28/05/2023  Shatin  Race 4

WE ARE HERO shifted out at the start and bumped PING HAI GALAXY. A short distance later, WE ARE HERO then bumped with NERVOUS WITNESS when both runners shifted ground. Shortly after the start, STOLTZ and WHIZZ KID bumped. Near the 200 Metres, NERVOUS WITNESS lay out and away from WE ARE HERO and bumped RUN RUN COOL. After the race, L Hewitson (NERVOUS WITNESS) could not offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of the horse. A veterinary inspection of NERVOUS WITNESS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Also after the race, K Teetan (PING HAI GALAXY) reported that when he felt there was something amiss with his mount approaching the 350 Metres, he desisted from riding it out fully when not in a competitive position. A veterinary inspection of PING HAI GALAXY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of PING HAI GALAXY was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, PING HAI GALAXY will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. When questioned regarding the performance of WE ARE HERO, H Bowman stated that his mount did not travel as well as its previous race starts and after shifting to the inside of NERVOUS WITNESS near the 300 Metres to obtain clear running, WE ARE HERO, whilst not beaten far, did not show the same turn of foot as it had done at its most recent starts. He added that the increase in its rating and being up in class toady may have been the explanation as to why WE ARE HERO raced in such a manner. A veterinary inspection of WE ARE HERO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. WE ARE HERO, STOLTZ and CARROLL STREET were sent for sampling.