Race:1 (149) L'OREAL PARIS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 5 1600 m

BRAVE POWER began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of INCREDIBLE.
GALLANT CAVALIER shifted out at the start, resulting in TELECOM ELITE being crowded for room inside BIG BANG BONG.
REGENCY GEM, which began only fairly, was momentarily steadied away from the heels of LIGHT MY DAY on jumping which shifted out abruptly. LIGHT MY DAY continued to shift out and brushed WIN TECH.
After the 1300 Metres, HAPPY WIN WIN, when racing very wide, was steadied to obtain cover behind BRAVE POWER. HAPPY WIN WIN was then left racing wide and without cover approaching the 900 Metres and in the Straight gave ground and finished tailed out. A veterinary inspection of HAPPY WIN WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of HAPPY WIN WIN was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, HAPPY WIN WIN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
At the entrance to the Straight, WIN TECH was momentarily eased away from the heels of DIAMOND STAR which shifted out.
TELECOM ELITE had difficulty obtaining clear running over the final 250 Metres and consequently was not able to be properly tested.
M F Poon (BRAVE POWER) dropped his whip approaching the 200 Metres.
After the 200 Metres, both REGENCY GEM and BIG BANG BONG attempted to improve between INCREDIBLE and ALEE KING PRAWN where there was insufficient room for two horses. This resulted in BIG BANG BONG being held up when disappointed for running between REGENCY GEM and ALEE KING PRAWN and being shifted to the outside of ALEE KING PRAWN passing the 100 Metres to obtain clear running.
After the race, K Teetan expressed concern regarding the action of WIN TECH. A veterinary inspection of WIN TECH immediately following the race found that horse to be lame in its right front leg. Before being allowed to race again, WIN TECH will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
When questioned regarding the improved performance of SUPER KIN as compared, in particular, with its most recent start, Mr C Fownes, trainer of SUPER KING, stated that he was of the opinion that SUPER KIN was not able to finish off its most recent start because of the circumstances of that race. He said whilst SUPER KIN had cover, the horse was never able to travel comfortably in a three wide position and because of this wanted to lay out over the latter stages. He said SUPER KIN had overall been disappointing, however, he was of the opinion that its barrier trial since its last run was satisfactory and with SUPER KIN being returned to Sha Tin over 1600 Metres, he anticipated that the horse may be able to finish off the race better than it had been.
A veterinary inspection of GALLANT CAVALIER immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea.
BRAVE POWER, SUPER KIN and DIAMOND STAR were sent for sampling.
<8/11/2021 Additional Veterinary Reports>HAPPY WIN WIN, which performed poorly, was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said at that time there were no significant findings. HAPPY WIN WIN was again examined by the Veterinary Officer at the stables of Trainer C H Yip this morning. He said at this time he noted the horse to be lame in its right front leg. As previously advised, HAPPY WIN WIN will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination before being allowed to race again.

