05/01/2020  Shatin  Race 9

ENRICHMENT began only fairly. STAR PERFORMANCE, which was fractious in the barriers, began awkwardly. AMAZING BEATS shifted out abruptly at the start and bumped TIANCHI MONSTER. From wide barriers, ENJOYING, SUPER OASIS and AMAZING BEATS were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. From the outside barrier, TIANCHI MONSTER was also steadied in the early stages, however, was left racing wide and without cover after the 1600 Metres. TIANCHI MONSTER was consequently allowed to improve its position after the 1100 Metres to race outside the lead approaching the 800 Metres. After the 1000 Metres, RELIABLE TEAM shifted out and away from the heels of BEAUTY SPIRIT, resulting in EASY GO EASY WIN being taken into a three wide position without cover. EASY GO EASY WIN was then taken wider again by RELIABLE TEAM which was taken out by BEAUTY SPIRIT near the 800 Metres. Passing the 900 Metres, RED WARRIOR was awkwardly placed close to the heels of THE HULK. Approaching the 300 Metres, ENJOYING had difficulty obtaining clear running and passing the 300 Metres was shifted to the outside of TIANCHI MONSTER and in doing so brushed the hindquarters of ENRICHMENT. ENJOYING then raced in restricted room between TIANCHI MONSTER and ENRICHMENT until near the 200 Metres. Approaching the 150 Metres, RED WARRIOR was crowded for room between SUPER OASIS and EASY GO EASY WIN which got its head on the side and shifted out marginally before being corrected by its rider. In this incident, SUPER OASIS became unbalanced after being bumped by RED WARRIOR. A veterinary inspection of EASY GO EASY WIN immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. CHEFANO and RELIABLE TEAM were sent for sampling.