27/01/2020  Shatin  Race 7

On arrival at the Start, A Badel expressed concern regarding the action of VINCY. An examination by the Veterinary Officer found that horse to be lame in the right front leg and as such was not suitable to race. Acting on this advice, VINCY was withdrawn by order of the Stewards. Before being allowed to race again, VINCY will be subjected to an official veterinary examination. WIN WIN was crowded for room on jumping between CLEMENT LEGEND and RED ELYSEES which shifted in abruptly. In this incident, CLEMENT LEGEND became unbalanced when bumped on the hindquarters by WIN WIN. GIANT TURTLE and TASHIDELEK bumped at the start. GIANT TURTLE was then crowded for room a short distance after the start between TASHIDELEK and GAYSON which shifted out away from GOD OF DRAGON. WIND GLIDER was slow to begin and then from the outside barrier was shifted across behind runners in the early stages. Also from a wide barrier, GOOD OMEN was steadied in the early stages to obtain cover. For a considerable distance after the 1700 Metres, PARTY TOGETHER travelled keenly in the lead. In the early stages, GIANT TURTLE was left racing wide and without cover and was consequently ridden along after the 1700 Metres to obtain a position outside the lead at the 1100 Metres. Near the 700 Metres, CROWN AVENUE was crowded for room between GOD OF DRAGON and CLEMENT LEGEND which shifted out. At the entrance to the Straight, CROWN AVENUE was awkwardly placed behind CLEMENT LEGEND as that horse shifted out to improve. Also at the entrance to the Straight, J Moreira (GOD OF DRAGON) momentarily dropped his right rein. Near the 150 Metres, GOOD OMEN was bumped by GAYSON which shifted out away from SEERITE DRAGON. After the race, C Y Ho reported that after having to be ridden forward from its wide barrier, in his opinion, WORLD FAMOUS may not have seen out the 2000 Metres of today’s race at the first time of asking. A veterinary inspection of WORLD FAMOUS immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. A veterinary inspection of PARTY TOGETHER immediately following the race did not show any significant findings. GOD OF DRAGON and TASHIDELEK were sent for sampling.