RACE 7 (340)

Bumped start, raced 2 wide better than midfield, 3 wide from 550M, kept on well in straight to take 2nd.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Between the 400 Metres and the 350 Metres was held up for clear running. Near the 50 Metres was directed to the outside of CHILL BUDDY to continue into clear running. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer D Eustace stated that the horse had returned from surgery to its left knee this season and had taken some time to develop its fitness. He said he had persevered in racing the horse at Happy Valley as YOUNG EMPEROR had won at that course previously but at its last start over 1650 Metres was disadvantaged when racing wide and without cover and as a result did not run out the distance of that race. He added today YOUNG EMPEROR was advantaged by being freshened up since its last start and also seemed to appreciate racing on the Sha Tin track at its first start. Sent for sampling post-race.

Bumped start, raced at rear throughout, never a factor.

Incident Report
K Teetan stated that the instructions were to hold an on-pace position preferably with cover. He said when caught wide in the early stages he elected to allow CHILL BUDDY to stride forward and lead when there was no opportunity to obtain cover. Sent for sampling post-race.

Average to begin, raced prominently on the outside, 1/2L back turning in, hit the front 300M, kept on well to the line and scored.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start. Held up for clear running between the 200 Metres and the 150 Metres when improving into a tight run between MATTERS MOST and ALPHA STRIKE.

Shifted out at start and made contact, raced at rear on the outside, 6 lengths or so back turning in, failed to close off in straight. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Near the 450 Metres was steadied away from PRESTIGE ALWAYS.

Began only fairly, raced at rear on the inside, saved ground on turn, made minor progress early in straight, peaked 200M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Shifted in at start and bumped, positioned 2 wide in midfield, similar position on turn, showed limited response early in straight, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
No report.

Shifted out at start and bumped, sent forward to take the lead, led by 1/2L turning in, peaked and headed 300M, weakened gradually final 100M.

Incident Report
Bumped shortly after the start.

Bumped start, raced 3 wide in midfield early, 2 wide behind midfield from 900M, angled out 600M, 3 lengths back turning in, peaked early in straight, weakened final furlong. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
Over the final 50 Metres could not be ridden out when held up between ARMOUR WAR EAGLE and AURORA PATCH. Raced wide and without cover for the majority of the event.

Made contact shortly after start, raced better than midfield on the inside, saved ground on turn, no clear run until approaching final 100M, finished off evenly. (See Racing Incidents.)

Incident Report
No report.

Taken back from a wide draw, raced in midfield on the outside, no cover for the majority of the race, hard ridden approaching 350M, kept on well in straight to take a place without threatening.

Incident Report
C Y Ho could offer no excuse for the horse’s disappointing performance. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.

Jumped with them, raced behind midfield on outer, there to turn, peaked early in straight, weakened thereafter.

Incident Report
From a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.

Crowded shortly after start, raced slightly behind midfield on the inside, a bit closer on turn, 2 wide after passing 500M, no clear run early in straight, kept on evenly thereafter.

Incident Report
Near the 200 Metres was eased down from the event. A veterinary inspection immediately following the race found that horse to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, SZERYNG will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Sent for sampling post-race.