10/05/2023  Shatin  Race 5

Apprentice E C W Wong (THE MULTIPLIER) was reprimanded for weighing out with the incorrect silks. MR MAJESTIC knuckled over on jumping and became unbalanced. I GIVE was crowded at the start between SUMMIT CHEERS and MAGIC SUPREME which shifted out, resulting in I GIVE being taken out and then making contact with SUMMIT CHEERS. MEGA BONUS began only fairly and raced wide and without cover from the 700 Metres. THE MULTIPLIER was slow to begin and despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to muster sufficient pace to take up a more forward position. Approaching the 1000 Metres, I GIVE, which was racing ungenerously, was steadied when crowded between MR MAJESTIC which shifted out slightly and SUMMIT CHEERS (H Bowman) which shifted in. H Bowman was advised to exercise more care. For some distance after this incident, I GIVE continued to race ungenerously, got its head up and refused to settle. Passing the 600 Metres, TURBO POWER was momentarily crowded by I GIVE which shifted in. RED DESERT was briefly held up on straightening. Approaching the 200 Metres, TURBO POWER became held up behind HANDSOME REBEL when that runner commenced to give ground. As a result, TURBO POWER was steadied away from the heels of HANDSOME REBEL and did not obtain clear running until the 150 Metres. A veterinary inspection of GLORY BO BO immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. A veterinary inspection of THE MULTIPLIER and TURBO POWER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MAGIC SUPREME, IMPERIAL MAGEE and MEGA BONUS were sent for sampling.