06/04/2025  Shatin  Race 4

BEAUTY VIVA (K155): Bumped at the start. Sent for sampling post-race. BEATO (H090): Noted to have blood in the mouth on arrival at the Start. Was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found suitable to race. Stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost ground. Before being allowed to race again, BEATO will be required to perform satisfactorily in a stalls test. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GOOD LUCK BABE (K016): Sent for sampling post-race. MATSU VICTOR (H472): Sent for sampling post-race. TIMES TABLE (J230): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, TIMES TABLE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467): After the 150 Metres had some difficulty obtaining clear running when improving between GOOD LUCK BABE and SPECIAL HEDGE. OWNERS' PRAISE (H047): Jumped only fairly. GENERAL SMART (K138): Jumped awkwardly, shifted in and made contact with BEAUTY VIVA. In the early stages raced keenly and making the first turn after the 900 Metres hung out. VICTORY PATCH (J415): Was fractious in the starting gates. Was removed, examined by the Veterinary Officer and passed suitable to race. Jumped only fairly. The barrier manners and performance of VICTORY PATCH, which finished tailed out, were considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, VICTORY PATCH will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SMILING COLLECTOR (G128): No report. LITTLE SQUID (K050): After the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on LITTLE SQUID at the request of Trainer P F Yiu. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, LITTLE SQUID will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. SPECIAL HEDGE (H354): After the event, K C Leung reported that from a wide barrier his instructions were to settle where comfortable. He said after commencing well SPECIAL HEDGE showed sufficient pace to hold a position outside the lead without having to be pressured to do so. CELTIC TIMES (G230): No report. PING HAI COMET (H344): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Was left racing wide and without cover from the 800 Metres.