESTIGE GOOD (K131): Jumped only fairly. Near the 300 Metres was contacted on the hindquarters by MIDORI FUJI and became unbalanced. MIDORI FUJI (J432): Near the 300 Metres was steadied when crowded between PRESTIGE GOOD and MY WISH (L Ferraris) which shifted out. L Ferraris was advised to exercise more care. FLAGSHIP WARRIOR (G452): Bumped at the start. PRAY FOR MIR (J245): Withdrawn on 31.12.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and replaced by Standby Declared Starter FALLON. Before being allowed to race again, PRAY FOR MIR will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.