June Take Cleared After Health Scare in Hong Kong: Jockey Moreira’s Quick Response Praised
A wave of concern swept through the racing community on April 22nd following a training incident involving June Take, a 4-year-old colt from Hideaki Take’s stable, ahead of the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse. After completing his final piece of work under the guidance of star jockey Joao Moreira, the rider suddenly dismounted, and the horse was transported back to the stables via horsebox, sparking immediate alarm. Social media was quickly flooded with worried messages, with many fans recalling a similar scare involving the champion mare Liberty Island last year. However, the tension turned to relief when a subsequent medical examination revealed no abnormalities. Fans expressed their gratitude on SNS, praising Moreira for his sharp intuition, with comments such as, I am so glad he is okay, and Moreira’s decision to dismount immediately after sensing something was wrong shows his greatness as a horseman. Despite the clean bill of health, some fans remains cautious. Bec...