12/02/2023  Shatin  Race 3

TORONADO PHANTOM stumbled on jumping, became unbalanced and lost ground. From a wide barrier, CALIFORNIA TEN was shifted across behind runners in the early stages and over the final 100 Metres was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure. After the race, K Teetan reported that BOURBONAIRE was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and with the horse racing first up today was unable to finish the race off as a consequence. A veterinary inspection of BOURBONAIRE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. When questioned, H Bentley (KA YING MASTER) stated that it was his intention to race in a forward position today. He said he was not asked specifically to lead on KA YING MASTER as the horse was racing over 1400 Metres for the first time and as a result he was given the option to obtain cover to allow KA YING MASTER to run out a strong 1400 Metres. He said when ORIENTAL SMOKE showed intent to go forward and cross his mount in the early stages, he allowed that runner to shift in in advance of KA YING MASTER at which point his mount raced a little keenly, but after obtaining cover behind ORIENTAL SMOKE near the 1100 Metres, KA YING MASTER travelled comfortably. He added that in the Straight when placed under pressure KA YING MASTER did not respond to his riding and failed to run out today’s distance. A veterinary inspection of KA YING MASTER immediately following the race which included an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in its trachea and also found the horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. After the race, the Veterinary Surgeon reported that WINNING METHOD was lame it its left front leg. Before being allowed to race again, WINNING METHOD will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. CIRCUIT STELLAR and WINNING METHOD were sent for sampling.