23/04/2017  Shatin  Race 7

WINFIELD began only fairly and then shortly after the start was bumped by SANGRIA which shifted in. JADE THEATRE and ROYAL MOJITO bumped on jumping. JADE THEATRE was then steadied a short distance after the start when crowded for room between NO MONEY NO TALK and ROYAL MOJITO which shifted out. As the start was effected, RED KYLIN lifted its front feet off the ground and consequently began only fairly. Passing the 600 Metres, NO MONEY NO TALK raced in restricted room between GALLANT ROCK and BEAUTY MASTER. When placed under pressure after the 500 Metres, WINFIELD got its head on the side and lay out. WINFIELD continued to race ungenerously and then over the concluding stages hung out and proved difficult to ride. Over the final 400 Metres, ROYAL MOJITO, which was having its first race start in Hong Kong, raced greenly and shifted ground on a number of occasions. Passing the 150 Metres, NO MONEY NO TALK shifted out, resulting in its rider having to stop riding and straighten. NO MONEY NO TALK continued to hang out for the remainder of the race and prove difficult to ride. After the race, J Moreira stated that he was unable to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of BEAUTY MASTER. He said the horse travelled well in the early and middle stages, however, did not close off the race after being placed under pressure near the 400 Metres. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY MASTER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of GALLANT ROCK immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, the Veterinary Officer reported that WINFIELD had sustained a superficial abrasion on the nose. FORTUNE BO BO and RED KYLIN were sent for sampling.