05/11/2023  Shatin  Race 10

DROMBEG BANNER (H117): Jumped awkwardly. Sent for sampling post-race. FLAGSHIP WARRIOR (G452): From the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. When questioned regarding his riding from the 700 Metres, Apprentice E C W Wong stated that his mount commenced to race keenly and as result improved to the inside of FALLON and raced behind PHOENIX LIGHT. He said from the 700 Metres until near the 500 Metres he was unable to improve his position behind PHOENIX LIGHT, but after entering the Home Straight and being inconvenienced near the 350 Metres when PHOENIX LIGHT shifted out, he was able to place FLAGSHIP WARRIOR under full pressure where it ran to the line strongly. When questioned if there was an opportunity to shift to the outside of FALLON to follow BLUE MARLIN into the event approaching the 700 Metres. Apprentice Wong stated that he was concerned that FALLON would shift out, taking his mount wider and for this reason he elected to shift to the inside. After considering his explanation, the Stewards advised Apprentice Wong that he had made an error of judgement in not shifting to the outside to follow BLUE MARLIN which would have allowed him to improve into the event sooner than what he did on this occasion. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. ORIENTAL SMOKE (E467): No report. BLUE MARLIN (H078): Jumped only fairly and from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. GOOD BUDDY (E097): Near the 350 Metres was eased when momentarily crowded between FLAMINGO TRILLION and PARTERRE which shifted out slightly. After the race, L Ferraris stated that over the final 200 Metres he had some concern with his mount’s action and as a result did not fully ride it out to the finish of the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. YELLOWFIN (G326): After the race, L Hewitson explained that YELLOWFIN jumped only fairly and when a number of runners to his outside showed the intent of leading, he elected to allow YELLOWFIN to settle in behind the leaders in the early stages. Sent for sampling post-race. GREEN N WHITE (H186): Sent for sampling post-race. CIRCUIT MIGHTY (G078): Crowded shortly after the start. FOOLISH HEART (J054): No report. PARTERRE (E234): After the race, K Teetan reported that he had to make some use of his mount in the early stages to hold a forward position and as a consequence PARTERRE gave ground in the Home Straight. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of PARTERRE, a last start winner, was considered to be disappointing as compared to its last start. Before being allowed to race again, PARTERRE will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. BEAUTY FIT (E279): No report. FLAMINGO TRILLION (H192): Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event. FALLON (H219): Jumped only fairly. PHOENIX LIGHT (G192): Jumped awkwardly and lost ground.