Race:2 (150) GRACE ONE HANDICAP (Sec2) Class 4 1400 m

LAND POWER was withdrawn on 6.11.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (multi-limb lameness) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter TRONIC MIGHTY (M L Yeung). Before being allowed to race again, LAND POWER will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
CIRCUIT SPIRITANTO shifted out at the start and brushed the hindquarters of VICTORY SCHOLARS. VICTORY SCHOLARS then shifted in, resulting in CIRCUIT SPIRITANTO being crowded for room outside the heels of EL JEFE.
DR WINNING and ROMANTIC TROVE brushed at the start.
Despite being ridden along for some distance in the early stages, LADY FIRST failed to muster speed.
From a wide barrier, TAKE WHAT YOU NEED was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover.
Approaching the 1300 Metres, EL JEFE momentarily raced in restricted room between MEGA BONUS and VICTORY SCHOLARS which was awkwardly placed inside the heels of SPARTAN MISSILE.
A Badel (DR WINNING) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that passing the 1200 Metres he permitted his mount to shift in when not clear of EL JEFE, resulting in that horse being crowded for room and taken in onto CIRCUIT SPIRITANTO which was in turn taken in onto LADY FIRST, resulting in LADY FIRST being crowded for room and taken in across the rightful running of FANTASTIC SHOW which was severely checked and lost the running to which it was rightfully entitled. A Badel was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 28 November 2021 and to expire on Thursday, 2 December 2021 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Badel was fined $30,000.
Passing the 1100 Metres, VUKAN (K Teetan) was left racing wide and without cover. After the race, K Teetan stated that when racing wide and without cover, VUKAN lay out making the turns.
Approaching the 1000 Metres, CIRCUIT SPIRITANTO was steadied away from the heels of DR WINNING (A Badel) which shifted in when not properly clear. A Badel was reprimanded and told that in similar circumstances he exercises more care than he did on this occasion.
Passing the 800 Metres, VICTORY SCHOLARS commenced to travel very keenly and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of SPARTAN MISSILE for some distance. This resulted in VICTORY SCHOLARS shifting out away from the heels of SPARTAN MISSILE passing the 750 Metres and racing tight inside the heels of VUKAN.
TRONIC MIGHTY lay out rounding the Home Turn.
Passing the 400 Metres NOBLE STEED (R Maia) was checked away from the heels of TRONIC MIGHTY when attempting to improve between that horse which continued to lay out and SPARTAN MISSILE. In this incident, NOBLE STEED stumbled when racing very close to the heels of TRONIC MIGHTY. R Maia was advised to exercise more care when attempting to improve his position in similar circumstances.
CIRCUIT SPIRITANTO lay out under pressure in the early part of the Straight and after the 200 Metres shifted out abruptly behind SPARTAN MISSILE.
A veterinary inspection of VICTORY SCHOLARS, VUKAN and EL JEFE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
INFINITE POWER and MEGA BONUS were sent for sampling.

Race:3 (151) KATE TOKYO HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1600 m

STUNNING IMPACT was withdrawn on 6.11.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter HERCULES (K Teetan). Before being allowed to race again, STUNNING IMPACT will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
Just prior to the start being effected, JIANGXI STAMINA got its head down and to the left which resulted in the horse losing ground. JIANGXI STAMINA then lost further ground when crowded for room on jumping between BIG BROOK and DARCI JOY which shifted out.
SHANGHAI DRAGON shifted out at the start and bumped FOREVER.
From a wide barrier, MAKE IT TURBO was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
HERCULES was also steadied shortly after the start to obtain cover.
BIG BROOK was held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn.
In the early part of the Straight, LEADING FORTUNE got its head on the side and lay in under pressure and passing the 250 Metres was awkwardly placed outside the heels of JIANGXI STAMINA which shifted out.
Close to the finishing line, DAILY CHARM shifted out away from the heels of GO GO SIXTEEN which was directed out by OSCAR GLORY.
Throughout the race, FOREVER travelled wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground and finished tailed out. A veterinary inspection of FOREVER immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse's trachea. The performance of FOREVER was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, FOREVER will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. As FOREVER was giving ground abruptly rounding the Home Turn, it was bumped by JIANGXI STAMINA which improved to be racing close to the heels of DARCI JOY.
After the race, J Moreira was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of LEADING FORTUNE which he said did not finish off its race. He said in the Straight LEADING FORTUNE lay in as it had done in its races in the past, however, he thought in today’s race the horse lay in to a greater extent than had previously been the case. A veterinary inspection of LEADING FORTUNE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
Also after the race, an endoscopic examination was conducted on UNIVERSAL HERO at the request of Trainer Y S Tsui. The Veterinary Surgeon said this examination showed a substantial amount of blood in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, UNIVERSAL HERO will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection of SUNNY BABY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
DARCI JOY and OSCAR GLORY were sent for sampling.

Race:4 (152) CANMAKE TOKYO HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1200 m

