10/07/2022  Shatin  Race 4

BOYS PARTY was withdrawn 8.7.22 on by order of the Stewards (stable transfer) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter HEAVENLY THOUGHT (M F Poon). EL VALIENTE began very awkwardly and was slow to begin. GO GO SIXTEEN shifted out on jumping and bumped CIRCUIT SPIRITANTO. From the outside barrier, OWNERS’ STAR was steadied in the early stages and shifted across behind runners. SUPERB DADDY was also steadied shortly after the start to obtain a position closer to the rail. PRIME STAR was held up for clear running from on straightening until after the 300 Metres. At the entrance to the Straight, GO GO SIXTEEN was steadied away from the heels of FORTUNE MARBO which got it head on the side and lay in and in doing so brushed STAR OF GLORY. Near the 350 Metres, GORGEOUS INHERITOR was brushed by FLYING MIGHTY which shifted out to obtain clear running. GRAND POWER had difficulty obtaining clear running after the 350 Metres and after the 150 Metres was steadied when disappointed for running between RUN DES RUN and CIRCUIT SPIRITANTO which shifted out. GRAND POWER was then held up for clear running until near the 100 Metres. After the 300 Metres, FORTUNE MARBO, which was giving ground, was crowded for room between HEAVENLY THOUGHT and SUPERB DADDY which was racing tight outside GO GO SIXTEEN which, when having difficulty obtaining clear running, was shifted out away from the heels of STAR OF GLORY. Approaching the 250 Metres, EL VALIENTE was awkwardly placed close to the heels of SHANGHAI POWER when being shifted to the outside of that horse. EL VALIENTE then had difficulty obtaining clear running approaching and passing the 200 Metres. Over the concluding stages, STAR OF GLORY got its head on the side and shifted out a number of horses. Throughout the race, HEAVENLY THOUGHT travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of EL VALIENTE and PRIME STAR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. EL VALIENTE, FLYING MIGHTY and STAR OF GLORY were sent for sampling.