06/07/2024  Shatin  Race 9

LOVERO (H451): No report. GRACIOUS EXPRESS (J188): No report. SILVER KING (H420): Leaving the 450 Metres was steadied away from THE WINNABE when that runner shifted out and away from MIGHTY STEED after being taken out slightly by that runner. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported. NOT USUAL STAR (G396): No report. THE WINNABE (J251): On jumping made contact with the left side of its barrier and lost ground and then shortly after was steadied when crowded between GALVANIC and MIGHTY STEED which shifted out slightly. Sent for sampling post-race. GIDDY UP (J020): On jumping was bumped heavily by KING MILES, became unbalanced and lost ground. For some distance near the 450 Metres was held up for clear running behind KING MILES. From the 400 Metres until the 250 Metres was held up for clear running behind HIGHLAND RAHY. C Y Ho (KING MILES) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that approaching the 100 Metres he allowed his mount to shift in when insufficiently clear of GIDDY UP, resulting in GIDDY UP having to be checked to avoid KING MILES and losing its rightful running. Having regard to Jockey Ho holding confirmed riding engagements for the remainder of the season and in accordance with previous practices, he was fined the sum of $50,000 in lieu of a one-day suspension. In assessing penalty, the Stewards determined the carelessness grade 2 and the consequences grade 2 and also considered his excellent race riding record. MOJAVE DESERT (J330): From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the 450 Metres until the 350 Metres was held up for clear running. GALVANIC (H147): Bumped on the hindquarters shortly after the start. KING MILES (J158): Shifted out at the start and bumped heavily with GIDDY UP. C Y Ho pleaded guilty to a careless riding charge for causing interference approaching the 100 Metres (see GIDDY UP). Sent for sampling post-race. HARMONY GALAXY (J266): No report. MIGHTY STEED (J384): When questioned regarding his riding in the Home Straight, M Chadwick stated that after settling in a handy position, he placed his mount under full pressure making the Home Turn to attempt to improve into the event. He said from the 500 Metres his mount did not respond to his riding which resulted in THE WINNABE improving to his outside and MIGHTY STEED being positioned behind LOVERO. He added in the Home Straight MIGHTY STEED finished the race off in a one-paced manner, however, after the 200 Metres became held up behind LOVERO before shifting to that runner’s outside at the 150 Metres. The Stewards advised Jockey Chadwick that over the final 150 Metres he is required to ride his mount with more vigour than what he did on this occasion to ensure that it finishes in the best possible placing in the field. GREENWICH (H328): After the race, A Atzeni stated that his mount travelled satisfactorily outside the lead but gave ground quickly in the Home Straight. He added the only explanation he would offer was that GREENWICH did not appreciate the step-up in Class 3 grade for tonight’s meeting. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. HIGHLAND RAHY (J298): No report.