26/05/2019  Shatin  Race 2

MR MAGELLAN began only fairly. VICTORY IN HAND began awkwardly and shortly after the start got its head on the side, shifted out and was steadied away from the heels of SHINING ACE. TEST THE STARS began awkwardly and shortly after the start was steadied away from the heels of CHICKEN DANCE which shifted in abruptly. After this, from a wide barrier, TEST THE STARS was steadied and shifted across behind runners. Also from a wide barrier, V CHEVALIERS was steadied and shifted across behind runners to obtain cover. FOCUS travelled keenly in the early and middle stages. Making the turn after the 900 Metres, SHINING ACE shifted out and bumped DALRADIAN, causing SHINING ACE to become unbalanced. After the 700 Metres, LET’S COME BACK shifted out away from the heels of FOCUS, resulting in CHICKEN DANCE being taken wider and without cover. Near the 650 Metres, TEST THE STARS was momentarily crowded for room between HAPPY FOREST and EMPIRE STAR which shifted in marginally. Approaching the 600 Metres, LET’S COME BACK was awkwardly placed close to the heels of WINNING WARRIOR. GREAT FIT, which travelled wide and without cover throughout the race, made the Home Turn awkwardly. Then passing the 300 Metres, GREAT FIT shifted out and made contact with the hindquarters of MR MAGELLAN. A short distance later, GREAT FIT shifted in and was steadied away from the heels of EMPIRE STAR. Near the 150 Metres, CHICKEN DANCE shifted out abruptly under pressure, resulting in its rider changing his whip through into his left hand. After this, CHICKEN DANCE continued to lay out under pressure. A veterinary inspection of FOCUS and GREAT FIT immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. SHINING ACE and SUPREME PLUS were sent for sampling.