2021 Japanese Racing

[MySaladDays]

Just read Silk Racing confirmed Pixie Knight is okay after being involved in the spill. He appeared to hop right up after he fell, so I was hopeful for him.

But his jockey taken to hospital right?

[tachyon]

It's heartbreaking.
R.I.P. Amazing Star and Naboo Attack.

[mariasmon]

Unconfirmed reports Yuichi Fukunaga has a broken collarbone

Painful and he'll obviously miss some time, but given how bad that looked, he'd be fortunate to escape with just a broken collarbone. Lyle Hewitson appeared to get the worst of it. I hope we hear some good news about him.

[mariasmon]

Just read Silk Racing confirmed Pixie Knight is okay after being involved in the spill. He appeared to hop right up after he fell, so I was hopeful for him.

But his jockey taken to hospital right?

Yes. And Christophe Soumillon replaces him on Indy Champ in the Mile.

[Mylute]

I just watched the vid. Damn.

What exactly happened to Amazing Star? Did he have cardiac arrest? You just blink and he goes down.

A World Horse Racing vid about Naboo Attack said he was 17 HH.

[Tessablue]

People who had watched the vid have suggested that Amazing Star broke both front legs at once. He was 99-1 in the US, not sure what he was abroad. EDIT: he was 200-1 in the UK. Won a G2 in the spring but had finished last or near-last in four consecutive starts since then. Just awful.

Sounds like Lucky Patch is okay too, so the horses are accounted for. Fingers crossed for all the jockeys involved.

[mariasmon]

Glad to hear jockey Karis Teetan was cleared and rode the next race.

I don't know how these guys just get back up and ride after being in a race like that. I'd have to take a week off or more. Jockey are such incredible athletes.

Just the mental aspect of it would knock me out. Hats off to jockeys.

[mariasmon]

People who had watched the vid have suggested that Amazing Star broke both front legs at once.

There's no way I'm watching it again, but that's horrifying. He really didn't belong in the race. Sorry he paid with his life.

[RugbyGirl]

My feed somehow cut out just after the start My job (long story short) involves posting results on social media after the race so scrabbled around for the result, posted it and got crucified.

I knew there was a fall but didn't know how bad and ended up having to delete my original post. Which was when I saw the message from my boss telling me to keep that one low key oopsie.

Good to see a superstar like Golden Sixty win well to help ease the hurt a bit.

[RugbyGirl]

Just seen reports jockey Lyle Hewitson has a hip fracture but will not require surgery.

[mariasmon]

My feed somehow cut out just after the start My job (long story short) involves posting results on social media after the race so scrabbled around for the result, posted it and got crucified.

I knew there was a fall but didn't know how bad and ended up having to delete my original post. Which was when I saw the message from my boss telling me to keep that one low key oopsie.

Ouch

[RugbyGirl]

Yeah I was really excited for tonight but Its turned into a pretty crap one. I haven't bothered to explain about my feed dropping out to my boss as the timing is so bizaare it would just sound like excuses. Luckily he is not the type to get too upset at me.

[RugbyGirl]

Magnificent win from Breeders Cup winner Loves Only You in her final career start in the Hong Kong Cup tonight.

[MySaladDays]

Good timing, cuz right now I'm watching the Hong Kong races, and of course, LOVES ONLY YOU is in the Hong Kong Cup about an hour from now.

I saw STAY FOOLISH his other horse in Race 4 (didn't hit)


I like her, DUBAI HONOUR , Lei Papali, and HISHI IGUAZU

Got the chalky exacta. But thrilled at the winner! She is everything wrapped up into one gorgeous package, the way she moves, wow.

I think she should stay in the game, but she's retiring aroudn the same age Zenyatta did.....isn't she about 5?

[tachyon]

Silk Racing has just announced that Pixie Knight suffered a bone fracture in his left front leg after an X-ray examination.
He had a sprain in his right hind, too.

[flytpthestars]

Silk Racing has just announced that Pixie Knight suffered a bone fracture in his left front leg after an X-ray examination.
He had a sprain in his right hind, too.

Going to save him?

