22/04/2019  Shatin  Race 8

HANG’S DECISION began only fairly. HAPPY SEBRING began only fairly and then became unbalanced when bumped by PEOPLE’S KNIGHT. From wide barriers, NOBLE STEED and SPLENDID TIMING were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. PING HAI TREASURE was left racing wide and without cover after the 1200 Metres. After the 1100 Metres, THUNDER STOMP travelled keenly in the lead. At the 700 Metres, MAGNIFICENT was checked when unable to improve to the outside of GAMEPLAYER EMPEROR as a result of PING HAI TREASURE improving its position quickly to the outside of MAGNIFICENT. When MAGNIFICENT was checked, BEAR SLAM, which was following, struck the heels of MAGNIFICENT and was checked. PEOPLE’S KNIGHT, which was following BEAR SLAM, was also checked in consequence. When BEAR SLAM clipped the heels of MAGNIFICENT, it shifted out, resulting in LUCKY TIME being hampered and taken wider. HAPPY SEBRING, which was following LUCKY TIME, was steadied away from the heels of that horse. SPLENDID TIMING, which was following HAPPY SEBRING, shifted in when awkwardly placed behind that horse and took WILLIE WAY onto NOBLE STEED which was hampered. A veterinary inspection of GAMEPLAYER EMPEROR immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. ROYAL PERFORMER and PING HAI TREASURE were sent for sampling.