29/01/2023  Shatin  Race 10

KASA PAPA began only fairly and then was bumped by BEAUTY MISSILE which was directed in by JADE PHOENIX. COPARTNER AMBITION shifted out at the start and bumped CRYSTAL POWERFUL. After this, CRYSTAL POWERFUL was shifted across behind runners from a wide barrier. From the outside barriers, BEAUTY INSPIRE and PERFECT TEAM were shifted across behind runners in the early stages to obtain cover. Near the 1100 Metres, KASA PAPA raced in restricted room between SUPER DYNAMITE and TAMRA BLITZ which resulted in KASA PAPA shifting in and bumping the hindquarters of SUPER DYNAMITE which became unbalanced and lost ground and which also resulted in KASA PAPA losing ground. At this time, SUPER DYNAMITE was also racing in restricted room inside AMAZING VICTORY which itself was racing tight inside BEAUTY MISSILE. As the Stewards were of the opinion that there was no rider carelessness associated with this incident, no further action was taken. When KASA PAPA lost ground, BEAUTY INSPIRE was shifted out away from the heels of that horse in consequence. When being shifted out approaching the 400 Metres, KASA PAPA clipped the heels of EN POINTE and stumbled. After this, EN POINTE gave ground. A veterinary inspection of EN POINTE immediately following the race found that horse to have sustained an abrasion to the left hind leg. At the 400 Metres, PARTERRE shifted out and bumped STUNNING IMPACT. AMAZING VICTORY, which was following PARTERRE, was shifted in away from the heels of that horse passing the 400 Metres. Also at the 400 Metres, EN POINTE raced tight outside TAMRA BLITZ which was being shifted to the outside of BEAUTY MISSILE to obtain clear running. BEAUTY INSPIRE lay out under pressure in the early part of the Straight. AMAZING VICTORY was held up for clear running from passing the 350 Metres until after the 300 Metres. Throughout the race, EN POINTE travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of COPARTNER AMBITION immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. AMAZING VICTORY, SUPER DYNAMITE and BEAUTY MISSILE were sent for sampling.