Wonder what kind injury Naboo had. Wasnt sure what kind he had that warrants euthansia than attempt to save

[tachyon]

Here below is the link to HKJC's official incident report.

https://racing.hkjc.com/racing/informat ... tFull.aspx

Race 5.
HOT KING PRAWN shifted out at the start and bumped COMPUTER PATCH.
COURIER WONDER shifted out at the start and hampered NABOO ATTACK.
PIXIE KNIGHT began only fairly and then was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover.
STRONGER began awkwardly.
From a wide barrier, WELLINGTON was also steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
In the early stages, AMAZING STAR travelled wide and without cover.
Passing the 1000 Metres, RESISTENCIA raced tight between STRONGER and LUCKY PATCH. In this incident, RESISTENCIA bumped the hindquarters of STRONGER.
After the 900 Metres, DANON SMASH was left racing wide and without cover.
After being crossed by AMAZING STAR (L Hewitson) near the 800 Metres, LUCKY PATCH commenced to travel keenly and was awkwardly placed behind that horse for some distance approaching and passing the 700 Metres. Whilst the Stewards accepted that LUCKY PATCH was traveling keenly at this time when being crossed by AMAZING STAR, nonetheless L Hewitson will be advised to ensure that he provides proper clearance when shifting ground in similar circumstances.
Approaching the 600 Metres, LUCKY PATCH shifted out away from the heels of AMAZING STAR and bumped DANON SMASH.
Near the 550 Metres, AMAZING STAR went amiss and fell, resulting in L Hewitson being dislodged. LUCKY PATCH, which was following, was unable to avoid AMAZING STAR and also fell, resulting in Z Purton being dislodged. NABOO ATTACK was unable to avoid LUCKY PATCH and also fell, causing K Teetan to be dislodged. PIXIE KNIGHT, which was following NABOO ATTACK, was unable to avoid the fallen AMAZING STAR, resulting in Y Fukunaga being dislodged. DANON SMASH was severely checked in this incident and was eased down. STRONGER, which was racing to the inside of LUCKY PATCH. was severely checked. When STRONGER was severely checked, RESISTENCIA was badly hampered, shifted in and inconvenienced SKY FIELD as that horse was shifting to the outside of HOT KING PRAWN. WELLINGTON was also badly hampered in consequence. A veterinary inspection of AMAZING STAR immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained injuries to both front legs. A veterinary inspection of NABOO ATTACK immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained an injury to the right front leg. A veterinary inspection of PIXIE KNIGHT immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its left front leg and an endoscopic examination also showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. A veterinary inspection of DANON SMASH and LUCKY PATCH immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. K Teetan was subsequently examined by the Chief Medical Officer and passed fit to fulfil his remaining race riding engagements. Before finalising this matter, the Stewards will interview L Hewitson and Z Purton who were unable to be interviewed at the track due to being transported to hospital.
At the entrance to the Straight, RESISTENCIA was bumped by SKY FIELD which improved into tight running between that horse and HOT KING PRAWN which shifted out.
Approaching the 300 Metres, COMPUTER PATCH raced tight inside COURIER WONDER which got its head on the side and lay in.
Approaching the 200 Metres, SKY FIELD was shifted out away from the heels of COURIER WONDER (J Moreira) which shifted out abruptly. As the Stewards were satisfied that J Moreira had reacted in a timely manner in correcting COURIER WONDER, no further action was taken.
B Shinn (SKY FIELD) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that over the concluding stages he permitted his mount to shift in under pressure, resulting in COURIER WONDER being unnecessarily hampered when crowded for room inside SKY FIELD and having to be steadied away from the heels of that horse passing the winning post. In the circumstances, B Shinn was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 9 January 2022 and to expire on Monday, 17 January 2022 on which day he may resume race riding (3 Hong Kong racedays).
LUCKY PATCH, SKY FIELD and RESISTENCIA were sent for sampling. Samples were also taken from AMAZING STAR and NABOO ATTACK.

[tachyon]

Silk Racing has just announced that Pixie Knight suffered a bone fracture in his left front leg after an X-ray examination.
He had a sprain in his right hind, too.

Going to save him?

I suspect that he will be saved.
But the degree of his injury has not been fully revealed.

[CorridorZ75]

Silk Racing has just announced that Pixie Knight suffered a bone fracture in his left front leg after an X-ray examination.
He had a sprain in his right hind, too.

Going to save him?

I suspect that he will be saved.
But the degree of his injury has not been fully revealed.

He apparently fractured part of his knee. Depending on which bone and how badly smashed, they could usually pin it.

[CorridorZ75]

Silk Racing has just announced that Pixie Knight suffered a bone fracture in his left front leg after an X-ray examination.
He had a sprain in his right hind, too.

Going to save him?

Wonder what kind injury Naboo had. Wasnt sure what kind he had that warrants euthansia than attempt to save

In seeing aftermath, he looked to have a badly fractured and/or dislocated lower RF limb (from the way it was dangling) and I am guessing there was extensive circulatory and nerve damage that would make post- operative success a low possibility.