19/01/2025  Shatin  Race 9

PACKING POWER (J284): After the event, C Y Ho stated that the instructions were to find cover on his mount as connections were looking to have the horse to settle with a view to stepping it up in distance for its next race start. He said in the early stages after being crossed, PACKING POWER did not appreciate racing behind other runners and then in the Home Straight lay in whilst giving ground. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SEASONS WIT (H223): Jumped awkwardly and then bumped with KA YING SUPERB. From the 400 Metres to the 200 Metres was held up for clear running. Again approaching the 150 Metres became held up for clear running behind KA YING SUPERB which was giving ground and as a result could not be tested until near the 50 Metres. SKY TRUST (J161): When being shifted across behind runners in the early stages, SKY TRUST became unbalanced when it lowered its head. After the event, H Bowman reported that from a wide barrier he was instructed to ride his mount in a conservative manner in the early stages. Trainer C Fownes confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions as SKY TRUST had performed well previously when being ridden in this manner and also in its most recent barrier trial conducted on 3 January 2025. Sent for sampling post-race. BUNDLE AWARD (K020): On arrival at the Start, it was noted that BUNDLE AWARD had lost its left front plate. This plate was refitted. BUNDLE AWARD was examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Near the 500 Metres was steadied when momentarily crowded between UP WITH CHARM and MIDORI FUJI which shifted out to improve. Sent for sampling post-race. SPANISH FLAME (K013): Jumped only fairly. When finishing the race off well was steadied approaching the winning post to avoid WINNING WING which shifted in slightly. When questioned, A Atzeni stated that his mount, which was having its second race start, raced keenly and when positioned to the inside of SEASONS WIT near the 800 Metres, he elected to restrain his mount when SPANISH FLAME was reluctant to hold its position to the inside of SEASONS WIT. EIGHTY LIGHT YEARS (H170): No report. SOLID IMPACT (E447): No report. LOST CHILD (G461): Between the 400 Metres and the 250 Metres had difficulty obtaining clear running. ROMANTIC SON (J537): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. NEW FOREST (K094): No report. UP WITH CHARM (K139): No report. WINNING WING (K129): No report. MIDORI FUJI (J432): No report. KA YING SUPERB (J091): Bumped at the start.