AWESOME TREASURE was withdrawn on 6.11.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame left fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter SHOWALOT (Z Purton). Before being allowed to race again, AWESOME TREASURE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
THETA HEDGE began awkwardly, shifted out and made heavy contact with SIGHT SPIRIT which became unbalanced when crowded for room inside PRIDE OF DRAGON. THETA HEDGE and SIGHT SPIRIT then raced in restricted room between PRIDE OF DRAGON and SHOWALOT which got its head on the side and shifted out shortly after the start.
PRESIDENT’S CHOICE began only fairly and then from a wide barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages.
WHIZZ KID shifted out abruptly on jumping.
In the early stages, MY INTELLIGENT travelled keenly and passing the 1100 Metres got its head up when being steadied to obtain cover behind PRIDE OF DRAGON.
After travelling a short distance, PRIDE OF DRAGON shifted out and bumped MY INTELLIGENT. GOOD RUNNER, which was racing outside MY INTELLIGENT, was inconvenienced in consequence.
MY INTELLIGENT got its head on the side and made the turn near the 900 Metres awkwardly.
PRIDE OF DRAGON lay out making the turn near the 900 Metres and again rounding the Home Turn.
After the 400 Metres, GOOD RUNNER was awkwardly placed behind SIGHT SPIRIT and near the 350 Metres was directed to the outside of that horse to obtain clear running.
In the early part of the Straight, BAEBAE TSOI lay out and approaching the 200 Metres shifted out abruptly. After this, BAEBAE TSOI continued to shift out under pressure.
PRESIDENT’S CHOICE was unable to obtain clear running over the concluding stages and consequently was not able to be ridden out to the end of the race.
For the majority of the race, ENCHANTING START travelled wide and without cover.
A veterinary inspection of ENCHANTING START immediately following the race found that horse to be a "roarer” which had previously been reported.
A veterinary inspection of PRIDE OF DRAGON immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SIGHT SPIRIT, SHOWALOT and GOOD RUNNER were sent for sampling.

Race:5 (153) ELEANOR HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 4 1400 m

RIGHT AS RAIN was crowded for room on jumping between HK DRAGON and WHAT A LEGEND, both of which shifted ground.
BELLA BABY shifted out on jumping and bumped LOYAL AMBITION.
SO AWESOME began awkwardly and shifted out abruptly which resulted in UNICORNBABY losing ground when badly crowded for room inside VOYAGE STAR.
CHARGE ON began only fairly.
From a wide barrier, HAPPY DAILY was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. When being shifted across behind runners, HAPPY DAILY travelled keenly.
Approaching the 1200 Metres, BELLA BABY commenced to travel keenly and shifted out away from the heels of NIMBLE NIMBUS and in doing so bumped LOYAL AMBITION on two occasions.
For some distance after the 800 Metres, BELLA BABY (Z Purton) proved very difficult to settle and got its head up when being checked away from the heels of LUCKY MARYKNOLL. After the race, Z Purton reported that, in his opinion, BELLA BABY travelled too keenly in the race and this was the reason for the horse not being able to finish off. He said he did recommend to connections that they consider dropping BELLA BABY back in distance as a more truly run race may provide the horse with a better opportunity to settle in the early and middle stages. A veterinary inspection of BELLA BABY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
PEAK TO PEAK and HK DRAGON had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight.
HAPPY DAILY was held up for clear running rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight and after briefly obtaining clear running passing the 300 Metres again had difficulty obtaining clear running passing the 250 Metres.
Passing the 400 Metres, MERIDIAN GENIUS got its head on the side and lay out under pressure.
When attempting to improve into tight running between VOYAGE STAR and PEAK TO PEAK passing the 200 Metres, HK DRAGON shifted out passing the 150 Metres and bumped the hindquarters of PEAK TO PEAK which became unbalanced. HK DRAGON then continued to race in restricted room between VOYAGE STAR and PEAK TO PEAK and near the 100 Metres shifted out away from the heels of VOYAGE STAR and again bumped the hindquarters of PEAK TO PEAK which became unbalanced.
Over the concluding stages, HK DRAGON lay out towards the heels of PEAK TO PEAK and consequently was not able to be fully tested.
Throughout the race, LUCKY MARYKNOLL travelled wide and without cover.
Also throughout the race, SO AWESOME (J Moreira) travelled very wide and without cover and in the Straight gave ground. After the race, J Moreira stated that because of the circumstances of the race, SO AWESOME was then not able to finish off the race as it did at its last start when able to obtain cover. A veterinary inspection of SO AWESOME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
SO AWESOME, PEAK TO PEAK and NIMBLE NIMBUS were sent for sampling.

