16/05/2021  Shatin  Race 10

PRIVATE ROCKET shifted out at the start and bumped ARTHUR’S KINGDOM. BAND OF BROTHERS got its head up on jumping and consequently lost ground. BAND OF BROTHERS was then shifted across behind runners to obtain cover from a wide barrier. From a wide barrier, SEA OF LIFE was also steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. Passing the 1100 Metres, RACING FIGHTER was momentarily crowded for room inside FANTASTIC TREASURE which was then shifted out to relieve the tightening to RACING FIGHTER. RACING FIGHTER was then steadied passing the 1000 Metres to avoid the heels of FANTASTIC TREASURE (C Schofield) which shifted in. C Schofield was severely reprimanded and told to ensure that he is properly clear when shifting ground in similar circumstances. Near the 950 Metres, ARTHUR’S KINGDOM, which was reluctant to improve its position inside FANTASTIC TREASURE, was eased away from the heels of that horse which shifted in. BAND OF BROTHERS, which was following, was awkwardly placed close to the heels of ARTHUR’S KINGDOM in consequence. C Schofield was advised to exercise more care in similar circumstances. Passing the 250 Metres, NOT USUAL TALENT raced tight outside ROMAN TURBO which got its head on the side and lay out under pressure. For the majority of the race, PRIVATE ROCKET travelled wide and without cover. The performance of TEAM SPIRIT, which finished tailed out, was considered unacceptable. Before being allowed to race again, TEAM SPIRIT will be required to perform to the satisfaction of the Stewards in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. After the race, J Moreira stated that SMILING TIME did not feel comfortable in its action during the event. A veterinary inspection of SMILING TIME immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. Before being allowed to race again, SMILING TIME will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. Also after the race, Z Purton stated that passing the 200 Metres BEAUTY SMILE became unbalanced in its action and shifted out and for this reason he eased the horse down over the concluding stages. He said however that after the race he was not able to detect any significant abnormalities with BEAUTY SMILE. A veterinary inspection of BEAUTY SMILE immediately following the race including an endoscopic examination showed a substantial amount of mucus in the horse’s trachea. Before being allowed to race again, BEAUTY SMILE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. A veterinary inspection of ROMAN TURBO and PRIVATE ROCKET immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. FANTASTIC TREASURE and E STAR were sent for sampling.