17/11/2024  Shatin  Race 1

BLAZING WIND (J157): When questioned, J McDonald stated that the intention was to hold a more forward position but on jumping BLAZING WIND made contact with the right side of its barrier. He said in the early stages when SKY VINO held its position three wide and he was to that runner’s outside, he elected to come back and follow SKY VINO to avoid racing wide which resulted in his mount settling further back. He said after shifting to the outside of SKY VINO on straightening, BLAZING WIND responded only fairly to his riding and, in his opinion, raced in a disappointing manner. Trainer C S Shum stated that the only explanation he could offer for the performance was that BLAZING WIND was unsuited by settling further back in the field than he had anticipated. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of BLAZING WIND was considered disappointing as compared to its previous race starts. Before being allowed to race again, BLAZING WIND will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race. I AM THE BOSS (H446): After the event, H T Mo reported that he was instructed to hold an on-pace position. Trainer K W Lui confirmed the instructions and said he issued such instructions due to a number of first starters being engaged in the event and to avoid having to race inside or behind those runners. Sent for sampling post-race. SPICY SPANGLE (J087): Sent for sampling post-race. FLYING DOUBLE (J388): In the Home Straight raced greenly and proved difficult to ride out. KING SHOW (K047): No report. LOADED WITH FLUKE (K069): Jumped only fairly and then was crowded between SKY VINO and NEWBORN MIRACLE, both of which shifted ground. LUCKY IMPACT (J337): After the event, A Atzeni reported that his mount was obliged to race wide and without cover for the majority of the event and was left without a finishing effort in the Home Straight, particularly when LUCKY IMPACT had not raced since 15 September 2024. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. MULTIBINGO (J548): No report. NEWBORN MIRACLE (J477): Bumped shortly after the start. SKY VINO (K054): Bumped shortly after the start. ORIENTAL TYCOON (J112): After travelling a short distance was steadied when racing tight to the inside of MULTIBINGO. ORIENTAL TYCOON was then shifted across behind runners in the early stages. CIRCUIT VICTORY (H487): For some distance after the start raced tight between KING SHOW and ORIENTAL TYCOON. WISDOM STAR (J351): No report. GALLANT CROWN (D359): Trainer D A Hayes confirmed that from the outside barrier he instructed L Hewitson to ride the horse in a conservative manner in the early stages. EXCEED THE WISH (J480): Withdrawn on 16.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by second Standby Declared Starter SPICY SPANGLE. Before being allowed to race again, EXCEED THE WISH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. TOP SCORER (J120): Withdrawn on 15.11.24 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and replaced by first Standby Declared Starter CIRCUIT VICTORY. Before being allowed to race again, TOP SCORER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.