Race:6 (154) AHAVA HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 2 1200 m

On arrival at the Start, it was noted that FANTASTIC WAY had blood in its mouth. FANTASTIC WAY was examined by the Veterinary Officer and found to be suitable to race.
HINCHINLOVE shifted out on jumping and bumped the hindquarters of CZARSON. HINCHINLOVE then shifted in and bumped TRILLION WIN.
AMAZING CHOCOLATE was slow to begin.
WISHFUL THINKER began only fairly.
CALIFORNIA RAD shifted out at the start and hampered FANTASTIC WAY which began awkwardly. After this, FANTASTIC WAY was steadied to obtain cover.
PING HAI BRAVO was steadied to obtain cover in the early stages.
Making the turn near the 900 Metres, CZARSON was crowded for room between MAN STAR and HINCHINLOVE which shifted out away from the heels of TRILLION WIN which lay out making the turn and bumped LUCKY MORE.
Near the 700 Metres, MAN STAR was left racing wide and without cover.
After the 500 Metres, WISHFUL THINKER became unbalanced when crowded for room inside HINCHINLOVE which got its head on the side and lay in when racing tight inside MAN STAR.
After the 400 Metres, HINCHINLOVE raced tight inside MAN STAR which got its head on the side and lay in under pressure.
Close to the finishing line, CALIFORNIA RAD raced tight outside TRILLION WIN.
A Badel (TRILLION WIN) was spoken to and warned against the practice of using his whip down the horse’s shoulder.
TRILLION WIN and FANTASTIC WAY were sent for sampling.

Race:7 (155) THE SA SA LADIES' PURSE (HANDICAP) (Sec1) Group Three 1800 m

KA YING STAR shifted out at the start, resulting in BUTTERFIELD shifting out away from that horse, causing COLUMBUS COUNTY and CHAMPION’S WAY to be hampered. After this, COLUMBUS COUNTY and CHAMPION’S WAY were steadied to obtain cover.
When being steadied approaching the 1700 Metres to obtain cover, BUTTERFIELD was awkwardly placed outside the heels of KA YING STAR.
Approaching the 500 Metres, BUTTERFIELD shifted out away from TOURBILLON DIAMOND which also shifted out when racing close to the heels of KA YING STAR. BUTTERFIELD then bumped COLUMBUS COUNTY, resulting in both horses becoming unbalanced. BUTTERFIELD was again unbalanced when crowded for room rounding the Home Turn between TOURBILLON DIAMOND which shifted out and COLUMBUS COUNTY which lay in when unbalanced as a result of the initial contact from BUTTERFIELD.
Passing the 400 Metres, BUTTERFIELD raced tight inside COLUMBUS COUNTY which got its head on the side and lay in. This resulted in BUTTERFIELD being awkwardly placed outside the heels of TOURBILLON DIAMOND after the 400 Metres as that horse shifted out away from KA YING STAR. BUTTERFIELD then continued to race in restricted room between COLUMBUS COUNTY and CHAMPION’S WAY approaching and passing the 300 Metres and near the 250 Metres became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by CHAMPION’S WAY.
For some distance after the 350 Metres, SOUTHERN LEGEND and GLORIOUS DRAGON raced tight as both horses attempted to improve between RELIABLE TEAM and KA YING STAR where there was insufficient room. GLORIOUS DRAGON was then badly held up for clear running from passing the 300 Metres until passing the 100 Metres. Then after the 100 Metres, GLORIOUS DRAGON attempted to improve into tight running which presented between RELIABLE TEAM and KA YING STAR which shifted out marginally. As GLORIOUS DRAGON was attempting to improve inside KA YING STAR (M Chadwick), it shifted in and away from TOURBILLON DIAMOND which itself shifted in under pressure. This resulted in GLORIOUS DRAGON being checked when unable to continue to improve between KA YING STAR and RELIABLE TEAM. In this incident, RELIABLE TEAM became unbalanced after being bumped on the hindquarters by GLORIOUS DRAGON. M Chadwick was advised that the Stewards were of the opinion that the run which was available to GLORIOUS DRAGON had only presented itself for a short amount of time and that his shift inwards was not significant, however, he was told to ensure that he reacts as quickly as possible to his horses shifting ground so as to prevent crowding to other runners.
K Teetan (CHAMPION’S WAY) pleaded guilty to a charge of careless riding [Rule 100(1)] in that near the 100 Metres he directed his mount out when not clear of BUTTERFIELD, resulting in that horse being hampered and losing the running to which it was rightfully entitled and COLUMBUS COUNTY, which was racing to the outside of BUTTERFIELD, also being inconvenienced. K Teetan was suspended from riding in races for a period to commence on Sunday, 28 November 2021 and to expire on Thursday, 2 December 2021 on which day he may resume race riding (2 Hong Kong racedays). In addition, Jockey Teetan was fined $30,000.
After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that TOURBILLON DIAMOND had sustained a laceration to its left hind heel bulb.
A veterinary inspection of SOUTHERN LEGEND and COLUMBUS COUNTY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
GLORIOUS DRAGON, TOURBILLON DIAMOND and KA YING STAR were sent for sampling.

