23/06/2019  Shatin  Race 5

SUN SUN FA FA was withdrawn on 20.6.19 by order of the Stewards (stable transfer) and was replaced by Standby Declared Starter JIMSON THE DRAGON (A Domeyer). BREEZE OF SPRING began only fairly and then shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of SMILING SUCCESS, causing SMILING SUCCESS to become unbalanced and BREEZE OF SPRING to lose ground. SUPER EIGHTEEN and SPICY REALLY bumped at the start. From a wide barrier, SUPER EIGHTEEN was then steadied and shifted across behind runners in the early stages. HAPPY PROJECT and SUPER LUCKY began awkwardly. Approaching the 1100 Metres, BREEZE OF SPRING was momentarily awkwardly placed outside the heels of BRIGHT KID. When being steadied to obtain a position with cover behind JIMSON THE DRAGON, LIGHTNING TREASURE travelled keenly and near the 900 Metres was awkwardly placed close to the heels of JIMSON THE DRAGON. LIGHTNING TREASURE then made the turn after the 900 Metres very awkwardly, shifted out and bumped EIGHT TRIGRAMS. Passing the 400 Metres, BRIGHT KID raced tight between EIGHT TRIGRAMS and LIGHTNING TREASURE. Near the 350 Metres, BREEZE OF SPRING commenced to shift out under pressure and then continued to shift out approaching the 200 Metres. Passing the 250 Metres, SUPER EIGHTEEN and EIGHT TRIGRAMS bumped heavily, causing both horses to become unbalanced. Approaching the 100 Metres, EIGHT TRIGRAMS was momentarily crowded for room between BRIGHT KID and SUPER EIGHTEEN which shifted in under pressure. In this incident, EIGHT TRIGRAMS made contact with the hindquarters of BRIGHT KID which became unbalanced. Passing the winning post, LIGHTNING TREASURE raced tight inside SUPER EIGHTEEN. Throughout the race, MONKEY JEWELLERY travelled wide and without cover. A veterinary inspection of MONKEY JEWELLERY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHICKEN DANCE and SUPER EIGHTEEN were sent for sampling.