21/04/2018  Shatin  Race 7

JOY MASTER was withdrawn on 20.4.18 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter KA YING LEGEND (N Callan). SUMSTREETSUMWHERE was also withdrawn on 20.4.18 by order of the Stewards acting on veterinary advice (lame right fore). Before being allowed to race again, JOY MASTER and SUMSTREETSUMWHERE will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. STORM SOLDIER was slow to begin and then shortly after the start was crowded for room inside BORNTOACHIEVE which shifted in. From the outside barrier, BEAUTY ENERGY was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Despite being ridden along vigorously in the early stages, MOMENTUM LUCKY was slow to muster speed and then for the majority of the race travelled wide and without cover. Near the 1050 Metres, HAPPY HOUR was momentarily crowded for room inside MONICA which got its head on the side and shifted in marginally. Near the 1000 Metres, BORNTOACHIEVE commenced to prove very difficult to settle and was checked away from the heels of KA YING LEGEND (N Callan) and in doing so shifted out towards MOMENTUM LUCKY which at this time was proving very difficult to settle. STAR SHINE, which was following, was steadied away from the heels of BORNTOACHIEVE in consequence. BORNTOACHIEVE was subsequently left racing wide and without cover. N Callan was advised that whilst he was initially clear of BORNTOACHIEVE, he then steadied his mount which made it awkward for BORNTOACHIEVE which at this time was proving very difficult to settle. He was further advised to ensure that he does not steady his mount which results in the margin between horses being reduced. Making the first turn near the 900 Metres, BEAUTY ENERGY, which was racing ungenerously, got its head on the side and hung out across the heels of STAR SHINE. After this, BEAUTY ENERGY continued to prove difficult to settle and lay out making the turns. Also making the first turn near the 900 Metres, SIR REDALOT got its head up when awkwardly placed outside the heels of MONICA which shifted out. Passing the 700 Metres, SIR REDALOT got its head up when being checked away from the heels of KA YING LEGEND. STAR SHINE lay in under pressure in the Straight. HANDSOME BO BO and KA YING LEGEND were sent for sampling.