Race:8 (156) SUISSE PROGRAMME HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1000 m

FANTASY shifted out abruptly at the start, resulting in ENNEA FORTUNE being crowded for room inside GLORIFIED FIRE and bumping the hindquarters of that horse, causing GLORIFIED FIRE to become unbalanced. GLORIFIED FIRE then shifted in when unbalanced, resulting in ENNEA FORTUNE striking the heels of that horse and stumbling. After this, ENNEA FORTUNE was shifted across behind runners.
SEIZING THE MOMENT began only fairly.
MOERAKI began awkwardly and then was hampered when crowded for room outside CORDYCEPS SIX which shifted out.
Approaching the 400 Metres, STOCK LEGEND, which was laying out, was awkwardly placed outside the heels of GLORIFIED FIRE which shifted out.
After being initially directed to the inside of RESOLUTE, ENNEA FORTUNE was shifted to the outside of that horse passing the 200 Metres as RESOLUTE shifted in under pressure. ENNEA FORTUNE was then held up for clear running when awkwardly placed behind GOOD VIEW CLARICO and outside RESOLUTE. Then approaching the 100 Metres, ENNEA FORTUNE (M Chadwick) was directed to the outside of GOOD VIEW CLARICO which resulted in MOERAKI being crowded for room. MOERAKI was then very awkwardly placed close to the heels of SUPER AXIOM as that horse gave ground over the concluding stages. Because of this, MOERAKI was not able to be tested over the final 150 Metres. M Chadwick was told that whilst there were some circumstances to this incident, namely ENNEA FORTUNE was held up for clear running and SUPER AXIOM was weakening in advance of MOERAKI, nonetheless he was reprimanded and told to exercise more care when shifting ground in similar circumstances. ENNEA FORTUNE was also not able to be properly tested over the concluding stages.
When questioned regarding the performance of NERVOUS WITNESS, Z Purton stated that his mount travelled very strongly in the early and middle stages. He said when CORDYCEPS SIX commenced to improve its position inside NERVOUS WITNESS passing the 400 Metres, he immediately became concerned as NERVOUS WITNESS did not quicken as it had for him in the past. He said he placed NERVOUS WITNESS under heavy pressure after the 300 Metres, however, the horse did not respond as he anticipated and then over the concluding stages finished off the race only fairly. He added NERVOUS WITNESS had barrier trialed well in the lead up to today’s race and its work, when ridden by him, had been good which indicated to him that the horse had not taken any adverse effects out of its most recent start in which NERVOUS WITNESS was placed under heavy pressure in the middle stages. He said however that based on the manner in which NERVOUS WITNESS failed to finish off today’s race, it may be that that race may have taken more out of the horse than he thought. Mr D A Hayes, trainer of NERVOUS WITNESS, said that, in his opinion, NERVOUS WITNESS had improved since its last run as the horse had trialed and worked extremely well. He said he had anticipated that NERVOUS WITNESS may take some time to recover from its last run, however, in the days subsequent to that run, NERVOUS WITNESS had pleased him and given the amount of time between that race and today’s race, he was not of the opinion that its last race had had any bearing on the horse’s disappointing performance today. He added at this time he was at a loss to explain the horse being beaten as he fully expected that it would again race successfully. A veterinary inspection of NERVOUS WITNESS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of SUPER AXIOM immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
NERVOUS WITNESS, CORDYCEPS SIX and RUN RUN COOL were sent for sampling.

Race:9 (157) LA ESTEPHE HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1600 m

