29/12/2019  Shatin  Race 10

B Shinn (SACRED IBIS) was fined the sum of $3,000 for initially weighing out without a surcingle which required his saddle to be returned from the saddling area in order for him to be re-weighed. HOLY HEART lifted its front feet off the ground as the start was effected and consequently lost ground. HOLY HEART was then steadied away from the heels of RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE which began awkwardly and shifted in. From wide barriers, ENFOLDING, HAPPY SEBRING and SACRED IBIS were all shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Passing the winning post on the first occasion, ENFOLDING was awkwardly placed outside the heels of RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE. Passing the 1200 Metres, ENFOLDING was awkwardly placed inside the heels of RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE. RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. Near the 100 Metres, HOLY HEART was shifted to the outside of ENDEARING after being disappointed for running to the inside of that horse. For the majority of the race, GENERAL DINO and TRAVEL FIRST travelled wide and without cover. After the race, C Schofield was not able to offer any explanation for the disappointing performance of DEAL MAKER. A veterinary inspection of DEAL MAKER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of HOLY HEART 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 MONGOLIAN LEGEND immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. RIGHTEOUS DOCTRINE, LAST KINGDOM and TRAVEL FIRST were sent for sampling.