19/01/2020  Shatin  Race 4

CIRCUIT THREE began only fairly and then was steadied away from the heels of MOMENTUM HAPPY which shifted in at the start. BLAZING PARTNERS, which was fractious in the barriers, got its head down and to the left as the start was effected and consequently was slow to begin. Shortly after the start, DESTIN shifted out and bumped the hindquarters of MIGHTY GIANT. DESTIN and MIGHTY GIANT were then crowded for room after travelling a short distance between VITAL SPRING and WAR LORD which shifted in. From the outside barriers, BREEZE OF SPRING and FANTASTIC SHOW were shifted across behind runners in the early stages. After this, BREEZE OF SPRING got its head on the side and lay out. Making the first turn near the 900 Metres, BREEZE OF SPRING was left racing wide and without cover and was consequently steadied near the 850 Metres to obtain cover behind DESTIN. When being shifted to the outside of MIGHTY GIANT approaching and passing the 200 Metres, VITAL SPRING was shifted out from behind that horse as MIGHTY GIANT shifted out under pressure. After the race, Z Purton stated that DAILY BEAUTY again raced greenly. He said due to the horse’s immaturity, DAILY BEAUTY did not close off the race as anticipated. A veterinary inspection of DAILY BEAUTY immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of WAR LORD immediately following the race revealed that the horse was displaying an irregular heart rhythm and also to have bled from both nostrils. Before being allowed to race again, WAR LORD will be required to perform satisfactorily in a barrier trial and be subjected to an official veterinary examination. FANTASTIC SHOW, CIRCUIT THREE and MIGHTY GIANT were sent for sampling.