07/05/2022  Shatin  Race 4

At the time of declaration, K C Leung (GOOD BEAUTY, 117 lbs) notified a probable overweight of 1 lb. At the time of weighing out, K C Leung requested a further pound overweight which is permitted under the Rules. K C Leung then weighed in at 120 lbs, 3 lbs over the horse’s allocated weight. Jockey Leung was fined the sum of $7,500. As this was the 4th occasion this season that Jockey Leung had been penalized in similar circumstances, he was placed on notice that should he re-offend again in the future, the Stewards may impose a more significant penalty. ALL IS READY shifted out at the start and bumped YOUNG EXPLORER. YOUNG EXPLORER was then checked when crowded for room between ALL IS READY and MARADO which shifted in. From wide barriers, WIDE BLUE YONDER and GLENEALY GENERALS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. After the 1000 Metres, STRIVE FOR GLORY raced tight outside the heels of DREAM BOSS when being steadied to obtain cover behind that horse. Near the 650 Metres, HA LEE CHARM was crowded for room between GOOD BEAUTY and MARADO (R Maia) which shifted out away from the heels of STRIVE FOR GLORY. In this incident, GOOD BEAUTY became unbalanced when bumped by HA LEE CHARM. R Maia was severely reprimanded and told to ensure that he exercises due care when shifting ground in order to prevent causing interference to other runners. Passing the 500 Metres, MARADO got its head on the side and shifted out away from STRIVE FOR GLORY, resulting in HA LEE CHARM and GOOD BEAUTY being inconvenienced. Passing the 400 Metres, ALL IS READY and HA LEE CHARM bumped. Throughout the race, GOOD BEAUTY travelled wide and without cover. After the race, J Moreira (DREAM BOSS) reported that after showing good speed in the early stages, he was able to take up a forward position outside and behind the eventual winner MAJESTIC KNIGHT in the early and middle stages. He said DREAM BOSS, which was having its first race start today, came under pressure rounding the Home Turn and then did not respond to his riding when placed under heavy pressure after the 300 Metres. He added that when being ridden along at this time DREAM BOSS became unbalanced in its action and then over the latter stages gave ground. A veterinary inspection of DREAM BOSS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, it was reported that STRIVE FOR GLORY had sustained a laceration to the right front leg. MAJESTIC KNIGHT and DRAGON KINGDOM were sent for sampling.