24/10/2021  Shatin  Race 6

GORYTUS shifted in at the start and bumped XIANG YIN. HEZA BEAUTY began only fairly. SUPER OASIS began awkwardly, shifted out and bumped HALL OF CHAMP. SUPER OASIS was then crowded for room between HALL OF CHAMP and MR ALDAN which got its head on the side and shifted out. After this, from wide barriers, HALL OF CHAMP and SUPER OASIS were shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. MR ALDAN made the Home Turn awkwardly. GALLANT CROWN had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the Straight. MALDIVES was held up for clear running in the early part of the Straight and near the 350 Metres bumped the hindquarters of TIANCHI MONSTER when improving into very tight running between that horse and GORYTUS. HALL OF CHAMP, which was following MALDIVES, was held up behind that horse in consequence. For the majority of the race, FEARLESS FIRE travelled wide and without cover. After the race, H Bentley stated that, GORYTUS, when unable to obtain cover, travelled too keenly in the early and middle stages and because of this was not able to finish off the race as it did at its most recent start when the horse was able to race behind runners. A veterinary inspection of GORYTUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of MR ALDAN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. XIANG YIN and MALDIVES were sent for sampling.