03/05/2020  Shatin  Race 6

JOYFUL MOMENTS began awkwardly and lost ground. After this, JOYFUL MOMENTS was shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. DOLLAR REWARD and SPLENDID TIMING were crowded for room on jumping between SUPREME PATROL and LITTLE THUNDER, both of which shifted ground. M M JOHNNY and STRIKING MR C bumped on jumping. After the 700 Metres, WAYFOONG CHARMER was left racing wide and without cover. Approaching the 400 Metres, WAYFOONG CHARMER was directed out away from the heels of M M JOHNNY which lay out. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of DOLLAR REWARD, A Hamelin stated that he had ridden the horse in a barrier trial in the lead up to today’s race and that barrier trial in his opinion was satisfactory. He said he was able to obtain a good position on DOLLAR REWARD without having to make any use of the horse in the early stages and DOLLAR REWARD initially travelled very well. He said he had to ride his mount along near the 700 Metres to prevent being crossed by WAYFOONG CHARMER and DOLLAR REWARD immediately came off the bridle. He said he continued to ride the horse along, however, DOLLAR REWARD was only able to maintain its position until after the 400 Metres at which stage it commenced to give ground and then did not finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of DOLLAR REWARD immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, K Teetan (GOLDIE FLANKER) said the horse did not let down as well as it did last start when successful on a wet slow track. A veterinary inspection of JOYFUL MOMENTS and M M JOHNNY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EXCEL DELIGHT, LITTLE THUNDER and SKYEY SUPREME were sent for sampling. <4/5/2020 Additional Veterinary Report>M M JOHNNY, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. M M JOHNNY was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer Y S Tsui this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, M M JOHNNY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.