PAKISTAN FRIEND was withdrawn on 6.11.21 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (skin infection). Before being allowed to race again, PAKISTAN FRIEND will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
SUPER TEN shifted out at the start and bumped BEAUTY SPIRIT. SUPER TEN then shifted in and inconvenienced MASTER DELIGHT.
From the outside barriers, MALDIVES and ENTRUSTED were shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover.
Rounding the Home Turn, LIFELINE VISION was bumped by KASI FARASI (H N Wong) which shifted out. H N Wong was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Passing the 400 Metres, KASI FARASI was shifted to the inside of CHEVALIER PRINCE after being awkwardly placed behind that horse.
Approaching the 200 Metres, PLEASANT ENDEAVOR shifted out away from MASTER DELIGHT and bumped CHEVALIER PRINCE which became unbalanced. After being bumped on the hindquarters by PLEASANT ENDEAVOR, CHEVALIER PRINCE shifted out and inconvenienced MALDIVES.
Passing the 200 Metres, ENTRUSTED was held up for clear running behind PERFECT TO GREAT. ENTRUSTED was then shifted out and was again held up for clear running behind MASTER DELIGHT passing the 100 Metres.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of BEAUTY SPIRIT, M Chadwick stated that up in grade today, BEAUTY SPIRIT was left racing wide and without cover near the 900 Metres. He said nonetheless he felt that BEAUTY SPIRIT was somewhat disappointing in today’s race as he was unable to prevent LIFELINE VISION from shifting out and taking BEAUTY SPIRIT wider near the 500 Metres. He said BEAUTY SPIRIT came under heavy pressure after this and then did not finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY SPIRIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
A veterinary inspection of CHEVALIER PRINCE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
MASTER DELIGHT and MALDIVES were sent for sampling.

Race:10 (158) CYBER COLORS HANDICAP (Sec1) Class 3 1400 m

FUNCTION PATCH stood flat-footed as the start was effected and lost a significant amount of ground. Before being allowed to race again, FUNCTION PATCH will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial.
BLAZE WARRIOR was tightened for room on jumping between GOLDEN LINK and STAR OF YUEN LONG.
SICOMORO shifted in on jumping and hampered PERFECT MARYKNOLL which was then steadied to obtain cover.
MISSION BRAVO began only fairly and then despite being ridden along in the early stages failed to muster speed.
LET’S DO IT and INVINCIBLE MISSILE were steadied in the early stages from wide barriers to obtain cover.
Approaching the 1300 Metres, HARMONY WIN WIN shifted out and bumped PACKING FAMOUS.
Passing the 1300 Metres, BLAZE WARRIOR was awkwardly placed outside the heels of STAR OF YUEN LONG when being steadied to obtain cover behind that horse.
After the 1000 Metres, IMA SINGLE MAN was left racing wide and without cover.
Approaching the 900 Metres, STAR OF YUEN LONG was awkwardly placed close to the heels of PACKING FAMOUS and near the 850 Metres was steadied away from the heels of that horse.
Passing the 800 Metres, LET’S DO IT commenced to travel keenly and got its head up when racing close to the heels of BLAZE WARRIOR.
Near the 700 Metres, GOLDEN LINK was taken wide and without cover by ALL BEAUTY which shifted out from behind HARMONY WIN WIN.
In the early part of the Straight, LET’S DO IT lay in under pressure.
STAR OF YUEN LONG was held up for clear running from passing the 200 Metres until the concluding stages. Because of this, STAR OF YUEN LONG was not able to be properly tested.
Passing the 200 Metres, BLAZE WARRIOR and IMA SINGLE MAN raced tight.
Approaching the 100 Metres, ALL BEAUTY became unbalanced when being shifted in away from the heels of IMA SINGLE MAN (K Teetan) which shifted in under pressure. K Teetan was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances.
Over the concluding stages, PACKING FAMOUS raced close to the heels of PERFECT MARYKNOLL.
The performance of SICOMORO, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, SICOMORO will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of SICOMORO immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of GOLDEN LINK, M Chadwick stated that it was anticipated that today’s race would be run at a good tempo and that GOLDEN LINK may be able to obtain a position with cover in advance of midfield. He said due to the make-up of the field in the early stages, he was required to ride his mount along in the early stages to clear PACKING FAMOUS in order not to cover unnecessary ground. He said it was not until after the 1000 Metres that he was able to clear that horse and shift across to race in a one-off position. He said GOLDEN LINK did not travel well at any stage of the race and came under heavy pressure after the 700 Metres and was not travelling well enough to prevent ALL BEAUTY from shifting away from the rail passing the 700 Metres which resulted in GOLDEN LINK being taken wider and without cover. He said after riding his mount along rounding the Home Turn and in the early part of the Straight GOLDEN LINK commenced to give ground prior to the 300 Metres and then weakened out of the race over the concluding stages. A veterinary inspection of GOLDEN LINK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. The performance of GOLDEN LINK, a last start winner, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, GOLDEN LINK will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination.
A veterinary inspection of HARMONY WIN WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings.
IMA SINGLE MAN and BLAZE WARRIOR were sent for sampling.