21/12/2019  Shatin  Race 8

Whilst in the saddling stalls, COPARTNER SPIRIT had its left front plate refitted. COPARTNER SPIRIT was examined by the Veterinary Officer who said in his opinion it was suitable to race. COPARTNER SPIRIT began very awkwardly, bumped SEVENTH SEA and then lost ground. Soon after the start, DUKE WAI was crowded for room between MASSIVE POCKET and HONG KONG WIN, both of which shifted ground. When questioned regarding the disappointing performance of CLASSIC UNICORN, J Moreira stated that after taking up a forward position as anticipated, CLASSIC UNICORN tended to travel too keenly in the early stages and then was inclined to lay in when placed under pressure and consequently was not able to finish off the race. A veterinary inspection of CLASSIC UNICORN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. After the race, Z Purton stated that due to being pressured by HONG KONG WIN and CLASSIC UNICORN in the early stages, LUCKY MORE then did not close off the race as strongly as he anticipated it would. A veterinary inspection of LUCKY MORE immediately following the race did not show any significant findings, however, the horse was unable to be scoped due to being fractious. A veterinary inspection of SO GLORIOUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. LUCKY MORE, DUKE WAI and TAKE WHAT YOU NEED were sent for sampling. <23/12/2019 Additional Veterinary Report>The Veterinary Surgeon reported that STAR LUCK was lame in its right hind leg in the morning after racing. Before being allowed to race again, STAR LUCK will be subjected to an official veterinary examination.